Which language is similar to Russian?

Hi there! Not really. But you'll probably be able to understand Belarussian.

Hi, Marco Polo ! Your question is a very interesting one. There is a general perception that all Slavonic languages are mutually intelligible (which is partially true - but only partially). In your case quite the opposite is true: to put it simply, MOST Ukrainians do understand Russian (but NOT vice versa); the same is ALMOST true for Bulgarians (as Old Bulgarian is in fact the foundation of so-called 'Church Slavonic' which is the liturgic language of the Russian Orthodox Church). But - yes, there are quite a lot of mutually intelligible words as e.g. the word for 'bread' (hlib-hleb-hliab), 'water' (voda-voda-voda) etc.

Hello, Marco! I am a native Russian-speaking person. I can speak Ukrainian, but Belorussian, Polish and Bulgarian are not that easy. You can understand a few words, but they will not make sense.

Hi , Marco! Yes, it's true, kind regards, Farida

It depends on your level of Russian. If you read you have more chances to understand.

Hello, Marco. It’s nice that you ask about that. So, These languages are in the same group, but I could say NO. Only few words may be

Maybe some words in Ukrainian but Bulgarians I don't think so

You will be able to understand some words and phrases

Hi There are similarity between Slavic languages and lots of words sound similar . Mostly like you will be able to guess same of words but probably you won't be able to understand Bulgarian and Ukrainian or other Slavic languages

Dear Mr Polo! Thank you ever so much for your meticulous attention and best full close interest in the learning Russian. Could possibly I get straight to the point that Russian is the one of the utmost difficult hardest awkward languages in the world. I must admit that there ate some resembles in the Russian and Ukrainian languages. Some parts of them sound more or less similar and have got the same sense but as for the reading writing concern there are very specific and not similar. Dear Mr Polo! I must get you disappointed with the Bulgarian language because Russian has nothing to do with Bulgarian one. What gets me is that the Russian language is soooooo unique, legend, genuine and at the same time absolutely nightmarish horrible language for foreigners. I know this more than anyone else. Why? Because I was hugely privileged to productively successfully effectively exclusively with fast every success teaching Russian in the different countries of Europe The Netherlands France Luxembourg Belgium Russia Ukraine the UK for the multinationals multiage individuals and groups of people and classes and therefore I am the one of a kind. Dear Mr Polo! If you hear Ukrainian speaking you might have understood some of them or you will be more or less able to pick up the sense. I would like to mention the WhiteRussian or Beloration language as the one more partly likely sound as the Russian one. Dear Mr Polo! May I take this splendid opportunity to wholeheartedly wish you every success in learning Russian as the utmost awesome coolest spectacular language that to ever landed on this planet!

Hello)) Ukrainians language similar - and you can understand sometimes what people talk about)) But not everything)))

Hi Marco, East Slavic languages have got similarity. You will probably be able to understand sixty percent.

Once you reach an upper-intermediate level in Russian, you’ll be able to understand quite a few words and phrases in Ukrainian. You will be by no means proficient, but certainly you’ll have some insight into what’s being said/written. Bulgarian is an older language. You’ll be able to traps only a few words here and there. Just like with Serbian, Croatian and Polish.

Hi Marco, Thank you for your question. Both languages carry on similar Slavonic roots and alphabet. You might be able to understand some parts of the conversation (especially if it is in the Ukrainian language). Bulgarian language is a branch of the south Slavic family, Ukrainian and Russian are of the east branch , this creates more differentiation. But the beauty is if you are really enjoying to learn Russian and you have purpose and opportunity in your life to to communicate other Slavonic languages- you will grasp them much quicker and more successfully!

Hello, First of all Russian language is one official language of the Russian Federation and the second language of some ex-Soviet Union countries. The Russian language is very similar to Ukrainian and Belarusian, and a little bit Poland.

Yes! That’s very true . The first Slavic language was the Bulgarian also called Slovinic , established in the second Bulgarian Capital of Preslav . However the grammatical part is slightly different. However is learn just one Slavic language and the Cyrillic alphabet you will have solid foundation on all languages from this group

True

Hi. You may understand 70% of Ukrainian, but the Bulgarian language has only some similar words or expressions.

You will understand certain words and will be able to read some as these languages also use Cyrillic alphabet.

Hello, yes you will understand but not every word because despite these languages have a lot of similar words and word construction they are separated and independent languages.

Can understand Belorussian

Mostly yes, Estonian Bulgarian Ukrainian etc all speak a ‘regional dialect’ but it is largely created from Russian language. If a nation uses Cyrillic alphabet chances are they speak Russian

Hi Michelle! Ukrainian, Polish and a few other languages would have some similarities but it would be hard to understand them completely. Have a nice day!