
The Russian Subjunctive: Just Add бы
The Russian subjunctive has no special form — just past tense + бы. Learn to say "would," "I'd like," and "if only," with clear examples and exercises.
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The Russian subjunctive has no special form — just past tense + бы. Learn to say "would," "I'd like," and "if only," with clear examples and exercises.

Learn the Russian past tense the easy way: one rule, four endings, был/была and the few irregulars. Clear examples, common mistakes, and exercises with answers.

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