What actually makes Russian difficult and how to deal with it Russian has a reputation for being one of the most challenging languages for English speakers. You’ve probably heard about the alphabet, the grammar, and the “impossible” pronunciation. But here’s the important part: Russian is not randomly difficult. It’s structured, logical, and learnable — if you understand what exactly makes it hard and how to approach those challenges. Let’s take a closer look at the main difficulties English speakers face and how to overcome them...