MolodetsLearn Russian. Hear молодец every day.
Molodets teaches Russian to English speakers in short daily lessons. Start with the alphabet. Build a streak. The app brings back each word just before you forget it.
Built for English speakers
Most apps throw you into Cyrillic on day one. Molodets teaches the 33 letters first, so every word after that makes sense.
Alphabet course
Learn to read Cyrillic in the first week. Each letter comes with the English sound it matches.
Short lessons
Do one on your coffee break. Short lessons are easier to keep up every day.
Smart review
Spaced review brings back each word right before you would forget it.
Streaks and XP
Earn XP for every lesson. Keep your streak alive and watch it grow.
Hearts
Mistakes cost a heart. It keeps you careful without making it a chore.
Works offline
Lessons live on your phone. Study on a plane, a train, or anywhere with no signal.
Your progress stays on your phone
We don't collect your data. We don't sell it. We don't share it. There is nothing to sell, because it never leaves your iPhone. Read the privacy policy.
- No account or sign-up
- No ads
- No analytics or tracking
- No data sent to our servers
- Payments handled by Apple
Questions
Is Molodets free?
Yes, you can start for free. An optional subscription unlocks more lessons. Apple handles the payment, and you can cancel any time in your iPhone Settings.
Do I need to know any Russian?
No. Molodets starts at zero with the alphabet and builds from there.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the app and start your first lesson.
What happens to my progress if I delete the app?
Your progress lives only on your phone. If you delete the app, your progress goes with it. To restore a paid subscription on a new phone, tap Restore Purchases in the app.
What does "molodets" mean?
Молодец (mah-lah-DYETS) means "well done" or "good job." It's what a Russian teacher says when you get it right.