Russian with Lilian and Don Pepas

Welcome to Russian with Lilian and Don Pepas — a channel inspired by the love so many people feel for Puma Messi and the joy of learning language through connection, curiosity, and real stories. 
I am a professional language instructor with many years of experience teaching Russian, including at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. On this channel I share engaging and practical videos about Russian language, pronunciation, vocabulary, culture, and original content inspired by the animal world we all love. Puma Messi, Gerda, Masha, and Sasha will always have a special place here, and my cat Don Pepas brings his own charm and personality to the channel. Many videos are evergreen learning resources you can return to anytime while studying Russian. 
📩 Contact: lsurkova@hotmail.com
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