Moscow to St. Petersburg: Russian Words from Big Cities
Let’s take a pretend trip across Russia starting in the capital, Moscow, and ending in the elegant city of St. Petersburg. Along the way, kids can pick up fun Russian words used in big cities, from street names to famous sights!
Start in Moscow (Москва)
Moscow is full of exciting things to see and do. Here are a few Russian words kids might hear:
- метро (metro – subway)
- площадь (ploshchad’ – square)
- музей (muzyey – museum)
- кремль (kreml’ – Kremlin)
Walking around the city, kids might hear people say:
- Где метро? (Gde metro? – Where is the subway?)
- Это Красная площадь (Eto Krasnaya ploshchad’ – This is Red Square)
Arrive in St. Petersburg (Санкт-Петербург)
This city is known for its beauty, bridges, and palaces! Some words to learn:
- река (reka – river)
- мост (most – bridge)
- дворец (dvoryets – palace)
- музыка (muzyka – music)
And some useful phrases:
- Это Эрмитаж (Eto Ermitazh – This is the Hermitage Museum)
- Я вижу реку (Ya vizhu reku – I see the river)
Programs like Dinolingo help bring these cities to life with Russian learning built for ages 2–14. Through cultural videos, vocabulary games, and stories, kids can experience Russian geography and city life without leaving home.
Creative Activities to Try
Build a Russian City Map
Draw a simple map with your child showing Moscow and St. Petersburg. Label the metro, museums, river, and other sights in Russian!
City Word Match
Make flashcards with city-themed Russian words and their pictures. Can your child match дворец to a palace? Or метро to a subway?
Learning words from real places makes Russian feel useful, exciting, and full of adventure.
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