Despite being overshadowed by the economic rise of China, Russian exports of oil have strengthened its economy and led Russia to be the energy producing powerhouse of Europe. Russian remains known for its military manufacturing and Russian oil exports continue to buttress the importance of Russian on the world stage.

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Russian has a special draw for many. Large ex-patriot Russian communities in America and throughout Western Europe provide a practical source for those wanting to connect with their ancestry. Travel is also another practical motivation for learning Russian especially in light of the booming Russian economy.

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Rosetta Stone provides an easy and well-organized way to learn a language. Rosetta Stone teaches by using a series of drills that associate text, spoken words, and pictures. Rosetta Stone teaches you way beyond tourist phrases, but also lots of vocabulary and grammar in a clear and simple manner.

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For all the excellent courses produced by the Foreign Service Institute, a critical gap was a course covering the Russian language. This is quite stunning in light of the Cold War and the sheer volume of speakers. Whatever the reason, the Foreign Service Institute finally rectified this and created an FSI Russian Course in the early 1990s.

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The rise of the Russian economy thanks in part to a booming oil industry and high oil prices in recent years as well as the resurgence of Russian influence in international affairs appears to have stemmed the tide of the previous downturn.This has renewed the interest of many in learning the Russian language.

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