Kate Yablunovsky
Russian dialect coach specializing in Russian and Russian‑Ukrainian accents who worked on the TV series Heated Rivalry to prepare actors for authentic Russian speech.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 18min
How Heated Rivalry nailed its Russian
Kate Yablunovsky, a Russian dialect coach who trains actors in authentic Russian and Russian‑Ukrainian accents. She explains the hardest Russian sounds for English speakers. She describes mouth posture, cultural context and psychology that shape believable speech. She recalls prepping an actor on a tight timeline and teaching a long Russian monologue.
