The purpose of this article is to conduct a comparative analysis of the syntactic structures of the Russian and English languages with an emphasis on word order in the sentence. We will consider the main features of each language system, analyze their similarities and differences, as well as discuss how these characteristics influence the translation and study of languages. The article provides information about the rules of word order in English and Russian sentences, as well as examples of using different structures. In conclusion, the results of the comparative analysis will be summarized with an emphasis on the importance of word order as an important aspect of syntax that influences the understanding and expressiveness of the language.