RussNet

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There are online language-learning modules developed by the American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS at Russnet.org. You will have to register as an independent user but registration is easy and free.

Most of the modules are aimed at students who've already had some Russian instruction, so may not be suitable for beginners. However, there is an extensive module called "Business Russian," that while focusing on business vocabulary, is made for beginners, starting with the Cyrillic alphabet and leading all the way up through all of the basic grammar rules (and some not-so basics!) The other modules, found in the "High School to College Articulation Project," vary in content from a wide range of Russian culture topics like the Russian Revolution, Matryoshki, Peter the Great, Lomonosov, the Decembrists, итд.

RussNet is an invaluable resource that is being used in high schools piloting the AP Russian program. You should take advantage of it now while they are still free! Feel free to ask me if you have trouble registering or downloading the RussNet font.