How to Say “Why” in Russian: Зачем vs Почему Explained (subs)

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Email 📩 → nprlang@gmail.com ► Why do we study Russian? Why do we work, read, travel? Or... what’s the reason behind it all? In this Russian grammar lesson, we’ll explore two essential question words: "Зачем" (ZACHEM) and "Почему" (POCHYEMU). You’ll hear real-life examples in context, and I’ll clearly explain the difference between these two common (and confusing!) Russian words. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to ask and answer "Why?" vs. "For what purpose?" — with confidence! Great for beginner and lower-intermediate Russian learners who want to build vocabulary and improve grammar naturally through stories and context. Subtitles available in Russian, English, Spanish, German, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Why I’m making this video 2:03 Why we work / do sports 3:49 Why we read books / watch movies 5:55 Why we learn languages / travel 7:47 The BIG question – why do we live? 8:59 Grammar explanation: "Почему" vs "Зачем" 11:51 Practice questions Watch other videos -    • Beginner Russian Grammar – Tenses, Cases (...   #LearnRussian #PracticalRussian #RussianForBeginners