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Prosto.Russian

Learn Russian through a listening-focused system for beginners and low-intermediate learners. Each episode helps you gradually understand real spoken Russian through short stories and everyday topics without feeling overwhelmed.
Want the full learning system for each episode? On Patreon you’ll get transcripts, guided listening tasks, speaking prompts, and writing practice designed to turn passive listening into active language progress: https://www.patreon.com/c/prostorussian

Intro music: Lesfm, Olexy - The Beat of Nature

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  • Today · 4 min

    A1+. Костюм на Хэллоуин (Slavic mythology edition) // Russian Listening Practice

    In today’s episode, I’ll suggest some Halloween costume ideas inspired by Slavic mythology. Along the way, you’ll also learn about four interesting characters. Get the full listening practice here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • October 23 · 11 min

    A2+/B1. Удивительные факты из жизни русских писателей // Russian Listening Practice

    In this episode I decided to combine two important things: 1️⃣ Biography at A2–B1. At this level we usually learn how to talk about interesting facts from our own lives and the lives of other people: where someone was born, when they got married, what happened to them. 2️⃣ Russian literature. Many of you love it! So I thought it would be fun to practise “biography” through surprising facts from the lives of famous Russian writers. Get the transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • October 20 · 26 min

    Let's talk about Russian pronunciation // Russian Listening Practice

    I have another special episode for you! It was originally planned as an interview with a pronunciation coach to talk about Russian pronunciation, but it turned into a really warm and therapeutic conversation about not only pronunciation, but also our attitude towards learning Russian (or any language, really!).Get the FREE transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

  • October 16 · 6 min

    A1+. 4 причины любить осень // Russian Listening Practice

    For about three weeks now, I’ve been so happy that autumn has arrived. There are already frosts at night, although during the day the weather is very nice. So I decided to share with you why I absolutely love autumn! Get the transcript here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • October 2 · 9 min

    A1. Один день со мной // Russian Listening Practice

    Today's episode is a very special one, and it took me longer to make than my usual stories. That's because this is episode 200 (!) of my podcast. I also wanted to make this episode a little different, so I made a VIDEO! It's very unusual for me and it wasn't easy, but I really tried my best 😅Get the transcript here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • September 25 · 4 min

    A2+. На сцене // Russian Listening Practice

    Привет! In this episode, you’ll hear stories about performing in front of an audience. The main focus is on the emotions you might experience when you have to go on stage . In the transcript, you’ll also find a simple, easy-to-use framework for talking about your own experience of performing. Get the transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • September 18 · 4 min

    A1+. Любимая комедия // Russian Listening Practice

    Привет! In this episode, I’m talking about my favourite comedy and share some stories related to it. The transcript for this episode doesn't just include the text, but it also comes with listening activities to help you train your ear, improve your comprehension, and notice new vocabulary and grammar in context. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • September 11 · 3 min

    A2+. Мой тайм-менеджмент // Russian Listening Practice

    I’m a very organized person… until I’m not. 😅 In this new episode, I’m talking about my relationship with routines, lists, punctuality and one slightly toxic habit I’ve been trying to change. Listen to the new episode to hear the whole story and learn some REALLY useful everyday Russian along the way. Join my Patreon and get the transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • September 4 · 3 min

    A1+. Сова и жаворонок в отпуске // Russian Listening Practice

    Привет! In this episode, I share a funny slice of daily life with my best friend, who happens to be my exact opposite when it comes to sleep. The story is told in simple Russian and perfect for upper-beginners practicing daily routines. The transcript for this episode doesn't just include the text, but it also comes with listening activities to help you train your ear, improve your comprehension, and notice new vocabulary and grammar in context. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • August 28 · 3 min

    A2+. Компьютерные игры // Russian Listening Practice

    Привет! In this episode, I talk about computers games. Along the way we go through the main video game genres, so you'll pick up some useful vocabulary even if games aren't your thing. Join my Patreon and get the transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • August 21 · 3 min

    A1. На даче // Russian Listening Practice

    Привет! As summer is already coming to an end, it’s time for all those conversations about who did what and how they spent their summer. So it's perfect time to share my little story about ДАЧА. The transcript for this episode doesn't just include the text, but it also comes with listening activities to help you train your ear, improve your comprehension, and notice new vocabulary and grammar in context. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • August 14 · 3 min

    A2+/B1. Студенческая жизнь // Listening Practice

    In this new episode, I’ve put together some interesting student activities, but I also mention some more typical ones. If you want to better understand what people say about university life in Russian, this episode is for you. Join my Patreon and get the transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • August 7 · 2 min

    A1+. Засуха // Listening Practice

    Привет! Today's episode is a short one, but it's about a very real and very current topic: the drought and the record-breaking heat we've been experiencing this summer. The transcript for this episode doesn't just include the text, but it also comes with listening activities to help you train your ear, improve your comprehension and pronunciation, and notice new vocabulary and grammar in context. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • July 31 · 2 min

    A2. В офисе // Listening Practice

    Привет! Today, you’ll meet my friend Andrey and learn about his typical day. Andrey works in an office, so in this episode we’ll talk about his morning routine, his workday, and what he usually does after work. Join my Patreon and get the transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • July 24 · 2 min

    A1. Хобби друзей // Russian Listening Practice

    Привет! In this week's podcast, I talk about what my friends enjoy doing in their free time and share plenty of useful vocabulary and natural expressions you can use when talking about hobbies and free time in Russian. The transcript doesn't just include the text, but it also comes with listening activities to help you train your ear, improve your comprehension and pronunciation, and notice new vocabulary and grammar in context. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • July 17 · 4 min

    A2+. Где бы я хотела пожить // Listening Practice

    Привет! Where would you like to live for a while? 🌍 In today’s episode, I’m sharing a place where I would love to live if I had the opportunity. Join my Patreon and get the transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • July 12 · 2 min

    A1+. Лето в деревне // Listening Practice

    In this episode, I'll share some childhood memories from the summers I spent in the countryside. Through this story, you'll learn the Russian names of some common animals and expand your Russian language vocabulary in context. A fun and natural way to improve your Russian language listening skills.If you're only catching part of the story then it's time to stop listening and start actually understanding. The full system is here: ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

  • July 5 · 5 min

    A2+/B1. Правда об изучении языков // Listening Practice

    Привет! There are so many myths, stereotypes, and unrealistic expectations when it comes to learning a foreign language. And instead of helping you, they often slow your progress down. In today's episode, I'd like to share my thoughts on this. Join my Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

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