Russian has a seat in the major-leagues, globally speaking. It resides at the heart of Europe and in addition to Russia, it is spoken in Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.

According to Ethnologue: the language of the world, It has almost 138 million native speakers and overall 258 million speakers spread out in the world. 

Most of the Russians speak exclusively the Russian language and it is the 8th most popular mother tongue in the world. Additionally, in Europe itself, it is the most popular native language according to Babbel. Kind of a big deal right?

Additionally, there are some other things to know if you are unable to decide whether to learn Russian or not.

Everywhere, anyone you meet easily knows a second language or maybe even a third. Becoming a polyglot in the modern world is not only a hobby but also a necessity. With the global lines being blurred, communication all over the world, one should at least be bilingual. Russian is also playing a huge role in the world market besides English, so what better option to learn a second language than Russian? Being bilingual also boosts your mental power and helps you develop a more sophisticated thinking process and develop your problem-solving skills.

Of all the things that you can put on your resume, being able to speak Russian is definitely going to stand out. Moreover, many of the Russians don’t actually speak another language, so you can help to be the bridge between Russians and the rest of the world. As Russia is a part of the UN, UNESCO, and the world trade organization, it definitely needs a lot of qualified translators.

Also, did I mention that Russia has a significant online presence? It accounts for 6.5% of internet content- the second largest in the world. So it is a big deal in the e-commerce and business world and brings with it, quite lucrative job offers. 

Russian is a unique and exotic language. It is not that similar to English and has an entirely different writing style. Only if you understand the Russian language can you explore the culture and history attached to it. You can enjoy classical Russian literature in its purest forms and enjoy the work of Alexander Pushkin, Anton Chekhov, and Leo Tolstoy. Also, a world of classic Russian movies and plays is opened to you. Russia is the home to its own unique traditions and you will likely miss it if you don’t speak the language.

The number of publications in science is highest for English and the second for Russia. This is the case for chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, and biological sciences. Russia always has had a rich tradition in the sciences, from Mendeleev to recent Fields medalists in mathematics. New innovations and technologies are coming out of the Russian Govt. and private firms.

Do you want your further studies to be abroad? Then, learning Russian will definitely place you in a prominent position to be selected by the college.

If you ever want to travel to Europe and just enjoy the place to the fullest, you should definitely learn Russian. Also, many other countries such as Ukraine, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Armenia, and many more will also open its door for you. Just imagine yourself in a whole country but won’t be needing a guide or help from anyone as you already know the language. You will be able to easily interact with the natives and speak to them about the various stories regarding Russia. Won’t the experience be breathtaking?

If you speak Russian, then you will instantly have the opportunity to interact with 258 million more people. Amazing right? Since you speak Russian, they will naturally feel more closer to you and you may even make one or two new friends or maybe even forge professional relationships. These new friends will teach you all about the Russian culture and popular Russian slang and even what today’s Russia is like.

Did you see a Russian movie and were inspired to learn Russian? Or Did you see your friend speaking Russian and it just appealed to you? Or have you always thought that you definitely want to learn Russian? Then do so! Sometimes you don’t really need a reason to do anything and you can do it simply because you want to.