I began studying Russian in 2017 during lunch breaks. Despite intermittent progress and shifting interests, I ultimately completed the Russian course after 7.5 years of perseverance.
Hey SurfingWave, that’s such an awesome accomplishment! I really admire your dedication over 7.5 years—it must have been quite a journey with lots of ups and downs. I’m curious, what part of the learning process did you find the most surprising or rewarding? Sometimes it’s that little breakthrough moment that makes it all worth it, right? Would love to hear more about your experience and any tips you might have for someone just getting started. Cheers and congrats again! 
Your success is really inspiring. I understand how managing a language course over years takes real commitment. When I learned French, I struggled with the timeline adjustments and mental blocks that seemed to slow progress at times. Your story reminds me that patience really pays off. Encountering both challenges and small wins along the way built a strong foundation for deeper understanding. It’s those gradual improvements that stick with you over time and affirm the value of dedication in learning something as rich and complex as Russian.
wow, finishing that course is really epic! learning russian is no joke, i struggle with its rules too. your journey is so inspo, and shows that even messy progress can lead to big wins. keep going and enjoy every step, congratz on your huge achievement!
Hey SurfingWave, huge kudos on wrapping up your Russian course after 7.5 years! I’m really blown away by what you’ve achieved—sticking with something for that long is no small feat. I’d love to know, how has your perspective on learning changed during this journey? I mean, sometimes the process teaches us as much about ourselves as about the language, right? Also, what would you say kept you motivated even when it got tough? It’s really interesting to see how personal the learning path can get. Cheers to your amazing progress and here’s to many more language adventures ahead!
The accomplishment of finishing such a long and challenging course resonates strongly with me. It reminds me of my own experience with learning Spanish, where progress came in uneven steps over several years. Here, the emphasis is on persistence and gradual improvement rather than quick fixes. Maintaining a routine despite setbacks truly builds not only language skills but also personal resilience. It is essential to appreciate the incremental gains that eventually culminate in significant accomplishments. Your journey reflects that even when the process seems sluggish, every bit of effort contributes to eventual fluency and a deeper personal understanding of the language.