What hobby can you enjoy with your child — that’s fun for both of you? There are plenty of family-friendly activities, but not all of them help your child learn, develop skills, and stay connected to Russian.
Spending quality time together through a shared hobby helps build trust, strengthen communication, and deepen your bond — while also supporting your child’s language and personal growth. Let’s explore how to choose the right activity — and find something that fits your family.
How to Pick a Hobby with Your Child
Start with your child’s interests.
What makes them excited? What do they naturally enjoy?
Then, consider their age:
The best hobbies are flexible and joyful — not just “one more task.” Look for something you can easily do at home or during your free time.
Most importantly: try different things! You won’t know what works for your family until you experiment.
5 Fun & Meaningful Hobbies to Try Together
1. Cooking
We've written before, how you can learn Russian through cooking. But it really is a great activity for the whole family. When you cook together, you socialize and bond. It is especially fun for children from 4 to 10 years old.
2. Chess
An ideal activity for calm and thoughtful children from 5 to 15 years old. By the way, chess tuition for children in Russian available here.
3. Sports or Movement Activities
If your child is full of energy, pick a hobby that gets you moving together — biking, skiing, climbing, yoga, even dance classes!
Find something active you both enjoy.
4. Board games
Who doesn’t love game night? It’s fun, social, and helps with logic, memory, and language — especially if you play in Russian. Want a retro twist? Try classic Soviet board games — we’ve made a list here.
5. STEM & Tech Projects
Ideal if your child already has an interest in IT. Nowadays, the IT field is the most profitable and popular. Therefore, such a hobby can ensure a successful future for your child.
A hobby with your child is more than just a way to spend time together. You build a bond with your child and gain their trust.
You develop your child and help them discover themselves and their talents.
If you want to get started, start small. Pick one activity that you both enjoy and turn it into a tradition.
Try it today. Perhaps this very day will be the start of something big and important - a family activity that will stay with you for a lifetime.
