Russian Present Tense
Conjugation basics for regular verbs in everyday use. Adapted for Russian. This Russian reference focuses on recognition, lookup, and practical reading rather than drills.
Rule 1: Identify regular present endings
Use this section to identify regular present endings in Russian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Rule 2: Match endings to person
Use this section to match endings to person in Russian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Rule 3: Read simple habitual statements
Use this section to read simple habitual statements in Russian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Examples
Я читаю каждый вечер.
I read every evening.
Мы идём в школу.
We are going to school.
Russian lookup checklist
| Question | What to check |
|---|---|
| Meaning | What does the form contribute to the sentence? |
| Agreement | Does it match person, number, gender, case, or tense? |
| Position | Does placement change emphasis or grammatical role? |
Common Mistakes
- Do not translate the Russian pattern word-for-word from English.
- Check the whole phrase before deciding what a single form means.
- Watch for register: a correct written form can sound too formal in casual speech.
Lookup Tips
- Start with the example closest to your sentence.
- Identify the trigger word or ending before memorizing a rule.
- Save the topic as a focus if you expect to revisit it.