Learn Russian: В парке хорошо дышать. - It is good to breathe in the park.

Russian frequently uses impersonal sentences to describe general states, feelings, or conditions. Here, the adverb хорошо (good/well) pairs directly with the infinitive verb дышать (to breathe). You do not need subjects like 'it' or verbs like 'is' for this structure.

Why do we use the imperfective verb дышать here instead of a perfective verb?

The sentence describes a general, ongoing experience rather than a one-time completed action. When expressing that a continuous process is pleasant or easy to do, Russian uses the imperfective aspect.

Why does the sentence start with the location В парке?

Russian word order often places the known background information or setting at the beginning of the sentence. Starting with В парке sets the scene first, emphasizing that this specific location is what makes the breathing so pleasant.

How would I use this sentence with хотя (although), which we are currently studying?

You can use хотя to contrast this pleasant feeling with a negative condition. For example: Хотя в городе смог, в парке хорошо дышать (Although there is smog in the city, it is good to breathe in the park). Notice how both sides of the sentence can describe states without needing a specific subject!