Simple Russian Stories

Simple Russian Stories

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Simple Russian Stories episodes

  • Ep. 92 The Russian Influence in China | Russian Listening Practice B1

    Discover Harbin, a Chinese city with a fascinating Russian past! In this episode, we explore how the Chinese Eastern Railway shaped the city, visit its famous Central Street and St. Sophia Cathedral, and discover Russian influences in local food, sausage and beer.

    Listen to learn more about the history and multicultural heritage of Harbin while practising your Russian.

    Online lessons with me: ⁠https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/⁠

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    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/rustor_podcast⁠

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary⁠


    Free Russian reading course: ⁠https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi⁠

    My Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

    12 min
  • Ep. 91 Discover the Many Cultures of Russia 🇷🇺 | Russian Slow Listening Practice (A2–B1)

    Discover the traditions of the Tatars, the languages spoken in Dagestan, the celebrations of Buryatia and Yakutia, and the unique way of life in Chukotka. Along the way, we'll learn about traditional food, national holidays, languages, and customs that make each culture special.

    You'll also find out why Russia celebrates National Unity Day on November 4 and what this holiday has to do with the country's history.


    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

    Contact email: [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary


    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

    21 min
  • Ep. 90 A Bad Day in Russian 🇷🇺 | Easy Russian Listening Practice for A1–A2

    Learn Russian through a funny story about a day when everything goes wrong! 😅 Meet Ян, a student in Moscow who oversleeps, misses his bus, forgets his textbook, and has even more bad luck. Practise everyday Russian vocabulary and improve your Russian listening skills with this easy story for A1–A2 learners.

    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

    Contact email: [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary


    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

    8 min
  • Ep. 89 What I Eat in a Day | Russian Listening Practice for A1 Learners

    What do I eat in a day in Vietnam? 🇻🇳 In this episode, learn Russian through a story about food, daily routines, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Discover Vietnamese food, Russian food, and useful food vocabulary. Perfect for A1 Russian learners who want to improve their Russian listening skills.

    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

    Contact email: [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary


    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

    7 min
  • Ep. 88 Why Is Bread So Important in Russia?| Russian Food & Culture (A2–B1)

    Why is bread so important in Russia? 🍞 In this episode, discover Russian bread, traditional Russian food, and the cultural traditions and proverbs connected to bread. Learn about rye bread, Borodinsky bread, Russian wedding traditions, and Easter bread while improving your Russian listening skills. Perfect for A2–B1 Russian learners interested in Russian culture, food, and everyday vocabulary.

    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

    Contact email: [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary


    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

    16 min
  • Ep. 87 Real Russian Conversation 🇷🇺 | Travel, Family & Everyday Life | B1–B2
    In this episode, I’m sharing a personal life update — all in Russian. I talk about moving to Halong in northern Vietnam, my new apartment, the weather, Russian food, my upcoming family trip to China, and a recent trip to Nanning. A relaxed episode for B1–B2 learners who want to practice listening to natural, everyday Russian.

    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

    Contact email: [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary


    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

    15 min
  • Ep. 86 Is This Rude?! 😳 Modern Etiquette in 2026 | Learn Russian B1–B2
    What is considered rude in 2026? In this episode, I discuss some modern etiquette rules from a recent The Guardian article - from taking Zoom calls in cafés and keeping your earphones in at the checkout to using ChatGPT to write a personal message and filming strangers for social media.
    This is a conversational episode for B1–B2 Russian learners who want to practice listening to natural Russian and hear useful vocabulary and expressions in context.

    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria


    Contact email: [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary

    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446



    16 min
  • Ep. 85 How Does Yan Get Around Moscow? | Russian for Beginners A1–A2
    How do people get around Moscow? In this episode, Yan tells his mom about his everyday life in Moscow and the different types of transport he uses — the metro, buses and taxis. You’ll learn useful Russian vocabulary and practice ехать, ездить and поехать, as well as the prepositions в and на with different types of transport.

    Perfect for A1–A2 Russian learners who want to learn useful vocabulary through a simple story.

    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria


    Contact email: [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary

    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

    8 min
  • Ep. 84 Who Is Pavel Durov? The Story of the Telegram Founder | Learn Russian Through a Story | B1–B2
    Today, we're talking about one of the most well-known and controversial Russian entrepreneurs in the world — Pavel Durov, the creator of Telegram. But this isn't just a story about a successful businessman. We'll go back to the beginning, when Durov was a university student studying philology, and follow the unusual path that took him from a small student project to one of the world's biggest messaging apps. 


    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria


    Contact email: [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary

    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446



    18 min
  • Ep. 83 Different Types of Shops in Russian | Learn Russian Through a Story | A1–A2
    Today, we're going shopping — in Hanoi! I recently moved to a new apartment, and of course, I need to buy a lot of things. But where do you go if you need a vacuum cleaner? What about food, a lamp, or new clothes? In this episode, I'll take you shopping with me and show you the different types of shops you can find in Russia. So grab your shopping bag, and let's go!


    Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/

    Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria


    Contact email:
    [email protected]


    📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast

    🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary

    Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi

    My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446


    14 min

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