Colorful Russian Words: Learn the Rainbow in Cyrillic
What better way to start learning Russian than with a rainbow? Colors are one of the most fun and useful parts of a child’s vocabulary. And when they’re written in Cyrillic, each one feels like a new discovery!
The Russian Rainbow
Here are the colors of the rainbow in Russian:
- красный (krasniy – red)
- оранжевый (oranzheviy – orange)
- жёлтый (zholtyy – yellow)
- зелёный (zelyonyy – green)
- голубой (goluboy – light blue)
- синий (siniy – dark blue)
- фиолетовый (fioletovyy – purple)
Many of these words sound similar to their English counterparts, making them easier to remember. Plus, they’re great for playtime, art projects, and nature walks.
Make Colors Stick with Play
The best way for kids to remember colors is to use them in context. Point to colored objects around the house and say their names in Russian. Use crayons or paints to label each color in Cyrillic.
On Dinolingo, kids ages 2–14 can explore these words through interactive color games, songs, and stories. Each activity reinforces both the sound and the spelling perfect for early readers and visual learners.
Creative Activities to Try
Rainbow Hunt
Challenge your child to find one object for each color of the Russian rainbow. Say the word out loud as they collect each item.
Color-by-Word Art
Create a coloring page where each space is labeled with a Russian color word in Cyrillic. Your child has to read and match the right color fun and educational!
Colors are everywhere and learning them in Russian adds a splash of joy and creativity to every day.
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