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Mishka: Russian Intermediate

Mishka: Russian Intermediate

Tutor-Made Stories & Grammar

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 27, 2026
  • October 3, 2026

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JAMES RICHARD DRISCOLL
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This app helps intermediate Russian learners progress beyond basic vocabulary and grammar. It offers structured lessons through engaging stories, comprehensive grammar explanations, and interactive exercises. Practice speaking with AI and master complex language concepts.

✓Story-based lessons
✓Comprehensive grammar course
✓Conjugation & declension trainers
✓AI conversation practice
✓Offline content
✓Multiple exercise types
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What's New in Mishka

1.2.2

October 3, 2026

Meet First Steps, a new course for complete beginners. Never studied Russian, or found Mishka's lessons too hard? First Steps starts from zero and takes you all the way to reading your first real story: - Learn the alphabet by sound, a few letters at a time, with recordings from a native-speaking tutor - Read and say everyday words and phrases from day one - Short conversations and stories with audio. In stories, each word lights up as it's read - A daily plan with a lesson, a quick review and speaking practice - Your first two units are free Already read some Cyrillic? Take the placement test or skip the alphabet. You can skip ahead any time. Also in this update: - Conjugation tables: tap a verb, then Conjugation, to see every form - New results screens - iPad: a new full-screen button in Stories, Grammar, Culture, Slang and Idioms - Flashcards now show stress marks on the review card, the card list and Speed Review - Fixes and polish throughout

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User reviews

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Effective and friendly app

This app is easy to use and very effective. It helps you learn grammatical concepts without overwhelming you. I love that you can listen to the stories at various speeds. Improvements are ongoing and the developer is routinely adding new features that keep the app interesting!
Rafael David GonzálezRafael David González

AMAZING

this is GREAT!! Much better than Duolingo. I’ve tried several Russian learning apps, but Mishka is the only one that is actually challenging me. There are SO many stories, grammar lessons, cases, exercises, and opportunities to create your own sentences in Russian. I especially love that it goes beyond the basic Привет, как тебя зовут? lessons. There is an insane amount of material here, and I’m really excited to keep learning with it!
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Astrid AleAstrid Ale

Drag the box excercise

Its all good except for the excercises where you have to drag the boxes in the right order. i have not being able to move the boxes once since I downlowaded. I just skip submit those as they show up since I cannot modify them and end up with a lower score for the lesson.
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Response from developer

Hey, thanks for the honest review! The boxes only move if you grab the ≡ handle on the right side of each sentence. Dragging from the middle doesn't work because tapping there opens word translations. We didn't make that obvious enough, so we're changing it so you can drag the whole box in a future update. If anything else comes up, just email us at support@getmishka.com.

From far the best app

I tried this app few days ago and the surprise is huge! It’s not famous and it deserve to be because it’s from far better than any other russian learning app!
I am truly satisfied and the subscription worth it, give it a try you will no regret it.
maelmoumaelmou

Response from developer

Thank you so much, this made our day! Hearing it's better than the other Russian apps means a lot. Happy you're enjoying it. If you ever have ideas or run into a problem, email us at support@getmishka.com.

If you learn russian, ditch Duolingo for this app

This app is dozens of times better than Duolingo for learning Russian. The only thing i don’t like is that most of the user interface seems to be made with AI, particularly the images, which just signals low effort and cheapness, especially for an app with subscriptions
CocAndradaLightCocAndradaLight

Response from developer

Thanks, and this is a fair point. New artwork is on our list, but there are only two of us and we are finishing a new set of lessons first, each one built and checked by a certified Russian tutor. We hear you on the images though. Glad the Russian side is beating Duolingo for you, that is the part we care about most.

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FAQ

What is Mishka's learning methodology?

Mishka uses a story-based approach with carefully structured grammar lessons. It focuses on building concepts sequentially and testing comprehension through various interactive exercises, designed to help learners move past intermediate plateaus.

How does Mishka track user progress?

While specific progress tracking metrics are not detailed, the app offers numerous exercise types that test comprehension and mastery of grammar and vocabulary. Users can focus on specific areas like verb conjugation and noun declension through dedicated trainers.

Does Mishka offer certifications?

The provided information does not mention any certifications offered by Mishka. The app focuses on practical language acquisition through stories and grammar practice.

What are the pricing details for Mishka?

Mishka is available for free, with the option for in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases entail are not provided in the app description.

Is Mishka suitable for beginners or advanced learners?

Mishka is specifically designed for intermediate Russian learners (A1+ to C1 levels). It aims to bridge the gap where most language apps become less effective for those beyond the basic stages.

How often is Mishka updated?

New lessons and features are added regularly, indicating ongoing development and updates. The latest version is 1.0.1, last updated on March 31, 2026.

Does Mishka have ads?

No, Mishka does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display ads to its users.

Can Mishka be used offline?

Yes, most of the content in Mishka works offline, allowing users to learn anywhere without a constant internet connection.