Simple Russian Stories

A1 Christmas Special.
This episode tells a simple and heart-warming story about Masha, an eight-year-old girl who celebrates Russian Christmas on January 7th.
You will learn about Christmas Eve (Сочельник), traditional foods like kutya and kozuli, the night church service, gifts under the Christmas tree, and the beginning of Svyatki — twelve festive days full of songs, guests, and joy. A perfect cozy episode for beginner Russian learners ✨📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

A warm B2 holiday story about choosing meaningful gifts before the New Year. Andrey wants to find presents that are practical, personal, and thoughtful — something more than simple souvenirs. He looks for gifts for his friends, his parents, and even for himself, discovering that true gifts carry emotions and attention. A cozy, easy-to-follow episode with useful everyday vocabulary and plenty of New Year atmosphere.📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446To say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

In this holiday episode, we read an adapted B1—B2 level version of Mikhail Zoshchenko’s short story “Yolka”. The text is clear, simple, and full of warm New Year and Christmas atmosphere. At the end of the episode, you’ll learn several useful Russian Christmas greetings and how to use them correctly.📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446By me a coffe: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

A1–A2 Russian Story — “Yan’s First New Year in Russia”
In this episode, you’ll hear a simple and warm story about how Yan celebrates his very first Russian New Year with friends and family in Saint Petersburg. Perfect for beginner and pre-intermediate learners who want to practice vocabulary about holidays, winter, celebrations, and daily life.📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446By me a coffe: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

In this atmospheric Russian story, the narrator discovers a mysterious café that appears only to people who feel lost.
This gentle, emotional text is perfect for learners at B1–B2 who want to practice listening to narrative Russian with rich, vivid vocabulary.
A story about quiet moments, intuition, and finding your way back.📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446