Thank you for your interest in our research!
We are conducting a remote study to explore how people understand and process words and sentences in Russian. If you’re a native speaker of Russian or someone learning it as a second language, you may be eligible to participate.
🖥️ This page is for people participating remotely — outside of New York City — using their own computer. If you live in New York, you may be eligible to participate in the in-person version of the study. Click here for more information.
📋 Ready to get started? The first step is to complete the Language Background Questionnaire.
📋 Click here to begin the Language Background Questionnaire
At the beginning of the questionnaire, you’ll be asked to provide your name and email address so we can contact you about participating.
⏱️ Time: The questionnaire takes about 3–5 minutes to complete.
📬 What happens next? After you submit the questionnaire, we’ll review your responses and contact you within 24 hours to confirm your eligibility. If you’re eligible, we’ll send you the link to complete the online reading task and the Russian proficiency test.
✅ Participation Steps at a Glance
- 📋 Fill out the Language Background Questionnaire
- 📬 Get a response within 24 hours to confirm eligibility
- 💻 Complete the online reading task + Russian proficiency test — receive $25
What’s Involved
What you’ll do:
You’ll read Russian sentences one word at a time and rate how natural they sound. After that, you’ll complete a separate Russian proficiency task.
Location:
Online (Computer only — not available on phones or tablets)
Estimated time:
Approximately 45–60 minutes in total
Compensation:
$25
Eligibility
To participate in this remote study, you must:
- Be between 18 and 50 years old
- EITHER:
- Be a native speaker of Russian who was born and raised in a Russian-speaking country until at least age 18
- OR be a second language learner of Russian whose native language is English
- Have access to a computer (not a phone or tablet)
Questions?
If you’re unsure whether you qualify or want more information, feel free to reach out!
📄 Want more details? You can read the full English Consent Form, which explains your rights and what to expect in the study.
📄 Printable version of the study info: Feel free to share it with anyone who might be interested in participating, or who knows someone who might be!
