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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 5 MIN

53. Why “Private” Breaks in Russian

from 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс | 5 Minutes of English with Laura Pickens

There Is No Privacy in Russian — And This Is Why It MattersPrivacy isn’t just a word in English. It’s a boundary. In this episode, I explain why the concept of privacy doesn’t exist in Russian as one clear idea — and how this affects language, culture, personal space, medicine, and everyday conversations. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable, exposed, or confused by questions that seem “too personal,” this episode will finally give you the missing framework.Privacy — это не просто слово в английском. Это граница. В этом выпуске я объясняю, почему в русском языке нет одного понятия, которое объединяет всё, что для нас означает privacy — и как это влияет на культуру, личное пространство, медицину и обычное общение. Если вы когда-либо чувствовали себя неловко из-за «слишком личных» вопросов, здесь вы наконец получите ясное объяснение.If you like the way I teach and think about language, you can learn more at laurapickens.ru/podcast

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There Is No Privacy in Russian — And This Is Why It MattersPrivacy isn’t just a word in English. It’s a boundary. In this episode, I explain why the concept of privacy doesn’t exist in Russian as one clear idea — and how this affects language,...

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