A1 Russian Stories
Build confidence with beginner Russian stories using everyday vocabulary, clear plots, and helpful key words.
The Last Shot in Biathlon
A young athlete named Anya focuses to win a biathlon race despite her fatigue.
Piano by the Entrance
A girl named Masha discovers a mysterious piano sitting alone in front of her apartment building.
The Fox Who Walked Behind the Sled
A story about a man named Anton traveling through the quiet winter taiga who discovers he is not alone.
Two recipes and an old grudge
Two sisters overcome a long-standing grudge while preparing their grandmother's traditional beet soup.
The choir that fell silent mid-sentence
A story about a choir that follows a special tradition of silence to remember someone important.
Postcard without a signature
A young girl sends a secret note to her neighbor to show appreciation for her kindness.
Записка под дверью незнакомца
Anton discovers a mysterious note under his door and discovers a surprising truth.
The Neighbor Who Knocks Three Times
A young woman named Anya shares a special ritual with her neighbor, Maria Ivanovna, involving three knocks on the door.
The clocks that are five minutes fast
A young girl discovers the special meaning behind her grandmother's clocks that are set five minutes fast.
Кулич, который не поднялся
Nina is making a traditional Easter cake, but she runs into a problem when her dough fails to rise.
The Stove You Cannot Heat at Midnight
A young girl named Mila discovers a mysterious rule about her grandmother's stove in a village house.
The neighbor who never goes out
A story about a young woman who becomes curious about her mysterious, reclusive neighbor.
Рация на дрейфующей льдине
A story about Soviet radio operator Ernst Krenkel and his team who rely on a radio to survive on a drifting ice floe in the Arctic.
Рынок, который открывается до рассвета
A young girl named Masha visits an early morning market to buy special flowers for her grandmother's birthday.
Письмо в кармане старой шинели
A young woman discovers a long-forgotten letter hidden in her grandfather's old military coat, revealing a piece of her family history.
Moose on the highway in a night blizzard
A driver experiences a tense moment when he encounters a large moose on a snowy, dark highway at night.