The Saint Petersburg Friend

Join comedian Sam John and host Arthur in deep diving into everything comedy in Saint Petersburg! If you didn't realize SPB has got the whole triving comedy ecosystem, let alone you had no idea what SPB even is, then you're more then welcome! Venues to keep in mind, performers to know about, fun to have in the northern capital of Russia.   Listen to this podcast wherever you like: https://podcast.ru/1806648985 Our Telegram chat: https://t.me/SPBFpodcast

Our new friend Yolanta Chomag is an English and Chinese translator and tutor, the host of Talk Like Socrates movie discussion club and the English speaking club at Mayakovsky Library. Listen to us gushing over our shared love for movies, recommending several diverse places for you to visit and learning more about Yolanta's life! Talk like Socrates Telegram channel: t.me/talklikesocrates Yolanta's Telegram travel channel: t.me/travelshmavel  Listen to this podcast wherever you like: https://podcast.ru/1806648985

Samuel John is a US comedian, actor and educator currently residing in Saint Petersburg. We've had very fun and engaging conversation concerning comedy, politics and the very thin line right in beetween of those two. Enjoy!  Listen in this episode:- URBAN TOURISM: Podpisnyye Izdaniya   - Who is Samuel John? - Being a native English teacher in Russia and what are the differences between Russian and American schools? - Sam's comedy journey in Russia  - Should a comedian hold any power in politics? - Perceiving Russian menatality as an American comedian - Impressions of Russian comedy scene. Listen to this podcast wherever you want: https://podcast.ru/1806648985   

In this episode of The Saint Petersburg Friend me and Sam are joined by our new friend Stan Jacox. We dive deep into the topics of his childhood, current US quality of life issues and benefits of living in SPB. Listen to this podcast wherever you like: https://podcast.ru/1806648985    

Joining our forces, we present you Viktoria Dmitrieva. She's the VP of IAIC, the ambassador of InterNations and the creator of "International Networking" club and The English Club here in Saint Petersburg. Starting today with the help of our new friend Viktoria The Saint Petersburg Friend podcast becomes a part of a very lovely InterNational Events community. Feel free to say hi to everybody in Telegram chat and the VK group using the links below.   Listen in this episode: 00:04:30 URBAN TOURISM. Viktoria's English Events clubs; 00:10:40 The English Club's story; 00:29:35 Viktoria's story; 00:31:55 InterNations; 00:33:50 What is an expatriate? 00:40:10 About The International Association of Integration Cooperation; 00:48:59 Viktoria's band FLOOR SEVEN.   InterNational Events links: t.me/IN_Events https://internations.timepad.ru/event/3458378/ https://vk.com/spbec?from=groups   Listen to this podcast wherever you like: https://podcast.ru/1806648985    

In this upgraded version of The Saint Petersburg Friend me and my new co-host Sam sit down with Cody, an ex military from New Jersey who ended up in Saint Petersburg currently trying his luck in the modeling buisness. Listen in this episode: 00:01:50 NEW SEGMENT - URBAN TOURISM. Out Cinema; 00:09:43 Welcome Cody; 00:11:38 Tell us about yourself; 00:26:00 Cody's war stories; 00:59:02 Modeling; 01:09:05 Cody's impressions of Saint Petersburg. Listen to this podcast whenever you like: https://podcast.ru/1806648985   

Meet my friend Weston. An author and designer that moved here all the way from the United States.  Listen in this episode: 00:02:28 Moving to SPB;00:11:08 Do russians and texans have something in common?00:12:30 About Weston's books;00:14:07 Weston's most influential authors;00:21:14 Have SPB inspired you for some potential project?00:26:48 Weston's favourite bars and restaurants; 00:31:31 Does a place matter in your life?00:40:46 Have you still got the excitement for adventuring? 00:45:40 English clubs;00:49:43 Where to make friends in SPB if you're a foreigner?  Listen to this podcast wherever you like:https://podcast.ru/1806648985

Sam Agadzhanov is my good buddy who is an actor here in Saint Petersburg. Learn about his profession, local theatrical scene, and how to make connections, if your Russian's not that great. 00:02:40 Sam’s life as an actor.00:13:15 The movie featuring Sam.00:21:05 Do you attend plays?00:24:35 When exactly did you know you wanted to become an actor?00:31:30 We are Armenians!00:34:16 Traveling.00:42:12 What advice would you give to a foreign actor that moved to Saint Petersburg?00:46:19 The main reason we are here.00:53:07 Where to make friends in SPB if you’re a foreigner?01:18:09 Closing thoughts. Listen to this podcast wherever you like:https://podcast.ru/1806648985