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.
48物語48オーディオ付きナレーション~3平均読書時間（分）
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Myths & Legends
Печь, которую нельзя топить в полночь
A young girl named Mila discovers a mysterious rule about her grandmother's stove in a village house.
A12 分250 単語オーディオ4 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kids stories by level
Russian StoriesA0 — Russian for kids
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 — Russian for kids
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.
A2 — Russian for kids
すべて見る →
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.
雨でも止まらないバス
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.