Here’s a simple guide to talking about hobbies and fun activities in Russian.

Common Hobbies

1. Чтение (Chteniye) - Reading

   • Я люблю читать книги.
   • (Ya lyublyu chitat' knigi.)
   • I love reading books.

2. Спорт (Sport) - Sports

   • Я занимаюсь спортом.
   • (Ya zanimayus' sportom.)
   • I do sports.

3. Музыка (Muzyka) - Music

   • Я слушаю музыку.
   • (Ya slushayu muzyku.)
   • I listen to music.

4. Рисование (Risovaniye) - Drawing

   • Я увлекаюсь рисованием.
   • (Ya uvlekayus' risovaniyem.)
   • I am fond of drawing.

Asking About Hobbies

• Каковы твои увлечения? (Kakovy tvoi uvlecheniya?)
• This means: What are your hobbies?

Expressing Preferences

• Мне нравится ... (Mne nravitsya ...) - I like ...
  • Мне нравится кататься на велосипеде.
  • (Mne nravitsya katat'sya na velosipede.)
  • I like cycling.

With these words, you can easily talk about hobbies and free time in Russian.

Try using these sentences to practice your speaking skills!