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Slow Russian

by Daria Molchanova

Russian teacher Daria will help you to improve your Russian listening skills. In this podcast the Russian language is finally SLOW enough, so you don't have any problems understanding it. And if you do, the vocabulary section is just for you! You will also get some tips on Russian culture, traditions and daily life.Listen to slow Russian – learn faster! Podcast website - http://realrussianclub.com/slowrussianpodcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/realrussianclubchannelTwitter - https://twitter.com/realrussianteamDonate with PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/realrussianclub© 2016 Daria Molchanova

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  1. 116 – The most GORGEOUS time in Russia

    Let's talk about golden autumn in Russia! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe My premium…

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  2. 115 – Back to School, Russian Style

    Let's talk about September 1st in Russia, also known as the Day of Knowledge. Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning –...

  3. 114 – The BEST time in Russia

    Let's talk about August in Russia: the end of summer, watermelons, harvest season, and preparing for the new school year! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials...

  4. 113 – Dacha The Main Russian Obsession

    Let's talk about summer at the Russian dacha: gardens, fresh vegetables, berries, shashlik, and why dacha can feel like both rest and work:) Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT…

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  5. You Didn't Let Me Go, So Here I am

    As I've mentioned before, a lot has changed in my professional life recently. I've shifted my focus, and these days I mostly do individual psychological work:) But almost every day, I still receive emails, messages, and questions from you, my dear listeners, asking when new podcast episodes are...

  6. 112 – Difference Between УЧИТЬСЯ, УЧИТЬ, ИЗУЧАТЬ

    Let's talk about the difference between УЧИТЬ, УЧИТЬСЯ, ИЗУЧАТЬ. Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe...

  7. 111 – The Most Famous Spacecraft

    Let's talk about the Buran :D Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe My premium step-by-step course for...

  8. 110 – The best Halloween song EVER (in Russian:))

    Nightmare before Christmas in Russian is one of my favorite cartoons :) I hope you enjoy this version as much as I do! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials…

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  9. 109 – Catherine the Great (why is she popular?)

    Who is Catherine the Great and why is she popular? Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe My premium...

  10. 108 – Lion King in Russia

    Let's talk about Lion King in Russian :D I love this cartoon! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe My...

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  12. 107 – 44 Merry Siskins (???)

    Let's talk about the 44 Merry Siskins by Daniil Kharms :D Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe My...

  13. 106 – Russian Space Program

    Russian Space program topic has been requested a lot:) So here we go! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning –...

  14. 105 – What is KGB?

    What is KGB? Let's talk about it and learn some Russian too :) Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe…

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  15. 104 – My FAVORITE winter song

    Today we have a song! Yaaaay:) I love learning with authentic materials! Here is the cartoon I'm talking about in this episode – https://youtu.be/XuG3wbxPdT4?si=xHZ_H3VBut-A_QC9 ESSENCE OF RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS is open to join –...

  16. 103 – What is the Cold War?

    What is the Cold War? Let's put it here in simple words! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe My...

  17. 102 – You are the only one I loved

    Today we talk about one of my favorite poems by Dmitry Bykov. Enjoy! And make sure to listen till the end, there's a normal narrator reading the poem:) Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course...

  18. 101 – Russian music

    Hey everyone! I hope everything is fine:) Today we talk about Russian music. This episode is quite challenging but interesting. Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful...

  19. 100 – Why I love Russian

    Russian language is incredibly beautiful, thank you so much for learning it with me :) Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning –...

  20. 99 – How is Russian government organized?

    Russian government explained in this short episode:) Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe My premium...

  21. 98 – Why we should work together. TURNIP!

    Russian folk tales are back! Today we speak about The Turnip. Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.com/subscribe My...

  22. 97 – Ukraine. Kyiv💛💙

    Russia and Ukraine are all over the news today:( I simply can't stay silent in this situation. Let's all remain human in this situation and remember that peace in the world is the most important thing. Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 –...

  23. 96 – What an absent-minded man!

    Today we talk about another wonderful poem by Samuil Marshak. Please, read the text in Russian and English. Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for...

  24. 95 – Russian Composers. Part 1 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for...

  25. 94 – First Man in Space (Russian of course:))

    Who was the first man in space? Let's find out! Кто был первым человеком в космосе? Первым человеком в космосе был Юрий Гагарин. Он родился 9 марта 1934 года в деревне Клушино рядом с городом Гжатском. Сейчас этот город называется Гагарин. В 1950-е годы Юрий учился в Первом Военном авиационном...

  26. 93 – Soviet astronauts' hymn – Anna German

    The most beautiful song, I love it! Translation: An unknown star is shining Again we are torn from home Again cities lie between us The airport's runway lights Here we have mists and rains Here the dawns are cold Here on this unexplored path Await intriguing adventures Hope, my earthly compass…

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  27. 92 – I have a dream in Russian

    The best Russian language course out there! – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Here is the full speech "I have a dream" in Russian: «Сотню лет тому назад рукой великого американца, монумент которому символично возвышается над нами в этот день, был подписан манифест об освобождении рабов.…

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  28. 91 – The smallest Russian town

    The best Russian language course out there! – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Here is the text about this little Russian town: Чекалин — самый маленький город в России. Он находится в Тульской области. В Чекалине меньше тысячи жителей. В 2020 году в городе живут 863 человека. Чекалин – это...

  29. 90 – Thanksgiving in Russia (CLICKBAIT)

    The best Russian language course out there! – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ В России мы, конечно, не отмечаем американский День Благодарения. У каждой нации есть свой праздник благодарности и урожая. Для русских это так называемый Яблочный Спас. Этот христианский праздник верующие начали...

  30. 89 — Current situation and No intro:(((

    If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for...

  31. 88 – Coronavirus in Russia

    If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for...

  32. 87 – My New Year Resolutions

    Here they are: ⁃ следить за своим здоровьем. заниматься спортом, есть овощи и фрукты ⁃ пить меньше кофе и больше воды ⁃ читать больше классической литературы ⁃ быть более ответственной в работе ⁃ быть более женственной You can buy me a cup of coffee here –...

  33. 86 – My favorite song about a school

    My favorite song about a school:) Read the lyrics below. If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Спасибо!...

  34. 85 – SMOKING in Russia

    Smoking in Russia (Курение в России). Давайте поговорим о курении в России. Для начала некоторые факты. Население России – одно из самых курящих в мире, примерно одна треть взрослого населения регулярно курит сигареты. В 2013 году правительство запретило рекламу сигарет и курение в общественных...

  35. 84 – The cranes by Mark Bernes

    If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for...

  36. 83 – History of rubles

    History of rubles В России используется валюта под названием рубль. Первая рублёвая монета появилась только в 1654 году в ходе денежной реформы Алексея Михайловича. В 19 веке монеты делали из меди, серебра и золота. Рубль стал третьей по стоимости валютой после Британского фунта и доллара США. В...

  37. 82 – 8 March in Russia

    Today we celebrate International Women's Day in Russia. It's one of my favorite holidays :) If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 –...

  38. 81 – Russian superstitions I believe

    Russian superstitions today ;) Text in Russian: Сегодня я расскажу о трёх суевериях, в которые сама верю. Первое. Перед дальней дорогой вся семья должна сесть и посидеть одну минуту, чтобы путешествие было хорошим. Мы делаем это перед каждой поездкой. Второе. Если вы вышли из дома, а потом…

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  39. 80 – I AM FREE (one of my favorite songs)

    We continue learning about Russian music. Today it's a Russian metal band Aria. *** If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 –...

  40. I'm back:) Plus a question to you

    Hello everyone! I'm so happy to be back! *** If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email...

  41. 79 – Russian ballet

    If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for...

  42. 78 – On the hills of Manchuria

    If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for...

  43. 77 – What was BAD in the USSR (dialogue)

    Диалог: минусы СССР – Теперь давай про негативные стороны жизни в СССР. – Я назову сразу один большой минус, из которого будет вытекать все остальное. Это так называемый железный занавес. И тогда мы это понимали, а сейчас прошло время – ещё больше это понимаем, осознаем. Что мы жили за большими...

  44. 76 – He is alive and glows

    If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for...

  45. 75 – Dialogue: What was good in the USSR?

    Text in Russian: – Ну что, давай поговорим про жизнь в СССР. Были плюсы, были минусы. Сначала про плюсы. Что хорошего было? Если тебя попросят выделить три пункта, три плюса. Без политики, без каких-то таких вещей. Просто как человек в повседневной жизни. Три плюса. – Ну… Мне нравилось, что тогда...

  46. 74 – Football in Russia

    Футбол в России If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful...

  47. 73 – Russia in WW2 (and why Victory day is important)

    Lyrics in Russian: От героев былых времён Не осталось порой имён. Те, кто приняли смертный бой, Стали просто землёй и травой. Только грозная доблесть их Поселилась в сердцах живых, Этот вечный огонь, Нам завещанный одним, Мы в груди храним. Погляди на моих бойцов, Целый свет помнит их в лицо. Вот...

  48. 72 – What is Crimea?

    What is Crimea? Что такое Крым? *** If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreon.com/realrussianclub Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course…

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  49. 71 – Russian cartoons

    Today I want to talk about Russian cartoons that I like. In childhood my favorite cartoon was "Prostokvashino". I used to dream of living in a village house all by myself, too. I also liked the Soviet version of Winnie the Pooh much more than the Disney version. I do not really like modern...

  50. 70 – Geography of Russia

    География России Россия – одна из крупнейших стран в мире. Она занимает 1/9 часть суши и находится одновременно и в Европе, и в Азии. Россия граничит с Казахстаном, Китаем, Монголией, Украиной, Финляндией, Республикой Беларусь, Абхазией, Азербайджаном, Южной Осетией, Латвией, Польшей, Литвой,...

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Russian teacher Daria will help you to improve your Russian listening skills. In this podcast the Russian language is finally SLOW enough, so you don't have any problems understanding it. And if you do, the vocabulary section is just for you! You will also get some tips on Russian culture, traditions and daily life.Listen to slow Russian – learn faster! Podcast website - http://realrussianclub.com/slowrussianpodcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/realrussianclubchannelTwitter - https://twitter.com/realrussianteamDonate with PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/realrussianclub© 2016 Daria Molchanova

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