20. Simple Questions and Answers in Russian



Lesson Objective:

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to ask and answer basic questions in Russian using common question words and simple sentence structures.



Vocabulary List:



  • Как? – How?

  • Кто? – Who?

  • Что? – What?

  • Где? – Where?

  • Когда? – When?

  • Почему? – Why?

  • Сколько? – How many?/How much?

  • Это – This/It is

  • Да – Yes

  • Нет – No



Grammar Point:



In Russian, simple questions often begin with a question word such as “Кто,” “Что,” or “Где.”
The word order may change compared to English, but in very basic questions, it often matches the English order.
When answering, simple statements using “Это” (this/it) or a subject followed by a verb are common.


Examples:



  • Кто это? – Who is this?

  • Это мой брат. – This is my brother.

  • Где он? – Where is he?

  • Он дома. – He is at home.

  • Что это? – What is this?

  • Это книга. – It is a book.



Exercises:



Reading Comprehension:



Диалог:

– Привет! Как тебя зовут?

– Меня зовут Анна. А тебя?

– Меня зовут Игорь.

– Где ты живёшь?

– Я живу в Москве.


Questions:



  • What is the girl's name?

  • Where does Igor live?



Listening Comprehension:


Listen to a short conversation (your teacher will provide the audio). Pay attention to the questions and answers. Then, answer the following:



  • Who is speaking?

  • What are they talking about?

  • Answer one of the questions you hear in Russian.



Speaking Practice:


Practice the following dialogue with a partner:



– Кто это?

– Это мой друг.

– Где он сейчас?

– Он в магазине.

– Что он покупает?

– Он покупает хлеб.


Then, create your own short dialogues using the question words you have learned.



Summary:



In this lesson, you learned basic Russian question words and how to form simple questions and answers.
You saw how to ask about people, things, places, and quantities. Understanding and practicing these types of sentences
will help you carry out basic conversations in Russian.



Homework:



  • Write 5 questions in Russian using different question words and answer each one in a full sentence.

  • Interview a classmate or friend using at least 3 of today’s questions.

  • Listen to a short Russian conversation online and identify the questions asked.