Ranking of the best Russian series
In this article I will discuss the ranking of the best Russian series to improve your level of Russian or to discover the history of the country, there is nothing better than taking a look at some of the great classics of Russian cinema, but you cannot miss the most emblematic series either.
Ranking of the best Russian series
Here is a small summary table of some of the best:
| Series title | For what audience and what level of Russian? | Our note |
|---|---|---|
| Masha i Medved (Masha and the bear) | Children, beginner level of Russian | 9/10 – although the public will immediately notice the childish tone of the series, the truth is that it is great for all ages. |
| Interns | Adolescents, adults with an intermediate / advanced level | 9/10 – although you have to have a good level of Russian to capture all the nuances of the dialogue, the humor is also noticeable in the atmosphere. Cool! |
| Kitchen | Adults with an intermediate / advanced level | 9.5 / 10 – fun from the first to the last seasons and without great comprehension difficulties. |
| Dostoevsky | Adults with an intermediate / advanced level | 10/8 – a good historical series that you have to focus on because the dialogue will require your full attention. |
| Fizruk | Adolescents, adults with an intermediate level | 9.5 / 10 – Audiences with an intermediate level of Russian will appreciate this series that straddles US sitcoms and series full of twists and turns. |
| Nacha Russia | Adults with an advanced level | 8.5 / 10 – more well thought out for an advanced audience, this series is one of the best known in Russia, especially for its self-critical dimension |
If you are starting with Russian, we recommend the series « Маша и Медведь» (literally «Masha and the bear » ), which will help you, in its 7 seasons and 54 episodes, to discover everyday vocabulary or learn Russian expressions typical. It’s great if you want to start immersing yourself in this language.
Comedy lovers will most enjoy the series “Interns” (Russian: ” интерны” ), which follows the vein of “House” or “Scrubs”; or from the Kitchen series , Кухня in Russian (which means “kitchen”), a comic series that has risen as one of the protagonists of the small screen in the country.
For a more historical atmosphere, we encourage you to take a look at the “Dostoevsky” series , which offers a realistic and historical version of the writer. Perfect if you want to reach a bilingual level.
Another safe bet is Fizruk , a wonderful sitcom , even among Westerners. It treats with humor topics of the day to day, be it love, friendship or racism with the Cossacks. Come on, you’ll have a blast.