Russia’s Nature Wonders: Forests, Lakes, and New Words
Russia is the largest country in the world and full of amazing natural wonders! From deep forests to giant lakes, it’s a dream destination for curious kids who love the outdoors. And it’s the perfect way to learn new Russian words too!
Wild Words for the Wild Outdoors
Let’s explore some nature terms you’ll hear when talking about Russia’s beautiful landscapes:
- лес (les – forest)
- озеро (ozero – lake)
- гора (gora – mountain)
- река (reka – river)
- берёза (beryoza – birch tree)
- медведь (medved’ – bear)
Many of these words connect to real places in Russia, like Lake Baikal or the Ural Mountains.
Nature Meets Language Learning
Kids learn best when they’re engaged and what’s more engaging than exploring? Linking Russian words to real nature facts helps young learners remember vocabulary and enjoy the world around them.
With Dinolingo, kids aged 2–14 can explore Russian nature vocabulary through videos, games, and printable resources. From forests to animals, every word comes to life!
Creative Activities to Try
Make a Russia Nature Map
Print or draw a map of Russia and label forests, lakes, and mountains with their Russian names.
Animal Sound Matching Game
Match Russian animal names like медведь (bear) or волк (wolf) with the sounds they make or where they live.
Learning Russian nature words helps kids appreciate Earth’s beauty and builds language skills along the way.
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