A2 Russian Stories
Move into longer Russian reading practice with more detail, dialogue, and familiar real-life situations.
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.
The Octobrist Badge Lost on the First Day
A young girl named Tanya feels sad when she loses her special school badge but learns a lesson about responsibility.
Cats of the Hermitage during the War
A moving story about a woman named Nina who cares for the cats at the Hermitage Museum during and after the Leningrad blockade.
Sheet music found in an old stove
A young woman discovers a hidden piece of music in her grandmother's old house that brings back long-lost memories.
The Bus That Doesn't Stop in the Rain
A story about a bus driver who refuses to stop at a dangerous bridge during the rain to ensure the safety of his passengers.
The Neighbor's Key and a Stranger's Door
A woman accidentally enters her neighbor's apartment using the wrong key.
The Fifth Set at Dawn
A story about two childhood friends facing each other in a tense, final tennis match at dawn.
A Lighthouse on Sakhalin, Hidden by Fog for Three Days
Anya takes over the responsibilities of a lighthouse keeper on Sakhalin when her grandfather falls ill during a dangerous fog.
Соль, которую не дали соседке
Marina chooses to keep her salt for her daughter's borsch instead of sharing it with her neighbor, leading to a moment of reflection.
A stranger's hat in a platzkart
A story about a traveler on a train who discovers a stranger's hat and learns a poignant story about family reconciliation.
Гора, к которой нельзя поворачиваться спиной
A story about a man who travels to a remote village and learns a mysterious rule about a mountain that changes his perspective.
The Violin from the Pawnshop
A story about a musician who finds a meaningful violin in a pawnshop that carries a deep emotional history.
Three Years Without a Reply
Two old friends reunite in a café after three years of silence caused by a series of misunderstandings.
Пирог, который испекли всего один раз
A granddaughter discovers a secret family recipe and learns a valuable lesson about love and memory.
The Queue for Kefir at Six in the Morning
A young woman encounters an unexpected act of kindness while waiting in a cold morning queue to buy kefir for her sick grandmother.
Обещание, данное на вокзале
A story about a man who keeps a promise to his best friend to look after the friend's sister.
Свет в окне нежилого дома
A young girl named Anya discovers a warm light in a house that has been vacant for years and learns the touching reason behind it.