The Six Russian Cases In Russian town there live six cases. They change the ends of nouns. They like to dress the same old word In six different gowns. Nominative says, “I just say the name.” Who is it? What is it? Simple. No game. Genitive sighs, “Oh dear, it is gone.” No book. No cat. Where did it run? It also says, “A part of a pie.” A cup of tea. A piece of sky. Dative smiles, “I like to give.” To mom. To dad. To friends who live. “To whom? To what?” It asks each day. It sends the gift On its way. Accusative points, “I see that chair! I call my dog. The dog is there!” It loves action. It loves a plan. It sees the thing The verb began. Instrumental says, “Let’s build, let’s do! With a spoon. With me and you.” With whom? With what? It works all day. It helps the world In its own way. Prepositional whispers low, “I talk about. About a book. About a trout.” In school, in town, In class, at home, It tells you where Your words can roam. Six small cases. Do not fear. Learn their questions — They are clear. Same word. New ending. Time after time. Learn the pattern — You’ll be fine. 😊