Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions are really important for making more complex sentences in Russian.

Coordinating Conjunctions: These are words that link equal parts of a sentence. Some common ones include:

• и (and)
• или (or)
• но (but)

Example: Я читаю, и ты слушаешь. (I read, and you listen.)

Subordinating Conjunctions: These words help start subordinate clauses. These clauses depend on the main part of the sentence. Here are some important examples:

• что (that)
• потому что (because)
• если (if)

Example: Я знаю, что ты придёшь. (I know that you will come.)