Beste Understanding Russia Podcasts (2024)

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Understanding Russia. Episode 12. Education in Russia. Part 2 - Schooling in Russia 1:01:35

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In this episode we meet Inna Tyapugina, the Director of 'Algorithm for Success', not a mathematical problem, but one of the most modern schools in Russia.

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Understanding Russia. Episode 11. Policing the Roads in Russia. 26:41

3y ago26:41

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In this episode we interview a member of Russia's traffic police, Anton Pershin. If you ever wondered about what kind of person chooses to wear a badge in Russia...

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Understanding Russia. Episode 10. An Introduction to Russian Literature. 54:12

3y ago54:12

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In this episode we meet Victoria Kichigina. She will school us all on the subject of Russian literature. Before that, the UR crew, who studied literature at school, talk about its effect on their lives.

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Understanding Russia. Episode 9. Business in Russia. Part 1 - A local Entrepreneur. 1:25:11

3+ y ago1:25:11

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In this episode we meet a Alexei Baranov, a man who has carved out a mini empire in the mysterious world of Russian business. Before that we chat with our friend Evenson, a Haitian who is a natural born salesman...

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Understanding Russia. Episode 8. Russians in Profile: Taras Khtey, Olympic Champion, Politician. 28:02

3+ y ago28:02

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In this episode we meet a remarkable man. Taras Khtey is a true local hero. Winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics could be the pinnacle of anyone's career, but he decided to dedicate his life to serving the people, and embarked on a career in politics. Oh, and he is still the sporting director of our city's volleyball club...…

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Understanding Russia. Episode 7. Education in Russia. Part 1 - Pre-School Education. 41:25

3+ y ago41:25

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In this episode we discuss our memories about pre-school, and then hear from Elena Merezhko, an expert on educating Russia's youngest citizens.

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Understanding Russia. Episode 6. The Unusual Life of a British Russian, Part 2 - Life After the Soviet Union. 48:11

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In this episode, I resume my chat with Val Doborovich. He recounts his fortunes after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and why he didn't leave, even though he had a UK passport. He also gives his opinion on politics and culture during the formation of the modern Russian state...

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Understanding Russia. Episode 5. Etiquette (Part 2). 46:25

3+ y ago46:25

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In this episode we conclude our conversation with Daria Kosova, an expert on etiquette, with instructions on how to eat properly, and what to do with flowers...

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Understanding Russia. Episode 4. The Belgorod Lilac Project. 49:27

3+ y ago49:27

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In this episode we discuss some cutting edge science as we go in depth and discover how a Russian University uses the expertise that it has, and engages with the world outside... You will definitely feel smarter after listening to this.

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Understanding Russia. Episode 3. The Unusual Life of a British Russian. Part 1 - Life in the Soviet Union. 1:05:00

3+ y ago1:05:00

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In this episode I sit down with my friend Val Doborovich. His remarkable story starts in a northern English mill town, but in 1959, his parents decided to emigrate to the Soviet Union...

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Understanding Russia. Episode 2. Etiquette (Part 1). 56:38

3+ y ago56:38

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In this episode we tackle the often thorny issue of etiquette. We have a few thoughts on the subject, and Daria Kosova, an expert on the Russian experience, sets us straight...

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Understanding Russia. Episode 1. Coming to Russia. 52:51

3+ y ago52:51

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In this episode we will introduce Russia to you through the experience of someone coming to Russia for the first time. We will hear an interview with your host, Ian, and with Vladislav, who runs the International Office at Belgorod State University. Finally, we will hear from Nguyet, a Vietnamese student who arrived recently through the auspices of…

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Understanding Russia. Episode 1. Coming to Russia. 52:52

3+ y ago52:52

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In this episode we will introduce Russia to you through the experience of someone coming to Russia for the first time. We will hear an interview with your host, Ian, and with Vladislav, who runs the International Office at Belgorod State University. Finally, we will hear from Nguyet, a Vietnamese student who arrived recently through the auspices of…

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Episode #9 - Ruslan and Lyudmila, Russia Today, Renovation 16:02

5y ago16:02

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Всем привет! Hello everybody! На связи город-герой Москва. Меня зовут Ольга. Moscow hero-city is in touch. My name is Olga. Это 9 серия проекта «Понимающие Путина» в котором я рассказываю истории о современной России под отличные биты. This is the 9th series of the project “Understanding Putin” in which I tell stories about modern Russia under exce…

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Episode #8 – Letter П - Prankers, Pilot Groups, St. Pete 17:39

5+ y ago17:39

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This is Olga from Moscow and the 8th episode of the project “Understanding Putin” Это Ольга из Москвы и 8-й выпуск проекта «Понимающие Путина» We learn Russian and modern Russia through interesting stories and good bits. Мы изучаем русский язык и новейшую Россию с помощью интересных историй и хороших битов. If you haven't heard the previous episode…

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Episode #7 – Letter T - Telegram, Taurida Forum, Tank biathlon 16:17

5+ y ago16:17

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My name is Olga and this is the seventh release of the project “Understanding Putin.” С вами Ольга и это седьмой выпуск проекта «Понимающие Путина». We learn the Russian language using podcasts. Учим русский язык с помощью подкастов. I hope you have listened to past releases. If you haven’t, go to my website ABCRussia.life. Надеюсь вы слышали прошл…

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Episode #6 – Letter L - Leaders of Russia, Legend 17, Luzhniki Stadium 17:50

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My name is Olga and this is the sixth release of the project “Understanding Putin.” Это Ольга и шестой выпуск проекта «Понимающие Путина». We learn Russian language in order to understand modern Russia. Мы учим русский язык для того чтобы понять современную Россию. In previous releases, I talked about polite people, nuclear power, a wolf named Zabi…

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Episode #5 – Letter С - Sochi 2014, Sukhoi Superjet 100, Syrian express 19:01

5+ y ago19:01

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Привет! Hello! С вами Ольга и 5 выпуск проекта «Понимающие Путина» My name is Olga, and it is the fifth release of the project «Understanding Putin» Это серия подкастов для тех, кто хочет узнать современную Россию и русский язык. This is a series of podcasts for those who want to learn modern Russia and the Russian language. Сегодня у нас буква «С»…

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Episode #4 – Letter Б - Immortal regiment, Brother Film, Balaklava 18:17

5+ y ago18:17

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Всем привет! С вами Ольга и четвертый выпуск проекта. Hello, everyone! My name is Olga and here is the fourth edition of the project. Мой проект для тех, кто хочет лучше узнать современную Россию и русский язык. My project is for those who want to learn modern Russia and the Russian language better. Я как обычно подготовила вам несколько интересных…

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Episode #3 – Letter 3 - Zabivaka, Zaryadye, Flooded Ships 13:52

5+ y ago13:52

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This is the third episode of the project. It is devoted to the letter Z (З). Это третий выпуск проекта, и он посвящен букве «З». In Russian, it looks like the number three. В русском языке она пишется как цифра три. Today, I’m going to tell you about the symbol of the FIFA World Cup in Russia called Zabivaka. Сегодня я расскажу о символе чемпионата…

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Episode #2 – Letter B - Polite people, Volunteers, The Vostochny Cosmodrome 13:37

5+ y ago13:37

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This is the second episode of a series of informative podcasts in the format of the Russian alphabet. Это второй выпуск серии познавательных подкастов в формате русского алфавита. Be sure to listen to the first episode, which describes the essence of the project. Обязательно прослушайте первый выпуск в котором описана суть проекта. Today’s episode …

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Episode #1 – Letter A - Atomic Power, Arktika, and AvtoVAZ. 14:37

5+ y ago14:37

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Hello everybody! My name is Olga. I’m from the hero-city of Moscow, the capital of our great homeland! Всем привет! Меня зовут Ольга. Я из города-героя Москвы - столицы нашей прекрасной Родины! It is the first episode of a new informative project called Understanding Putin, which will allow you to better understand Russia and the Russian language. …

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 20 28:24

5+ y ago28:24

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*NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Thisis it, guys. Episode 20… the final exam of Understanding SpokenRussian. As a warm up, we’re going to start by listening to a longmonologue from Alex. There won’t be any follow up questions. This isjust to listen to and follow along. –– – It’sa cool feeling, isn’t i…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 19 28:51

5+ y ago28:51

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcome to Ep 19.Today’s episode will focus on one of the most intimidating aspects of the Russian language: The notorious Verbs of Motion. It’s a topic worthy of it …

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 18 27:27

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Ep18. Let’s start with a brief conversation. Along with trying toget the gist of what they’re saying, try to listen for words that endwith an “и” sound. Rea…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 17 32:04

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Ep. 17. Glad you tuned in because I think this episode will proveto be instrumental to your success in Russian. Yeah, I know…You’rethinking: Why did he use …

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 16 24:00

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Episode 16. Before you started this course, you probablyencountered the phrase: My name is…For ex: My name is Steve.Менязовут Стив. We’veused it quite a bit…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 15 25:58

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Ep15. Straight to business today. How would you translate thefollowing phrase: Пападал мне ключ. Dadgave me the key. Sothat little word мне translates as “t…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 14 33:54

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcome to Episode 14. Today we’re going to listen to a slew of clips from Russian cartoons. Before getting to that, though, let’s review the previous episode with my…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 13 22:28

5+ y ago22:28

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Episode 13. So, you’re visiting a Russian family. Dedushka hasbeen in the kitchen, preparingsomething. Finally he comes out carrying a tray of little meatsl…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 12 32:07

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Episode 12. We’ll review the previous episode a little later. Fornow let’s jump to today’s new construction. Уменя есть That’sthree separate words. Listen a…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 11 24:59

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcome to Episode 11. Before we get started, I just wanted to say: If you’re feeling more confident now and are ready to start actively speaking Russian, I encourage…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 10 31:57

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Hi,guys. No transcript today. Remember, the whole focus of this courseis to have you listen closely and do your best to make sense of whatthe speakers are saying. There’s not much point, then, in writingeverything out for you. But, since you’re here, let me list thevarious songs and artists you heard throughout the midterm. AniLorak: Я С Тобой – (I…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 9 22:27

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Episode 9. You may have noticed that in the last episode we hearda bunch of phrases that I never actually translated for you. Allthese… Тыработаешь в киноте…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 8 35:02

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcome to Episode 8. In the last episode we learned to pick out two important verb patterns in Russian…the first was for when a speaker is talking about themself in …

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 7 36:14

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Episode 7 of Understanding Spoken Russian. Tostart with today, Alex is going to ask me a question. Listen? –– – Dependingon where you’re at in your studies,…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 6 33:28

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Episode 6 of Understanding Spoken Russian. (soundof crying girl) Because she was crying, I gave Sophia a doll. That’san odd way to start the lesson. And yet…

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Understanding Spoken Russian – Learn Russian Ep. 5 32:28

5+ y ago32:28

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Full Episode Audio Exercises Only Audio Download Full Episode (right click save-as) Download Exercises *NOTE * Allphrases intended for translating/listening practice have beendeleted. Welcometo Episode #5 of Understanding Spoken Russian. If you’re new to theseries, I recommend starting from the first episode, because thelessons are cumulative, and …

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