Stop Forgetting.
Start Knowing.
The app that remembers everything so you don't have to. Russian reading that turns into real progress.
Это Буква
учебный текст
Это Буква. Здесь я читаю короткие тексты на русском языке и понимаю их без стресса.
Когда я вижу новое слово, я нажимаю на него и сразу понимаю значение. Мне не нужно искать перевод в другом месте, и я не теряю внимание.
Потом Буква помогает мне повторить это слово в нужный момент. Так я читаю спокойнее, учусь быстрее и запоминаю больше.
Я читаю каждый день понемногу, поэтому русский язык становится ближе и понятнее.
слово
SLÓ-vo • noun, neut.
word
a unit of language; a word you can learn and review
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THEY FAILED
YOU.
You became a deck manager, not a learner.
It forgot you existed. Every. Single. Time.
Gamification is not education.
Mindless repetition without context and tracking .
BUT WE WON'T.
Reading + Memory + AI in one app. That's Bukva.
STORIES TEACH.
MEMORY FOLLOWS.
After encountering a word just 8 times in stories, learners recognize both form and meaning with 86% accuracy.
Words acquired through reading are retained four times longer than words learned through traditional memorization methods.
Two-thirds of vocabulary from extensive reading programs is retained long-term—without any review cards or drills.
FOUR STEPS.
ZERO FRICTION.
Read Deeply
Choose from our curated library of various Russian texts: from Pushkin to contemporary fiction. Every text is matched to your level, with audio narration available. Immerse yourself in real Russian content.
Tap to Understand
Tap any word you don't know. Instantly see the translation, pronunciation with stress marks, grammatical form, and usage examples. No dictionary switching. No context lost.
Auto SRS Queue
Every word you mark automatically enters your personal spaced repetition system. The algorithm schedules optimal review times. You never create a deck or manage cards—it just works.
Ask AI Anything
Get explanations tailored to your vocabulary and progress. Ask about grammar, usage, etymology, or request example sentences. The AI knows what you've learned and adapts.
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Start learning Russian with basic features
- 3 stories per week
- Learn unknown words
- Daily streaks
- Unlimited library
- AI explanations
- Create custom stories
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Unlimited access to all reading content
- Unlimited story library
- Learn unknown words
- Daily streaks
- Deep statistics
- Limited AI chat
- Create custom stories
AI Premium
Full AI-powered learning experience
- Everything in Premium
- Unlimited AI explanations
- Create stories with AI
- AI-generated SRS sets
- Priority support
- Early access to features
QUESTIONS REAL
RUSSIAN LEARNERS ASK.
Clear answers about learning Russian with reading, spaced repetition, and AI support.
What makes Bukva different from Duolingo or Anki?+
Bukva combines graded Russian reading, instant word help, and spaced repetition in one flow. Instead of switching between stories, dictionaries, and flashcards, you learn vocabulary in context and review it automatically.
Can beginners use Bukva to learn Russian?+
Yes. Bukva is designed to make Russian texts approachable for beginners with level-appropriate readings, word translations, and guided explanations that reduce overwhelm.
Does Bukva use spaced repetition?+
Yes. Words you save are added to a spaced repetition system so you review them at the right time instead of manually building flashcard decks.
How does Bukva use AI?+
Bukva uses AI to explain vocabulary, grammar, and usage in the context of what you are reading. It supports comprehension and personalized learning without replacing the reading experience itself.
Why learn Russian through reading?+
Reading gives vocabulary, grammar, and context at the same time. It helps learners build real comprehension and retain words longer than isolated memorization alone.
