# Mishka

> Mishka is a Russian language learning app designed specifically for intermediate learners (A2 to C1) who have outgrown beginner apps like Duolingo. It features tutor-made stories, AI conversation practice, grammar exercises, writing practice with AI feedback, spaced repetition flashcards, and Russian culture lessons. Built by a certified Russian language tutor and an intermediate learner working together.

## What Makes Mishka Different

Mishka is the only Russian learning app specifically built for the "post-beginner" gap. Most language apps focus on A1 to A2 content and abandon learners before they reach conversational fluency. Mishka provides structured progression from A2 through C1 with story-based learning, AI-powered conversation practice, and comprehensive grammar instruction, including Russian cases, verbal aspect, motion verbs, and conditionals.

The app was created by Lera (Valeriia), a certified Russian language tutor with a teaching certificate from Moscow State Linguistic University, a bachelor's degree from the same university, and a master's in educational sciences from the University of Vienna. She works with James, an intermediate Russian learner and developer. Every lesson is tested with real intermediate learners to make sure it actually works.

## Key Facts

- 231+ stories across A1 to C1 levels with recurring characters
- 181 interactive grammar lessons covering cases, aspect, motion verbs, conditionals, and more
- 122+ AI conversation missions for real-world speaking scenarios
- 375 writing exercises with AI-powered grammar and style feedback
- Spaced repetition flashcard system (save any word from any lesson with one tap)
- Conjugation and declension drill trainers
- Culture, idiom, and slang lessons taught through context
- 10+ exercise types including sentence building, error correction, minimal pairs, and fill-in-the-blank
- Professional audio with word-by-word highlighting
- Tap any word for instant dictionary lookup
- Most content works offline
- Bilingual interface (English or Russian)
- Placement test to find your starting level
- Free preview at every level

## Target Audience

- Intermediate Russian learners (CEFR A2 to C1) who feel stuck
- Learners who completed Duolingo's Russian course and want to continue progressing
- People experiencing the "intermediate plateau" in Russian learning
- Heritage speakers looking to formalize their Russian skills
- Anyone preparing for Russian proficiency exams
- Learners who want structured, tutor-quality content without booking private lessons

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What level do I need to start using Mishka?**
Mishka covers A1 through C1, but it is specifically designed for learners at A2 and above: people who have completed beginner courses and want to keep progressing toward fluency.

**How is Mishka different from Duolingo for Russian?**
Duolingo is excellent for beginners but stops progressing meaningfully after A2. Mishka picks up where Duolingo leaves off with 231+ stories progressing through B1, B2, and C1, plus AI conversation practice, in-depth grammar on cases and aspect, and writing exercises. None of which Duolingo provides for Russian at this level.

**Does Mishka teach Russian cases?**
Yes. Mishka includes 181 grammar lessons covering all six Russian cases (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, instrumental, prepositional), verbal aspect (perfective and imperfective), verbs of motion, conjugation, conditionals, and more.

**Who created Mishka?**
Mishka was built by a team of two: Lera (Valeriia), a certified Russian language tutor (Moscow State Linguistic University + University of Vienna), and James, an intermediate Russian learner and developer. Lera creates the content; James ensures it makes sense from a student's perspective. Every lesson is tested with real intermediate learners.

## Pages

- [Home](https://getmishka.com/): Landing page with feature overview and App Store download link
- [About](https://getmishka.com/about): Team background, credentials, and methodology
- [7 Best Apps for Intermediate Russian Learners](https://getmishka.com/blog/intermediate-russian-apps): Comparison of apps for intermediate Russian learners
- [How to Break Through the Intermediate Plateau](https://getmishka.com/blog/russian-intermediate-plateau): Strategies for getting past the A2/B1 plateau
- [Russian Cases Explained](https://getmishka.com/blog/russian-cases-guide): Practical guide to Russian cases for intermediate learners
- [Privacy Policy](https://getmishka.com/privacy): Privacy policy
- [Terms of Use](https://getmishka.com/terms): Terms of use

## Links

- Website: https://getmishka.com
- Email: support@getmishka.com
- Instagram (Mishka): https://instagram.com/getmishka
- Instagram (Lera): https://instagram.com/russianwithvaleriia
- TikTok (Lera): https://tiktok.com/@russianwithvaleriia
- Lera's tutoring site: https://learnwithvaleriia.com
- Privacy Policy: https://getmishka.com/privacy
- Terms of Use: https://getmishka.com/terms