Learn Russian on your own
Here are the books, listening courses, grammar practice and online tools I would actually suggest to a student studying on their own. Use the filters to find something for your level and the skill you want to work on.
If you don't know where to start
Choose what you want to practise
Prepare for the exam format
There is no single required preparation book. Use more than one source when you need extra test variants, more practice or focused work on a particular subtest. The TORFL / TRKI filter above shows exam-preparation books with direct purchase links.
Choose practice materials for your target level and get used to the structure and timing of exam-style tasks.
Use extra materials for the subtest where you need more work: reading, writing, listening, vocabulary and grammar, or speaking.
Use the requirements for your target level as a checklist for the language and skills you need to demonstrate.
Tester materials can help you understand the procedure, task requirements and the way performance is assessed.
How to combine resources
Let it set the order of topics and keep your study from becoming scattered.
If your main book gives you too little practice on a topic, add a focused grammar, listening or pronunciation resource.
Short, manageable texts and audio are much easier to keep up with regularly.
Around A2–B1, start adding short clips and other real Russian alongside your study materials.
Not sure what to study next?
Tell me your level, why you're learning Russian and what you've already tried. I’ll help you work out what to focus on and which materials are worth your time.