Students who participate in our First Steps (Zlatoust) classes find that their introduction to Russian is thorough and captivating. Students continue to build on their S.I.L.K. vocabulary foundation. First Steps is aimed at developing beginning language skills in order to communicate in simple circumstances Students learn about parts of speech, declension of nouns, conjugation of imperfect verbs and verbs of motion, expressing time, and cause-and-effect. First Steps is especially designed for non-native speakers interested in learning how to effectively communicate in Russian.