Very Much Russian - Learn Russian as Russians speak it!

Very Much Russian - Learn Russian as Russians speak it! episodes:

• 11.17.2021

  Камень в огород

  Today we'll cover a whole bunch of interesting Russian expressions: you will learn what it means to throw a stone into somebody's garden, not to have a tsar in one's head, and much more!

  
• 09.22.2021

  Пяткой в грудь

  Today, we’re going to learn some new colloquial Russian expressions. Although they’re completely different in meaning, they all have on thing in common — they all mention some body part.

  
• 08.11.2021

  Пилить бюджет

  Today I'll share with you a poster, that I recently stumbled upon on the Internet, and explain to you its double meaning.

  
• 07.18.2021

  Funny Russian acronym decryptions

  In this episode of Very Much Russian Podcast, we will look into some common Russian abbreviations (as well as simple words) for which Russian people found funny and witty decryptions.

  
• 06.20.2021

  Редко, но метко

  Today I will share with you an interesting abbreviation that quite accurately desribes some aspects of our modern realities. And a few more expressions that come to mind in relation to that.

  
• 01.24.2021

  Шито белыми нитками

  In this first in 2021 episode, we return to the matter or lies and learn a couple of expressions that describe them.

  
• 12.26.2020

  Камня на камне не оставить

  In this episode, we will learn a few Russian idioms that describe winning a victory or proving your superiority over someone.

  
• 11.19.2020

  Руки не из того места растут

  Today we will learn two interesting colloquial Russian expressions. Both of them have two versions: one you can use among friends and the other one in more formal situations.

  
• 09.29.2020

  Гореть синим пламенем

  In this episode of the Very Much Russian Podcast, we discuss two Russian phrases that are used to express extreme dissapointment.

  
• 09.15.2020

  Ниже плинтуса

  In this episode, we'll have a look at some popular modern expressions that describe current state of some of the affairs in the world.

  
• 07.25.2020

  Russian animal nicknames

  Today we talk about the animal nicknames that Russian people give to each other when they want to highlight certain sides of each other's personalities or behavior.

  
• 07.11.2020

  В неадеквате

  In this episode we return to the topic of describing strange and slightly crazy people.

  
• 05.31.2020

  Всё не слава богу

  In this episode we will learn a few Russian expressions that describe a state that people have when things are not going well.

  
• 03.17.2020

  Лучше перебдеть…

  In this podcast episode we will learn two Russian expressions that can always "come in handy", and these days, even more so.

  
• 02.25.2020

  Физики и юрики

  This episode will be useful to those working in Russia or with Russian organizations. Today we will learn a few expressions from Russian office slang.

  
• 01.16.2020

  Кот наплакал

  In this podcast episode we are discussing cat's tears and what they mean for Russian speakers.

  
• 11.10.2019

  Лажа

  In this episode go back to the Russian slang and investigate the word лажа and its derivatives.

  
• 10.20.2019

  Как тебя земля носит?

  This short episode will teach you a phrase that can be used to describe outrageously bad people.

  
• 09.22.2019

  Хандра и мандраж

  In this episode we'll discuss two Russian words that are not so well known even to Russians: хандра and мандраж. Read and listen to learn more!

  
• 07.05.2019

  Хорошее дело браком не назовут

  In todays episode I introduce you to the word брак that in the Russian language means two very far from each other things: marriage and defect of goods.

  
• 05.30.2019

  Набить оскомину

  In this episode I'm telling you about a Russian idiom "набить оскомину", as well as about a trendy but not correct phrase "от слова совсем".

  
• 04.12.2019

  Ходить по струнке и вить веревки

  Today's episode will teach you three Russian idioms: ходить по струнке, вить веревки, and души не чаять.

  
• 02.17.2019

  Днём с огнём

  Today we continue learning interesting Russian phrases. This episode will tell you about such expressions as "днём с огнём", "после драки кулаками не машут" and "за что купил(а), за то и продаю".

  
• 01.06.2019

  Хорошая мысля приходит опосля

  Today we continue to get acquainted with the conversational Russian language and learn four useful expressions that will help you sound more Russian.

  
• 12.18.2018

  Право на “лево”

  In this last episode of 2018 I introduce you to a few Russian expressions that can be used to describe moody people and the ones who is cheating on their partners.

  
• 10.28.2018

  Что такое “не везет”…

  Today I share with you two cool and funny expressions from my youth that are still in use. Join me for this new episode of Very Much Russian podcast and boost your Russian to a completely new level! :)

  
• 10.14.2018

  Russian humor – What do Russians laugh about?

  Today's podcast is unusually long. It's dedicated to the Russian humor. This time I'll tell you about the humor that I grew up on and had the pleasure to observe during my life. The episode includes a lot of Russian...

  
• 10.04.2018

  Жаба душит

  This episode of Very Much Russian podcast is dedicated to greed and stinginess. You will learn the expression "жаба душит", a Russian proverb about stinginess, and a few other useful words.

  
• 08.22.2018

  Сто лет в обед

  This episode is entirely dedicated to the popular Russian expressions describing old things and people, namely: сто лет в обед, песок сыпется, анекдот с бородой.

  
• 06.30.2018

  Сопли в сахаре

  Hi everybody. In today's episode we are looking at a few Russian expressions that you can hardly find in the dictionaries. Some of them are brought to us by a contemporary politician, others by a famous Soviet actress. All of...

  
• 04.18.2018

  Ежу понятно

  Hello everybody. Today's episode of Very Much Russian podcast covers five informal and very informal Russian expressions. They are: с какого перепуга?, ежу понятно, терять совесть, каким макаром?, те же яйца, только в профиль. Listen to the audio, read the transcript,...

  
• 03.17.2018

  Курам на смех

  Hello friends! In today's episode of Very Much Russian podcast you will learn a few widely used Russian idioms where chickens and crayfish play the first roles. Listen to the audio, follow the transcript, and I wish you a pleasant...

  
• 12.23.2017

  С наступающими!

  Hello friends! I'm using this last episode of this year to wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This episode is a bit different, it covers not only some useful Russian words and expressions but also a bit of...

  
• 12.11.2017

  Заморить червячка

  The topic of today's episode was again suggested by one of the readers, Tally. Listen to the audio and learn what "заморить червячка" means in Russian.

  
• 11.01.2017

  Пердимонокль

  The topic of today's episode of "Very Much Russian podcast" is suggested by one of the readers. If you like, you can suggest your own favorite or interesting Russian words and expressions. It's as simple as to send a message...

  
• 09.29.2017

  A few funny Russian expressions

  Today's episode is entirely dedicated to a few funny Russian expressions that describe different life situations. I hope you'll enjoy it.

  
• 03.28.2017

  Смотрит в книгу, видит фигу

  Hi everyone! This episode will teach you 3 colloquial Russian expressions: смотрит в книгу, видит фигу, ни пройти, ни проехать, and в час по чайной ложке. Don't miss it!

  
• 01.19.2017

  Зашиваться

  Hello everybody! In today's episode of Very Much Russian podcast you'll learn what it means to 'sew oneself up' and how to express your lack of time in Russian.

  
• 12.25.2016

  Ёлки зеленые!

  Hello everybody! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! :) Did you know that Russians use Christmas tree to swear? Learn more from today's episode...

  
• 12.08.2016

  Водить за нос и втирать очки

  Hello everyone! This episode brings us back to the topic or lies and liars. In today's podcast you'll learn what it means 'to lead by the nose' and 'to rub the glasses in', as well as how somebody can come...

  
• 11.20.2016

  Вешать лапшу на уши

  Hi everybody! The topic of today's episode is "telling lies". As usual, we'll learn a few expressions that Russians use talking about liars and look at some examples.

  
• 03.26.2016

  Семь пятниц на неделе

  Hello everyone! Learn who has seven Fridays in the week, and what it means when your Friday is sticking out from under your Saturday, from this episode of Very Much Russian podcast. До́брый всем день! Good afternoon everyone! Сего́дня я...

  
• 03.24.2016

  Вагон и маленькая тележка

  Hello everyone! Here is your new dose of Russian. In this episode we discuss four interesting expressions that will definitely enrich your Russian vocabulary.

  
• 12.05.2015

  Считать ворон

  Hello! Here is a new episode of “Очень по-русски” bringing you new very much Russian vocabulary. Today we are counting crows and telling a couple of kind ones to people with holey hands… Confusing a bit? Then let’s not delay...

  
• 11.17.2015

  Сбоку припёку

  Hello everyone! I hope you are doing good and already started missing me.

  
• 09.29.2015

  Ни пуха, ни пера!

  Hello everybody! Today we’ll cover three expressions well-known to every Russian. Stay with me and in the end of the episode you will be able to wish good luck in a pure Russian way, understand what does it mean when...

  
• 08.11.2015

  Харэ зырить и лыбиться!

  Hi everyone! I think I’m not going to be mistaken saying that many even quite advanced Russian learners looking at the title of today’s podcast can understand only the conjunction “и”. But not to worry guys, if you continue reading...

  
• 06.30.2015

  Как ваше ничего?

  Hello everyone. Today we are discussing the most popular question in any language and its variations in Russian. Also, it’s the first podcast that I’m trying to translate in English myself, so if you find any mistakes, you are very...

  
• 04.14.2015

  Не прошло и полгода

  Hello everyone! Today we are going to be talking about people being late and covering a few colloquial phrases to describe our feelings about this. Take a second to prepare your memory for the new stuff and let’s start!