One, Two, Three—Let’s Count in Russian the Fun Way!
Counting is one of the first things kids learn in any language and in Russian, it’s just as fun! With easy-to-say number words and lots of ways to use them in daily life, Russian numbers are a great starting point for young learners.
Numbers 1 to 10 in Russian
Here’s how to count from one to ten:
1 – один (a-deen)
2 – два (dva)
3 – три (tree)
4 – четыре (chee-TY-re)
5 – пять (pyat’)
6 – шесть (shest’)
7 – семь (syem’)
8 – восемь (VO-syem’)
9 – девять (DYE-vyat’)
10 – десять (DYE-syat’)
Russian numbers may look long, but once you hear them aloud a few times, they’re surprisingly easy to remember especially when paired with fun activities.
How to Make Counting Fun
Counting becomes more engaging when kids can move, sing, or see what they’re counting. For example, counting snacks at snack time or steps during a walk in Russian builds real-world language use.
On Dinolingo, kids ages 2–14 learn to count with animated characters, songs, and interactive games. The platform offers both visual and audio cues to help reinforce pronunciation and number recognition.
Creative Activities to Try
Jump and Count!
Call out each Russian number as your child jumps, claps, or skips. It’s a great way to learn by moving!
Number Match Game
Draw or print cards with Russian numbers and match them to pictures with the same number of objects. For example, match три (3) to a group of three apples.
Counting in Russian is more than a skill it’s a joyful, rhythmic experience that builds memory and confidence.
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