13 pages of translation exercises to practise essential vocabulary and memorise key facts, numbers and ideas on the themes required for A-level specification. A total of 41 complex and compound sentences in English and their translation into Russian. The sentences cover subtopics of the topic Последние Годы СССР1985-1991: ситуация в СССР к 1985г. перестройка гласность позитивные исходы перестройки -путч All sentences contain essential vocabulary required at A-level. Each sentence is developed using essential constructions. We included a variety of syntax structures, coordinating/subordinate common and compound conjunctions, different verbal forms to reflect the exam standard requirements. Many sentences contains a phrase to express an opinion, argument, make a conclusion and/or engage in a dialogue (e.g. I suppose, as far as I know, what do you think). Answers are provided to English sentences. However, the exercise can be done in reverse - using Russian answers to be translated into English.

This resource was developed as a complimentary material towards subtopic 2.2 - музыка, цирк, балет - of A-level Edexcel Russian Specification. It discusses the state of classical music in modern Russia and specifically covers orchestras. Students will learn about the most famous orchestras, the names of their directors and conductors, classical music festivals and will practise essential vocabulary and answer comprehension questions to ensure understanding and practise speaking on the topic. 5 pages of text and 4 exercises for each chapter of the text. The worksheet is developed in line with Edexcel A-level Russian specification but is appropriate for anyone learning Russian at B1-B2 level.

17 pages of translation exercises to practise essential vocabulary and memorise key facts, numbers and ideas on the themes required for A-level specification. A total of 73 complex and compound sentences to be translated into Russian. Answers with possible translation variants are provided for each sentence. The 3 themes and subthemes covered are: Развитие российского общества -жизнь российской молодёжи -мир труда -образование Москва и С.-Петербург общественные проблемы реконструкция -окружающая среда Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире -цирк, музыка -СМИ, соцсети All sentences contain essential vocabulary required at A-level. Each sentence is developed using essential constructions. We included a variety syntax structures, coordinating/subordinate common and compound conjunctions, verbal forms to reflect the exam standard requirements. Almost each sentence contains a phrase to express an opinion, argument, make a conclusion and/or engage in a dialogue (e.g. I suppose, as far as I know, what do you think). Answers are provided to English sentences. However, the exercise can be done in reverse - using Russian answers to be translated into English.

This 5-page document contains: *a text on 5 most popular Social media platforms in Russia in 2022-2024. a variety of grammar, vocabulary and comprehension exercises to help with memorising and using essential vocabulary to enable talking on the subject of social media usage. The worksheet is appropriate for A-level students studying theme 2 (Political and artistic culture in the Russian-speaking world) subtheme 1 Mass Media.

A 28-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam. The resource contains character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the main and secondary characters (Раневская, Лопахин, Гаев, Варя, Аня, Дуняша, Фирс, Яша, Епиходов, Петя Трофимов). The extended quotes can easily be used as a quick revision of the text (main events and characters). Character description includes: *background, *character traits and analysis, *appearance, *their relationship with other characters. The document also contains: *Further questions to help with themes and characters analysis *An extensive adjectives word bank to help with the above *A character analysis table to help students group the characters in relation to the past/future/present; main/secondary; masters/servants themes. *12 exam-style essay questions on characters, themes, dramatic techniques.

12 pages to help learn and practise words and phrases on the topic of hobbies, interests and spare time. The exercises include: *Matching pictures to words *matching Russian words to their English equivalents - essential vocab on the topic of spare time *making up phrases *spin the wheel *Filling in gaps *Verbal agreement (Prepositional/Accusative cases) *use of ИГРАТЬ В/НА, verb КАТАТЬСЯ *picture prompts for wider discussion *pictures and questions for discussion The worksheet can be used to practise: -essential verbs, verbs to help discuss hobbies (нравиться, любить, обожать, заниматься, ненавидеть) -frequency words (e.g. каждую неделю, один раз в месяц, etc) and use of days of the week -most common hobbies The questions can be used to practise exam-style discussion as well as for writing 25-50 word answers. Appropriate for level A2/GCSE learners. The worksheet is created using EDEXCEL Russian language specification.

This 25-page workbook covers subtheme 3 of topic 4 studied at A-level '1991: problems of the USSR by 1991- coup in August 1991/ disintegration of the USSR: проблемы СССР к началу 1991 г. - путч в августе - распад СССР. The document contains: vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice 3 exam style passages for translating into Russian a variety of texts to cover the topic: *outline of the problems the USSR faced by 1991 ‘parad of sovereignties’ *Путч events explained with photographs and texts *events after путч a variety of vocabulary and comprehension exercises (word formation, chronology of events exercise, word search, translation, synonyms) -polls of people’s opinion on the collapse of the USSR and whether/how their lives changed (can be used as a starting point for discussion and to practise numerals). The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the history of the late USSR, reforms and its disintegration.

This 13-page resource contains 7 pictures by modern and impressionist artists and 6 vocabulary exercises. Each picture is accompanied by 10-15 questions to encourage speaking. The resourse is appropriate for Russian GCSE (my home subtopic) and can be used for a higher level students with teachers’ support. The questions provided with the pictures help practise such grammar/vocab topics as: use of Prepositional case to denote location and position use of such verbs as стоять, лежать, висеть, ставить, вешать, класть words to describe interior a variety of adjectives to describe a room expressing likes/dislikes in regards to the picture practice of subjunctive mood (e.g. ты бы хотел жить в таком доме? Что бы ты изменил в этой комнате?) The questions can further facilitate a discussion on a wider topic of art, style, artists, etc. There are also exercises to practice vocabulary 9mathich pairs, unjumbling words, word search, etc)

9 pages to help learn and practise words and phrases on the topic of nature, environment, sustainability, recycling. The exercises include: *Matching picture to words *matching Russian words to their English equivalents *making up phrases *matching causes of nature pollution to consequences *Filling in gaps *Reading/listening comprehension *Comprehension exercises. The exercises can be further adapted and texts can be used as a starting point for discussion, for example: whose ideas do you find most useful? -do you think this is an effective way to help the environment. Why/why not? -which of the mentioned initiatives exist in your town or city? Appropriate for level A2/GCSE learners. The worksheet is created using EDEXCEL Russian language specification.

This 10-page activity book provides a variety of exercises to help -practise and differentiate between uni- and multidirectional verbs of motion (ходить/идти, ездить/ехать with prefixes) in all tenses -practise and differentiate transitive (and easy to confuse!) verbs of motion возить/везти and водить/вести, as well as носить/нести use of НОСИТЬ/НКЧТИ in the meaning of “to wear” use of ВЕЗТИ (perfective and imperfective) in the meaning of “to be/get lucky”. The exercises include: -multiple choice -spin the wheel -filling in gaps -writing the correct ending/verbs The exercises can be further adapted, for example discussing the pictures: -asking to describe a picture using a specific verb in different tenses, asking for student’s opinion on the pictures/sentences -changing uni directional verbs for multidirectional in a sentence and vice versa -asking to name all the things seen in each picture (spin the wheel) -students could say (where a sentence/picture allows) how often they do the actions from a sentence/ when was the last time they went somewhere, carried or brought something -guessing which picture is being described The exercises could be used for a quick revision at the start of a lesson as well as homework once the theory has been explained. Appropriate for GCSE and A1-A2 level.

Appropriate for beginners and GCSE Russian learners. Useful vocabulary related to winter, winter holidays, New Year and festivities. Exercises include: -match words to pictures -making up phrases Multiple choice -filling in gaps filling in gaps using present and future tense -texts for reading and discussion -further questions to enable use of learnt vocabulary -picture prompts to enable speaking

Appropriate for beginners and GCSE Russian learners. Useful vocabulary related to winter, winter holidays, New Year and festivities. Exercises include: -match words to pictures -making up phrases Multiple choice -filling in gaps filling in gaps using present and future tense -texts for reading and discussion -further questions to enable use of learnt vocabulary -picture prompts to enable speaking

This 4-page resourse is based on a 10-minute video about Hollywod actors and their ‘love affair’ with Russia - actors with Russian ancestry, actors that have business interests in Russia and those simply in love with the culture and language. The worksheet contains: -videolink -vocabulary exercise before the video to tackle tricky phrases comprehension exercises -grammar exercises (case use, prepositions). The worksheet can also be used for further discussion. Possible ideas: what actors do you consider to be most talented -which films of those actors have you watched what genres are those actors most famous for? -what films made those actors famous? what are the most recent films with those actors that you have watched? -can you think of any other movies shot in Russia/about Russia? The worksheet could be used with a teacher’s guidance as classwork material for students of B1-2 levels

This 24-page workbook covers subtheme 3 ‘Homelessness, crime’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice survey graphs a variety of texts to cover the topics: *Moscow’s new parks *Moscow City - business district rubbish recycling *pollution *what do the citizens consider to be the biggest environmental issues and what they would change one person’s fight for a better environment comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, -true/false questions inference exercises a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs) The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, environmental and social issues and economic development.

This 24-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Homelessness, crime’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level. The worksheet is appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, social issues and economic development. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice a variety of texts to cover the topic: *situations leading to homelessness *growth of homelessness *crime issues in St-Petersburg and what the government do to tackle them leaflet of a charity organisation *how charities can help homeless people *Moscow’s Mayor Office inititatives comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, -true/false questions - inference exercises a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs). The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills.

This 21-page activity book provides a variety of exercises to help -practise and differentiate between uni- and multidirectional verbs of motion (e.g. ходить/идти, ездить/ехать) in all tenses learn and practise the use transitive verbs of motion (везти/ возить, нести/носить) learn and use a variety of prefixed verbs of motion practise the use of Accusative case with verbs of motion and differentiate between Accusative and Prepositional cases use of Prepositional case with means of transport use question words Где? and Куда? use of Genitive case after ‘нет’ -noun endings in Genitive singular and plural case The exercises include: -multiple choice -matching pairs -filling in gaps -writing the correct ending/verbs The exercises can be further adapted, for example discussing the pictures: -asking to describe a picture using a specific word/words, asking for student’s opinion on the pictures -changing uni directional verbs for multidirectional in a sentence and vice versa -asking to name 5 things in each picture -students could say (where a sentence/picture allows) how often they do the actions from a sentence/ when was the last time they went somewhere -guessing which picture is being described The exercises could be used for a pick revision at the start of a lesson as well as homework once the theory has been explained. Appropriate for GCSE and A1-A2 level.

This 32-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Mass culture’ (music, circus, ballet)’ of one of the 4 topics -Political and artistic culture in Russian-speaking world/Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире/ studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. the history of circus, issue of animals in a circus, should music be censored, ballet in Russia, surveys analysis on music preferences in Russian speaking countries.) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion gerund and participles practice comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, a variety of vocabulary exercises The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of mass culture in Russian-speaking countries.

This 33-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Life in the city, life in the suburbs’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice a variety of texts to cover the topic: *a typical Moscow resident *what lif is like for elderly citizens *environmental issues in St-Petersburg green innovations *pros and cons of life in a big city *transport (3d transport ring road) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, inference exercises a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs) The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, environmental issues, transport, economic development.