Happy Worker's Day! Here is the text: Первого мая мы отмечаем Международный день труда. Он стал важнейшим праздником в Советском Союзе, его отмечали парадами и демонстрациями в центрах крупных городов.  Самое масштабное празднование традиционно организовывали на Красной площади. Сегодня Первое мая утратило своё политическое значение. Это просто праздник весны, хорошего настроения и радости. Конечно, до сих пор проходят демонстрации, но чаще люди выходят гулять в городские парки, выезжают на природу жарить шашлыки и просто хорошо проводить время. Translation On May 1st, we celebrate International Workers' Day. It was a very important holiday of the Soviet Union, celebrated with parades and demonstrations in the centre of the major cities. The biggest celebration was traditionally organised in Red Square. Today  May Day has lost its political meaning. It’s just a holiday of spring, good mood and joy. Of course they still organise demonstrations, but more often people go to city parks, go out to enjoy nature and have some barbecue, and just have a good time. My TPRS course – http://realrussianclub.com/speaking My instagram – http://instagram.com/realrussianclub  Support this podcast –  https://www.patreon.com/realrussianclub

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Let's talk about the 44 merry Siskins by Daniil Kharms :D  Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe  My premium step-by-step course for Russian language learners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Get all three levels together and save $102 –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency  UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (new cultural course, no knowledge of Russian language required)–   https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia  Here is the transcript: Жили в квартире Сорок четыре Сорок четыре Веселых чижа: Чиж-судомойка, Чиж-поломойка, Чиж-огородник, Чиж-водовоз, Чиж за кухарку, Чиж за хозяйку, Чиж на посылках, Чиж-трубочист. Печку топили, Кашу варили, Сорок четыре Веселых чижа: Чиж — с поварешкой, Чиж — с кочережкой, Чиж — с коромыслом, Чиж — с решетом, Чиж накрывает, Чиж созывает, Чиж разливает, Чиж раздает. Кончив работу, Шли на охоту Сорок четыре Веселых чижа: Чиж — на медведя, Чиж — на лисицу, Чиж — на тетерку, Чиж — на ежа, Чиж — на индюшку, Чиж — на кукушку, Чиж — на лягушку, Чиж — на ужа. После охоты Брались за ноты Сорок четыре Веселых чижа: Дружно играли: Чиж — на рояле, Чиж — на цимбале, Чиж — на трубе, Чиж — на тромбоне, Чиж — на гармони, Чиж — на гребенке, Чиж — на губе! Ездили всем домом К зябликам знакомым Сорок четыре Веселых чижа: Чиж — на трамвае, Чиж — на моторе, Чиж — на телеге, Чиж — на возу, Чиж — в таратайке, Чиж — на запятках, Чиж — на оглобле, Чиж — на дуге! Спать захотели, Стелят постели, Сорок четыре Веселых чижа: Чиж — на кровати, Чиж — на диване, Чиж — на корзине, Чиж — на скамье, Чиж — на коробке, Чиж — на катушке, Чиж — на бумажке, Чиж — на полу. Лежа в постели, Дружно свистели Сорок четыре Веселых чижа: Чиж — трити-тити, Чиж — тирли-тирли, Чиж — дили-дили, Чиж — ти-ти-ти, Чиж — тики-тики, Чиж — тики-рики, Чиж — тюти-люти, Чиж — тю-тю-тю! Translation: Lived in an apartment, Forty-four Forty-four Merry siskins: Siskin, the dish washer, Siskin, the floor washer, Siskin, the gardener, Siskin, the water carrier, Siskin for the cook, Siskin for the mistress, Siskin the messenger, Siskin, the chimney sweep. They stoked the stove, Cooked porridge, Forty-four Merry siskins: Siskin with a ladle, Siskin with a spoon, Siskin with a rocker, Siskin with a sieve, Siskin covers, Siskin convenes, Siskin pours, Siskin distributes. After work, They went hunting, Forty-four Merry siskins: Siskin—for a bear, Siskin—for a fox, Siskin—for a grouse, Siskin—for a hedgehog, Siskin—for a turkey, Siskin—for a cuckoo, Siskin—for a frog, Siskin—for a snake. After hunting, They took up notes, Forty-four Merry siskins: They played together: Siskin on the piano, Siskin on the cymbals, Siskin on the trumpet, Siskin on the trombone, Siskin on the accordion, Siskin on the harmonica, Siskin on the lip! The whole family went To visit familiar bullfinches, Forty-four Merry siskins: Siskin—by tram, Siskin—by motor, Siskin—by cart, Siskin—by sled, Siskin—in a tarantass, Siskin—on a back, Siskin—on a sled, Siskin—on a bow! They wanted to sleep, They made their beds, Forty-four Merry siskins: Siskin—on the bed, Siskin—on the sofa, Siskin—on the basket, Siskin—on the bench, Siskin—on the box, Siskin—on the spool, Siskin—on the paper, Siskin—on the floor. Lying in bed, They whistled together, Forty-four Merry siskins: Siskin—triti-titi, Siskin—tirli-tirli, Siskin—dili-dili, Siskin—ti-ti-ti, Siskin—tiki-tiki, Siskin—tiki-riki, Siskin—tyuti-lyuti, Siskin—tyu-tyu-tyu!  *** Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe  My premium step-by-step course for Russian language learners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Get all three levels together and save $102 –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency  UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (new cultural course, no knowledge of Russian language required)–   https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia 

107 – 44 Merry Siskins (???)

Russian Space program topic has been requested a lot:) So here we go! Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe  My premium step-by-step course for Russian language learners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Get all three levels together and save $102 –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency  UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (new cultural course, no knowledge of Russian language required)–   https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia  Here is the transcript: Программа космических полётов России имеет долгую и богатую историю и уходит корнями ещё во времена СССР. Главные советские достижения – это, конечно, запуск первого спутника и отправка в космос первого человека, Юрия Гагарина. Программа также сыграла важную роль в космической гонке холодной войны с Соединёнными Штатами. В последние годы российская космическая программа продолжает работать и достигать успехов. Она запускала множество спутников и космических аппаратов, включая космический корабль "Союз". Россия также управляет своей собственной космической станцией "Мир" и имеет планы для будущих пилотируемых миссий на Луну. Вот несколько российских рекордов:  Самый длительный полёт был осуществлён Валерием Поляковым на станции "Мир", который длился 437 суток, 17 часов, 58 минут и 17 секунд. Рекорд по общему времени, проведённому в орбите, принадлежит Геннадию Падалке, составляющий 878 суток, 11 часов, 29 минут и 36 секунд; он был зарегистрирован Международной аэронавтической федерацией (ФАИ) в сентябре 2015 года. Космонавт Анатолий Соловьёв совершил 16 выходов в открытый космос, проведя в общей сложности 78 часов и 48 минут в открытом космосе.  Translation: The Russian space program has a long and rich history dating back to the times of the USSR. The main Soviet achievements include, of course, launching the first satellite and sending the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space. The program also played a significant role in the Cold War space race with the United States. In recent years, the Russian space program has continued to operate and achieve successes. It has launched numerous satellites and spacecraft, including the Soyuz spacecraft. Russia also operates its own space station, "Mir," and has plans for future manned missions to the Moon. Here are some Russian records:  The longest spaceflight was conducted by Valery Polyakov on the "Mir" station, which lasted 437 days, 17 hours, 58 minutes, and 17 seconds. The record for the total time spent in orbit belongs to Gennady Padalka, totaling 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 36 seconds; it was registered by the International Aeronautical Federation (FAI) in September 2015. Cosmonaut Anatoly Solovyev conducted 16 spacewalks, spending a total of 78 hours and 48 minutes in open space.  ***  Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe  My premium step-by-step course for Russian language learners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Get all three levels together and save $102 –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency  UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (new cultural course, no knowledge of Russian language required)–   https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia   

106 – Russian Space Program

What is KGB? Let's talk about it and learn some Russian too :)  Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe  My premium step-by-step course for Russian language learners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Get all three levels together and save $102 –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency  UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (new cultural course, no knowledge of Russian language required)–   https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia  Here is the transcript: КГБ существовал с 1954 по 1991 год и служил основным органом безопасности СССР. Он занимался внутренней и внешней безопасностью, разведкой и контрразведкой. На протяжении Холодной войны КГБ занимался шпионажем, пропагандой и поддержкой коммунистических движений по всему миру.  Он был распущен в 1991 году вместе с распадом Советского Союза. Преемником стала Федеральная служба безопасности (ФСБ), которая продолжает свою роль в российской безопасности и разведке.  Translation: The KGB, active from 1954 to 1991, served as the primary security agency of the Soviet Union, handling internal and external security, intelligence, and counterintelligence. Throughout the Cold War, the KGB engaged in espionage, propaganda, and support for communist movements globally.  Dissolved in 1991 with the Soviet Union, it was succeeded by the Federal Security Service (FSB), which continues its role in Russian security and intelligence. *** Instagram – http://instagram.com/realrussianclub  Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe  My premium step-by-step course for Russian language learners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Get all three levels together and save $102 –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency  UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (new cultural course, no knowledge of Russian language required)–   https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia 

105 – What is KGB?

Today we have a song! Yaaaay:) I love learning with authentic materials!  Here is the cartoon I'm talking about in this episode – https://youtu.be/XuG3wbxPdT4?si=xHZ_H3VBut-A_QC9  ESSENCE OF RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS is open to join –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/the-essence-of-russian-christmas  Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe  My new step-by-step course for Russian language learners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Get all three levels together and save $102 –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency  UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (join now and save 50%, we start on January 1)–   https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia  Here is the transcript: Печкин: Ничего себе! Вашу маму и там, и тут передают. До чего техника дошла!  Мама: Я же говорила, что не могу жить без вашего Простоквашино. Кабы не было зимы В гоpодах и сёлах, Hикогда б не знали мы Этих дней весёлых. Hе кружила б малышня Возле снежной бабы, Hе петляла бы лыжня, Кабы, кабы, кабы… Hе петляла бы лыжня, Кабы, кабы, кабы… Кабы не было зимы, А всё время лето, Мы б не знали кутерьмы Hовогодней этой, Hе спешил бы Дед Мороз К нам через ухабы, Лёд на речке б не замёрз Кабы, кабы, кабы… Лёд на речке б не замёрз Кабы, кабы, кабы… Translation: Pechkin: Wow! They broadcast your mother both here and there. What technology has come to! Mom: I told you that I can’t live without your Prostokvashino. If there had been no winter,  in the cities and villages, we would never have known  these happy days. The little ones wouldn’t be circling  around the snow woman,  The ski track wouldn’t be winding, If only, if only, if only...  If only it weren’t winter, And all the time it’s summer, We wouldn’t know this New Year’s chaos,  Santa Claus wouldn’t rush to us through the potholes, The ice on the river wouldn’t freeze  If only, if only, if only... *** ESSENCE OF RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS is open to join –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/the-essence-of-russian-christmas  Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe  My new step-by-step course for Russian language learners – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Get all three levels together and save $102 –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/all-of-from-zero-to-fluency  UNDERSTANDING RUSSIA (join now and save 50%, we start on January 1)–   https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia 

51 – May 1! Is it important?

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