Russian Days of the Week: Easy Words for Busy Kids
Learning the days of the week in Russian helps kids talk about their schedule, routines, and plans. Whether it’s school on Monday or playtime on Saturday, these easy words help organize the week in a whole new language!
The Days of the Week in Russian
Here’s the full list:
- понедельник (ponedel’nik – Monday)
- вторник (vtornik – Tuesday)
- среда (sreda – Wednesday)
- четверг (chetverg – Thursday)
- пятница (pyatnitsa – Friday)
- суббота (subbota – Saturday)
- воскресенье (voskresenye – Sunday)
Each word ends with “-ник” or “-а/е” and follows a regular weekly rhythm that’s great for chanting, singing, or matching with activities.
How to Make It Stick
Use the Russian day names during routines:
- “Сегодня среда!” (Today is Wednesday!)
- “Завтра пятница!” (Tomorrow is Friday!)
You can also use a weekly calendar in Russian and add activities or events to each day.
On Dinolingo, kids ages 2–14 learn the days of the week through songs, games, and animated routines that make the words easy to remember and fun to repeat.
Creative Activities to Try
Russian Week Chart
Make a simple calendar poster with Russian day names. Let your child add stickers or drawings of what they do each day.
Sing the Week Song
Create a melody or use a familiar tune to sing the days in order: “Понедельник, вторник, среда…”
Learning Russian days helps kids feel more in control of their time and makes planning the week a lot more fun!
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