Kimberly (Kira) DiMattia

Russian Word of the Day with Kira

Get detailed instruction on the gymnastics your mouth needs to do to pronounce Russian properly. Hosted by Kimberly (Kira) DiMattia, author of Unlocking Russian Pronunciation, a video course that takes you from novice to mastery of Russian phonetics.

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Kimberly (Kira) DiMattia

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

дружба (“friendship”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 16.06.2026

Check out Kira’s video library at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/russiansoundswithkira/ and if you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at https://www.patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira/ – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video...

не (“not”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 15.06.2026

Check out Kira’s video library at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/russiansoundswithkira/ and if you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at https://www.patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira/ – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video...

карантин (“quarantine”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 14.06.2026

Check out Kira’s video library at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/russiansoundswithkira/ and if you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at https://www.patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira/ – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video...

тихий (“quiet”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 13.06.2026

Check out Kira’s video library at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/russiansoundswithkira/ and if you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at https://www.patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira/ – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video...

мир (“peace” or “world”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 12.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

ответ (“answer”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 11.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

вопрос (“question”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 10.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

выздороветь (“to become well!”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 09.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

до свидания (“goodbye”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 08.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

здравствуйте (“hello”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 07.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

весна (“spring”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 06.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

больница (“hospital”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 05.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

перерыв (“break” or “pause”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 04.06.2026

If you’re NOT already a Patreon subscriber, sign up for 52 weeks of Russian phonemes with Kira at patreon.com/learnrussianwithkira – and someone go tell Reddit for me!  Счастливо!  🌷☀️🦋🌱💫 Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find i...

конечно (“of course”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 03.06.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

позже (“later”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 02.06.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

счастливо (“have fun!”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 01.06.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

душа (“soul”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 31.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

лëгкий (“easy”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 30.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

сердце (“heart”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 29.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

раньше (“before”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 28.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

небо (“sky”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 27.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

солнце (“sun”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 26.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

вместе (“together”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 25.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

скорее (“sooner”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 24.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

поправляйся / поправляйтесь (“get well!”) | Russian Pronunciation Demystified! 23.05.2026

Want to take Kira’s pronunciation course?  Russian Pronunciation with Kira is a comprehensive online video course for mastering Russian pronunciation.  The course brings together comprehensive, hard-to-find information in one place, from learning the alphabet to mastering the subtleties of target-like pronunciation. Plus, it’s designed it to be fun, easy and fast! 🌷💫 Want access to Kira’s Patreo...

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