Big decisions... I support you 100%. I wish it could be different in so many ways... Best of luck to you with transitioning to becoming a Ukrainian language teacher! I respect your decision to go back to school, but kind of whish you started teaching Ukrainian even before getting your degree 😊 Thank you for showing us your strength and patriotism, it's so inspiring! Слава Україні 🇺🇦
I have been speaking Russian for 37 years. My wife is from Eastern Ukraine. She has relatives that basically only speak Ukrainian while she has mainly spoken Russian with a little Ukrainian mixed in. Now she is so upset with what is happening to her country, she has switched over to mainly Ukrainian broadcasts and is speaking more Ukrainian. It is almost now as if Russian is politically incorrect in our family. I have stared to learn Ukrainian and it is challenging learning to say the same words with the stress on a different part of the word. I am determined to become proficient in this language so I can speak it without having to switch to Russian. Мир вам от Бога Ника и желаю вам много успехов!
Before WW1, besides English, German was the most spoken language in USA. There were millions of German immigrants. However, when WW1 started it became frowned upon to speak German in public. I feel like Russian is going the same direction. I am from Ireland and enjoyed learning Russian for the past 5 months but it's hard for me to imagine the language being seen the same way again..this beautiful language has been tainted now from being associated with such horrible events and people.
German didn’t become official language in the US by just a few votes in Congress. Russian will stay, UN language, Spoken in KAZ, KIR, ARM, UZB, TJI and so on. German was only spoken in GER, AUS and CH by then 1910
You cannot condemn a language or culture because the current events. Demonized a whole culture, contributions to humanity because of Bad decisions of politicians.I can guarantee you most people in Russia disagree with the conflict. At the end the 'conflict' is just a politicians game tht nobody asked for.
Thanks for the update. And not an easy video for you to make/record/upload I imagine. I totally understand your decision. I was thinking about you (+ your husband + dog cooper) when the Bucha massacre was uncovered and I am glad you managed to escape from there with your lives. I cannot imagine what you are going through and the emotions that you are feeling right now. I think it's very important to listen to your intuition, your gut feeling, be honest with yourself. Do what you must do, otherwise you can regret it later and get depressed. So I support you 100%. As for me, I will continue to learn Russian although quite frankly I do not feel like visiting Russia while that government remains in power. What can I say, I mainly listen to dissident "foreign agent" Russians on youtube now. Obviously not all Russian people are the same, I have definitely seen that, but even so, I am more likely to visit Ukraine now, when the war is over. But please not delete existing Russian videos. Even though I was not planning to learn Ukrainian, given the current situation, I will definitely remain subscribed. I only know one word of Ukrainian and that is "зараз" (now). Please start with core vocabulary.🙂
I hope your transition has been successful. I found your channel recently. I have been learning Ukrainian for a year and appreciate your videos. At an early intermediate level I appreciate the lessons all in Ukrainian. Thank you for your lessons and good luck!
Nika, I have appreciated your lessons since I started learning Russian in 2018. I respect and support your decision. I look forward to learning Ukrainian from you on your next endeavor. As an English speaking American who learned Russian first, I would be interested in content about how Russian speakers approach learning Ukrainian, common pitfalls, etc. Can't wait! All the best!
@@VERBA_SCHOOL I feel guilty for not speaking Ukrainian. My heritage is Ukrainian. My Russian I would say is intermediate now and it's been a long struggle. I look forward to your new lessons.
@@visearms5774 Oh please don't feel guilty, there is always a chance to learn something new if you decide to, knowing Russian intermediate level is cool! You should be proud of yourself!
Dear N. (Neposeda that is 😊), this is a purely natural decision for an inteligent person and I am pretty sure most of us understand and will support you stepping on this new path. I myself am experiencing a really hard time proceeding with learning Russian as my heart currently aches simply when hearing it, so I can imagine how you might feel teaching it further on. 😔 Ukrainian surely is the language of the brave and we are all lucky to have the coolest and most bravest teacher. 🤗 I am so excited to learn some new words in Ukrainian! So far, my favourite is... "helicopter". 😂 💙💛
All the best, Nika! I totally understand you. It’s been quite a shocking experience to work with ukranian refugees and some judge me for continuing to learn russian. But it helps them in the end of the day… and I think languages are crucial for peace and I will continue learning russian and try to do some basics in ukranian and continue to help. I am even thinking of doing an official degree in both languages so I can continue to help in a more professional way and connecting people and cultures. It’s a horrible situation that I never thought I would see. Sending hugs and best wishes for your the school and new way! ❤️ wish me continued luck for the voluntary work!
Hi Filipa! So good to see your comment here! Absolutely, the more languages we know, the richer we are! As I said in the video language is an instrument. Don't get upset if someone is judging for continuing learning Russian, some people in Ukraine are too hurt and they can react too much for anything. It is just a post traumatic syndrome. I am impressed by everything you do as a volunteer! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! And your plans about the degrees are absolutely amazing! I hope everything will be like you would like to! 🙏
Thank you! Your videos are helping us learn Ukrainian, and your videos are helping me teach Reading and Writing to Ukrainian adult learners. Slava Ukraine!!
Can't wait to see the new content with Ukrainian language! I always thought it is a very interesting language. Especially that I am a Polish speaker so i can already understand a lot 😊
Dear Nika, I liked your former lessons, and as I am applying to help ukrainian refugees in my village in Austria to learn German, so your new lessons would be a great help for me. As I am writing this words I am watching tv, a women handball match Ukraine against Croatia. Playing the ukrainian anthem and seeing tears in the Players eyes, caused the same with me. Great respect for you and your people. Nika continue like that, you have my support.
I completely support these decisions, and I wish you the best of luck with these changes. I’m really excited to learn Ukrainian with you when you are comfortable posting new lessons. Thank you for everything that you do!
Hello, Nika! Wow, this is a big decision! Although I personally don't plan to stop learning Russian and I don't want to see teachers leave their chosen profession due to the situation in Ukraine, I completely understand your decision for yourself and your language teaching career, and I support you 100%. :)
Thank you very much for understanding! 🙏 I accept it not as leaving my profession but more as developing one, one more language to teach, the language and culture that I adore :) I am thankful for all 9 years of teaching Russian, for meeting all the wonderful people who learn it, it is just the next step for me :)
Fantastic news, Nika ; my wife is from Odesa - and her mother from Donetsk (something I only recently discovered on applying for her visa) ; both are currently living with me in the UK. I am not going to totally turn my back on learning Russian (you'll understand it is the language they speak most between them) ; however, I definitely look forward to joining you on your new journey! Слава україні!
I think that I follow you since almost the beginning of your channel, and of course this is very sad, but I totally understand it. Thank you for your dedication and I wish you the best.
I understand and support you Veronika, although I will go on studying Russian language. But, of course we Finns, including me support Ukraine in everything🇺🇦🇫🇮
Hi Kari! Sure, as I said I absolutely do not ask anyone to stop, this is very important, I have just made a choice for myself and offering one more language to those people who wants to try it :)
@@karikarjalainen8921 ну конечно да, Кари! Я не использую русский с теми, кто говорит по-украински, но если человек говорит по-русски, и не знает украинского то конечно, я буду говорить с ним по-русски)))
You have many supporters here in the comments. Count me among them! I can only say that I understand your decision with my head, not my heart. I cannot imagine the existential tear this has caused you. I am so very grateful you escaped Irpin and are well. I will continue to support you and am looking forward to seeing updates from you in every language you are called to deliver them in, but definitely in beautiful Ukrainian! Be safe and well. And thank you for your compassion! Дякую!!
Thank you so much! Yes, it was a critical time of my life that made me to revalue everything in my life. But I want to believe it is for the best anyway 🙏 I am very grateful for such a generous support! 🙏
I loved your Russian content (still do) and I'm sure that your Ukrainian content will be just as good. I'm also extending myself to learn Ukrainian better and I'll be here to support you.
Hi Nika, I fully understand your reasons and support your decision 100%. This has been a journey for me - 6 years now - and I'm going to be staying with you whatever you decide.
Hi Nika, I believe you are making a very good decision here, and am looking forward to see the first lessons of the Ukrainian language appear on your channel. I was studying the Russian language as a hobby. But for some time now I have been thinking of studying Ukrainian instead. I already watched videos of some Ukrainian language teachers, and I enjoyed it very much. I also really hope to be able to visit Ukraine soon, and then it would be great to also know some of the language, to put it into practice.
Exciting decision. An example of decision for people who, above financial interests or power, value life, freedom, moral values, peace and love for the country. I will start studying Ukrainian from today.
Привiт! I just wanted to say that I totally understand your decision & I will gladly remain a subscriber of your channel, even though I am only a recent one. I’ve always been fascinated by the former USSR; especially with both the similarities and differences between the various republics that exist today. I’m 23 but I’ve taught myself basic words and phrases (mainly in русский) & even кириллица over the years. However, it’s only recently (at the beginning of ill-fated February) that I’ve started learning Russian properly by taking a course. Even I, a guy from the Netherlands with no Slavic blood whatsoever, have struggled with motivating myself & even wondered at times whether or not I wanted to continue learning the language-I can’t even imagine what it must’ve been like for Russian-speaking Ukrainians such as yourself. Personally, I’ve decided to continue with my studies as I feel it would be a shame to stop. Furthermore, what better way to bridge the gap between peoples by speaking their language? I obviously am well-aware of the fact that I alone cannot end this genocidal war, but I will do my part to talk to as many people as possible, both within and outside of Russia, to connect with people & hopefully leave a mark of peace, love & understanding on this planet. Long stories aside, I have decided that the next language I want to learn is Ukrainian. Not only because I want to, but because I feel like I owe it to the Ukrainian people. That is why I will remain a subscriber, as I cannot wait to embark on this journey of learning украïньска мова from your videos. Eventually, I would like to come to Ukraine and learn the language at your language school. War is absolutely horrible and there’s nothing good about it, but I do think an outcome of this war is that Ukrainians will rise from the ashes, the language will be rejuvenated, and the country will be reborn. I surely hope so. Слава Украïнi 💙💛🇺🇦
Hi Rick! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! It is very cool and brave to learn both languages? and more importantly - to use them in order to help people! You are an awesome person! I hope you will enjoy the lessons :)
I understand your decision, and I respect it. I am American, but living in Canada, and I started learning Russian partially because of the admiration for the culture, literature and some of its people. However, I don't admire the politics and the war, obviously, just as I don't admire the wars my country has been involved in. But despite that, I really want to keep learning Russian, because as you said, it's not the 'language's fault'. Also, I don't bear ill will towards the Russian people, as quite a few disagree with this. The only thing that these war-like people manage to do is humiliate the Russian history and culture. I would like to learn a bit of Ukrainian, as I am helping some of my Ukrainian friends here in Canada and I've also been helping my Ukrainian penfriend of 10 years over there (she managed to leave the country, fortunately) and would love to send them cards and try to communicate some ideas to them in their native language. I also happen to be a linguist very interested in Slavic languages, although I have mostly been working on Southern Slavic, and would like to shift to Eastern Slavic.
It's a shame to lose one of my favourite Russian teachers, but I totally understand and support the decision. If I was only learning Russian for general cultural reasons I might change now to Ukrainian. But since I live in Russia with a Russian wife I need to continue with the Russian language. I'll watch some of your Ukrainian videos in the future to support you and to learn a bit of the language spoken by these brave heroes across the country, but I won't be able to dedicate myself fully to it sadly.
Hi Ben! Thank you for understanding and your feedback! I absolutely understand you, you need to continue working on your Russian and I will be glad if the projects of our school sometimes can be useful for you. Plus there are many great Russian teachers still on TH-cam ;) And if you decide to watch a couple of Ukrainian lessons - it is also great! I am thankful for the time you have devoted and will devote to my channel anyway :)
I fully support your decision and will start learning some Ukrainian with you. I started reading Schevchenko's poetry (in English), and Kobzar is amazing. It would be wonderful to appreciate it in the original version. I sincerely hope Ukraine will be part of the EU very soon, as it would be our honor to get more and more familiar with your beautiful culture and people.
Thank you, Marco! Yoyr words go straight to my heart! I really want to spread the beautiful Ukrainian language and culture to the world, I believe it was underestimated for too long.
Fully understand and support you! Looking forward to learn more about Ukrainian language and culture along with the Russian one. I am sure you will have big success with this new path because you are great teacher no matter the language! Stay safe 🇺🇦♥️
I can totally understand it and I support your decision to now speak and teach Ukrainian. I wish you all the best in this new endeavour, Nika! Since it's a language with fewer learning resources, I think it will be really helpful for a lot of people and will also be a nice opportunity to show more about your country's culture. Thank you so much for the content you posted in all these years, it has helped me a lot! I don't have time right now to dedicate myself to it, but I would like to learn Ukrainian someday and for sure I will take a look at your new content :)
Я понимаю и уважаю ваше решение, конечно, и его причины. Моё знакомство с русским языком было совершенно другим опытом, и, как я уже говорил вам, вы была одним из первых ютуберов, которых я смотрел, и вдохновила меня продолжать учиться. Я не думаю, что мой русский ещё достаточно хорош для того, чтобы начать изучать украинский, но, возможно, скоро. Ваш язык звучит более "мягко", чем русский, не так много очень твёрдых звуков, как ж и ц. Я сам преподаватель (не по языкам) и понимаю, что мотивация - это номер один, если вы хотите быть хорошим учителем, и понятно, для вас что в данный момент мотивации может и не быть. Но никогда не говори никогда! всё может измениться. Всего наилучшего вам и вашему проекту. 😊👍
Спасибо большое, Ларс :) А я и не говорила никогда, но точно в ближайшие годы не буду делать публичных видео для изучения русского, не после всего, что уже произошло в моей стране. Однако проекты в онлайн-школе будут, для тех, кому это действительно важно и нужно.
A useful lesson would be about tips learning Ukrainian if you know Russian - I imagine many learners will be doing that. The languages' similarity presents disadvantages as well as the obvious advantages, i.e avoiding false friends, avoiding a Russian accent. Has anyone else who has switched between them encountered problems like this?
A brave decision, I support you! I started learning Russian a few months ago, and when the war started I decided to learn also Ukrainian (although I must admit that I confuse the two languages a bit ... 😊). Now I know that I have one more resource at my disposal. Thanks!
@@donaldcooley9758 I will upload the new videos on this channel, therr will be new playlists. Soon I will announce the new name and change the name of the channel. I cannot tell the name yet, as we are registering it as a trade mark now, and until it is done I cannot use it. But it should be ready soon)))
Когда война началась я подумал о вас и просился как вы будете найти мотивацию все ещё учить этот язык людям. Я сам хочу жить в Украине, но когда я был первый раз в Киеве я старался изучать украинский язык но не мне удалось потому что не было достаточно материала для изучения, а потом я потерял мотивацию. Але зараз я щасливий що буде більше можливостей вивчити українську мову) ви маєте мою підтримку.
I am currently learning Ukrainian (after learning Russian since last year) and found your channel through a collaboration where you compared Ukrainian to Russian. I teach 2nd grade and my school has had an influx of Ukrainian refugees recently, including a precious student who joined my class last week, so I have decided to make the switch myself. He’s teaching me Ukrainian while I teach him English 🙂 Duolingo and Google translate have been a great help too. When I visited your channel after seeing the collab, I was admittedly disappointed that the majority of your videos were teaching Russian, as I was looking for Ukrainian videos, so I am super excited that you will be teaching Ukrainian now! 😊 Looking forward to your new content! Aside from that, I completely support and understand your position. Я з Україною 💙💛
I had mix feeling about this video. But when I become better in the Russian language (because it has been 6 months I have been learning it), I might start learning the Ukrainian language. It sounds interesting! Stay safe, support from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦
I look forward to learning Ukrainian from you! Your Russian videos have been enormously helpful to me in recent years as I've studied Russian to the point of becoming a confident speaker, able to enjoy Russian literature. (By the way, I'm an American teaching Spanish in a high school in Warsaw.) But since the invasion began I've felt it difficult to summon enthusiasm to speak Russian, and I've started to read simple texts in Ukrainian. This might be a bit crazy, as I already have some problems with Russian/Polish interference, particularly when I speak one language right after the other, but I can't help trying a bit of Ukrainian, particularly as I find myself surrounded by Ukrainians in Warsaw. Who knows how far I'll get. Anyways, good look with the re-branding. Also, by the way, I'm loving Непоседа идёт искать маму!
Привіт! Thank you for deciding to teach Ukrainian. May God bless you and your journey in the new direction. I just bought my first Ukrainian textbooks on Amazon, but I was looking for some resources on TH-cam. I look forward to seeing your first Ukrainian lesson videos! Слава Україні! 🥰💐🌹🌹🌹💐
Nika, I completely understand and support your decision. I need to continue with Russian because my gf and her family are Russian speakers from Latvia, but I also look forward to learning at least basic Ukranian with you because after your country wins this war, I would love to visit it. (I hope that there will be enough room in my head for one more language 🤪) Much love to all of Ukraine from Britain 🇬🇧 💙💛 🇺🇦 🌻 слава Україні!
My thoughts: 1) What Putin and Russia have done is despicable. 2) Countries like the US have many languages (English and Spanish are the two biggies). 3) Ukrainians who speak Russian can still be Ukrainian but speak Russian. 4) Americans and the British speak the same language, but we wanted out from under the control of the Britain. 5) Russian speaking Ukrainians can love their country (Ukraine), fight for it, be proud of it, and still speak Russian. My two cents.
she delisted them and I also recently noticed that she quietly removed russian lessons and russian e-books from her website :/ and we were not notified about this?? I was honestly going to get the russian E-book on Halloween but oh well
🇺🇦💙💛💙🇺🇦 F YES! I rarely comment on TH-cam but I have to say that I'm so excited for you, and also feel proud of you. This is a huge move based on your heart and principles, but I think it also makes sense from a practical point of view--there will be so many people interested in Ukrainian culture/language now, instead of Russian. I've also found myself not wanting to learn/speak Russian as much since the war. My wife is originally from Kyiv. She didn't at all discourage me from continuing with Russian, but this is just how i felt. Through the years I always felt torn between learning Ukrainian and Russian, but just chose Russian as it seemed more 'practical' with more speakers in different countries. Just yesterday, I finally decided to just start learning Ukrainian, and bought a few UA language books...and today, I saw this from you. Perfect timing! In light of recent events, I want my young daughter to learn to speak мова героїв, language of heroes. I want her to be (and i also want to be) part of preserving the beautiful spirit of the Ukranian language and culture. I will likely continue with Russian as well (although with more focus on Ukrainian). I'm pretty good at learning languages, so hopefully it won't be too bad to do both🤷♂, especially with a native Ukranian/Russian speaker at home with me. Do you have any thoughts on learning both simultaneously? I mean, I'm guessing alot of Ukranian children grow up learning both at the same time right? слава україні!! Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! I know you will be successful in your new direction! And I'm here for it! 🇺🇦💙💛💙🇺🇦
Hey! Oh wow! So good to read such a comment! 🔥 Perfect timing indeed 🤗 I will be glad to be helpful 🙏 Yes, we were growing up using both languages, and it was not a problem for us. I believe it is possible to learn boththese languages at once, but it is better when you have different levels, f. e. to start Ukrainian when you have a certain level of Russian or on contrary. Then you will confuse them less and even use your existing knowledge as advantage by comparing the languages 🤗
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Thanks for the reply! About having a certain level in one language to use as a scaffolding for the other; it makes perfect sense. я говорю по-английски, по-японски, (оба свободно) ,по-испански и немного по-китайски, и я думаю, что это правда. My level in Russian is maybe beginner-intermediate (don't know the A/B difficulty designations)--lots of holes and mistakes with cases, but enough to be able have pretty simple daily conversations around the house. I think I'll be alright, but we'll see lol. Again, I'm totally psyched for you Nika, I think you're doing the right thing. I was a somewhat casual subscriber before but now you have my full support and attention!
I'm actually happy you went in this direction, I wanted to learn Ukrainian but there are far fewer resources for it. One thing I wish I could find is podcasts in Ukrainian like 'Russian with max' does, they are Spotify/Google podcasts. They are really great for immersion and I can listen to them when I go for a jog. Do you think you might release podcasts in Ukrainian in the future? Wish you success in your new direction 😊
Wow Nika. That's quite an an ouncement. Actually I would be interested in getting your perspective on Ukrainian grammar. The materials I have found in books and TH-cam don't have the rigor and scientjfic approach which is evident in a lot of Russian materials. So I am counting on getting some unique insights from you as a person who speaks Russian as a first kabgaue, and Ukrainian second (well and of course English). Best of luck to you whatever you put your mind to will be successful. Take care.
I completely support your decision. Thanks for posting this video. Looking forward to information on your re-branding and the future Ukrainian lessons! Will your existing Russian lessons remain available on the RU-LAND channel? Best wishes. I hope you and your family stay safe!
I understand your decision, but as a someone who is learning Russian, who loves both Russia and Ukraine, who loves to travel to Ukraine, i do not think it is great idea. When someone is learning 2 languages that are similar, there is big probability that they will eventually mix them. And in this case, they will speak супжик. All my ukraine friends told me that its bad idea, and i will stay with Russian. I am from country, which is in similar position with in terms of language similarity and mixing those languages. Personaly, i will start learning ukrainian after reaching C1 russian. Я понимаю ваше решение, но как человек, который изучает русский язык, любит и Россию, и Украину, любит путешествовать по Украине, я не думаю, что это хорошая идея. Когда кто-то изучает 2 похожих языка, есть большая вероятность, что в конечном итоге они их будут мешать. И в этом случае они будут говорить супжиком. Все мои украинские друзья говорили мне, что это плохая идея, и я останусь с русским. Я из страны, которая находится в похожем положении с точки зрения языкового сходства и смешения этих языков. Лично я начну учить украинский после достижения С1 по русскому языку.
It is your right to choose. Sometimes it may be confusing but if you have a good learning plan you won't mix the languages, and you definetely won't speak surzhik, because to speak it you need to live among the people who speak it. If you just sometimes confuse a few words, it is not surzhik :)
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Yes i know, суржик was just best example that comes to my mind when speaking about mixing languages. Still, mixing is possible, and even more with similar languages - it also applies to SK/CZ/PL or German / Netherlands or Spanish / Catalan, not only RU / UA. And it happend to me already. In my opinion and experience, the more advanced you are in language, the less mixing happen. So that is why i will start with Ukrainian after C1 Russian. And I also recomend that for everybody. Because being A1/A2 in russian and starting with ukrainian, i would definitely mixed it, and not only me (now i am B1 probably). Still thank you for bringing so much into russian learners comunity. And i am looking forward for everything you bring into ukrainian learners comunity.
@metiupapaluch I agree that it can be confusing.. For example.. I know Spanish and Portuguese are not similar to Russian.. But.. They're similar to each other.. Like.. Spanish for "bed" is "cama".. Which is also the Portuguese word for bed... Spanish for "laundry" is "lavanderia"... In Portuguese the word is similar to the Spanish one... However there R many words in both Spanish and Portuguese and that R different.. Window... "Ventana"... //// "Janela"... //// Or... ,,, Chairs.... "Sillas".... /// "Cadeiras"...
You can rename your channel as UKR-LAND Club!!! It will be interesting if you begin to post video lessons in your native language! I'm a sucker for foreign languages and I will be here in your channel watching them!! I totally get your point and how you fell. Thank you for your Russian video lessons that are in your channel. Best of lucks in your projects and receive a warm hug from Caracas, Venezuela!!
I'll continue to support you on Patreon and any other way I can. l will learn 1,000 words of Ukrainian and basic phrases but will not have time to learn to the same extent as Russian.
Thank you so much, Kieron! Of course, I understand, I don't expect everyone to learn Ukrainian now 😅 But we still will have the Russian language projects and courses in our school, I hope they will be useful for you 😉
This is a very big decision but I undestand 100% - most of my Ukrainian friends have recently started to speak Ukrainian as their first language. I would like to respect their decision and communicate with them in Ukrainian instead of Russian so I will definitely try to learn some basic Ukrainian with you. I know you will create something truly awesome and I'm already excited to see the new brand! Слава Україні 🇺🇦
Героям Слава! Thank you, Juergen! You are an awesome person! :) I am pretty sure that speaking to Ukrainians in Russian is still absolutely fine, although knowing some of the phrases is a great idea too :) I will be happy to help you learn them :)
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Thanks Nika! Yes, you're right - I'm sure my friends don't mind that I use Russian but I noticed that they changed languages so I would like to do the same. I just need to find some time to start learning another language!!!! :)
Я поддерживаю вас! Вообще-то, я начал учить украинский язык несколько дней назад, наверное уже две недели назад. Моя учительница раньше была собеседником по языковому обмену: я практиковал русский, а она английский. Я пакистанец, и я убежал оттуда и переехал в США. Когда я поехал на Запад, я тоже не хотел говорить язык-урду, и также выбрал говорить на своём родном языке-Синдхи. Теперь я хорошо понимаю как украинцы чувствуют о языках!
...как жаль... Русский язык замечательный. На этом языке говорят сегодня люди которые протестуют против власть, против войны... На этом языке писали великие писатели великие произведения как "воина и мир"
И поэтому мы продолжаем преподавать его в нашей школе для тех, кому действительно важно знать русский язык. Однако так же на этом языке говорят те, кто хладнокровно убивает тысячи мирных жителей Украины, отнимает наши дома и мечты. И поэтому я имею право не хотеть говорить на этом языке и тем более - преподавать его для всех.
Dear Nika! I respect your decision. Ok, what can I say.?. It could be worst!! You might continue being ...Spanish teacher...My native language!!!, So I wouldn't have any motivation to follow you. I'm sure it will be interesting to learn ucranian with you in addition to Russian by myself. I will review my translator app for Ukrainian in my phone, because although I see the Ukrainian keyboard ,it didn't work to translate Spanish- Ukrainian- Spanish. ( I'm using Google translator). As always, I'm sending to you my best wishes from Colombia!))
Привет, Мариш! Да, непросто, но это то, что я чувствую. Я стала задумываться об этом ещё за пару недель до начала войны, когда все только говорили о её возможности, а с началом я убедилась в этом. Как только мы эвакуировались из Ирпеня, я начала изучать методику, продумывать ребрендинг и поняла, что это то направление, в котором мне действительно хотелось бы двигаться. Хотя русский язык остаётся в нашей школе, я всё еще вкладываю очень много сил в новый курс, и думаю, он будет не последним. А реальность действительно кошмарна, ни в одном языке нет достаточно слов, чтобы описать это всё :(
Hi Nita, I'm Steve, a 70 year old Aussie. I am so glad to see this. After Putin and his thugs invaded your beautiful country (yes, I am very aware that not all Russians fit this group and that there are 2 other groups (a) those that are heartbroken at his actions (Daria for example along with a few friends that I have made in Russia since trying to learn the language) and (b) those who are brainwashed for one or two of many reasons to accept his filthy propaganda, I have had a few people from Ukraine with whom I was practising my Russian tell me that they ""refuse to use this "&&%&&" language"" (these are their opinions). I can see that they are hurting and I respectfully do not use any Russian words that I have managed to remember when speaking with them. I also would not want to use Russian if my country was being invaded by animals either. So, I started to use Duolingo Ukraine course, but 1) the spelling has hit me hard 2) I am not remembering the words 3) I am mixing up Russian and Ukrainian when trying to speak 4) I have not found the pattern when using "і, и, ї, and й - I tried to match where russian used ы but I am not clever enough to manipulate the languages. When I saw this youtube video, I was "over the moon" and actually, while watching you speaking about your plans I could feel the emotions of happiness inside (and almost outside) building since I was at a loss to find someone to follow on youtube for Ukranian. So, I hope that I can use your chanel to succeed in learning Ukrainian. May I finish this encyclopedia length post with. My heartfelt support, love and admiration goes out to you and your super strong people. xxxxxxxxx Sorry if this was too long. But I have so many emotions about his
Hi Steve! It is nice to meet you! I am so happy to see your excitement about learning Ukraianian! I will try to make detailed lessons to help you deal with the questions that you've had while learning it. Together we will move faster :)) Thank you for your support! 💙💛
I’m an American of Ukrainian descent. I more or less stopped speaking ukrainian a few years ago. But have started again because I’ve been inspired by your county’s bravery. Very much looking forward to your new Ukrainian content as I try to relearn Ukrainian.
Привіт! :) Some time ago I had an idea that I would take a one year long crash course in Russian and after it I would read "War and Peace" in original. I'm Polish, and I have experience in learning languages, so I thought this could be possible. But now... Now more and more I think that instead I should do the same but with Ukrainian. I want to visit Ukraine more often in the future, maybe even work there. And for sure I will find a good novel to read in Ukrainian. So, yeah. I totally support you. Good luck with your project. And, I don't know, maybe I will join the course :)
@@VERBA_SCHOOL I understand u((( it's ok if u dont know Uzbek ... but u have to know Russian ... here in Uzbekistan ... Russians dont respect our culture and language .... I'm from Tashkent city ... 💙💛
I was halfway through learning russian and now want to learn Ukrainian and Polish. I certainly understand your decision not to teach Russian anymore. However it is a pity that you took down all your magnificent Russian lessons. Sooner or later, after the downfall of Putin and with the rise of the Ukrainian nation people will have to speak both languages in order to build some sort of bridge and to try to change the reality-blind Russian attitude and to try to mend relations. It is not impossible, Germany managed to de-nazify after the war. But with Russia it will not be easy.
yeah it sucks because I am pro-Ukraine but learning russian and it's a travesty each time a Ukrainian russian language teacher announces that they're no longer teaching russian. Like yes I want to improve my russian but I don't want to give my money to russian teachers - only Ukrainian ones. But they are becoming far too few
Hello, is there any other channel where we can watch the videos with your Russian lessons you did in the past? Apparently you deleted them from this channel. :(
Your decision is quite understandable. Ukrainians could even consider it provocative if you kept teaching the language of a nation that has become your enemy and while the war is still going on. Since my level in Russian is still only basic, I would not attempt to start learning now Ukrainian which is a very similar language. But I will do it as soon as I become advanced in Russian and have a secure knowledge of it. Otherwise the similarity of the languages would create confusion in my mind. That's what happened years ago when I was learning Italian and Spanish at the same time. Still I will be watching your Ukrainian lessons as I like the language. I wish you all the best
Speaking or teaching Russian in Ukraine is not a problem, we let people to choose thier language freely. I just don't feel like I want to teach it to everyone. Thank you for your support and kind wishes 🙏🙏🙏
Go for it. After the war the Country will need foreign people to rebuild and you will be ready to help them learn the language. Also, protect and promote your literature, music and poetry. Contact publishers, put everything in the cloud, back up of the back up. physical back up with foreign friends. Anything to protect all that.
Great!! I will be following you to learn Ukraine. I learned russian because I used to travel to Odesa where lives the woman of my life. But russian has destroyed my lovely Ukraine, for me there is no reason to learn russian anymore. I think everyone in Ukraine is following the same path than you, no one wants to speak russian. again from now on.
Nika, you are an amazing human being. I support you 100%.
Дякую!
Big decisions... I support you 100%. I wish it could be different in so many ways... Best of luck to you with transitioning to becoming a Ukrainian language teacher! I respect your decision to go back to school, but kind of whish you started teaching Ukrainian even before getting your degree 😊 Thank you for showing us your strength and patriotism, it's so inspiring! Слава Україні 🇺🇦
Thank you for your support! 🙏
Yes, I will start before receiveing the degree, because I am sending much time for the self-education now 😃
I totally support and agree with your decision. I’m starting to learn Ukrainian since we took in a Ukrainian family. Sending best wishes!🥰
Thank you, Alora!
And more thanks for what you are doing for our refugees 🙏🙏🙏 You have a very kind heart!
I have been speaking Russian for 37 years. My wife is from Eastern Ukraine. She has relatives that basically only speak Ukrainian while she has mainly spoken Russian with a little Ukrainian mixed in.
Now she is so upset with what is happening to her country, she has switched over to mainly Ukrainian broadcasts and is speaking more Ukrainian. It is almost now as if Russian is politically incorrect in our family.
I have stared to learn Ukrainian and it is challenging learning to say the same words with the stress on a different part of the word. I am determined to become proficient in this language so I can speak it without having to switch to Russian.
Мир вам от Бога Ника и желаю вам много успехов!
I understand, there are many changes like this in many families. I hope I will be able to help you with your goal 🙏🙏🙏
Before WW1, besides English, German was the most spoken language in USA. There were millions of German immigrants. However, when WW1 started it became frowned upon to speak German in public.
I feel like Russian is going the same direction. I am from Ireland and enjoyed learning Russian for the past 5 months but it's hard for me to imagine the language being seen the same way again..this beautiful language has been tainted now from being associated with such horrible events and people.
German didn’t become official language in the US by just a few votes in Congress. Russian will stay, UN language, Spoken in KAZ, KIR, ARM, UZB, TJI and so on. German was only spoken in GER, AUS and CH by then 1910
You cannot condemn a language or culture because the current events. Demonized a whole culture, contributions to humanity because of Bad decisions of politicians.I can guarantee you most people in Russia disagree with the conflict. At the end the 'conflict' is just a politicians game tht nobody asked for.
Hello from Norway! I understand your decision. I have already started to study Ukrainian and I will be happy to follow your lessons in Ukrainian.
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Thanks for the update. And not an easy video for you to make/record/upload I imagine. I totally understand your decision. I was thinking about you (+ your husband + dog cooper) when the Bucha massacre was uncovered and I am glad you managed to escape from there with your lives. I cannot imagine what you are going through and the emotions that you are feeling right now. I think it's very important to listen to your intuition, your gut feeling, be honest with yourself. Do what you must do, otherwise you can regret it later and get depressed. So I support you 100%.
As for me, I will continue to learn Russian although quite frankly I do not feel like visiting Russia while that government remains in power. What can I say, I mainly listen to dissident "foreign agent" Russians on youtube now. Obviously not all Russian people are the same, I have definitely seen that, but even so, I am more likely to visit Ukraine now, when the war is over. But please not delete existing Russian videos.
Even though I was not planning to learn Ukrainian, given the current situation, I will definitely remain subscribed. I only know one word of Ukrainian and that is "зараз" (now). Please start with core vocabulary.🙂
I hope your transition has been successful. I found your channel recently. I have been learning Ukrainian for a year and appreciate your videos. At an early intermediate level I appreciate the lessons all in Ukrainian. Thank you for your lessons and good luck!
I won’t unsubscribe! Looking forward to learning Ukrainian with you, at least the basics. Я вас поддерживаю!
Thank you, Maria 🤗🙏
Nika, I have appreciated your lessons since I started learning Russian in 2018. I respect and support your decision. I look forward to learning Ukrainian from you on your next endeavor. As an English speaking American who learned Russian first, I would be interested in content about how Russian speakers approach learning Ukrainian, common pitfalls, etc. Can't wait! All the best!
Thank you Alex)
You'll still be a great teacher
Thank you so much 🙏💙💛
@@VERBA_SCHOOL I feel guilty for not speaking Ukrainian. My heritage is Ukrainian. My Russian I would say is intermediate now and it's been a long struggle. I look forward to your new lessons.
@@visearms5774 Oh please don't feel guilty, there is always a chance to learn something new if you decide to, knowing Russian intermediate level is cool! You should be proud of yourself!
Dear N. (Neposeda that is 😊), this is a purely natural decision for an inteligent person and I am pretty sure most of us understand and will support you stepping on this new path. I myself am experiencing a really hard time proceeding with learning Russian as my heart currently aches simply when hearing it, so I can imagine how you might feel teaching it further on. 😔 Ukrainian surely is the language of the brave and we are all lucky to have the coolest and most bravest teacher. 🤗 I am so excited to learn some new words in Ukrainian! So far, my favourite is... "helicopter". 😂 💙💛
I'll stick around for those lessons Nika!
Thank you so much 😃🤗💙💛
All the best, Nika! I totally understand you. It’s been quite a shocking experience to work with ukranian refugees and some judge me for continuing to learn russian. But it helps them in the end of the day… and I think languages are crucial for peace and I will continue learning russian and try to do some basics in ukranian and continue to help. I am even thinking of doing an official degree in both languages so I can continue to help in a more professional way and connecting people and cultures. It’s a horrible situation that I never thought I would see. Sending hugs and best wishes for your the school and new way! ❤️ wish me continued luck for the voluntary work!
Hi Filipa! So good to see your comment here! Absolutely, the more languages we know, the richer we are! As I said in the video language is an instrument. Don't get upset if someone is judging for continuing learning Russian, some people in Ukraine are too hurt and they can react too much for anything. It is just a post traumatic syndrome.
I am impressed by everything you do as a volunteer! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! And your plans about the degrees are absolutely amazing! I hope everything will be like you would like to! 🙏
Thank you! Your videos are helping us learn Ukrainian, and your videos are helping me teach Reading and Writing to Ukrainian adult learners. Slava Ukraine!!
Can't wait to see the new content with Ukrainian language! I always thought it is a very interesting language. Especially that I am a Polish speaker so i can already understand a lot 😊
Thank you, Farah! I hope soon I will prepare some lessons :) Yes, for you it will be not hard at all :)
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Can't wait! And best of luck for you😊
@@farahghamloush6715 Дякую!
Big choice and good decision! You are a good teacher. God bless you. I pray for you and for your family and for Ukraine every day.
Thank you so much, Miika! 🙏🙏🙏
Your decision is completely understandable.Good luck to you Nika 🇺🇦 🌻
Thank you, Billy! 🙏
Awesome! I wish you the absolute best in this new endeavor. 👍
Thank you so much, Richard 🙏🙏🙏
Dear Nika,
I liked your former lessons, and as I am applying to help ukrainian refugees in my village in Austria to learn German, so your new lessons would be a great help for me.
As I am writing this words I am watching tv, a women handball match Ukraine against Croatia. Playing the ukrainian anthem and seeing tears in the Players eyes, caused the same with me.
Great respect for you and your people. Nika continue like that, you have my support.
Thank you so much, Jo!
looking forward to your first lesson I will stick around and support your initiative
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗
I completely support these decisions, and I wish you the best of luck with these changes. I’m really excited to learn Ukrainian with you when you are comfortable posting new lessons. Thank you for everything that you do!
Hello, Nika! Wow, this is a big decision! Although I personally don't plan to stop learning Russian and I don't want to see teachers leave their chosen profession due to the situation in Ukraine, I completely understand your decision for yourself and your language teaching career, and I support you 100%. :)
Thank you very much for understanding! 🙏 I accept it not as leaving my profession but more as developing one, one more language to teach, the language and culture that I adore :) I am thankful for all 9 years of teaching Russian, for meeting all the wonderful people who learn it, it is just the next step for me :)
I support your decision, it is the natural and understandable position that I would take in your situation. All the best to you and yours.
Спасибо большое за ваши усилия обучение русского языка.ваши видео были полезные. Они помогают мне изучать. Для ваши решения : Пусть ваш путь открыт 💕
Благодарю! :)
Fantastic news, Nika ; my wife is from Odesa - and her mother from Donetsk (something I only recently discovered on applying for her visa) ; both are currently living with me in the UK. I am not going to totally turn my back on learning Russian (you'll understand it is the language they speak most between them) ; however, I definitely look forward to joining you on your new journey!
Слава україні!
Героям Слава! Thank you Dave! :) Welcome on board!
I think that I follow you since almost the beginning of your channel, and of course this is very sad, but I totally understand it. Thank you for your dedication and I wish you the best.
Yes, we have been through a lot together ;) Thank you for being with me for all this time, I am still here and will be glad to help if you need me :)
@@VERBA_SCHOOL I am going to cry :'(
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I understand and support you Veronika, although I will go on studying Russian language. But, of course we Finns, including me support Ukraine in everything🇺🇦🇫🇮
Hi Kari! Sure, as I said I absolutely do not ask anyone to stop, this is very important, I have just made a choice for myself and offering one more language to those people who wants to try it :)
@@VERBA_SCHOOL тебе можно писать ещё на русском языке? Мне так легче чем на английском, но не хочу обидеть тебя, Ника.☺️
@@karikarjalainen8921 ну конечно да, Кари! Я не использую русский с теми, кто говорит по-украински, но если человек говорит по-русски, и не знает украинского то конечно, я буду говорить с ним по-русски)))
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Хорошо, Ника! Спасибо🤗
You have many supporters here in the comments. Count me among them! I can only say that I understand your decision with my head, not my heart. I cannot imagine the existential tear this has caused you. I am so very grateful you escaped Irpin and are well. I will continue to support you and am looking forward to seeing updates from you in every language you are called to deliver them in, but definitely in beautiful Ukrainian! Be safe and well. And thank you for your compassion! Дякую!!
Thank you so much! Yes, it was a critical time of my life that made me to revalue everything in my life. But I want to believe it is for the best anyway 🙏 I am very grateful for such a generous support! 🙏
I loved your Russian content (still do) and I'm sure that your Ukrainian content will be just as good. I'm also extending myself to learn Ukrainian better and I'll be here to support you.
Thank you so much! :)
Hi Nika, I fully understand your reasons and support your decision 100%. This has been a journey for me - 6 years now - and I'm going to be staying with you whatever you decide.
Thank you so much for this 🤗💙💛
Best of luck to you! I'm looking forward to learning the Ukrainian language with your help whenever you're ready. 🌻
Thank you!
Hi Nika, I believe you are making a very good decision here, and am looking forward to see the first lessons of the Ukrainian language appear on your channel. I was studying the Russian language as a hobby. But for some time now I have been thinking of studying Ukrainian instead. I already watched videos of some Ukrainian language teachers, and I enjoyed it very much. I also really hope to be able to visit Ukraine soon, and then it would be great to also know some of the language, to put it into practice.
Awesome! It feels right, when I receive such a feedback, that people really want to learn it already! 😃🙏
Exciting decision. An example of decision for people who, above financial interests or power, value life, freedom, moral values, peace and love for the country. I will start studying Ukrainian from today.
💙💛Welcome on board 🤗
Thank you for your support!
Привiт! I just wanted to say that I totally understand your decision & I will gladly remain a subscriber of your channel, even though I am only a recent one. I’ve always been fascinated by the former USSR; especially with both the similarities and differences between the various republics that exist today. I’m 23 but I’ve taught myself basic words and phrases (mainly in русский) & even кириллица over the years. However, it’s only recently (at the beginning of ill-fated February) that I’ve started learning Russian properly by taking a course. Even I, a guy from the Netherlands with no Slavic blood whatsoever, have struggled with motivating myself & even wondered at times whether or not I wanted to continue learning the language-I can’t even imagine what it must’ve been like for Russian-speaking Ukrainians such as yourself. Personally, I’ve decided to continue with my studies as I feel it would be a shame to stop. Furthermore, what better way to bridge the gap between peoples by speaking their language? I obviously am well-aware of the fact that I alone cannot end this genocidal war, but I will do my part to talk to as many people as possible, both within and outside of Russia, to connect with people & hopefully leave a mark of peace, love & understanding on this planet.
Long stories aside, I have decided that the next language I want to learn is Ukrainian. Not only because I want to, but because I feel like I owe it to the Ukrainian people. That is why I will remain a subscriber, as I cannot wait to embark on this journey of learning украïньска мова from your videos. Eventually, I would like to come to Ukraine and learn the language at your language school.
War is absolutely horrible and there’s nothing good about it, but I do think an outcome of this war is that Ukrainians will rise from the ashes, the language will be rejuvenated, and the country will be reborn. I surely hope so. Слава Украïнi 💙💛🇺🇦
Hi Rick! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! It is very cool and brave to learn both languages? and more importantly - to use them in order to help people! You are an awesome person! I hope you will enjoy the lessons :)
Supporting you ❤
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Украинский язык невероятно красив! Я обожаю слушать песни на украинском. Ника, желаю успехов твоему новому проекту! Пусть всё задуманное получится 💙💛
Большое спасибо, Даша! Очень приятно :) И Вам успехов в дальнейшей работе!
@@VERBA_SCHOOL спасибо 🌸
Люба Ніко, розумію, яке це водночас важливе та важке рішення. Всім серцем підтримую тебе! Тільки вперед до перемоги! 💛💙
Дуже дякую, Анно! Все буде Україна! ;)
Good luck for your new project !
I understand your decision, and I respect it.
I am American, but living in Canada, and I started learning Russian partially because of the admiration for the culture, literature and some of its people. However, I don't admire the politics and the war, obviously, just as I don't admire the wars my country has been involved in. But despite that, I really want to keep learning Russian, because as you said, it's not the 'language's fault'. Also, I don't bear ill will towards the Russian people, as quite a few disagree with this. The only thing that these war-like people manage to do is humiliate the Russian history and culture. I would like to learn a bit of Ukrainian, as I am helping some of my Ukrainian friends here in Canada and I've also been helping my Ukrainian penfriend of 10 years over there (she managed to leave the country, fortunately) and would love to send them cards and try to communicate some ideas to them in their native language. I also happen to be a linguist very interested in Slavic languages, although I have mostly been working on Southern Slavic, and would like to shift to Eastern Slavic.
It's a shame to lose one of my favourite Russian teachers, but I totally understand and support the decision. If I was only learning Russian for general cultural reasons I might change now to Ukrainian. But since I live in Russia with a Russian wife I need to continue with the Russian language. I'll watch some of your Ukrainian videos in the future to support you and to learn a bit of the language spoken by these brave heroes across the country, but I won't be able to dedicate myself fully to it sadly.
Hi Ben! Thank you for understanding and your feedback! I absolutely understand you, you need to continue working on your Russian and I will be glad if the projects of our school sometimes can be useful for you. Plus there are many great Russian teachers still on TH-cam ;) And if you decide to watch a couple of Ukrainian lessons - it is also great! I am thankful for the time you have devoted and will devote to my channel anyway :)
I fully support your decision and will start learning some Ukrainian with you. I started reading Schevchenko's poetry (in English), and Kobzar is amazing. It would be wonderful to appreciate it in the original version. I sincerely hope Ukraine will be part of the EU very soon, as it would be our honor to get more and more familiar with your beautiful culture and people.
Thank you, Marco! Yoyr words go straight to my heart! I really want to spread the beautiful Ukrainian language and culture to the world, I believe it was underestimated for too long.
Fully understand and support you! Looking forward to learn more about Ukrainian language and culture along with the Russian one. I am sure you will have big success with this new path because you are great teacher no matter the language! Stay safe 🇺🇦♥️
Thank you so much, Luisa!
I can totally understand it and I support your decision to now speak and teach Ukrainian. I wish you all the best in this new endeavour, Nika! Since it's a language with fewer learning resources, I think it will be really helpful for a lot of people and will also be a nice opportunity to show more about your country's culture.
Thank you so much for the content you posted in all these years, it has helped me a lot! I don't have time right now to dedicate myself to it, but I would like to learn Ukrainian someday and for sure I will take a look at your new content :)
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Excellent decision, will love the Ukrainian lessons!
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Я понимаю и уважаю ваше решение, конечно, и его причины. Моё знакомство с русским языком было совершенно другим опытом, и, как я уже говорил вам, вы была одним из первых ютуберов, которых я смотрел, и вдохновила меня продолжать учиться. Я не думаю, что мой русский ещё достаточно хорош для того, чтобы начать изучать украинский, но, возможно, скоро. Ваш язык звучит более "мягко", чем русский, не так много очень твёрдых звуков, как ж и ц. Я сам преподаватель (не по языкам) и понимаю, что мотивация - это номер один, если вы хотите быть хорошим учителем, и понятно, для вас что в данный момент мотивации может и не быть. Но никогда не говори никогда! всё может измениться.
Всего наилучшего вам и вашему проекту. 😊👍
Спасибо большое, Ларс :)
А я и не говорила никогда, но точно в ближайшие годы не буду делать публичных видео для изучения русского, не после всего, что уже произошло в моей стране. Однако проекты в онлайн-школе будут, для тех, кому это действительно важно и нужно.
A useful lesson would be about tips learning Ukrainian if you know Russian - I imagine many learners will be doing that. The languages' similarity presents disadvantages as well as the obvious advantages, i.e avoiding false friends, avoiding a Russian accent. Has anyone else who has switched between them encountered problems like this?
that would be a good video idea
A brave decision, I support you! I started learning Russian a few months ago, and when the war started I decided to learn also Ukrainian (although I must admit that I confuse the two languages a bit ... 😊). Now I know that I have one more resource at my disposal. Thanks!
Count me in!
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Well done. I look forward to.it!
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Tough decision, I believe. Good luck with your new projects, Nika!
Thank you so much! And good luck with growing your project too! 💙
I believe it is an inspired change. May the Lord bless your efforts!
Thank you, Donald! Yes, and it feels so right 🙏
Preserve, protect, persevere! My prayers are with you. What do you call it now, UKR-land Club? Sign me up!!
@@donaldcooley9758 I will upload the new videos on this channel, therr will be new playlists. Soon I will announce the new name and change the name of the channel. I cannot tell the name yet, as we are registering it as a trade mark now, and until it is done I cannot use it. But it should be ready soon)))
Вполне понятно и, честно говоря, не совсем неожиданно. Вас уважаю и желаю вам успех!
Благодарю! 💙💛
Когда война началась я подумал о вас и просился как вы будете найти мотивацию все ещё учить этот язык людям.
Я сам хочу жить в Украине, но когда я был первый раз в Киеве я старался изучать украинский язык но не мне удалось потому что не было достаточно материала для изучения, а потом я потерял мотивацию. Але зараз я щасливий що буде більше можливостей вивчити українську мову) ви маєте мою підтримку.
Дуже дякую! 🤗💙💛
Я спробую зробити всег, що в моїх силах, щою допомогти Вам! 🤗🤗🤗
@@VERBA_SCHOOL нема за що!
Я цілком згодна з тобою, молодець, Ніко!!!
Great!, I stopped learning russian and has just did a little on ukrainian at DUO, and look forward to learning Ukrainian.
I hope you will enjoy learning Ukrainian! :)
I am with you 100%
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I am currently learning Ukrainian (after learning Russian since last year) and found your channel through a collaboration where you compared Ukrainian to Russian. I teach 2nd grade and my school has had an influx of Ukrainian refugees recently, including a precious student who joined my class last week, so I have decided to make the switch myself. He’s teaching me Ukrainian while I teach him English 🙂 Duolingo and Google translate have been a great help too.
When I visited your channel after seeing the collab, I was admittedly disappointed that the majority of your videos were teaching Russian, as I was looking for Ukrainian videos, so I am super excited that you will be teaching Ukrainian now! 😊 Looking forward to your new content! Aside from that, I completely support and understand your position.
Я з Україною 💙💛
Thank you so much, Ana! 🤗
I will do my best to film more new useful lessons in the nearest future, and hope they will be helpful for you! 🤗
I had mix feeling about this video. But when I become better in the Russian language (because it has been 6 months I have been learning it), I might start learning the Ukrainian language. It sounds interesting!
Stay safe, support from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦
I look forward to learning Ukrainian from you! Your Russian videos have been enormously helpful to me in recent years as I've studied Russian to the point of becoming a confident speaker, able to enjoy Russian literature. (By the way, I'm an American teaching Spanish in a high school in Warsaw.) But since the invasion began I've felt it difficult to summon enthusiasm to speak Russian, and I've started to read simple texts in Ukrainian. This might be a bit crazy, as I already have some problems with Russian/Polish interference, particularly when I speak one language right after the other, but I can't help trying a bit of Ukrainian, particularly as I find myself surrounded by Ukrainians in Warsaw. Who knows how far I'll get. Anyways, good look with the re-branding. Also, by the way, I'm loving Непоседа идёт искать маму!
Thank you so much, Andrew! I hope you will enjoy learning Ukrainian and that it will be useful for you in Warsaw :)
Привіт! Thank you for deciding to teach Ukrainian. May God bless you and your journey in the new direction. I just bought my first Ukrainian textbooks on Amazon, but I was looking for some resources on TH-cam. I look forward to seeing your first Ukrainian lesson videos! Слава Україні! 🥰💐🌹🌹🌹💐
Thank you so much! 💙💛
I am working on the next lessons 🤗
Nika, I completely understand and support your decision. I need to continue with Russian because my gf and her family are Russian speakers from Latvia, but I also look forward to learning at least basic Ukranian with you because after your country wins this war, I would love to visit it. (I hope that there will be enough room in my head for one more language 🤪)
Much love to all of Ukraine from Britain 🇬🇧 💙💛 🇺🇦 🌻
слава Україні!
Thank you so much for your support! 💙💛
I look forward to your Ukrainian classes!!!!
My thoughts: 1) What Putin and Russia have done is despicable. 2) Countries like the US have many languages (English and Spanish are the two biggies). 3) Ukrainians who speak Russian can still be Ukrainian but speak Russian. 4) Americans and the British speak the same language, but we wanted out from under the control of the Britain. 5) Russian speaking Ukrainians can love their country (Ukraine), fight for it, be proud of it, and still speak Russian. My two cents.
Did you delete all your Russian teaching classes on your channel?
she delisted them and I also recently noticed that she quietly removed russian lessons and russian e-books from her website :/ and we were not notified about this??
I was honestly going to get the russian E-book on Halloween but oh well
Молодець! Звичайно я вболіваю тебе - українська найкраща мова!
Дякую-дякую!💙💛
For all your support, Aodhan! 🙏🙏🙏
🇺🇦💙💛💙🇺🇦 F YES! I rarely comment on TH-cam but I have to say that I'm so excited for you, and also feel proud of you. This is a huge move based on your heart and principles, but I think it also makes sense from a practical point of view--there will be so many people interested in Ukrainian culture/language now, instead of Russian. I've also found myself not wanting to learn/speak Russian as much since the war. My wife is originally from Kyiv. She didn't at all discourage me from continuing with Russian, but this is just how i felt. Through the years I always felt torn between learning Ukrainian and Russian, but just chose Russian as it seemed more 'practical' with more speakers in different countries. Just yesterday, I finally decided to just start learning Ukrainian, and bought a few UA language books...and today, I saw this from you. Perfect timing! In light of recent events, I want my young daughter to learn to speak мова героїв, language of heroes. I want her to be (and i also want to be) part of preserving the beautiful spirit of the Ukranian language and culture. I will likely continue with Russian as well (although with more focus on Ukrainian). I'm pretty good at learning languages, so hopefully it won't be too bad to do both🤷♂, especially with a native Ukranian/Russian speaker at home with me. Do you have any thoughts on learning both simultaneously? I mean, I'm guessing alot of Ukranian children grow up learning both at the same time right? слава україні!! Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! I know you will be successful in your new direction! And I'm here for it! 🇺🇦💙💛💙🇺🇦
Hey! Oh wow! So good to read such a comment! 🔥 Perfect timing indeed 🤗
I will be glad to be helpful 🙏
Yes, we were growing up using both languages, and it was not a problem for us. I believe it is possible to learn boththese languages at once, but it is better when you have different levels, f. e. to start Ukrainian when you have a certain level of Russian or on contrary. Then you will confuse them less and even use your existing knowledge as advantage by comparing the languages 🤗
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Thanks for the reply! About having a certain level in one language to use as a scaffolding for the other; it makes perfect sense. я говорю по-английски, по-японски, (оба свободно) ,по-испански и немного по-китайски, и я думаю, что это правда. My level in Russian is maybe beginner-intermediate (don't know the A/B difficulty designations)--lots of holes and mistakes with cases, but enough to be able have pretty simple daily conversations around the house. I think I'll be alright, but we'll see lol. Again, I'm totally psyched for you Nika, I think you're doing the right thing. I was a somewhat casual subscriber before but now you have my full support and attention!
@@racoonfrenzy3617 Дуже дякую! 🙏🤗
I believe with such a great motivation the Ukrainian language won't be a problem for you 🤗
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Дякую! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with for your RU-less rebrand! 😎
I'm actually happy you went in this direction, I wanted to learn Ukrainian but there are far fewer resources for it. One thing I wish I could find is podcasts in Ukrainian like 'Russian with max' does, they are Spotify/Google podcasts. They are really great for immersion and I can listen to them when I go for a jog. Do you think you might release podcasts in Ukrainian in the future?
Wish you success in your new direction 😊
Thank you so much for your support 🙏
Yes, I have such plans, hopefuly soon we will start this podcasts project 🤗
Wow Nika. That's quite an an ouncement. Actually I would be interested in getting your perspective on Ukrainian grammar. The materials I have found in books and TH-cam don't have the rigor and scientjfic approach which is evident in a lot of Russian materials. So I am counting on getting some unique insights from you as a person who speaks Russian as a first kabgaue, and Ukrainian second (well and of course English). Best of luck to you whatever you put your mind to will be successful. Take care.
I completely support your decision. Thanks for posting this video.
Looking forward to information on your re-branding and the future Ukrainian lessons!
Will your existing Russian lessons remain available on the RU-LAND channel?
Best wishes. I hope you and your family stay safe!
Sure, the lessons remain! And Ru-language projectcs in our school too.
lessons aren't available in russian anymore last time I checked
I understand your decision, but as a someone who is learning Russian, who loves both Russia and Ukraine, who loves to travel to Ukraine, i do not think it is great idea. When someone is learning 2 languages that are similar, there is big probability that they will eventually mix them. And in this case, they will speak супжик. All my ukraine friends told me that its bad idea, and i will stay with Russian. I am from country, which is in similar position with in terms of language similarity and mixing those languages. Personaly, i will start learning ukrainian after reaching C1 russian.
Я понимаю ваше решение, но как человек, который изучает русский язык, любит и Россию, и Украину, любит путешествовать по Украине, я не думаю, что это хорошая идея. Когда кто-то изучает 2 похожих языка, есть большая вероятность, что в конечном итоге они их будут мешать. И в этом случае они будут говорить супжиком. Все мои украинские друзья говорили мне, что это плохая идея, и я останусь с русским. Я из страны, которая находится в похожем положении с точки зрения языкового сходства и смешения этих языков. Лично я начну учить украинский после достижения С1 по русскому языку.
It is your right to choose. Sometimes it may be confusing but if you have a good learning plan you won't mix the languages, and you definetely won't speak surzhik, because to speak it you need to live among the people who speak it. If you just sometimes confuse a few words, it is not surzhik :)
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Yes i know, суржик was just best example that comes to my mind when speaking about mixing languages. Still, mixing is possible, and even more with similar languages - it also applies to SK/CZ/PL or German / Netherlands or Spanish / Catalan, not only RU / UA. And it happend to me already. In my opinion and experience, the more advanced you are in language, the less mixing happen. So that is why i will start with Ukrainian after C1 Russian. And I also recomend that for everybody. Because being A1/A2 in russian and starting with ukrainian, i would definitely mixed it, and not only me (now i am B1 probably).
Still thank you for bringing so much into russian learners comunity. And i am looking forward for everything you bring into ukrainian learners comunity.
@metiupapaluch I agree that it can be confusing.. For example.. I know Spanish and Portuguese are not similar to Russian.. But.. They're similar to each other.. Like.. Spanish for "bed" is "cama".. Which is also the Portuguese word for bed... Spanish for "laundry" is "lavanderia"... In Portuguese the word is similar to the Spanish one... However there R many words in both Spanish and Portuguese and that R different.. Window... "Ventana"... //// "Janela"... //// Or... ,,, Chairs.... "Sillas".... /// "Cadeiras"...
You can rename your channel as UKR-LAND Club!!!
It will be interesting if you begin to post video lessons in your native language! I'm a sucker for foreign languages and I will be here in your channel watching them!!
I totally get your point and how you fell. Thank you for your Russian video lessons that are in your channel. Best of lucks in your projects and receive a warm hug from Caracas, Venezuela!!
Thank you so much, Mara!
Thanks!
I'll continue to support you on Patreon and any other way I can. l will learn 1,000 words of Ukrainian and basic phrases but will not have time to learn to the same extent as Russian.
Thank you so much, Kieron! Of course, I understand, I don't expect everyone to learn Ukrainian now 😅
But we still will have the Russian language projects and courses in our school, I hope they will be useful for you 😉
This is a very big decision but I undestand 100% - most of my Ukrainian friends have recently started to speak Ukrainian as their first language. I would like to respect their decision and communicate with them in Ukrainian instead of Russian so I will definitely try to learn some basic Ukrainian with you. I know you will create something truly awesome and I'm already excited to see the new brand! Слава Україні 🇺🇦
Героям Слава! Thank you, Juergen! You are an awesome person! :) I am pretty sure that speaking to Ukrainians in Russian is still absolutely fine, although knowing some of the phrases is a great idea too :) I will be happy to help you learn them :)
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Thanks Nika! Yes, you're right - I'm sure my friends don't mind that I use Russian but I noticed that they changed languages so I would like to do the same. I just need to find some time to start learning another language!!!! :)
@@jurgmay yes, I understand, it needs a lot of motivation to begin 😉
@@VERBA_SCHOOL Supporting you and your new project will be my motivation :)
@@jurgmay 🙏🤗
I'm sad and happy at the same time
I discovered recently your ukrainian course Chanel and will support it 100% ,
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Thank you 🙏☺️
Super 👍 I can use it long side duolingo. I find languages fascinating.
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Я поддерживаю вас! Вообще-то, я начал учить украинский язык несколько дней назад, наверное уже две недели назад. Моя учительница раньше была собеседником по языковому обмену: я практиковал русский, а она английский. Я пакистанец, и я убежал оттуда и переехал в США. Когда я поехал на Запад, я тоже не хотел говорить язык-урду, и также выбрал говорить на своём родном языке-Синдхи. Теперь я хорошо понимаю как украинцы чувствуют о языках!
🙏🙏🙏 I hope my further lessons will be useful for you 🤗
Great, thank you. I hope you will be able to explain Ukrainian pronunciation well.
...как жаль... Русский язык замечательный. На этом языке говорят сегодня люди которые протестуют против власть, против войны... На этом языке писали великие писатели великие произведения как "воина и мир"
И поэтому мы продолжаем преподавать его в нашей школе для тех, кому действительно важно знать русский язык. Однако так же на этом языке говорят те, кто хладнокровно убивает тысячи мирных жителей Украины, отнимает наши дома и мечты. И поэтому я имею право не хотеть говорить на этом языке и тем более - преподавать его для всех.
@@VERBA_SCHOOL ... удачи... всего самого наилучшего.
This is only a Utube channel, though I have concerns after viewing you and Daria together in popular video releases.
What do you mean?
Dear Nika!
I respect your decision. Ok, what can I say.?. It could be worst!! You might continue being ...Spanish teacher...My native language!!!, So I wouldn't have any motivation to follow you.
I'm sure it will be interesting to learn ucranian with you in addition to Russian by myself.
I will review my translator app for Ukrainian in my phone, because although I see the Ukrainian keyboard ,it didn't work to translate Spanish- Ukrainian- Spanish. ( I'm using Google translator).
As always, I'm sending to you my best wishes from Colombia!))
Thank you, Yesid :) I hope we will have a good progress together!
Ника, думаю, это решение далось не легко. Понимаю. Реальность убийственна.
Привет, Мариш! Да, непросто, но это то, что я чувствую. Я стала задумываться об этом ещё за пару недель до начала войны, когда все только говорили о её возможности, а с началом я убедилась в этом. Как только мы эвакуировались из Ирпеня, я начала изучать методику, продумывать ребрендинг и поняла, что это то направление, в котором мне действительно хотелось бы двигаться. Хотя русский язык остаётся в нашей школе, я всё еще вкладываю очень много сил в новый курс, и думаю, он будет не последним.
А реальность действительно кошмарна, ни в одном языке нет достаточно слов, чтобы описать это всё :(
Hi Nita, I'm Steve, a 70 year old Aussie. I am so glad to see this. After Putin and his thugs invaded your beautiful country (yes, I am very aware that not all Russians fit this group and that there are 2 other groups (a) those that are heartbroken at his actions (Daria for example along with a few friends that I have made in Russia since trying to learn the language) and (b) those who are brainwashed for one or two of many reasons to accept his filthy propaganda, I have had a few people from Ukraine with whom I was practising my Russian tell me that they ""refuse to use this "&&%&&" language"" (these are their opinions). I can see that they are hurting and I respectfully do not use any Russian words that I have managed to remember when speaking with them. I also would not want to use Russian if my country was being invaded by animals either. So, I started to use Duolingo Ukraine course, but 1) the spelling has hit me hard 2) I am not remembering the words 3) I am mixing up Russian and Ukrainian when trying to speak 4) I have not found the pattern when using "і, и, ї, and й - I tried to match where russian used ы but I am not clever enough to manipulate the languages. When I saw this youtube video, I was "over the moon" and actually, while watching you speaking about your plans I could feel the emotions of happiness inside (and almost outside) building since I was at a loss to find someone to follow on youtube for Ukranian. So, I hope that I can use your chanel to succeed in learning Ukrainian. May I finish this encyclopedia length post with. My heartfelt support, love and admiration goes out to you and your super strong people. xxxxxxxxx Sorry if this was too long. But I have so many emotions about his
Hi Steve! It is nice to meet you! I am so happy to see your excitement about learning Ukraianian! I will try to make detailed lessons to help you deal with the questions that you've had while learning it. Together we will move faster :)) Thank you for your support! 💙💛
Too bad but it's your right.
Where can I get your book dedicated to the verbs of motion ?
Thank you for understanding 🙏
The book is right here: ru-land.club/story-for-reading-with-verbs-of-motion/
I hope you will enjoy it 🤗
I’m an American of Ukrainian descent. I more or less stopped speaking ukrainian a few years ago. But have started again because I’ve been inspired by your county’s bravery. Very much looking forward to your new Ukrainian content as I try to relearn Ukrainian.
I would like you to make video about vocabulary for example parts of the house cars family tools etc and if you have a PDF about the declensions
Привіт! :)
Some time ago I had an idea that I would take a one year long crash course in Russian and after it I would read "War and Peace" in original. I'm Polish, and I have experience in learning languages, so I thought this could be possible. But now... Now more and more I think that instead I should do the same but with Ukrainian. I want to visit Ukraine more often in the future, maybe even work there. And for sure I will find a good novel to read in Ukrainian.
So, yeah. I totally support you. Good luck with your project.
And, I don't know, maybe I will join the course :)
Hey! Sounds like a good plan!!! Learning a language is always a good idea!
Fantastic news and fantastic decision. Looking forward to your Ukrainian videos! Слава нації 🇺🇦👌
Thank you so much 🙏🥰
I switched from Russian to Ukrainian at the start of the war. I'm with you and look forward to your Ukrainian lessons.
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@@VERBA_SCHOOL I'm Uzbek... and I support you 🌹 we shouldn't forget our mother tongue.
@@Sh.G17 🙏 I wish your country good luck in this difficult time 🙏
@@VERBA_SCHOOL I understand u((( it's ok if u dont know Uzbek ... but u have to know Russian ... here in Uzbekistan ... Russians dont respect our culture and language .... I'm from Tashkent city ... 💙💛
@@VERBA_SCHOOL I hope You guys are OK whereever you are 🇺🇦
I was halfway through learning russian and now want to learn Ukrainian and Polish. I certainly understand your decision not to teach Russian anymore. However it is a pity that you took down all your magnificent Russian lessons. Sooner or later, after the downfall of Putin and with the rise of the Ukrainian nation people will have to speak both languages in order to build some sort of bridge and to try to change the reality-blind Russian attitude and to try to mend relations. It is not impossible, Germany managed to de-nazify after the war. But with Russia it will not be easy.
yeah it sucks because I am pro-Ukraine but learning russian and it's a travesty each time a Ukrainian russian language teacher announces that they're no longer teaching russian. Like yes I want to improve my russian but I don't want to give my money to russian teachers - only Ukrainian ones. But they are becoming far too few
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Ukraine club😏🥰
Hello, is there any other channel where we can watch the videos with your Russian lessons you did in the past? Apparently you deleted them from this channel. :(
they're delisted
Your decision is quite understandable. Ukrainians could even consider it provocative if you kept teaching the language of a nation that has become your enemy and while the war is still going on. Since my level in Russian is still only basic, I would not attempt to start learning now Ukrainian which is a very similar language. But I will do it as soon as I become advanced in Russian and have a secure knowledge of it. Otherwise the similarity of the languages would create confusion in my mind. That's what happened years ago when I was learning Italian and Spanish at the same time. Still I will be watching your Ukrainian lessons as I like the language. I wish you all the best
Speaking or teaching Russian in Ukraine is not a problem, we let people to choose thier language freely. I just don't feel like I want to teach it to everyone.
Thank you for your support and kind wishes 🙏🙏🙏
Go for it. After the war the Country will need foreign people to rebuild and you will be ready to help them learn the language.
Also, protect and promote your literature, music and poetry. Contact publishers, put everything in the cloud, back up of the back up. physical back up with foreign friends. Anything to protect all that.
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Great!! I will be following you to learn Ukraine. I learned russian because I used to travel to Odesa where lives the woman of my life. But russian has destroyed my lovely Ukraine, for me there is no reason to learn russian anymore. I think everyone in Ukraine is following the same path than you, no one wants to speak russian. again from now on.
not true
Are you still friends with Daria from Real Russian Club?
Sure, Daria is incrediably supportive and wise person 🙏
Так держать !!! 💙💛