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.
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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 min128 ordLjud7 nyckelordQuiz
Mystery
Myntet på den tomma fönsterbrädan
A story about a girl named Masha who finds a mysterious golden coin on her windowsill.
A01 min146 ordLjud8 nyckelordQuiz
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 min162 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
Myths & Legends
Птица, приносящая снег
En berättelse om en vacker vit fågel som ger snö till en liten flicka.
A02 min164 ordLjud10 nyckelordQuiz
Music & Arts
Skivan i byråns låda
Masha discovers an old vinyl record in a drawer and listens to it with her mother.
A02 min172 ordLjud6 nyckelordQuiz
Daily Life
Зонт, который нашёл хозяина
Översatt beskrivning
A02 min200 ordLjud6 nyckelordQuiz
Relationships & Drama
Sylt vid en främmande dörr
Anya finds a mysterious jar of jam at her door and tries to find out who left it for her.
A02 min230 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
Nature & Adventure
Гейзер, который проснулся среди ночи
A young girl named Anya experiences the natural wonder of a geyser erupting in the middle of the night.
A02 min240 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
History
Ёлка, которую разрешили снова
A young girl and her parents celebrate the holiday by finally getting a beautiful Christmas tree.
A02 min240 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
Sports
Последний выстрел на биатлоне
A young athlete named Anya focuses to win a biathlon race despite her fatigue.
A12 min190 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
Music & Arts
Пианино у подъезда
A girl named Masha discovers a mysterious piano sitting alone in front of her apartment building.
A12 min208 ordLjud4 nyckelordQuiz
Nature & Adventure
Räven som gick bakom släden
A story about a man named Anton traveling through the quiet winter taiga who discovers he is not alone.
A12 min216 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
Food & Cuisine
Два рецепта и старая обида
Two sisters overcome a long-standing grudge while preparing their grandmother's traditional beet soup.
A12 min226 ordLjud4 nyckelordQuiz
Daily Life
Записка под дверью незнакомца
Anton discovers a mysterious note under his door and discovers a surprising truth.
A12 min236 ordLjud4 nyckelordQuiz
Relationships & Drama
Открытка без подписи
A young girl sends a secret note to her neighbor to show appreciation for her kindness.
A12 min236 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
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 min244 ordLjud4 nyckelordQuiz
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 min250 ordLjud4 nyckelordQuiz
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 min178 ordLjud6 nyckelordQuiz
Mystery
Следы до двери и обратно
A short story about a girl who finds mysterious footprints and a surprise gift on a winter morning.
A02 min228 ordLjud7 nyckelordQuiz
Culture & Travel
Электричка до конечной
A story about Masha's train journey to the final station.
A02 min202 ordLjud4 nyckelordQuiz
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 min192 ordLjud6 nyckelordQuiz
Nature & Adventure
Ёж у ночного костра
A little hedgehog searches for warmth on a cold, dark night and finds a cozy campfire.
A02 min246 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
Music & Arts
Хор, который замолчал на полуслове
En berättelse om en kör som följer en speciell tradition av tystnad för att minnas någon viktig.
A12 min234 ordLjud5 nyckelordQuiz
Food & Cuisine
Кулич, который не поднялся
Nina is making a traditional Easter cake, but she runs into a problem when her dough fails to rise.
A12 min246 ordLjud4 nyckelordQuiz
Kids stories by level
Russian StoriesA0 — Russian for kids
Visa alla →Сломанное весло на последнем километре
A determined rower faces an unexpected challenge during a boat race.
Myntet på den tomma fönsterbrädan
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
En berättelse om en vacker vit fågel som ger snö till en liten flicka.
Skivan i byråns låda
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.
Зонт, который нашёл хозяина
Översatt beskrivning
A1 — Russian for kids
Visa alla →Последний выстрел на биатлоне
A young athlete named Anya focuses to win a biathlon race despite her fatigue.
Пианино у подъезда
A girl named Masha discovers a mysterious piano sitting alone in front of her apartment building.
Räven som gick bakom släden
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.
Хор, который замолчал на полуслове
En berättelse om en kör som följer en speciell tradition av tystnad för att minnas någon viktig.
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.
A2 — Russian for kids
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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.
Bussen som inte stannar i regnet
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.