Tim · Playful guide
For schoolchildren
Russian through play: short quest tasks, day streaks and rewards. Topics: school, friends, hobbies.
- Quest tasks and levels
- A safe environment, parental consent
- Explanations in your native language
Russian with an AI mentor and a live teacher
Study in a chat with a character who explains things in your native language, goes over your mistakes and adapts the plan to you. A teacher is always nearby and steps in when needed.
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- AI characters — for schoolchildren, students and business
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- languages of explanation: Russian, English, Arabic, Chinese
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- days of a free pilot with a personal plan
- 24/7
- chat practice — on the website, in Telegram and MAX
Who LUCH is for
Three audiences, three characters. Topics, tasks and communication style adapt to your goal
Vera · Mentor
For students and young people
Russian for life and study: university, the dormitory, the city, new friends. Calm, detailed and at your own pace.
- Study and everyday situations
- Feedback on mistakes in text and voice
- Preparation for studying in Russia
Mark · Business partner
For entrepreneurs and professionals
Business Russian without the fluff: negotiations, calls, documents and correspondence with partners. Short and to the point.
- Real business situations
- 10–15 minute sessions
- Go international
Learning feels like texting a friend who speaks Russian
Sign up, take the placement test, pick a character that suits your style — and get a personal plan for the week. Everything else happens in the chat, with a final test at the end.
How it works
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Sign up
Name, age, learning goal and native language — a couple of minutes
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Placement test
A skill-by-skill level check, followed by a personal plan for the week
- 03
Style and character
A short quiz shows which communication style suits you best
- 04
Learning in the chat
Tasks, voice messages, feedback on mistakes and review. A teacher is always nearby
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Final test
How much of the material you've mastered, and recommendations for what's next
Three characters — choose yours
Mentor
Vera
Explains calmly and in detail, supportive, never rushes you
PatientThoroughSupportive
«Take your time. Let's break this word into parts — that will make it easier to remember.»
Business partner
Mark
Brief and to the point, teaches through practical situations: study, work, documents
SpecificPracticalFast
«Situation: you're at the dean's office and need a certificate. What's your first phrase?»
Playful guide
Tim
Light and funny, turns lessons into a game and keeps track of your streak
CheerfulCompetitiveMotivating
«Three days in a row! Two more and we unlock the next level.»
One chat — on the website, in Telegram and MAX
Start on the website, continue on your phone. Your messages, plan and progress are the same everywhere.
WebsiteTelegramMAX
Sign up or log inUpcoming sessions
Full programme20 November10:00–10:45
International educationMain Hall
Conference opening: the Russian language in the world in 2026
Marina Orlova, Karim Said
20 November11:00–11:45
AI in educationMain Hall
The AI mentor: what it can really do
Andrey Volkov
20 November11:00–11:45
Teaching Russian as a foreign languageNorth Hall
Cases without fear: Russian grammar for students from Asia
Lin Mei, Marina Orlova
Keynote speakers
All speakersMarina Orlova
Professor, Department of Russian as a Foreign Language
Karim Said
Head of a Russian language centre
Lin Mei
Methodologist and teacher of Russian as a foreign language
FAQ
Who replies to me in the chat — a person or a program?
An AI character replies: a virtual mentor that follows our teachers' methodology. A live teacher sees the conversation, checks questionable answers and may write to you directly — their messages are always signed.
What language does the character explain things in?
In your native language: Russian, English, Arabic or Chinese. The tasks and examples themselves are in Russian — that's the language you're learning, after all.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Connect Telegram or MAX — your chat will be shared with the website. You can start on your computer and continue on the go.
How much does it cost?
We're currently running a pilot: a week of lessons is free for programme participants.
Will I get a language level certificate?
No. The placement test shows an estimated level by skill — it's a guide for your plan, not an official result.
How do I attend the conference?
Register on the conference page. Participation is free; you'll receive a confirmation email and a link to the live stream.