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Dinosaur Diplomacy: How One Boy's Passion Found Friendship 25.04.2026 15:17

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Dinosaur Diplomacy: How One Boy's Passion Found Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-25-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: В ясный весенний день, класс Ивана отправился на экскурсию в Музей естественной истории в Москве. En: On a clear spring day, class of Ivan went on a field trip to the Museum of N...

Squirrel Shenanigans: The Tulip Chase Adventure in Moscow 24.04.2026 16:32

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Squirrel Shenanigans: The Tulip Chase Adventure in Moscow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-24-22-34-01-ru Story Transcript: Ru: В солнечное апрельское утро Дима стоял у входа в Парк Цветов в Москве. En: On a sunny April morning, Dima stood at the entrance to the Park Tsvetov in Moskve. Ru: В руках у него б...

Tulips & Triumph: A Frosty Challenge at Peterhof's Spring Exhibit 24.04.2026 18:46

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Tulips & Triumph: A Frosty Challenge at Peterhof's Spring Exhibit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-24-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Когда пасхальные колокола звонили в воскресное утро, сады Петергофского дворца оживали подготовкой к престижной выставке тюльпанов. En: When the Easter bells rang on S...

Birches & Legacies: Choosing Family Over Fortune 23.04.2026 17:26

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Birches & Legacies: Choosing Family Over Fortune Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-23-22-34-01-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Берёзы шептали свои секреты молодому ветру, который принёс с собой теплое дыхание весны. En: The birches whispered their secrets to the young wind, which brought with it the warm breat...

Navigating Nature: A Journey Through Siberian Trust 23.04.2026 19:01

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Navigating Nature: A Journey Through Siberian Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-23-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Тёплый солнечный день медленно переходил в прохладный вечер в сибирском лесу. En: A warm sunny day slowly turned into a cool evening in the Siberian forest. Ru: Весна сверкала в каждом...

When Old Skills Save New Lives: An Easter Miracle 22.04.2026 16:05

Fluent Fiction - Russian : When Old Skills Save New Lives: An Easter Miracle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-22-22-34-01-ru Story Transcript: Ru: На краю живописной деревни, где весеннее утро наполняло воздух ароматом свежих цветов и пением птиц, стоял уютный домик Ольги. En: On the edge of a picturesque village, where the spring m...

Easter Awakening: Nikolai's Journey to Self-Discovery 22.04.2026 17:26

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Easter Awakening: Nikolai's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-22-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Весна пришла на российскую деревню у реки Волга. En: Spring came to the Russian village by the River Volga. Ru: Солнце светило ярко, согревая землю. En: The sun shone brightly, warmin...

Spring Blossoms: A Tale of Teamwork and Triumph 21.04.2026 18:18

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Spring Blossoms: A Tale of Teamwork and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-21-22-34-01-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Только что начал разогреваться весенний воздух в пригороде Санкт-Петербурга. En: The spring air in the suburbs of Sankt-Peterburga had just begun to warm. Ru: Солнце светило ярко, а на дере...

Unplanned Adventures: When a Shopping Trip Leads to Joy 21.04.2026 16:25

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Unplanned Adventures: When a Shopping Trip Leads to Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-21-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: В центре весеннего дня Виктор, Надя и Максим вошли в большой торговый центр в пригороде Москвы. En: In the middle of a spring day, Viktor, Nadya, and Maksim entered a large shopping...

Spring's Lessons: Friendship and Self-Balance in Exam Season 20.04.2026 18:44

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Spring's Lessons: Friendship and Self-Balance in Exam Season Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-20-22-34-02-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Весна в университете была веселой и оживленной. En: Spring at the university was cheerful and lively. Ru: Вишни за окном шуршат на весеннем ветерке, но в маленькой комнатке сту...

Collaboration Blooms: Innovation in Izmaylovsky Park 20.04.2026 18:08

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Collaboration Blooms: Innovation in Izmaylovsky Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-20-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Весенний ветерок нес лёгкий аромат цветущих деревьев по Измайловскому парку. En: A gentle spring breeze carried the light scent of flowering trees through Izmaylovsky Park. Ru: Воскрес...

Easter Reflections: Yuriy's Journey of Love and Resolution 19.04.2026 16:57

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Easter Reflections: Yuriy's Journey of Love and Resolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-19-22-34-02-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Юрий сидел на скамейке в самом сердце Красной площади. En: Yuriy was sitting on a bench in the very heart of Krasnaya ploshchad'. Ru: Вокруг него суетились туристы, гремели шаги...

Blossoming Connections: Finding Serenity in Park Gorkogo 19.04.2026 16:46

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Blossoming Connections: Finding Serenity in Park Gorkogo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-19-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Горячие лучи весеннего солнца грели землю в Парке Горького. En: The warm rays of the spring sun warmed the ground in Park Gorkogo. Ru: Черешни цвели, украшая ветви розовыми цветами...

Secrets of the Forgotten Forest: A Journey of Ancestral Discovery 18.04.2026 15:48

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Secrets of the Forgotten Forest: A Journey of Ancestral Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-18-22-34-01-ru Story Transcript: Ru: В солнечный весенний день, в общинном селе возле леса, группа школьников собралась на экскурсию. En: On a sunny spring day, in a community village near the forest, a group...

Chasing Spring Chaos: A Village Easter Misadventure 18.04.2026 17:25

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Chasing Spring Chaos: A Village Easter Misadventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-18-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Весна пришла в коммунальную деревню, и жители готовились к Пасхе. En: Spring had arrived in the communal village, and the residents were preparing for Easter. Ru: На узких пыльных дорож...

Mystery at Ozero Baykal: Solving the Easter Icon Heist 17.04.2026 19:17

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Mystery at Ozero Baykal: Solving the Easter Icon Heist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-17-22-34-00-ru Story Transcript: Ru: За деревянной дверцей дачи под сенью цветущих берез начались странные события. En: Behind the wooden cottage door, under the canopy of blooming birches, strange events began to unfol...

Art and Harmony: A Spring Festival Transformation 17.04.2026 19:13

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Art and Harmony: A Spring Festival Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-17-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Весенние лучи солнца пробивались сквозь облака, освещая школу-интернат в маленьком русском городке. En: The spring sun's rays broke through the clouds, illuminating the boarding school in...

Uniting Cultures: Experience Kamchatka's Itelmen Spring Festival 16.04.2026 17:40

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Uniting Cultures: Experience Kamchatka's Itelmen Spring Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-16-22-34-02-ru Story Transcript: Ru: На Камчатке весна приходит тихо и осторожно. En: In Kamchatka, spring arrives quietly and cautiously. Ru: Природа пробуждается, снег тает, а реки несут свежие воды к Тихому...

Braving the Arctic: Nikita's Heroic Journey Across Tundra 16.04.2026 17:24

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Braving the Arctic: Nikita's Heroic Journey Across Tundra Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-16-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Солнце медленно поднималось над белой тундрой, окрашивая небо в розовые оттенки. En: The sun slowly rose over the white tundra, painting the sky in shades of pink. Ru: Никита стоя...

Unveiling Secrets: A Family's Past and Present United 15.04.2026 18:18

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Unveiling Secrets: A Family's Past and Present United Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-15-22-34-01-ru Story Transcript: Ru: На окраине Санкт-Петербурга, где весна едва начинала покрывать сады зелёными пугающими ростками и пением птиц, возвышался большой семейный дом. En: On the outskirts of Sankt-Peterburg...

From Chaos to Creativity: A Family's Easter Teamwork Triumph 15.04.2026 18:20

Fluent Fiction - Russian : From Chaos to Creativity: A Family's Easter Teamwork Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-15-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Солнечные лучи мягко пробивались сквозь занавески, освещая просторную гостиную, где вовсю готовили дом к Пасхе. En: The sun's rays gently broke through the curtains, illuminati...

The Secrets of Boloto Tumanov: Dmitry's Quest 14.04.2026 14:49

Fluent Fiction - Russian : The Secrets of Boloto Tumanov: Dmitry's Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-14-22-34-02-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Туман висел над Болото Туманов, словно старое одеяло, укрывающее изогнутые деревья и спокойные воды. En: The mist hung over Boloto Tumanov, like an old blanket covering the gnarled trees and...

Lost Letters and Friendship: A Saint Petersburg Tale 14.04.2026 18:08

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Lost Letters and Friendship: A Saint Petersburg Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-14-07-38-19-ru Story Transcript: Ru: В самом сердце Санкт-Петербурга, в период белых ночей, город оживал. En: In the heart of Saint Petersburg, during the period of the white nights, the city came alive. Ru: Светлые небес...

Volcanic Dreams: Pursuing the Hidden Power of Kamchatka 13.04.2026 18:50

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Volcanic Dreams: Pursuing the Hidden Power of Kamchatka Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-13-22-34-01-ru Story Transcript: Ru: На Камчатке весна была суровой, но в воздухе чувствовалась надежда. En: On Kamchatka, spring was harsh, but hope lingered in the air. Ru: Снег еще не полностью растаял, и вулканы во...

Discovery in the Heart of Amazonia: Anton's Bold Journey 13.04.2026 17:54

Fluent Fiction - Russian : Discovery in the Heart of Amazonia: Anton's Bold Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ru/episode/2026-04-13-07-38-20-ru Story Transcript: Ru: Глубоко в сердце Амазонии осенью, в южном полушарии, группа исследователей вела свою экспедицию. En: Deep in the heart of the Amazonia during the fall, in the southern hemisphere,...