Russian wordlists: Winter
“Beneath the sun and the skies azure / Like carpets with a magic lure / The sparkling snow gently lies,” Russian poet Alexander Pushkin wrote in his famous poem ‘Winter Morning’. The Russian winter captivates with its beauty. Let’s learn some words dedicated to this wonderful time of year!
Climate and landscapes:
- Зима - Winter
- Мороз - Frost
- Пронизывающий ветер - Piercing wind
- Снежная вьюга - Snow blizzard
- Снег - Snow
- Снежинка - Snowflake
- Иней - Hoarfrost / Rime
- Морозные узоры - Frost patterns
- Лёд - Ice
- Сосулька - Icicle
- Снежный покров - Snow cover
- Замёрзший водоём - Frozen body of water
- Заснеженный лес - Snowy forest
- Зимняя сказка - Winter fairy tale
Winter activities:
- Играть в снежки - To have a snowball fight
- Лепить снеговика - To make a snowman
- Кататься на санках - To ride on a sled, to sled
- Кататься на лыжах - To ride on skis, to ski
- Кататься на коньках - To ice skate
- Кататься в упряжке - To ride in a sleigh
