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As a Russian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I know that learning a new language can be challenging but also a lot of fun. In this lesson, we will be focusing on vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities in Russian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about your favorite hobbies and understand conversational topics related to leisure activities.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Family and Relationships & Colors.

Hobbies in Russian

Hobbies are a great way to relax and enjoy your free time. In Russian, the word for "hobby" is "Хобби" (khobbi). Here are some common hobbies in Russian:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
Фотография	fotografiya	Photography
Рыбалка	rybalka	Fishing
Теннис	tennis	Tennis
Пеший туризм	peshiy turizm	Hiking
Гольф	golf	Golf
Велоспорт	velosport	Cycling
Плавание	plavanie	Swimming
Садоводство	sadovodstvo	Gardening
Готовка	gotovka	Cooking
Коллекционирование	kollektsionirovanie	Collecting

Some additional hobbies that are popular in Russia include winter sports, such as skiing and ice skating, and playing chess, which is considered a national pastime.

When discussing hobbies, we often use the verbs "Любить" (lyubit) meaning "to love" or "to like" and "Увлекаться" (uvlekat'sya) meaning "to be interested in" in Russian. Here are some example sentences:

• Я люблю готовить (Ya lyublyu gotovit') - I love cooking.
• Мой друг увлекается рыбалкой (Moy drug uvlekayetsya rybalkoy) - My friend is interested in fishing.

Leisure Activities in Russian

Leisure activities are things we do in our free time for fun and entertainment. In Russian, "досуг" (dosug) is the word for leisure or free time. Here are some common leisure activities you may want to participate in while in Russia:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
Кино	kino	Cinema/Movies
Театр	teatr	Theater
Музеи	muzei	Museums
Концерты	kontserty	Concerts
Выставки	vystavki	Exhibitions
Бары/Клубы	bary/kluby	Bars/Clubs
Парки	parki	Parks
Аттракционы	attraktsiony	Attractions
Кафе/Рестораны	kafe/restorany	Cafes/Restaurants

When discussing leisure activities, it is common to ask and answer questions with the phrase "Что ты любишь делать в свободное время?" (Chto ty lyubish' delat' v svobodnoye vremya?) meaning "What do you like to do in your free time?" Here are some example sentences:

• Я люблю ходить в музеи (Ya lyublyu khodit' v muzei) - I like going to museums.
• Мне нравится посещать концерты (Mne nravitsya perepadnod >poseshchat' kontserty) - I enjoy attending concerts.

Conclusion

In conclusion, hobbies and leisure activities are a great way to unwind and have fun, and Russia offers a variety of activities for people with different interests. By learning the Russian vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers and fully immerse yourself in Russian culture. Remember that practice makes perfect, so try to incorporate these new words into your daily conversations and watch your language skills improve!

Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Feelings and Emotions & Drinks.

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Cyrillic Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Basic Phrases and Greetings

• Greetings and Introductions
• Everyday Phrases

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Nouns and Gender

• Noun Gender
• Plurals

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Cases and Prepositions

• Nominative Case
• Prepositional Case

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships and Marital Status

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Verbs and Conjugation

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Dining Out

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Russian Traditions and Holidays

• National Holidays
• Traditional Celebrations

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Hobbies
• Entertainment

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Russian Literature and Arts

• Famous Writers
• Russian Art and Music

Other Lessons

• Health
• Weather
• Health and Wellness
• Bedroom
• School
• Travel and Transportation
• Work and Careers
• Russian idioms (2)
• 12 Months of the Year
• longest word

Sources

• Hobbies and Interests in Russian: How to Talk about Activities You ...
• Hobbies and leisure vocab list for Russian learners
• How To Talk About Free Time In Russian

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