# Typing a non-english language (Russian) on an english keyboard?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 28, 2004, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typing-a-non-english-language-russian-on-an-english-keyboard/271606 "2004-10-28T02:28:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Twinky\_McSnaddon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@Twinky\_McSnaddon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Twinky_McSnaddon)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2004, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typing-a-non-english-language-russian-on-an-english-keyboard/271606/1 "2004-10-28T02:28:00Z")

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I am wondering if it is possible to type out Russian script using an english keyboard, on a Windows 98 computer?

I am tutoring a Russian lady on how to use computers, and she has told me that in the past she has seen some sort of program that allows this to happen.

I have searched for some free software, I can’t seem to find any.

Is there any?

Thanks in advance.

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**Author:** ![cckerberos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f0a364/32.png) [@cckerberos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cckerberos)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2004, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typing-a-non-english-language-russian-on-an-english-keyboard/271606/2 "2004-10-28T02:36:06Z")

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[http://www.davar.net/RUSSIAN/RUSSIFY.HTM](http://www.davar.net/RUSSIAN/RUSSIFY.HTM)  
[http://www.royfc.com/ru\_lingo\_russify.html](http://www.royfc.com/ru_lingo_russify.html)  
[http://www.siber.com/sib/russify/](http://www.siber.com/sib/russify/)

The above look like they might be able to help you.