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Easy Russian Stories
Easy Russian Stories
These are the easiest Russian stories on Inklingo — short, simple, present-tense texts written for beginners and ESL learners. Every story has audio narration so you can read and listen together, pictures that make meaning clear, and key vocabulary you can tap. Start here and finish your first Russian story today.
30物語30オーディオ付きナレーション~2平均読書時間（分）
How to read your first Russian story
You do not need every word. Follow these steps and you will get to the end.
Read and listen together
Read along while the audio plays — connecting sound to spelling is the fastest way to learn.
Tap what you don’t know
Tap any word for its meaning and skim the key vocabulary. Keep moving; a rough understanding is plenty on the first read.
Re-read for confidence
Read it a second time. The words you looked up will already feel familiar — that quick win keeps you going.
Start with these easy stories
Shortest and simplest first
Sports
Сломанное весло на последнем километре
A determined rower faces an unexpected challenge during a boat race.
A01 分128 単語オーディオ7 キーワードクイズ
Mystery
Монета на пустом подоконнике
A story about a girl named Masha who finds a mysterious golden coin on her windowsill.
A01 分146 単語オーディオ8 キーワードクイズ
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 分162 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
Myths & Legends
Птица, приносящая снег
A story about a beautiful white bird that brings snow to a little girl.
A02 分164 単語オーディオ10 キーワードクイズ
Music & Arts
Пластинка в ящике комода
Masha discovers an old vinyl record in a drawer and listens to it with her mother.
A02 分172 単語オーディオ6 キーワードクイズ
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 分178 単語オーディオ6 キーワードクイズ
Sports
Последний выстрел на биатлоне
翻訳された説明
A12 分190 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
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 分192 単語オーディオ6 キーワードクイズ
Daily Life
持ち主が見つかった傘
A young girl named Lena discovers a lost blue umbrella in a cafe and helps its owner find it again.
A02 分200 単語オーディオ6 キーワードクイズ
Culture & Travel
Электричка до конечной
A story about Masha's train journey to the final station.
A02 分202 単語オーディオ4 キーワードクイズ
Music & Arts
Пианино у подъезда
A girl named Masha discovers a mysterious piano sitting alone in front of her apartment building.
A12 分208 単語オーディオ4 キーワードクイズ
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 分216 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
Food & Cuisine
二つのレシピと古い恨み
Two sisters overcome a long-standing grudge while preparing their grandmother's traditional beet soup.
A12 分226 単語オーディオ4 キーワードクイズ
Mystery
ドアへの足跡と帰路
A short story about a girl who finds mysterious footprints and a surprise gift on a winter morning.
A02 分228 単語オーディオ7 キーワードクイズ
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 分230 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
Music & Arts
Хор, который замолчал на полуслове
A story about a choir that follows a special tradition of silence to remember someone important.
A12 分234 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
Daily Life
Записка под дверью незнакомца
Anton discovers a mysterious note under his door and discovers a surprising truth.
A12 分236 単語オーディオ4 キーワードクイズ
Relationships & Drama
署名のない絵葉書
翻訳された説明
A12 分236 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
Daily Life
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.
A12 分238 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
Nature & Adventure
真夜中に目覚めた間欠泉
A young girl named Anya experiences the natural wonder of a geyser erupting in the middle of the night.
A02 分240 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
History
許可された、再び、クリスマスツリー
A young girl and her parents celebrate the holiday by finally getting a beautiful Christmas tree.
A02 分240 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
Mystery
Часы, которые спешат на пять минут
A young girl discovers the special meaning behind her grandmother's clocks that are set five minutes fast.
A12 分244 単語オーディオ4 キーワードクイズ
Nature & Adventure
夜の焚き火のハリネズミ
A little hedgehog searches for warmth on a cold, dark night and finds a cozy campfire.
A02 分246 単語オーディオ5 キーワードクイズ
Food & Cuisine
Кулич, который не поднялся
翻訳された説明
A12 分246 単語オーディオ4 キーワードクイズ
Easy stories by level
Russian StoriesA0 — easiest Russian stories
すべて見る →Сломанное весло на последнем километре
A determined rower faces an unexpected challenge during a boat race.
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.
Птица, приносящая снег
A story about a beautiful white bird that brings snow to a little girl.
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.
持ち主が見つかった傘
A young girl named Lena discovers a lost blue umbrella in a cafe and helps its owner find it again.
A1 — easiest Russian stories
すべて見る →Последний выстрел на биатлоне
翻訳された説明
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.
二つのレシピと古い恨み
Two sisters overcome a long-standing grudge while preparing their grandmother's traditional beet soup.
Хор, который замолчал на полуслове
A story about a choir that follows a special tradition of silence to remember someone important.
Записка под дверью незнакомца
Anton discovers a mysterious note under his door and discovers a surprising truth.
署名のない絵葉書
翻訳された説明
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.
Keep reading easy Russian on the app
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Easy Russian stories FAQ
What are the easiest Russian stories for beginners?
The easiest are A0 and A1 texts: short, present-tense, built from the most common Russian words, and paired with audio and pictures. Every story here is chosen for exactly that.
Are these good for ESL learners?
Yes. They are graded for beginners learning Russian as a second language, with audio narration, images, and key vocabulary so you build reading and listening together.
Are the stories free?
Yes. You can read and listen to every story for free, with no sign-up. The Inklingo app adds saved vocabulary, progress tracking, and personalized review.
What should I read next?
When A0 and A1 stories feel comfortable, move on to A2 and then the intermediate (B1–B2) collection. Each step adds a little more vocabulary and slightly longer sentences.