Look at the pictures
Before reading, talk about the pictures together. Guessing what happens makes kids want to read on — and they pick up words faster.
Russian Stories for Kids
Russian Stories for Kids
These 48 Russian stories are picked for young learners: short, gentle, and full of pictures. Every story has audio so kids can listen along, simple A0–A2 language, and tap-to-translate words for help — perfect for reading together at home or in class.
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How to read Russian stories with kids
Reading together is the best part. Keep it playful and let the pictures do a lot of the work.
Listen and point
Play the audio and point to each word as it is spoken. Hearing and seeing words together builds reading and pronunciation at once.
Tap tricky words
Tap any word a child does not know for the meaning. No need to look up everything — understanding the story is what matters.
Read it again
Kids love repetition. Re-reading a favorite story builds confidence and locks in vocabulary without it feeling like study.
Short Russian stories kids will love
Simple, colorful, and fun
Sports
Сломанное весло на последнем километре
description traduite
A01 min128 motsAudio7 mots-clésQuiz
Mystery
Монета на пустом подоконнике
A story about a girl named Masha who finds a mysterious golden coin on her windowsill.
A01 min146 motsAudio8 mots-clésQuiz
Culture & Travel
Электричка с рассадой в мае
A young girl named Anya and her mother take a train ride to their garden during a beautiful spring day in May.
A02 min162 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
Myths & Legends
L'oiseau qui apporte la neige
description traduite
A02 min164 motsAudio10 mots-clésQuiz
Music & Arts
Пластинка в ящике комода
Masha discovers an old vinyl record in a drawer and listens to it with her mother.
A02 min172 motsAudio6 mots-clésQuiz
Daily Life
Зонт, который нашёл хозяина
A young girl named Lena discovers a lost blue umbrella in a cafe and helps its owner find it again.
A02 min200 motsAudio6 mots-clésQuiz
Relationships & Drama
Варенье у чужой двери
Anya finds a mysterious jar of jam at her door and tries to find out who left it for her.
A02 min230 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
Nature & Adventure
Гейзер, который проснулся среди ночи
description traduite
A02 min240 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
History
Ёлка, которую разрешили снова
A young girl and her parents celebrate the holiday by finally getting a beautiful Christmas tree.
A02 min240 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
Sports
Последний выстрел на биатлоне
A young athlete named Anya focuses to win a biathlon race despite her fatigue.
A12 min190 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
Music & Arts
Пианино у подъезда
A girl named Masha discovers a mysterious piano sitting alone in front of her apartment building.
A12 min208 motsAudio4 mots-clésQuiz
Nature & Adventure
Лиса, которая шла за санями
A story about a man named Anton traveling through the quiet winter taiga who discovers he is not alone.
A12 min216 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
Food & Cuisine
Два рецепта и старая обида
Two sisters overcome a long-standing grudge while preparing their grandmother's traditional beet soup.
A12 min226 motsAudio4 mots-clésQuiz
Daily Life
Записка под дверью незнакомца
Anton discovers a mysterious note under his door and discovers a surprising truth.
A12 min236 motsAudio4 mots-clésQuiz
Relationships & Drama
Открытка без подписи
A young girl sends a secret note to her neighbor to show appreciation for her kindness.
A12 min236 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
Mystery
Часы, которые спешат на пять минут
Description traduite
A12 min244 motsAudio4 mots-clésQuiz
Myths & Legends
Le fourneau qu'il ne faut pas chauffer à minuit
A young girl named Mila discovers a mysterious rule about her grandmother's stove in a village house.
A12 min250 motsAudio4 mots-clésQuiz
Sports
Свисток, который прозвучал раньше времени
A exciting story about a football match where a player faces a confusing referee decision during a critical goal.
A02 min178 motsAudio6 mots-clésQuiz
Mystery
Следы до двери и обратно
A short story about a girl who finds mysterious footprints and a surprise gift on a winter morning.
A02 min228 motsAudio7 mots-clésQuiz
Culture & Travel
Электричка до конечной
A story about Masha's train journey to the final station.
A02 min202 motsAudio4 mots-clésQuiz
Myths & Legends
Кукла-берегиня, которую нельзя выносить из избы
A young girl named Anya learns a special rule about a protective doll in her home.
A02 min192 motsAudio6 mots-clésQuiz
Nature & Adventure
Ёж у ночного костра
A little hedgehog searches for warmth on a cold, dark night and finds a cozy campfire.
A02 min246 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
Music & Arts
Хор, который замолчал на полуслове
Description traduite
A12 min234 motsAudio5 mots-clésQuiz
Food & Cuisine
Кулич, который не поднялся
Nina is making a traditional Easter cake, but she runs into a problem when her dough fails to rise.
A12 min246 motsAudio4 mots-clésQuiz
Kids stories by level
Russian StoriesA0 — Russian for kids
Tout voir →Сломанное весло на последнем километре
description traduite
Монета на пустом подоконнике
A story about a girl named Masha who finds a mysterious golden coin on her windowsill.
Электричка с рассадой в мае
A young girl named Anya and her mother take a train ride to their garden during a beautiful spring day in May.
L'oiseau qui apporte la neige
description traduite
Пластинка в ящике комода
Masha discovers an old vinyl record in a drawer and listens to it with her mother.
Свисток, который прозвучал раньше времени
A exciting story about a football match where a player faces a confusing referee decision during a critical goal.
Кукла-берегиня, которую нельзя выносить из избы
A young girl named Anya learns a special rule about a protective doll in her home.
Зонт, который нашёл хозяина
A young girl named Lena discovers a lost blue umbrella in a cafe and helps its owner find it again.
A1 — Russian for kids
Tout voir →Последний выстрел на биатлоне
A young athlete named Anya focuses to win a biathlon race despite her fatigue.
Пианино у подъезда
A girl named Masha discovers a mysterious piano sitting alone in front of her apartment building.
Лиса, которая шла за санями
A story about a man named Anton traveling through the quiet winter taiga who discovers he is not alone.
Два рецепта и старая обида
Two sisters overcome a long-standing grudge while preparing their grandmother's traditional beet soup.
Хор, который замолчал на полуслове
Description traduite
Записка под дверью незнакомца
Anton discovers a mysterious note under his door and discovers a surprising truth.
Открытка без подписи
A young girl sends a secret note to her neighbor to show appreciation for her kindness.
Соседка, которая стучит три раза
A young woman named Anya shares a special ritual with her neighbor, Maria Ivanovna, involving three knocks on the door.
A2 — Russian for kids
Tout voir →
Ночёвка без палатки на карельских скалах
Two friends go on a nature trip to Karelia and experience an unforgettable night under the open sky after a mistake.
Фотофиниш, который пересчитали трижды
Two long-time friends test their bond when they compete for a single spot on the national team.
Значок октябрёнка, который потеряли в первый день
A young girl named Tanya feels sad when she loses her special school badge but learns a lesson about responsibility.
Кошки Эрмитажа в войну
A moving story about a woman named Nina who cares for the cats at the Hermitage Museum during and after the Leningrad blockade.
Ноты, найденные в старой печи
A young woman discovers a hidden piece of music in her grandmother's old house that brings back long-lost memories.
Автобус, который не останавливается в дождь
A story about a bus driver who refuses to stop at a dangerous bridge during the rain to ensure the safety of his passengers.
Ключ соседа и чужая дверь
A woman accidentally enters her neighbor's apartment using the wrong key.
Пятый сет на рассвете
A story about two childhood friends facing each other in a tense, final tennis match at dawn.
Make Russian a daily habit on the app
The Inklingo app turns stories into a fun, personalized path — save words, earn progress, and unlock new stories — great for kids who want to keep going.
Russian stories for kids FAQ
Are these Russian stories good for children?
Yes. They are short A0–A2 stories with simple language, friendly pictures, and audio narration — chosen to be easy and enjoyable for young learners and beginners of any age.
Are the kids stories free?
Yes. You can read and listen to every story for free, with no sign-up. The Inklingo app adds saved words, progress, and personalized review for older kids.
Can my child learn Russian from stories?
Absolutely. Hearing and reading simple stories is how children learn any language — they absorb vocabulary and grammar in context. Pictures and audio make it stick for young learners.
What age are these stories for?
The simple language and pictures suit early readers and anyone learning their first Russian. Read together with younger kids; older kids can read and listen on their own.