Why learn Russian language in Kiev

If you ask Ukrainian people why learn Russian language in Kiev, the first answer that will be on the tip of the tongue is “Why not?” Just like people learning other languages (Polish, Turkish or Mandarin Chinese) have their reasons to do so, there are people in Kiev who are willing to speak Russian fluently and flawless. The only difference is that being the second widespread language in Ukraine Russian is a lot more popular than other languages.

The question of why learn Russian in Kiev has a serious background. Although Ukraine has turned to “Ukrainian-only” policy with administrative bodies, there are still about 90% of the residents of Kiev who speak Russian as their native language in everyday life. The rest 10% anyway understand Russian and can keep up the conversation. The matter is that Kiev is a kind of multinational and therefore multilingual center and there is a great many of Russian speaking people working and living here. So anyways to visit, work and live in Kiev you have to know Russian.

As we can see Russian language remains dominating in the central (Kiev), eastern and southern parts of Ukraine as before while practically all people in the West of the country now speak Ukrainian. So, here is the answer to the question why learn Russian. Because when moving to Kiev, you get into the Russian-speaking environment where you can learn Russian simply and easily.

Another reason for why learn Russian in Kiev is that there are lots of jobs and business opportunities, especially in the Eastern and South regions of the country for Russian speakers. And living in Kiev does not mean you will never leave the city either for working or travelling purposes as well as to visit the relatives and friends located in Russia. You can take classes at a location that is convenient for you — close to your place of work or home.

Why learn Russian language in Kiev together with the native Ukrainian one? One of the most successful bilingual countries Canada has proved how feasible it is to speak both languages fluently. Bilingual people get better business opportunities and tend to make more than those who only speak one language. Canada is a great example of how you can take advantage of something other people consider to be an obstacle. So, the people in Kiev are doing absolutely right when learning Russian language together with Ukrainian one, they will surely take advantage from it.