Meet Mishka — a kind and polite Russian bear who wakes up early on a snowy winter morning. Today Mishka receives a letter from his friend Zayats the Rabbit: “Come visit me!” So Mishka gets ready, puts on his warm clothes, prepares a sweet gift, and walks through the quiet winter forest to spend a cozy evening with his friend. In this easy Russian story for A1–A2 learners, you’ll hear slow, clear narration, simple sentences, and at the end — a friendly winter song about Mishka and Zayats. Perfect for children and adults learning Russian in a warm, relaxing way. What you’ll learn: • Winter vocabulary: письмо, подарок, варенье, морковный чай, пирожки, дом, вечер, ночь • Clothing words: варежки, дублёнка, шапка-ушанка, тёплый свитер • Verbs in the present tense: читает, открывает, дарит, стучится, наливает, благодарит • Useful phrases for visiting and hosting in Russian: «Проходи», «Угощайся», «Спасибо за приглашение» For printable digital worksheets, vocabulary games, and live lessons – join me on Patreon: 👉 👉 (for Russian subscribes) You can also support this channel by becoming a YouTube Member — get full transcripts and digital worksheets! 👉 Visit my online store for gifts featuring our beloved YouTube stars — Бабушка и кот Вася and other cozy Russian characters: 👉 💙 If you’d like to support this channel directly: