Read short folk tales. Russian folk tales and national character
The very first works that young readers come across are Russians folk tales... This is the foundational element folk art, with the help of which deep life wisdom is transmitted from generation to generation. Fairy tales teach to distinguish between good and evil, point to human vices and dignities, convey not fading life, family, everyday values. Read Russian folk tales to your children, the list of which is presented below.
Ryaba chicken
The tale of the kind hen Ryaba, who lives in a hut with a woman and grandfather and laid a golden egg, which they could not break - this is one of the first fairy tales read by parents to young children. An easy fairy tale for children also tells about a mouse that smashed a golden testicle with its tail. After that, the grandfather and the woman grieved, and the chicken promised to lay them a new, but not golden, but a simple egg.
Masha and the Bear
An entertaining tale about the adventures of little Masha, who lost her way and ended up in the Bear's hut. The formidable beast was delighted and ordered Masha to stay in his hut to live, otherwise he would eat her. But the little girl outwitted the Bear, and without knowing it, he took Masha back to her parents.
Vasilisa the Beautiful
The tale of the kind and beautiful girl, to whom the dying mother left a magic doll. The girl was harassed and outlived for a long time by her stepmother and her daughters, but the magic doll always helped her cope with everything. Once she even weaved a canvas of unprecedented beauty, which came to the king. The ruler liked the fabric so much that he ordered a craftswoman to be brought to him so that she could sew shirts from this canvas. Seeing Vasilisa the Beautiful, the king fell in love with her, and that was the end of the girl's suffering.
Teremok
The tale of how many different animals lived in the little house teaches the smallest readers friendship and hospitality. The little mouse, the runaway bunny, the frog-frog, the top-gray barrel, the chanterelle-sister lived together in their little house until a club-footed bear asked to live with them. It was very large and destroyed the teremok. But the good inhabitants of the house were not taken aback and built a new teremok, bigger and better than the previous one.
Morozko
A winter tale about a girl who lived with her father, stepmother and her daughter. The stepmother did not like her stepdaughter and persuaded the old man to take the girl to the forest for certain death. In the forest, the fierce Morozko froze the girl and asked, “Is the girl warm to you?”, To which she answered him with kind words. And then he took pity on her, warmed her and gave her rich gifts. The next morning the girl returned home, the stepmother saw the gifts and decided to send her own daughter for gifts. But the second daughter was rude to Morozko, and therefore froze in the forest.
In the work "Cockerel and a Bean Seed," the author, using the example of a cockerel choking on a grain, tells the story that in life, in order to receive something, you must first give something. Having asked the hen to go to the cow cow for butter, to grease the neck and swallow the grain, he activated a whole chain of other errands, which the hen fulfilled with dignity, brought butter and saved the cockerel.
Gingerbread man
The kolobok fairy tale belongs to the category of works that are easily remembered by young children, since there are many repetitions of the plot in it. The author tells how the grandmother baked a bun for his grandfather, and he came to life. The gingerbread man did not want to be eaten and ran away from his grandmother and grandfather. On the way he met a hare, a wolf and a bear, from which he also rolled away, singing a song. And only the cunning fox was able to eat the kolobok, so he still did not escape his fate.
Princess Frog
The Tale of the Frog Princess tells how the Tsarevich had to marry a frog, which was hit by an arrow, fired by him on the orders of his father. The frog turned out to be enchanted by Vasilisa the Wise, who sheds the frog's skin while completing the king's tasks. Ivan Tsarevich, having learned that his wife is a beauty and a needlewoman, burns her skin and thereby condemns Vasilisa the Wise to imprisonment with Koshchei the Immortal. The prince, realizing his mistake, enters into an unequal battle with the monster and recaptures his wife, after which they live happily ever after.
Swan geese
Geese-swans is an instructive tale about how a little girl did not keep track of her brother and he was carried away by geese-swans. The girl goes in search of her brother, on the way she met a stove, an apple tree and a milk river, from which she refused. And it would take a long time for the girl to look for her brother, if not for the hedgehog, who showed her the right path. She found her brother, but on the way back, if she had not used the help of the aforementioned characters, she would not have been able to bring him home.
A fairy tale that teaches little children to order is Three Bears. In it, the author tells about a little girl who got lost and came across three bears in a hut. There she did a little housekeeping - she ate porridge from every bowl, sat on every chair, lay on every bed. A family of bears that returned home and saw that someone was using their belongings became very angry. The little bully was saved by the fact that she ran away from the indignant bears.
Ax porridge
A short tale "Porridge from an ax" about how one soldier went on a trip and decided to spend the night with an old woman who met him on the way. And that old woman was greedy, she deceived, saying that she had nothing to feed her guest with. Then the soldier invited her to cook porridge from an ax. He asked for a cauldron, water, then tricked out the porridge and butter, ate it himself, fed the old woman, and then took the ax with him, so that the old woman would be discouraged to lie.
Turnip
The "Turnip" fairy tale is one of the most famous Russian folk tales aimed at toddlers. Its plot is based on a large number of repetitions of the characters' actions. The grandfather, who asked the grandmother to help him pull the turnip, and she, in turn, called the granddaughter, the granddaughter - the bug, the bug - the cat, the cat - the mouse, teach us that it is easier to cope with something together than separately.
Snow Maiden
The Snow Maiden is a fairy tale, according to the plot of which the grandfather and the woman, who had no children, decide to blind the Snow Maiden in winter. And so it turned out okay for them that they began to call her daughter, and the Snow Maiden came to life. But then spring came and the Snow Maiden began to be sad, hiding from the sun. But, what will be, that cannot be avoided - the girlfriends called the Snow Maiden to a party and she went, jumped over the fire and melted, soaring up like a cloud of white steam.
Wintering animals
In the fairy tale "The Winter House of Animals" it is told how a bull, a pig, a ram, a rooster and a goose fled from an old man with an old woman in order to escape their deplorable fate. Winter was approaching, and it was necessary to build a winter hut, but everyone refused to help the bull. And then the bull built himself a winter hut, and when the fierce winter came, the animals began to ask him to spend the winter. The bull was kind and therefore let them in. And the animals, in turn, repaid the bull for their kindness, driving away the fox, wolf and bear, who wanted to eat them.
Sister fox and wolf
The fairy tale about the little fox-sister and the wolf is one of the most famous folk tales for children, it is read in kindergartens and schools. And on the basis of an interesting plot about how a cunning fox deceived a wolf of its tail, and also rode home on top of a beaten wolf, saying "the beaten unbeaten is lucky", put on performances and organize readings by roles.
By magic
Fairy tale "Po pike dictates"About how the unfortunate and lazy Emelya the fool caught a magic pike that fulfilled all his desires, as soon as he said the cherished words" at the pike's will, at my will. " It was then that his carefree life began - the buckets themselves carried water, the ax chopped wood, the sleigh went without horses. Thanks to the magic pike, Emelya turned from a fool into an enviable and successful groom, whom Marya the princess herself fell in love with.
Elena the Wise
It is a pleasure to read the Russian folk tale "Elena the Wise" - here you are the devil, and the girls who turn into doves, and the beautiful wise queen, and the all-seeing magic book of knowledge. Amazing story how a simple soldier fell in love with Elena the Wise and cunningly married her is liked by children of all ages.
Magic ring
In the cautionary tale "The Magic Ring", the author told a story about the kind boy Martynka, who was able to achieve a lot precisely because of his kindness. Instead of buying bread, he saves a dog and a cat, then rescues a beautiful princess from trouble, for which he receives a magic ring from the king. With his help, Martynka builds wonderful palaces and lays out beautiful gardens, but one day trouble catches up with him. And then all those whom he did not leave in trouble came to help Martynka.
Zayushkina hut
The tale "Zayushkina's hut" is a story about how a cunning fox settled in the hut of a little hut. Neither the bear nor the wolf were able to drive the uninvited guest out of the bunny's house, and only the brave cockerel was able to cope with the cunning fox, which should not have appropriated someone else's hut.
Princess Nesmeyana
Tsarevna Nesmeyana had everything one could wish for, but she was sad all the same. The Tsar-father, no matter how hard he tried, could not cheer up his only daughter. Then he decided - whoever made the princess laugh would marry her. The fairy tale "Princess Nesmeyana" tells the story of how a simple worker, without knowing it, made the saddest girl in the kingdom laugh and became her husband.
Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka
Brother Ivanushka did not obey his sister Alyonushka, drank some water from a hoof and turned into a kid. A story full of adventures, where a wicked witch drowned Alyonushka, and a little kid saved her and, having thrown over his head three times, again became brother Ivanushka, is told in the fairy tale "Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka".
flying ship
In the Russian folk tale "The Flying Ship", young readers will learn how the tsar decided to give his daughter for the one who builds the flying ship. And in one village lived three brothers, the youngest of them was considered a fool. So the elder and middle brothers decided to take up the construction of the ship, but they did not succeed, because they did not listen to the advice of the old man who met them. And the youngest listened, and grandfather helped him build a real flying ship. This is how the younger brother turned from a fool into the husband of a beautiful princess.
Goby - tar barrel
Grandfather made a bull from straw for his granddaughter Tanyusha, and he took it and came to life. Yes, it was not a simple goby, he had a tar barrel. Cunningly forced a bear, a wolf and a hare, stuck to his barrel, to bring gifts to grandfather. The wolf brought a sack of nuts, the bear brought a hive of honey, and the hare brought a head of cabbage and a red ribbon for Tanyusha. Although they did not willingly carry the gifts, no one deceived, because everyone promised, and promises must be kept.
1 - About the baby bus who was afraid of the dark
Donald Bisset
A fairy tale about how a mother-bus taught her baby-bus not to be afraid of the dark ... About a baby-bus who was afraid of the dark to read Once upon a time there was a baby-bus. He was bright red and lived with his dad and mom in the garage. Every morning …
2 - Three kittens
V.G. Suteev
A small fairy tale for the little ones about three fidgeting kittens and their funny adventures. Young children love short stories with pictures, which is why Suteev's fairy tales are so popular and loved! Three kittens read Three kittens - black, gray and ...
3 - Hedgehog in the fog
Kozlov S.G.
The tale of the Hedgehog, how he walked at night and got lost in the fog. He fell into the river, but someone carried him to the bank. It was a magical night! Hedgehog in the fog to read Thirty mosquitoes ran into the clearing and began to play ...
4 - Apple
V.G. Suteev
A tale about a hedgehog, a hare and a crow, who could not share the last apple among themselves. Everyone wanted to take it for themselves. But the fair bear judged their dispute, and each got a piece of delicacy ... Read the apple It was late ...
5 - About the little mouse from the book
Gianni Rodari
A small tale about a mouse who lived in a book and decided to jump out of it into Big world... Only he did not know how to speak the language of mice, and only knew a strange bookish language ... Read about a mouse from a book ...
6 - Black whirlpool
Kozlov S.G.
A tale about a cowardly Hare who was afraid of everyone in the forest. And he was so tired of his fear that he came to the Black Whirlpool. But he taught the Hare to live and not be afraid! Black maelstrom read Once upon a time there was a Hare in ...
7 - About the Hedgehog and the Rabbit A piece of winter
Stuart P. and Riddell K.
The story is about how the Hedgehog, before hibernation, ask the Rabbit to save him a piece of winter until spring. The rabbit rolled up a large lump of snow, wrapped it in leaves and hid it in its hole. About the Hedgehog and the Rabbit Piece ...
8 - About the Hippo, who was afraid of vaccinations
V.G. Suteev
The tale of a cowardly hippopotamus who escaped from the clinic because he was afraid of vaccinations. And he fell ill with jaundice. Fortunately, he was taken to the hospital and cured. And the hippopotamus became very ashamed of its behavior ... About the hippopotamus, who was afraid ...
- this is one of the oldest forms of storytelling, which in the simplest and most playful form tells children not only about the world around him, but also about the manifestations of both the best and the most ugly. General statistics tell us that Russian folk tales are of interest to children only up to school age, but it is these tales that we carry in our hearts and even if we pass them on to our children in a slightly modified form. After all, it is impossible to forget about Masha and the Bear, the Ryaba chicken or the Gray Wolf, all these images help us to learn and understand the reality around us. You can read Russian folk tales online and listen to audio stories for free on our website.
The name of the tale | A source | Rating |
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Vasilisa the Beautiful | Russian traditional | 436564 |
Morozko | Russian traditional | 304419 |
Ax porridge | Russian traditional | 328344 |
Teremok | Russian traditional | 513837 |
Fox and crane | Russian traditional | 253954 |
Sivka-Burka | Russian traditional | 233813 |
Crane and Heron | Russian traditional | 37967 |
Cat, rooster and fox | Russian traditional | 166320 |
Ryaba chicken | Russian traditional | 411129 |
Fox and cancer | Russian traditional | 103622 |
Sister fox and wolf | Russian traditional | 109513 |
Masha and the Bear | Russian traditional | 340763 |
The sea king and Vasilisa the wise | Russian traditional | 110206 |
Snow Maiden | Russian traditional | 69224 |
Three pigs | Russian traditional | 2360478 |
Baba Yaga | Russian traditional | 154777 |
Magic pipe | Russian traditional | 158745 |
Magic ring | Russian traditional | 192490 |
Grief | Russian traditional | 26058 |
Swan geese | Russian traditional | 122040 |
Daughter and stepdaughter | Russian traditional | 27824 |
Ivan Tsarevich and Gray wolf | Russian traditional | 85598 |
Treasure | Russian traditional | 57515 |
Gingerbread man | Russian traditional | 201483 |
Marya Morevna | Russian traditional | 61720 |
Wonderful miracle, wonderful miracle | Russian traditional | 51654 |
Two frosts | Russian traditional | 50270 |
Most precious | Russian traditional | 41823 |
Wonderful shirt | Russian traditional | 50565 |
Frost and hare | Russian traditional | 51011 |
How the fox learned to fly | Russian traditional | 59752 |
Ivan the Fool | Russian traditional | 46013 |
Fox and pitcher | Russian traditional | 32717 |
Bird tongue | Russian traditional | 28470 |
Soldier and devil | Russian traditional | 26790 |
Crystal mountain | Russian traditional | 33111 |
Tricky science | Russian traditional | 36040 |
Smart guy | Russian traditional | 27690 |
Snow Maiden and Fox | Russian traditional | 77348 |
Word | Russian traditional | 26957 |
Swift messenger | Russian traditional | 26642 |
Seven Simeons | Russian traditional | 26390 |
About grandmother old woman | Russian traditional | 29315 |
Go there - I don't know where, bring that - I don't know what | Russian traditional | 65499 |
By pike command | Russian traditional | 93358 |
Rooster and grinder | Russian traditional | 25888 |
Shepherd's Pipe | Russian traditional | 55575 |
Petrified kingdom | Russian traditional | 27005 |
About rejuvenating apples and living water | Russian traditional | 49050 |
Goat Dereza | Russian traditional | 45669 |
Ilya Muromets and Nightingale the robber | Russian traditional | 42241 |
Cockerel and bean seed | Russian traditional | 70501 |
Ivan - peasant son and miracle Yudo | Russian traditional | 38518 |
Three Bears | Russian traditional | 591070 |
Fox and black grouse | Russian traditional | 28048 |
Goby-tar barrel | Russian traditional | 100912 |
Baba Yaga and berries | Russian traditional | 50514 |
The battle on the Kalinov bridge | Russian traditional | 26945 |
Finist - Clear Falcon | Russian traditional | 66670 |
Princess Nesmeyana | Russian traditional | 175160 |
Tops and roots | Russian traditional | 75063 |
Wintering animals | Russian traditional | 50703 |
flying ship | Russian traditional | 95542 |
Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka | Russian traditional | 49927 |
Golden comb cockerel | Russian traditional | 58641 |
Zayushkina hut | Russian traditional | 159499 |
Types of Russian folk tales
Folk tales are basically divided into three categories. These are fairy tales about animals, everyday and fairy tales.
Russian folk tales about animals- these are some of the most ancient types of fairy tales that exist, their roots go back to the times Ancient Rus... In these fairy tales there are vivid and very memorable images, we all remember from childhood about Kolobok or Repka, and thanks to such vivid images, the child learns to understand good and evil. Learns to distinguish between character traits and lines of behavior: the fox is cunning, the bear is clumsy, the bunny is cowardly, and so on. Although the world of folk tales is fictional, it is so lively and vibrant that it bewitches and knows how to teach children only good deeds.
Russian everyday tales- these are fairy tales that are filled with the realism of our Everyday life... And they are so close to life that when delving into these tales, be careful, because this line is so thin that your growing child will want to embody and experience some actions on himself or to carry them out in real life.
Russian fairy tales- this is a world in which magic and evil associated with it takes on very terrible outlines and burning shades. Fairy tales- this is the search and rescue of a girl, city or world, laid on the shoulders of one hero. But it is the help of many minor heroes teaches us - those reading these tales, about mutual assistance to each other. Read and listen to folk tales online with us.
Fairy Tales are poetic tales of extraordinary events and adventures featuring fictional characters. In modern Russian, the concept of the word "fairy tale" has acquired its meaning since the 17th century. Until then, the word “fable” was supposedly used in this meaning.
One of the main features of a fairy tale is that it is always based on an invented story, with a happy ending, where good triumphs over evil. The stories contain a certain hint, which enables the child to learn to recognize good and evil, to comprehend life by illustrative examples.
Children's stories read online
Reading fairy tales is one of the main and important stages on your child's path to life. Various stories make it clear that the world around us is quite contradictory and not predictable. By listening to the stories of the protagonists' adventures, children learn to value love, honesty, friendship, and kindness.
Reading fairy tales is useful not only for children. Growing up, we forget that in the end good always triumphs over evil, that all adversity is overwhelming, and the beautiful princess is waiting for her prince on a white horse. It is quite simple to give a little good mood and plunge into the fairy world!
The unique originality of the Russian people and its traditions have long been passed down from generation to generation. Through oral folklore, people comprehended the knowledge and customs of distant ancestors. Thanks to fairy tales, children at a very early age began to attach themselves to the roots of their own kind. The wisdom of the centuries, laid down in magical and instructive stories, helped the child grow up as a worthy person.
Now kids do not need to wait for adults to tell them amazing tales - they can read Russian folk tales on our website on their own. Having got acquainted with them, children learn more about such concepts as intelligence, friendship, courage, resourcefulness, dexterity, cunning. In the end, no story can be complete without a wise conclusion that will help the child better understand the realities of the world around him. The heritage of our ancestors in the 21st century is of great value for lovers of folk traditions.
Russian folk tales read online
Russian folk tales occupy an important place among oral folk art and open up an amazing and Magic world... In folk tales, everyday life and moral values Russian people, their kindness and sympathy for the weak. The main characters at first glance seem simple-minded, but they manage to overcome all obstacles and achieve their goal. Each story bewitches with unforgettable adventures, colorful descriptions of the life of the main characters, fantastic creatures and magical phenomena.