In Russian From Afar

What is the most polluted city in the world? What is it like to go on a train middle-age Russian women? And how can you hitchhike 1000km in 1 day? Today is the 4th part of my mini-series about the trip with my wife through Russia from Moscow back to my hometown Irkutsk with in summer 2017. This episode about how we traveled from Miass to Ekaterinburg, and from Ekatirinburg to Krasnoyarsk, and from...

In today's short episode, I will talk in slow Russian about the food that I eat everyday. Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. To get the full transcripts of the episodes, separate only-russian audio file, vocabulary list, you can do that by becoming our patron on Patreon If you have any questions, you can send us an email on inrussianfromafar@gmail.com Or you c...

Today is the 3rd part of my mini-series about the trip with my wife through Russia from Moscow back to my hometown Irkutsk with in summer 2017. This episode about how we traveled from Kazan to Ufa, and from Ufa to the Ural music festival. TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY To get the full transcripts of the episodes and  you can do that by becoming our patron on Patreon Join our Discord Server , where peo...

In today's short episode, I will talk in my best friends, what do they do, what are their hobbies and how do they look like.  Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. To get the full transcripts of the episodes, separate only-russian audio file, vocabulary list, you can do that by becoming our patron on Patreon If you have any questions, you can send us an email on...

How did I meet my first mormon student for the first time in real life in Yaroslavl? Are gypsies really dangerous in Russia? And what is the best place in Niznhiy Nivgorod? Today is the 2nd part of my mini-series about the trip with my wife through Russia from Moscow back to my hometown Irkutsk with in summer 2017. This episode about how we traveled from Yaroslavl to Vladimir, and from Vladimir to...

In today's short episode, I will talk in slow Russian about my favorite hobby - traveling. Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. To get the full transcripts of the episodes, separate only-russian audio file, vocabulary list, you can do that by becoming our patron on Patreon If you have any questions, you can send us an email on inrussianfromafar@gmail.com Or you...

What difficulties come on the way of growing a bilingual child? What is it like to work in Russian public schools?    In today's episode Nasya tells us about  her life as a mother of a bilingual child and English teacher.  Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. If you want to have a TRANSCRIPT for this episode and extra bonus behind the scene talk, you can get it...

In today's short episode, I will talk in slow Russian about my Vietnamese family. Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. To get the full transcripts of the episodes, separate only-russian audio file, vocabulary list, you can do that by becoming our patron on Patreon If you have any questions, you can send us an email on inrussianfromafar@gmail.com Or you can send...

What's the main difference between Moscow and St. Petersburg? What is it like, hitchhiking through Russia? And what is the worst thing about St. Petersburg?  Today is the first part of my mini-series about the trip my wife through Russia from Moscow back to my hometown Irkutsk with in summer 2017. This episode about how we left Vietnam, explored Moscow and hitchhiked to SPB.  TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCAB...

In today's short episode, I will talk in slow Russian about my Russian family. Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. To get the full transcripts of the episodes, separate only-russian audio file, vocabulary list, you can do that by becoming our patron on Patreon If you have any questions, you can send us an email on inrussianfromafar@gmail.com Or you can send DM...

Did you know that in Russia students always have two farewell parties?  Well, in today's episode I will tell you about how Russian students say farewell to school, pass their final exam, and what events do they hold in the end of the year. TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. To get the full transcripts of the episodes and vocabulary l...

In today's short episode, I will talk in slow Russian about my morning, what time do I wake up, what do I do next, what is important for me in my morning, etc. TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. To get the full transcripts of the episodes and vocabulary list, you can do that by becoming our patron on Patreon If you have any questions...

Why Finnish people don't mind awkward silence? Is Finland really the happiest country on Earth?  And what's the most favorite Finns'  drink (SPOILER ALERT: NOT VODKA :D) ?  In today's episode Sveta tells us about  her life in Finland, the land of  thousands happy people. If you want to have a TRANSCRIPT for this episode and extra bonus 30 min, you can get it by supporting us with a monthly fee on...

In today's short episode, I will talk in slow Russian about myself, where I'm from, where do I live, my family and  my hobbies.  TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY  Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. To get the full transcripts of the episodes and vocabulary list, you can do that by becoming our patron on Patreon If you have any questions, you can send us an email on...

What is the real reason that your friends stay by your side?  In today's episode, we will listen final part  of the story about pioneer Vova.  We will see how his little empire starts to fall apart, when the main source of power is gone.  Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make sure you got everything right ;) Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. Dow...

Vova's appetite is growing, and he came up with a new magnificent idea.  In today's episode, we continue to listen the story about pioneer Vova and where we will see the how his friends are going to build a castle for him.  Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make sure you got everything right ;) Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. Download TRANSCRIP...

Vova is having the time of his life, but has anyone noticed the missing buns? In today's episode, we continue to listen the story about pioneer Vova and we find out how does Vova deal with upcoming problems in his generating-friends business :) Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make sure you got everything right ;) Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russia...

What if you were a simple soviet boy, who doesn't have friends, how far would you go to make one? In today's episode, I prepared for you a story inspired by a life of real person, aka You-Know-Who :) Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make sure you got everything right ;) Download TRANSCRIPT and questions ! If you have any questions, you can send us an email on inrussianfromafar@gmail....

Have you ever seen Russian people swimming in the middle of the frozen lake, and you probably wondered, WHY??? Well, in today's episode I will explain you this phenomenon and also will share with my own experience of bathing in +2 C water.  Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. Download TRANSCRIPT and vocabulary list ! If you have any questions, you can send us a...

So Slava and Andrei finally decided to rob the bank. But how will they do it?  In today's episode you will listen to the second part of the story about Slava and Andrei, who are up to no good.  Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make you got everything right ;) Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. Download TRANSCRIPT and questions ! If you have any q...

Two good friends go on vacation to Vietnam. What could possibly go wrong? In today's episode you will listen to the story about Slava and Andrei, who decided to rob the bank.  Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make you got everything right ;) Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. Download TRANSCRIPT and questions ! If you have any questions, you can...

Do Germans really as punctual as we think? What is the best place to live in Germany? And how often do they drink beer?  In today's episode Florian tells us about  his fatherland, Germany, the country of order and nude beaches.  Listen to episode, to find out the answer on these questions :)  Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. Time points:  02:03  - Getting to...

Today's episode is dedicated to Winston Groom, the creator of the novel about Forrest Gump.  Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make you got everything right ;) Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. Download TRANSCRIPT and vocabulary list ! If you have any questions, you can send us an email on inrussianfromafar@gmail.com Or you can send DM or leave c...

We start a new series : Russian Song Explained In this series, we will break apart the songs, paying attention to vocabulary, grammar and meaning of it.  In today's episode we will listen to the cover of a song Lumen - Гореть, by Polina Poliakova (you can check out her Youtube here)  Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make you got everything right ;) Join our Discord Server , where peo...

Happy Halloween to all Russian learners! In today's episode Sergey will share with you 3 scary story which used to scare all little pioneers in their summer camps :)  Enjoy holiday and acquire Russian at the same time!  Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make you got everything right ;) Join our Discord Server , where people help each other to learn Russian. Download TRANSCRIPT and voc...