Russian from Zero to Hero

Russian from Zero to Hero

By Irina GrigorevaEducation
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Russian from Zero to Hero episodes

  • 24. Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago? | Советы себе молодой | Russian podcast for A2-B1
    In this episode, I share the advice I would give myself 10 years ago.

    Real life lessons, mistakes, growth, and thoughts that came with time.

    This video is in slow, clear Russian, perfect for learners who want to improve listening and understand real spoken Russian through personal stories.

    What would you tell your younger self?

     Write your thoughts in the comments.

    Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero


    💡 Support my channel:

    PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero

    LavaTop: https://app.lava.top/rusgrigi?donate=open


    🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero — daily stories, Reels & posts about Russian and my life

    📢 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/russiantohero — scripts, quizzes, and useful posts

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Russian_FromZeroToHero

    25 min
  • 23. I Thought My Year Was a Failure… Until I Saw the Truth | Russian podcast for A2-B1
    In this episode, I share my entire year — month by month — in slow and clear Russian, perfect for A2–B1 learners.

    This is a very personal story about real life: work, burnout, success, mistakes, travels, moving countries, hobbies, health, learning, teaching, and difficult decisions. 


    You will hear:

    • what worked and what didn’t

    • how my plans changed again and again

    • why some goals failed and others became big wins

    • how I built my course, launched it, sold it, improved it

    • how I moved from Vietnam to Kazakhstan

    • how I tried to balance work, health, hobbies, YouTube and life

    • what I learned about success, failure, discipline and motivation


    Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero


    💡 Support my channel:

    PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero

    LavaTop: https://app.lava.top/rusgrigi?donate=open


    🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero — daily stories, Reels & posts about Russian and my life

    Telegram Channel with scripts for videos, quizzes and useful posts: https://t.me/russiantohero/1270


    Write me [email protected] about my Russian Heroes course 

    49 min
  • 22. Know Your Temperament & Fix Your Problems With People | Russian comprehensible podcast for A2-B1
    In this episode, we talk about temperaments — and how they explain the way you think, feel, react, and communicate with other people.


    Who is the most positive and energetic?

    Who is the most emotional and sensitive?

    Who is a natural leader?

    And who stays calm and doesn’t worry too much?


    You’ll learn:

    -who sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic people are

    -why different temperaments exist and why they all matter

    -how to understand your own temperament

    -how this knowledge can help you communicate better and avoid conflicts


    This episode is in clear, slow Russian, perfect for learners who want to improve comprehension and learn real vocabulary through meaningful topics.


    👉Take the temperament test here: https://t.me/russiantohero/1458


    00:00 - приветствие

    00:38 - что такое темперамент

    5:55 - виды темперамента

    7:48 - сангвиник

    11:06 - холерик

    13:37 - флегматик

    16:27 - меланхолик

    19:03 - кто я?


    Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero


    💡 Support my channel:

    PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero

    LavaTop: https://app.lava.top/rusgrigi?donate=open


    🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero — daily stories, Reels & posts about Russian and my life

    Telegram Channel with scripts for videos, quizzes and useful posts: https://t.me/russiantohero/1270

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@russian_fromzerotohero?si=8vlX0sew4c3HNfOi


    👉 Listen to this episode and write in the comments:

    Какой у вас темперамент? Какие слова лучше всего описывают ваш характер? Старайтесь использовать новые слова из подкаста!

    26 min
  • 21. Kazakhstan Explained in Easy Russian | Russian comprehensible podcast for A2-B1
    In this episode, you’ll learn about Kazakhstan’s culture, traditions, languages, and people — all in slow, clear Russian. Perfect for A2–B1 learners who want to improve listening, learn real vocabulary, and understand Russian through meaningful stories, not boring rules.


    Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero


    19. Do they speak Russian in Kazakhstan? | В Казахстане говорят по-русски? | B1 https://youtu.be/UNUvByOWKrQ?si=nHPutCEuQN53d-pn


    💡 Support my channel:

    PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero

    LavaTop: https://app.lava.top/rusgrigi?donate=open


    🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero — daily stories, Reels & posts about Russian and my life

    Telegram Channel with scripts for videos, quizzes and useful posts: https://t.me/russiantohero/1270

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Russian_FromZeroToHero

    38 min
  • 20. Five Love Languages | Russian comprehensible podcast for A2-B1
    Learn Russian with slow, clear speech. In this episode, we talk about five love languages — five unique ways people express and understand love. You’ll learn how to recognize your own love language, understand what makes you feel loved, and see why knowing your partner’s love language can completely transform your relationships.

    Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero


    Sign up for the waitlist for my conversational course based on my podcasts:

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    💡 Support my channel:

    PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero

    LavaTop: https://app.lava.top/rusgrigi?donate=open


    🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero— daily stories, Reels & posts about Russian and my life

    Telegram Channel with scripts for videos, quizzes and useful posts: https://t.me/russiantohero/1270
    YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Russian_FromZeroToHero 

    18 min
  • 19. Do they speak Russian in Kazakhstan? | В Казахстане говорят по-русски? | B1
    Learn Russian with slow, clear speech. In this episode of Russian from Zero to Hero, we explore Kazakhstan through its languages: why Kazakh is the state language, how Russian works there, where English fits in—and what bilingualism looks like in daily life. I share my firsthand experience growing up there, plus why many Russians don’t speak Kazakh. Turn on subtitles and improve your Russian naturally through real stories!


    Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero


    Sign up for the waitlist for my conversational course based on my podcasts:

    " rel="noopener noreferrer">https://russian-fromzero.com/eng


    💡 Support my channel:

    PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero

    LavaTop: https://app.lava.top/rusgrigi?donate=open


    🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero— daily stories, Reels & posts about Russian and my life

    Telegram Channel with scripts for videos, quizzes and useful posts: https://t.me/russiantohero/1270
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Russian_FromZeroToHero

    21 min
  • 18. Miracle Morning | A2 | Магия утра | Comprehensible Russian Podcast
    In this episode of Russian from Zero to Hero, I speak slow, clear Russian and show all the key words on screen with English translations. Inspired by The Miracle Morning, I share my real morning routine: from cold water rituals and mindful planning to quick workouts, healthy breakfasts, and powerful habits that boost energy and focus. It’s a perfect episode to improve your Russian naturally through real stories and daily life.


    Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero  


    Sign up for the waitlist for my conversational course based on my podcasts: https://forms.gle/zpacyXDP1URevkxJ6


    💡 Support my channel:

    PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero

    LavaTop: https://app.lava.top/rusgrigi?donate=open


    🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero— daily stories, Reels & posts about Russian and my life

    Telegram Channel with scripts for videos, quizzes and useful posts: https://t.me/russiantohero/1270

    13 min
  • 17. Rest Isn’t Just Sleep: 7 Ways to Truly Recharge | B1
    In this episode of Russian from Zero to Hero, we explore the 7 types of rest — and why sleep is only one of them. If you believe that rest simply means getting more sleep, this episode will change your perspective. Learn how different kinds of rest can boost your energy, improve productivity, and help you feel truly refreshed — all while improving your Russian language skills through engaging real-life content.


    The transcript to this episode you will find in my Telegram Channel: https://t.me/russiantohero/1373
    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8AE-fr0G0Ic?si=o_-lr2KavnrkUFH8


    Sing up for WAITLIST for my conversational course based on my podcasts: https://forms.gle/zpacyXDP1URevkxJ6


    💡 Support my channel:

    PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero

    LavaTop: https://app.lava.top/rusgrigi?donate=open


    🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero — daily stories, Reels & posts about Russian and my life

    Telegram Channel with scripts for videos, quizzes and useful posts: https://t.me/+oug6ItnUwlE5OGQy

    21 min
  • 16. How to Make Friends as an Adult | A2 | Как дружить, если ты взрослый
    My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is a podcast from my Russian Heroes 1.0 podcast course, which has already ended and received dozens of positive reviews.

    In March, I'm launching a conversational podcast course Russian Heroes 2.0, where we will focus on self-development topics such as time management, productivity secrets, goal setting, and building lasting habits.



    What awaits you on the course?

    ✅8 weeks of total immersion in real Russian: Every week, you’ll get access to 2 exclusive podcast episodes. The first one will be simpler to help you learn new words easily and without stress. The second will be more advanced, with conversation between two native speakers on the same topic.

    ✅16 scripts and 16 workbooks for these episodes (in PDF and interactive platform). It includes podcast exercises to help you to understand the podcast, vocabulary and grammar exercises, scripts with timecodes, stress marks, and teacher’s notes on keywords and expressions.

    ✅Quizlet sets with the most important words

    ✅Weekly discussion meetups

    ✅A private chat for communicating with course participants



    +There is also a special self-paced plan available. You will receive the same materials and feedback from the teacher, but you can study at your own pace without stress or pressure!

    And with the promo code ДРУГ, you can receive the Russian Heroes 1.0 course as a gift until February 16th!

    Russian Heroes 1.0 is:
    ✅16 podcasts about relationships, where we discuss communication, friendship, weddings, personal and business correspondence, and the topic of burnout.
    ✅16 scripts highlighting key vocabulary and additional examples

    ✅16 workbooks with exercises aimed at understanding spoken Russian, vocabulary, and grammatical structures. You can also do these task on interactive platform with automatic verification of answers.

    ✅16 quizlet sets featuring key words for more effective and quality memorization of vocabulary.

    This course has received dozens of positive reviews and has helped my students significantly improve their listening and speaking skills in just two months. Don’t miss your chance to get two courses for the price of one!


    🔥😍To take advantage of this offer, simply send me the word ДРУГ via Telegram or WhatsApp. Then, when you pay for the Russian heroes 2.0 course, you will receive the Russian Heroes 1.0 course as a gift!


    The script for this episode will be on my telegram channel.

    Website of Russian Heroes 2.0 course

    Have questions or feedback? DM me on Instagram - @russiantohero or Telegram - @rusgrigi2

    25 min
  • 15. Russian Weddings: Then vs. Now | A2 | Русские свадьбы: раньше и теперь
    My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is a podcast from my Russian Heroes 1.0 podcast course, which has already ended and received dozens of positive reviews. In this course, we talked about personal and professional relationships.

    In March, I'm launching a conversational podcast course Russian Heroes 2.0, where we will focus on self-development topics such as time management, productivity secrets, goal setting, and building lasting habits.

    What awaits you on the course?

    ✅8 weeks of total immersion in real Russian: Every week, you’ll get access to 2 exclusive podcast episodes. The first one will be simpler to help you learn new words easily and without stress. The second will be more advanced, with conversation between two native speakers on the same topic.

    ✅16 scripts and 16 workbooks for these episodes (in PDF and interactive platform). It includes podcast exercises to help you to understand the podcast, vocabulary and grammar exercises, scripts with timecodes, stress marks, and teacher’s notes on keywords and expressions.

    ✅Quizlet sets with the most important words

    ✅Weekly discussion meetups

    ✅A private chat for communicating with course participants

    And with the promo code HappyBirthday, you will receive a 10% discount. Use the promo code before February 2 to get the Russian Heroes 2.0 course at the best price!

    The script for this episode will be on my telegram channel.

    Website of Russian Heroes 2.0 course


    Have questions or feedback? DM me on Instagram - @russiantohero or Telegram - @russiantohero

    29 min

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A podcast in Russian: easy, slow, and engaging. Hosted by a professional Russian teacher, the podcast takes topics from textbooks and brings them to life with real stories. It’s perfect for A1+ and…