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Activities: How to use verbs of motion in Russian?

By: Aleks Novikov

Activity 1: Describe the pictures

The pictures below represent motion in one direction. Choose an appropriate verb that describes the motion to fill the gaps.

  1. Он .

    A photo of a marathon runner in a red uniform.

  2. Он .

    A photo of a boy swimming laps in a pool.

  3. Они по пляжу.

    A photo of a couple walking down the beach at sunset.

  4. Самолёт в Москву.

    A photo of a an airplane taking off, silhouetted against the sun.

  5. Она на велосипеде.

    A photo of an older lady in a dress riding a bike through a park by the water.

Activity 2: Rewrite the sentences

Now rewrite the sentences from Activity 1 using multidirectional counterparts.

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  3. .

  4. .

  5. .

Activity 3: On foot or by vehicle?

Choose an appropriate verb of motion: on foot vs. by vehicle.

  1. I went to Canada last year.
    Select your answer
  2. We go to concerts at least once a month.
    Select your answer
  3. We are going to France this summer.
    Select your answer
  4. They go to IKEA every month.
    Select your answer

Activity 4: Fill in the blanks

Choose between unidirectional vs. multidirectional verbs based on context.

  1. У меня вода из крана ___ очень медленно.
    Transcription: oo meeNYA vaDA is KRAna [beeZHEET / BYEgayet] Ocheen MYEdleena.
    The water from my faucet runs very slowly.
    Select your answer
  2. Я люблю _____ в басcейне.
    Transcription: ya lyuBLYU [plyt / PLAvat] v baSYEYnye.
    I like to swim in the pool.
    Select your answer
  3. Она ______ в Нью-Йорк раз в месяц.
    Transcription: ana [leeTEET / leeTAyet] v nyu york ras v MYEsyats.
    She flies to New York once a month.
    Select your answer