Reasons to learn Russian

I broke up with my Russian girlfriend, but I still like the idea of learning Russian at some point in the future (I'm learning Spanish for now).

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1. There are a lot of Russian speakers around the world

They usually speak English when they live abroad (at least in the West), but you could have a stronger connection with them if you can communicate in their language.

2. It would feel cool

3. The complexity is intimidating but fascinating

4. It's almost like a party trick

5. There are so many countries where the language is spoken

Almost everyone speaks it as a second language in Armenia. It's the everyday language for most people in Kazakhstan.

6. It's beautiful

7. It's a challenge

8. You would experience a whole different world

9. It would probably change your brain in specific ways

10. It would help with understanding / learning other Slavic languages