what is quickest way to learn Russian outside of being dumped in the middle of Siberia wiyh no funds?

Answer 1

Just in case that'll happen to you, poor thing... First, always have something warm to wear. It's really cold over there :) Second, just make sure you know a couple little phrases for a start:

English: I'm from America and I'm lost.
* Russian: Ya eez Amerike, e ya ne kak ne mogu nayete dorogu nazad.
English: Can you help me?
* Russian: Ve mozeyete mne pamoch?
English: Do you speak English?
* Russian: Ve govorete po Angleyski?
English: How do I get to the nearest phone?
* Russian: Gde ya mogu nayete bleezayshey telefon?
English: Where can I stay for a night?
* Russian: Gde ya mogu ostanovetsya na noch?
English: How much is the room in the hotel for a night?
* Russian: Sckolko stoyeet komnata na odnu noch?
English: How much does a plain ticket [city/state/country] cost?
* Russian: Sckolko stoyeet beliet na samoleyot do [city/state/country]?
English: Can you tell me where I can find. .. ?
* Russian: Ve mozeyte skazat mne gde ya mogu nayete...?
English: Where's the bathroom?
* Russian: Gde u vas tualet? (Gde u vas vannaya komnata?)
English: Where can I find/get something to eat?
* Russian: Gde ya mogu nayete chtoneybut poyest?

And, other helpful words/phrases to know:
English: Hi. How are you?
* Russian: Prevet. Kak dela?
English: Thank you
* Russian: Spasibo
English: Have a nice day
* Russian: Vsego horoshego
English: Bye
* Russian: Poka (Dosvedaneya)
English: What kind of money are you excepting? (meaning $'s)
* Russian: Kakuyou valluetu ve preneymayete?
English: What's the Dollar vallue?
* Russian: Kakaya stoyemost dollara u vas?
English: Do you except Dollar money?
* Russian: Ve preneymayete dollare?
English: Where can I exchange Dollars for Rubles? (in case, the answer to the top question is a "No")
* Russian: Gde ya mogu razmenyat Dollare na Ruble?
English: How much will it cost? (you can ask this question addressing anything that you'd like to buy)
* Russian: Sckolko yeto budyet stoeyet?

If you'd like you can use the nice people's phone and call to your friends/relatives/anyone who can help here in the United States. People in Siberia also know a little bit of English and at times speak perfectly in English and Russian (depending whom you're going to talk to). Those people can be your translators when you need one. As far as I know they'll be more than happy to help and assist any tourist or new-commer to their area in any way they can. Of course, some people will treat you like a 7-year-old child who's lost in the middle of nowhere, but I believe they'll mean well when they'll be helping you out. Just make sure you'll be able to somehow explain what's going on and what you're trying to do and/or looking for :)

I hope it helped somehow :)


P.S.: Just in case you'll be going to Russia, make sure you'll have the little pocket translator with you and have it in a safe spot with you at all times :) It'll help you out in any situation you'll find yourself stuck in. And, find something warm to wear in winter times, because the temperature in Siberia especially can drop down from -25 to -45 Celcius (Or, about -13.0 to -49.0 Farenheit) on average in some areas. In some places it's either a little bit warmer (by about 10 degrees) or colder (by about 10-20 degrees)... Russia is beautiful coutry to visit and stay in :) However, use caution and take care just like you would in any other place that you're visiting for the first time.

** Just to let you know an additional piece of information, as of June 11th, 2006 9:29:45pm (Califonia, U.S./Pacific Time):

27.0465 Russian Rubles (RUB) is equal to 1 US Dollar
0.037 US Dollars (USD) is equal to 1 Russian Ruble
This is updated every 30 minutes by http://www.xe.com/

So this way you won't get wripped off in the Foreign Currency Exchange :) When you'll go to another country make sure you'll have enough money (Dollars in this case) to get yourself something to eat (even just $1 can get you a nice meal in a cafe or a restaurant in Russia, because of the dollar value being so different).

Answer 2

appear for a website online that explains grammar and alphabet and pronunciation very good, and begin learning. I write matters on a pocket book so I can learn and repeat grammar laws whilst I desire! Listen to Russian songs for pronunciation, accessory, and yeah even grammar! And this fashion you additionally be taught new phrases! Look for English translations too, so you already know what they are pronouncing! And purchase a dictionary or simply use a web-based one! Put ardour in what you do and you can be taught speedy and good! Also, if you are obviously gifted, you can be taught very speedy!

Answer 3

Get dumped in Russian territories WITH funds.