Rank #1: B1 - Почему русские купаются зимой?
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.
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Jan 18 2021
10mins
Rank #2: A2 - А что если мы ограбим банк? (Part 2) | StoryTime
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 ;)
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Music by:
End Titles Extended Version (Romeos Erbe) by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3158-end-titles-extended-version-romeos-erbe-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Spy Story by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6032-spy-story
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha Ende
Jan 04 2021
9mins
Rank #3: A2 - А что если мы ограбим банк? (Part 1) | StoryTime
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 ;)
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Dec 20 2020
15mins
Rank #4: Стереотипы о немцах
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 :)
Time points:
02:03 - Getting to know Florian;
06:38 - Why did Florian start to study Russian;
14:10 - What is the most difficult in learning Russian;
18:48 - The most favourite Russian word;
20:24- Stereotypes about Germans;
46:49 - What does Florian like about Germany;
52:35 - What does Florian dislike about Germany;
59:45 - German stereotypes about Russians;
1:01:59 - What is similar between Russians and Germans;
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Dec 06 2020
1hr 18mins
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Rank #5: Forrest Gump | Talking about the movie in Russian
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 ;)
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Nov 14 2020
13mins
Rank #6: Lumen - Гореть | Russian Song Explained
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 ;)
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Nov 06 2020
26mins
Rank #7: Russian Scary Stories | Halloween Special
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 ;)
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Oct 31 2020
9mins
Rank #8: Ароматы Малайзии
What is the best thing you can come to Malaysia for? How tolerant people to other religions? And how do Malaysians express their emotions?
In today's episode Regina tells us about Malaysia, the country of three cultures.
Listen to episode, to find out the answer on these questions :)
Time points:
3:27 - Regina's story;
07:11 -How Regina ended up in Malaysia;
10:39 - Malaysian accent;
12:30 - Food;
19:50- Religion;
31:48- Architecture;
34:13 - Why Malaysia is so mutlicultural?
40:19 - Trash.
44:21 - Social problem;
48:34- What unites all people in Malaysia?
To follow Regina's stories in VK or check out her photos in Instagram.
The music for this episode is provided by amazing Malaysian musician Sin. Check out his Instagram page if you want to hear more music from him.
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Oct 23 2020
57mins
Rank #9: Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone | Talking about the movie in Russian
We continue our series , where we talk about films in Russian.
And in today's episode we come to the first part of the epic magical saga : "Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone". If you grew up with Potter and his friends, then you would probably pick up many words by listening to this episode!
Listen to episode, and check the transcript to make you got everything right ;)
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Oct 17 2020
13mins
Rank #10: Мексиканская мечта
When can you swim by the crocodile house? Where can you find best Tacos in Mexico? Who are the real mexicans?
In today's episode Denis tells us about Mexico and why he believes it's the best country to live in!
Listen to episode, to find out the answer on these questions :)
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Recommedations:
- To read about the youngest volcano.
Time points:
3:31 - Denis' story;
09:21 -FOOD;
19:10 - Mexican people;
26:42 - Mexican nature;
29:27- Cenotes;
34:08- Volcanos;
39:19 - What things annoys Denis in Mexico?
43:35- How safe is actually Mexico?
47:47- Religion in Mexico;
52:02- Día de Muertos;
57:06- What is similar between Mexicans and Russians;
01:01:54 - What Mexicans think about Russia.
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Oct 09 2020
1hr 5mins