Learn Sanskrit with a Teacher, Not an App
There is no Duolingo-grade shortcut for Sanskrit — and the reason is the language itself. Sandhi rewrites words at their boundaries, the grammar is a system rather than a phrase list, and pronunciation needs an ear that hears *your* mistakes. That is teacher's work.
Note on language. Classes are conducted in Russian. This page is for Russian-speaking learners anywhere in the world — including the diaspora who search in English.
What a live class gives you that an app cannot
genuine questions from week one; a teacher resolves in a minute what a forum thread never will.
both lack — corrected live, not self-graded.
since 2005; recordings cover any missed session.
- Your questions, answered in the moment. Sanskrit grammar generates
- Recitation feedback. Meter, accent and the sounds Russian and English
- A group that keeps you going. The school has run continuous live groups
Who teaches
Courses are led by credentialed indologists and philologists — each track by a specialist in that area, from grammar to recitation to philosophy. Many teachers can be previewed in the school's open lectures and interviews before you commit.
Where to start
Orientation and the full track list live at Learn Sanskrit Online with Indologists; the systematic entry is Learn Sanskrit Grammar Online; the gentlest one is Sanskrit Mantra Pronunciation & Recitation.
Start
See the schedule on the school's platform, or write to a curator on Telegram — they will match you to a teacher and level.