Why Learn Russian with Crime and Punishment?
Reading Crime and Punishment 📖 is a great way to dive into Russian at its most expressive. You’ll pick up nuanced vocabulary, explore figurative language, and discover cultural ideas that still resonate today. Plus, you’ll see how literary Russian differs from everyday speech. Following Dostoevsky’s characters helps you expand your vocabulary, tune your ear to richer Russian, and connect with one of the greatest works of world literature.
How It Works
Each video zooms in on just one or two sentences from the novel. I break each sentence down word by word, with simple explanations and short examples you can use in your own speech. You’ll also see which words are still used today and which feel a bit more old-fashioned.
Additional Resources
To enhance your learning experience, I’ve compiled two playlists:
- Films and audiobook of Crime and Punishment — ideal for listening practice and following the story in context.
- Videos about Fyodor Dostoevsky — a deeper dive into the author’s life, works, and influence.
These resources complement the lessons and give you more ways to engage with the language and the literature.
Your Favourites
Got a favourite Russian author or a book you’d love to explore? Leave a comment — it could inspire a future lesson!
Looking for something lighter? Try my Weekly Vocabulary series for short, practical lessons.
Episodes
Crime and Punishment: Episode 1
Crime and Punishment: Episode 2
Crime and Punishment: Episode 3