This 12-page resource was created with Russian GCSE specification in mind. The exercises were created to practise use of personal pronouns in all cases and cover key case meanings (e.g. У меня есть, Dative + можно, нельзя, age, Accusative with verbs of motion, Prepositional with location and O, etc.) The sentences contain vocabulary related to the GCSE themes (daily life, travelling and tourism, school, environment). They can also be used as a starting point for speaking practise (students could be asked to make up similar sentences related to their school, hotel bookings, family, etc). A separate exercise to practise gender forms of the pronoun ВЕСЬ. A separate exercise to practise Prespositional adjectives endings along with pronouns.

This 3-page worksheet (plus separate page with answers) is inspired by a review of a recent Netflix documentary Skywalker about a Russian couple who made their name as extreme skywalkers! The text can be used to work on such topics as films, hobbies and modern Russian society (one of Russian Edexcel A-level themes) and helps expand the vocabulary, specifically descriptive adjectives and verbs as well as some set expressions. The text is followed by four vocabulary exercises (word search, true/false, synonyms match, Eng-Rus verbs match) and a set of general questions for discussion.

GCSE Russian general conversation questions, with two sets of model answers, for each of the 5 Edexcel themes (all subtopics within each theme are covered). Alternative models answers are written in a humorous way with a view to evoke an emotive response and hopefully have some fun whilst learning the essentials. Students can adapt the model answers to write their own individualised answers as part of their preparation for the GCSE speaking exam. 38 pages.

This worksheet is aimed at practicing forming and using past and present forms of adverbial participles (деепричастия) in the context of Russian A-level theme ‘Москва и Санкт-Петербург. Изменения в жизни большого города’. The verbs used and the sentences are all on the subject of Moscow and St Petersburg: social problems, reconstruction, environmental problems The worksheet contains 6 exercises (Participles/verb formation, transforming sentences using simple and compound conjunctions, completing sentence, choosing the right form, translation). 4 pages of exercises . A separate answer sheet to enable independent work.

A 27-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam. The resource contains: *possible essay questions, *character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the 3 main characters - Khlestakov, the mayor, and judge. Character description includes: -background, -character, -appearance, -their relationship with other characters. *A separate analysis and quotes on the town of N and collective image of the local authorities (чиновники).

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 20-page workbook covers subtheme 3 ‘World of Work (attitude to work, equality, opportunities for young Russians)’ of the first of the 4 topics - Development of Russian Society/ Развитие российского общества/ studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary lost 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. gender equality, family Vs career, the most useful subjects, choice of profession, how the government helps young people) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, vocabulary exercises -True/false questions 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 the life of modern youth.

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.

GCSE reading practice (Edexcel exam board). The test is created to reflect Edexcel exam paper and contains 10 exam style reading questions (multiple choice, choosing correct answers, answering questions in English and Russian) and a paragraph for translation into English… The following topics are included: Food and drink: restaurants, fast food preferences Holidays, hotels, issues Services School life & routine School rules and pressures Work, careers and volunteering / future plans Daily routines Celebrations, traditions Relationships with family and friends Environmental issues Travel and transport Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise Answers and transcripts are provided on a separate page to enable independent work Please, note that it is not a past Edexcel paper, but an original resource created to Edexcel standards and with the specification in mind.

GCSE listening practice (Edexcel examboards). The test is created to reflect Edexcel exam paper and contains 14 exam style listening questions (multiple choice, choosing correct answers, filling in the gaps from the word lists provided, answering questions in English and Russian). The following topics are included: Food and drink: restaurants, fast food preferences Life in the town and rural life Holidays, tourist information and directions Services School life & routine School rules and pressures Work, careers and volunteering / future plans House & Home Daily routines Celebrations, birthdays Relationships with family and friends Environmental issues Travel and transport Media – TV and film Information and communication technology Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise **Answers and transcripts are provided on separate pages **

Russian GCSE listening practice (Edexcel examboards). The test is created to reflect Edexcel exam paper and contains 14 exam style listening questions (multiple choice, choosing correct answers, filling in the gaps from the word lists provided, answering questions in English and Russian). The following topics are included: Leisure Festivals Holidays, tourist information and directions Services School life & routine School rules and pressures Work, careers and volunteering / future plans House & Home Daily routines Relationships with family and friends Environmental issues Travel and transport Places in town Information and communication technology Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise **Answers and transcripts are provided on separate pages **

This 12-page resource is developed to reflect a topic of life in modern Russian cities and can be used when discussing Theme 3 ‘Изменения в жизни большого города’ of Edexcel A-level Russian. The resource is focused on a comparative analysis of Moscow and St-Petersburg. The aspects covered include: Brief overview of life in both cities Climate Ecological situation Transport Work opportunities Accomodation and the cost of living Cultural life The text speaks about the changes that both Moscow and St-Petersburg have been undergoing recently and how these changes affect the citiens’ lives. The resource contains 7 comprehension and vocabulary exercises (comprehension questions, true or false, multiple choice, fill in the missing word, fill in the correct preposition, make up phrases, find Russian equivalents in the text). Answers are provided.

This 5-page pdf is dedicated to the topic Holidays, Festivals, Celebrations of a broader Topic 1 of Russian GCSE Identity and Culture. The file is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian at A2 level and looking to expand and practise vocabulary on the above topics. The file contains: *3 exam- style picture-based cards with questions for discussion. Two role play cards on the topic of celebrations/festivals Text “День матери в России” and comprehension questions

GCSE reading practice (Edexcel exam board). Please, note, this is not an EDEXCEL past paper. This is an original resource created to eeflect the exam specification and the tasks in an exam paper. The test contains 10 exam style reading questions (multiple choice, choosing correct answers, answering questions in English and Russian) and a paragraph for translation into English… The following topics are included: Food and drink: restaurants, fast food preferences Holidays, hotels, issues Services School life & routine School rules and pressures Work, careers and volunteering / future plans Daily routines Celebrations, traditions Relationships with family and friends Environmental issues Travel and transport Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise Answers are provided on a separate page to enable independent work

This 4-page resource focuses on problems young people are faced with today. It contains: brief description of main issues pictures to enable speaking about problems short statements on school stress and comprehension questions 4 short texts about young people’s problems 3 essay questions for independent writing practise. The texts can be used to practise translation skills and a stimulus for further discussion. The pictures can be adapted to practise picture-based discussion in the run-up to a speaking exam (GCSE). The worksheet is created with Edexcekl GCSE Russian specification in mind and contains vocabulary included in the required GCSE minimum vocabulary list.

This 20-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Education (educational system, problems of the current system, life of Russian students, examination)’ of the first of the 4 topics - Development of Russian Society/ Развитие российского общества/ studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary lost 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. school problems, ЕГЭ - for and against, how effective is the current curriculum in preparing children for the fast changing world)) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, 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 the life of modern youth.

This resource is created with GCSE topic in mind and covers a subtheme Volunteering of Edexcel theme ‘International&Global dimensions’. The worksheet is aimed at higher-tier learners. The resource can also be used in preparation for A-level Russian (Life of young Russians, Big cities topics) when discussing how young people spend their time and what can be done to improve the quality of life in big cities, how young people be engaged in public life and social activities, what the government / citizens are doing to tackle social issues in Moscow and St.-Petersburg. The resource is appropriate for any learners studying the topic of social issues, the environment and volunteering at strong A2 level towards B1. The worksheet contains: a text about 5 ideas for volunteering. vocabulary and comprehension exercises video ‘How I became a volunteer’ + comprehension questions match the pairs vocabulary exercise.

A collection of short entertaining stories (150-200 words) in simple Russian on a variety of topics - holidays, travels, transport, life in a big city, meeting new people, environment, school, exams, choosing a career, meals, Olympics, festivals. Each story is followed by a variety of exercises - from vocabulary search, multiple choice comprehension tests to comprehension question and questions for a wider discussion. The stories are divided into 5 major themes to reflect Edexcel Russian specification: Identity and Culture Local area, Holiday and Travel School Future aspirations, Study and work International and Global Dimensions