Short Russian Stories
Quick Russian stories you can finish in a few minutes while building useful vocabulary in context.
Under 2 minutes
An Apple for Mom
Masha gives her mother a red apple.
A Cup of Water
This is a story about a girl named Masha who asks her mother for a cup of water.
The Ball in the Water
A story about a friend who takes a red ball from the water.
The Red Cup
A mother looks for a red cup at home.
The Red Painting
Masha gives her mother a red painting.
Dad Eats an Apple
A father and child eat apples at home.
A Ball for a Friend
Anton gives a red ball to his friend Ivan.
The Cat and the Ball
A story about a cat, a mother, and a red ball at home.
The Cat on the Chair
A story about a cat sitting on a chair.
The Bag by the Door
A story about Masha and a book in a bag.
The Cat and the Tree
A story about a cat, a child, and a ball in a tree.
A Friend's Book
A story about a friend and his book.
Two Apples
A story about a mother and child eating two apples.
Bread and Milk
A child eats bread and drinks milk at home.
A Friend Goes Home
Ivan goes home, meets his mother, and enjoys water and bread.
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.
Последний выстрел на биатлоне
A young athlete named Anya focuses to win a biathlon race despite her fatigue.
Зонт, который нашёл хозяина
A young girl named Lena discovers a lost blue umbrella in a cafe and helps its owner find it again.
Электричка до конечной
A story about Masha's train journey to the final station.
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.
Паром на Куршскую косу ушёл без рюкзака
Lena loses her backpack on a ferry, but helpful people return it before she continues her trip along the Curonian Spit.
Следы до двери и обратно
A short story about a girl who finds mysterious footprints and a surprise gift on a winter morning.
Варенье у чужой двери
Anya finds a mysterious jar of jam at her door and tries to find out who left it for her.
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.
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.
Ёлка, которую разрешили снова
A young girl and her parents celebrate the holiday by finally getting a beautiful Christmas tree.
Трамвай, который ждал опоздавшую пассажирку
Anna helps a man, catches the tram, and arrives at her new job on time.
Ключ от почтового ящика № 17
Oleg finds a key, returns it to its owner, and makes a new friend.
Часы, которые спешат на пять минут
A young girl discovers the special meaning behind her grandmother's clocks that are set five minutes fast.
Ёж у ночного костра
A little hedgehog searches for warmth on a cold, dark night and finds a cozy campfire.
Кулич, который не поднялся
Nina is making a traditional Easter cake, but she runs into a problem when her dough fails to rise.
Чак-чак, который спрятали от жениха
A story about a wedding tradition where a groom must find the traditional sweet dish, chak-chak, to ensure a happy marriage.
Печь, которую нельзя топить в полночь
A young girl named Mila discovers a mysterious rule about her grandmother's stove in a village house.
Свисток, который прозвучал раньше времени
An exciting story about a football match where a player faces a confusing referee decision during a critical goal.
The Guardian Doll That Cannot Be Taken From The Hut
A young girl named Anya learns a special rule about a protective doll in her home.
Гейзер, который проснулся среди ночи
A young girl named Anya experiences the natural wonder of a geyser erupting in the middle of the night.