In this episode, Грэм and Ирина take us deeper into the tangled world of Oblonsky and his loyal servant Матвей. Prepare for witty dialogue, Russian practice, and the delightful chaos of aristocratic missteps. What does it mean when a servant says "Слушаю-с"? And how does Oblonsky’s charm get him through marital strife? 
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In this episode, Грэм and Ирина take us deeper into the tangled world of Oblonsky and his loyal servant Матвей. Prepare for witty dialogue, Russian practice, and the delightful chaos of aristocratic missteps. What does it mean when a servant says "Слушаю-с"? And how does Oblonsky’s charm get him through marital strife? This episode contains content generated with the assistance of AI tools.

In this episode, Грэм and Ирина take us deeper into the tangled world of Oblonsky and his loyal servant Матвей. Prepare for witty dialogue, Russian practice, and the delightful chaos of aristocratic missteps. What does it mean when a servant says "Слушаю-с"? And how does Oblonsky’s charm get him through marital strife?&nbsp;
This episode contains content generated with the assistance of AI tools.&nbsp;

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Welcome to Anna Karenina Banter: Learning Russian Through Literature—an engaging and entertaining way for complete and utter beginners to dive into both Russian language and culture! Join Irina, a witty Russian virtual native, and Graham, her curious Australian co-host, as they unravel the timeless classic Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Along the way, you’ll learn Russian phrases, explore cultural insights, and enjoy playful banter between the hosts.

Each episode is filled with humor, linguistic challenges, and literary analysis, making it the perfect companion for language learners and literature lovers alike. Scripted with the help of ChatGPT and brought to life through the voices of 11ElevenLabs, this unique podcast makes learning Russian fun, immersive, and accessible to all. Ready to join the journey?

Link to Russian Language Public Domain version of Anna Karenina - https://onemorelibrary.com/index.php/en/languages/russian/book/russian-literature-russian-178/anna-karenina-3125

Look behind the scenes here - https://medium.com/listening-in-tongues/anna-karenina-banter-1-n-dd4a5768caaf

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Welcome to Anna Karenina Banter: Learning Russian Through Literature—an engaging and entertaining way for complete and utter beginners to dive into both Russian language and culture! Join Irina, a witty Russian virtual native, and Graham, her curious Australian co-host, as they unravel the timeless classic Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Along the way, you’ll learn Russian phrases, explore cultural insights, and enjoy playful banter between the hosts. Each episode is filled with humor, linguistic challenges, and literary analysis, making it the perfect companion for language learners and literature lovers alike. Scripted with the help of ChatGPT and brought to life through the voices of 11ElevenLabs, this unique podcast makes learning Russian fun, immersive, and accessible to all. Ready to join the journey? Link to Russian Language Public Domain version of Anna Karenina - https://onemorelibrary.com/index.php/en/languages/russian/book/russian-literature-russian-178/anna-karenina-3125 Look behind the scenes here - https://medium.com/listening-in-tongues/anna-karenina-banter-1-n-dd4a5768caaf

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