If you're looking for unconventional ways to practice your Russian language skills, look no further than the internet. Music, films, animated television episodes, and other media can improve your Russian language skills and offer you knowledge about Russia's culture and entertainment outlets.
You can find a wealth of Russian language animated films, advertisements, and television episodes on Youtube.com. Whatever appropriate search term you use will generate plenty results. You'll be introduced to some things you never knew existed and be able to enjoy Russian classics as well.
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Russkie Pesni.101 is a site that allows users to listen to mellow and pleasant Russian language music. It is great for background music when you can't afford to be distracted too much. However, the music is clear and, if you're looking to improve your Russian language listening skills, easily understood.
Netflix is carrying an increasinly robust list of Russian language and Eastern European films and television shows. While some films you are familiar with may have different titles in English, browsing the Russian language film selections can turn up some rewarding results.
Episodes of the animated cartoon, Cheburashka, can be found on YouTube.com. These are excellent Russian language learning resources because they are geared towards children. Not only that, but Cheburashka is adorable with or without English language subtitles.
