Why Russia?

In this episode of the Why Russia Podcast, Kevin Youngblood, an American who has spent the past nine years living in Russia tells his story. Kevin shares his journey from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, detailing his experiences and cultural adjustments along the way. He discusses his initial attraction to Russian culture through music, his academic pursuits, and his first enc...

In this episode of the Why Russia podcast, we chat with Rizma Joshi, a Nepalese native, about her intriguing journey from Nepal to Moscow. Rizma shares her motivations for moving to Russia and her initial cultural shocks. She also discusses the changes she's witnessed in Moscow since 2017, how she stays connected with her roots, and her favorite spots both inside and outside of Moscow. Additio...

In this episode of the 'Why Russia' podcast, we host Alexander 'Alex' John Lee, an American software engineer living in Moscow. We delve into his unexpected journey from being a foreign student intending to stay a single semester to living in Russia since 2017. Alex shares valuable insights about his transition into the tech sphere in Russia, a country he highlights as being partic...

Join us on this episode of the "Why Russia" podcast as we delve into the captivating story of Alejandra Ballesteros, a young Colombian student studying in Moscow. In this engaging interview, Alejandra shares her unique perspective on why she ended up in Russia, her experiences at RUDN University (Lumumba University), and her journey of adapting to life in Moscow. From navigating the challe...

In this episode, we talk to Marisa, hailing from Richmond, Virginia, who first set foot in Russia back in 2019 as part of the prestigious Fulbright program. Now a resident of Moscow and living with her husband, Marisa has immersed herself in Russian culture and embarked on a mission to chronicle her journey on her buzzing social media accounts. Through her posts, Marisa delves into the intricate t...

In this episode of the "why Russia?" podcast we chat with Boris, a Chinese student from MGIMO, who shares his journey of adapting to life in Moscow. From discovering Russian cuisine to bracing for its chilling winters, he unveils the charm and challenges of his student life. Delve into his unique experiences, from favorite Chinese restaurants in Moscow to winter survival tactics, and uncov...

In this episode of "Why Russia," we meet Rachel, a student from a quiet Florida town. She went on a big adventure to study in Moscow at the elite university MGIMO. Rachel tells us about her studies at MGIMO and what surprised her about Moscow. She also shares the hard parts of studying and how it changed the way she thinks. Listen to this episode to find out how going to MGIMO in Moscow ma...

In this episode, we talk to Josiah Rose, an American student who shares his experiences studying in Russia. Josiah discusses his challenges with visas and highlights his fondness for Central Asian food. Join us as we explore Josiah's journey studying in Russia, offering insights into his cultural immersion and his culinary adventures. Tune in for an episode that sheds light on the cross-cultur...

Dan Castle is a marine who served in Afghanistan and is now living in a small town in Siberia. You can find his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@WildSiberian

In this episode, we speak with Hunter, an all-American guy who has made a name for himself playing American football in Moscow. Hunter's journey began when he decided to study abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia. While he was there, he became fascinated by the culture and language of Russia, and decided to stay after he graduated. He found a passion for playing American football and Pickleball in...

In dieser Episode des “Why Russia” Podcasts sprechen wir mit Sophie, einer bekannten Influencerin mit Wurzeln in Sibirien. Sophie ist in Berlin aufgewachsen und lebt und studiert jetzt in Moskau. Wir sprechen mit ihr darüber, wie es ist, als Sibirierin in der deutschen Hauptstadt aufzuwachsen und wie sie schließlich nach Moskau kam. Außerdem diskutieren wir ihre Erfahrungen als Social-Media-Influe...

In this episode of the "Why Russia" podcast, Victoria, an English teacher from Rostov on Don, shares her expertise on how to learn the Russian language effectively. Victoria has been teaching English to Russian speakers for several years, and has developed her own language learning app that provides tutorials and tips for learning Russian. Listeners will come away from this episode with a...

In this episode of the "Why Russia?" Podcast, we talk with Richard, an American who has lived in both Abakan, a city in Siberia, and Sochi, a resort city on the Black Sea coast. Richard shares his fascinating journey of moving from San Diego, California, to the heart of Russia and the challenges and rewards of living in such different parts of the country. Richard gives listeners a glimpse...

Joseph moved to Russia on the 16th of February 2022. He tells us how life in Russia and the U.S. is different, and why he enjoys living with his big family in Moscow. His YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@expatamerican3234

Ko decided in 2016 to live in Russia. What is life like as a Japanese businessman in the Russian capital? He tells it all in this episode.