According to experts, one of the most successful developments of Windows 10 programmers is the integration of the Cortana voice assistant into the operating system. Similar programs already work successfully on smartphones, but this is the first time such an application has appeared in Windows 10.
For Russian users, the main disadvantage of Cortana is the program’s inability to speak Russian. In addition, even with English language it cannot be installed on a PC in our country. So far, her vocabulary is limited to English, Chinese and several other languages. By tweaking a few options in 10, it is possible to make Cortana work in Russia. This article shows how to do this. 
Cortana features
Cortana serves as a voice assistant for the Windows 10 user, with which it is very convenient to perform certain functions. She can write a note under your dictation or create a reminder using a voice command, find out the plane schedule, can turn on the necessary programs, etc. Her abilities also include the ability to talk with the user, joke, sing different songs, etc.
Cortana in Windows 10 has search engine functions. Moreover, the program successfully searches for information both on the global network and in the local memory of the computer. Listening to your voice commands, it turns on applications, works with files and can edit Windows 10 options.
In which countries does Cortana work?
Only a limited number of countries have the opportunity to use this useful utility.
She understands and successfully converses in the following languages:
- Chinese;
- French;
- English;
- Spanish;
- Italian;
- German.
Therefore, it is valid only in countries where these languages are the main ones. The creators assure that soon all countries will be able to use Cortana. However, users who cannot wait long have the opportunity to use a “talking friend” on Windows 10 in our country.
Enabling Cortana in the Russian Federation
The assistant itself and its options are located in the search location near the “Start” key. However, a “Cortana is not available” notification appears there because the current OS language settings are not suitable.
To connect Cortana you need to do the following:
There are often complaints about Cortana's incorrect functionality, but the problem lies not in the application, but in the accent of users' speech, because... The utility is programmed to understand people who speak purely English.
Conclusion
It is important to understand that after completing all the steps to connect the voice assistant, the program will function only in one of the above languages.
If your pronunciation is far from perfect, then it is better not to use Cortana.
Experts say there is a high probability that Microsoft will release a program with support for Russian speech, justifying it by the presence of a Russian-speaking package in the additional features of Windows 10.
