Simple Russian Stories

In this episode we talk about a birthday celebration.You will learn:


how to congratulate someone

vocabulary about gifts and parties

simple verbs in the present tense

common phrases for everyday situations

Perfect for beginners who want to understand simple stories in Russian.

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Why do Russians say “Pushkin is our everything”?In this B2-level episode, we explore the life, personality, and cultural legacy of Alexander Pushkin — the founder of modern Russian literature. You’ll learn about his childhood, education, exile, relationships with the emperor, superstitions and duels.
We also discuss cultural references to Pushkin in modern Russia and why he remains so influential today. Perfect for upper-intermediate Russian learners who want to understand not just the language, but the cultural context behind it.

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In this episode, we go to a Russian supermarket and practice real-life dialogues for A1 learners.You will learn:
how to ask about prices, numbers, useful phrases at the checkout, how to use “этот” and “тот” (this/that), common shopping vocabulary.

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Valentine’s Day in Russian — from A1 to C1 ❤️In this special episode, you will hear one romantic story told at five different language levels: A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1.
But the grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure become more complex with each level.

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Weird Russian Habits: What Surprises Foreigners in Russia? Why do Russians keep a “bag of bags”? Why do men shake hands every single day? And why do balconies often look like storage rooms?In this B2-level episode, we talk about everyday Russian habits that surprise foreigners. Based on a popular article and my personal experience — we explore cultural differences, historical context, and the logic behind these traditions. This episode is perfect for upper-intermediate learners who want to expand their vocabulary, understand Russian mentality better, and hear natural spoken Russian with cultural commentary.

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Books from the episode:
https://perito.media/posts/transsib-book «Транссиб. Поезд отправляется!»
https://eksmo.ru/book/moskva-vladivostok-ITD902157/ «Москва—Владивосток»