Russian from Zero to Hero
Episodes
33. The 4 Burners Theory: Why Life Balance Is Impossible | Russian Podcast
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! In this episode, we talk about the Four Burners Theory — a simple but powerful metaphor that helps explain why it’s impossible to do everythin...
32. How Your Money Beliefs Keep You Poor | Russian Podcast
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! In this episode, we talk about money mindset — the beliefs about money that often quietly prevent us from earning more, saving money, and feelin...
31. 7 Smart Money Habits That Actually Work | Russian Podcast with subtitles
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! In this episode, we talk about money and financial habits.I break down the book The Richest Man in Babylon and share simple principles you can sta...
30. This Drains Your Energy | Russian Podcast with subtitles
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! In this episode, I talk about what “steals” our energy and why many of us still feel tired even after resting.We’ll look at the main energy ...
29. Healthy Sleep Habits | Russian Comprehensible Podcast
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! In this episode, we talk about sleep and daily routines.Why do we still feel tired even when we seem to be getting “enough” sleep?In this vide...
28. How I Eat Without Dieting: 10 Nutritional Principles | Russian Comprehensible Podcast
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! This is the final episode of my series about food.In this video, I share the eating principles I’ve developed over the past 10 years.You’ll le...
27. My Experience with a Food Psychologist: An Honest Take | Russian Comprehensible Podcast
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! This is a continuation of our conversation about food and habits.In the previous episode, I shared my personal story. Today, I speak honestly abou...
26. Why I Gained 10 kg: An Honest Story About My Eating Habits | Russian Comprehensible Podcast
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! In this episode, I share a very personal story about how my eating habits were shaped — from growing up in the 90s to the present day. I speak h...
25. This Love Languages Test Changed How We See Our Relationship | Russian Comprehensible Podcast
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my husband and I take the love languages test together and talk honestly about our relationship.Listen to my first episode about love...
24. Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago? | Советы себе молодой | Russian podcast for A2-B1
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share the advice I would give myself 10 years ago.Real life lessons, mistakes, growth, and thoughts that came with time.This video ...
23. I Thought My Year Was a Failure… Until I Saw the Truth | Russian podcast for A2-B1
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my entire year — month by month — in slow and clear Russian, perfect for A2–B1 learners.This is a very personal story a...
22. Know Your Temperament & Fix Your Problems With People | Russian comprehensible podcast for A2-B1
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about temperaments — and how they explain the way you think, feel, react, and communicate with other people.Who is the most...
21. Kazakhstan Explained in Easy Russian | Russian comprehensible podcast for A2-B1
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn about Kazakhstan’s culture, traditions, languages, and people — all in slow, clear Russian. Perfect for A2–B1 l...
20. Five Love Languages | Russian comprehensible podcast for A2-B1
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn Russian with slow, clear speech. In this episode, we talk about five love languages — five unique ways people express and understand love. You...
19. Do they speak Russian in Kazakhstan? | В Казахстане говорят по-русски? | B1
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn Russian with slow, clear speech. In this episode of Russian from Zero to Hero, we explore Kazakhstan through its languages: why Kazakh is the st...
18. Miracle Morning | A2 | Магия утра | Comprehensible Russian Podcast
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Russian from Zero to Hero, I speak slow, clear Russian and show all the key words on screen with English translations. Inspired by ...
17. Rest Isn’t Just Sleep: 7 Ways to Truly Recharge | B1
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Russian from Zero to Hero, we explore the 7 types of rest — and why sleep is only one of them. If you believe that rest simply me...
16. How to Make Friends as an Adult | A2 | Как дружить, если ты взрослый
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is a podcast from my Russian Heroes 1.0 podcast course, which has already ended and received d...
15. Russian Weddings: Then vs. Now | A2 | Русские свадьбы: раньше и теперь
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is a podcast from my Russian Heroes 1.0 podcast course, which has already ended and received ...
14. Big or small family? What's better? | A2 | Большая или маленькая семья? Что лучше?
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is my podcast, where I speak Russian slowly, simply, and in an interesting way. I take topics ...
#13 Итоги 2024 года
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In March, I'm launching a conversational Russian course 2.0 based on my podcast for those eager to immerse themselves in authentic Russian without lea...
#12 Секреты изучения языков | B1+ | Anton and Irina
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🔥Fantastic news! On November 18th, I'm launching a conversational Russian course based on my podcast for those who want to immerse themselves in re...
#12 Fundamental rules of learning a foreign language | A2 | Фундаментальные правила, как учить иностранный язык
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🔥Fantastic news! On November 18th, I'm launching a conversational Russian course based on my podcast for those who want to immerse themselves in re...
#11 Как учиться взрослому человеку? | B1+ | Anton and Irina
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we discuss how adults can continue learning throughout their lives and the key steps to make this process easier. We also exp...
#11 Study less, study smart | A2+ | Учись меньше, но лучше
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🔥Fantastic news! On November 18th, I'm launching a conversational Russian course based on my podcast for those who want to immerse themselves in r...
#10 Что хорошего в России? | В1+ | Anton and Irina
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Irina, a Russian language teacher, and her husband Anton, a native speaker, in their podcast.In this episode, I’m sharing what makes life in Ru...
#10 Pros of living in Russia | A2+ | Плюсы жизни в России
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is my podcast, where I speak Russian slowly, simply, and in an interesting way. I take topics ...
#9 Психотерапия: что думают постсоветские люди? | В1+ | Anton and Irina
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Irina, a Russian language teacher, and her husband Anton, a native speaker, in their podcast.In this episode, we dive into the myths and stereoty...
#9 Is Therapy for Everyone? | A2+ | Психотерапия нужна всем?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is my podcast, where I speak Russian slowly, simply, and in an interesting way. I take topics ...
#8 FOMO и JOMO: страх упущенных возможностей и радость отсутствия | В1+ | Anton and Irina
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Irina, a Russian language teacher, and her husband Anton, a native speaker, in their podcast.Are you overwhelmed by the fear of missing out (FOMO...
#8 How to deal with the fear of missing out? | A2+ | Что такое FOMO и что с этим делать?
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is my podcast, where I speak Russian slowly, simply, and in an interesting way. I take topics ...
#7 Что надо и не надо делать в гостях в России? | В1+ | Anton and Irina
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Irina, a Russian language teacher, and her husband Anton, a native speaker, as they dive into the fascinating topic of hospitality in Russia. Fro...
#7 The Art of Being a Guest in Russia | A2 | Как ходить в гости в России?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is my podcast, where I speak Russian slowly, simply, and in an interesting way. I take topics ...
#6 Как заводить друзей? Советы Дейла Карнеги работают? | B1+ | Anton and Irina
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anton and Irina explore how to make a lasting impression and improve communication with others. They share insights from Dale Carnegi...
#6 How to make others like you? | A2 | Как понравиться человеку с первой секунды?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is my podcast, where I speak Russian slowly, simply, and in an interesting way. I take topics ...
#5 Критические ошибки в путешествиях | B1+ | Anton and Irina
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anton and Irina share their lifehacks for traveling. This Friday at 18:00 Moscow time, we will discuss how to prepare for traveling i...
#5 10 Lifehacks for Traveling | A2 | 10 лайфхаков для путешествий
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will share my lifehacks for traveling. This Friday at 18:00 Moscow time, we will discuss how to prepare for traveling in the Conver...
#4 Как наше окружение влияет на нашу жизнь? | B1+ | Anton and Irina
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Irina and Anton discuss how our environment influences us. Do people choose whom they communicate with? Do we have control over this?...
#4 Extraordinary people around me | A2 | Необычные люди вокруг меня
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you about extraordinary people in my life. What do they do? What do they love?My name is Irina. I am a Russian language t...
#3 Плюсы и минусы жизни цифрового кочевника, личный опыт | B1+ | Anton and Irina
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Irina and Anton discuss the advantages and disadvantages of their current lifestyle. They are Russian digital nomads living in Vietna...
#3 Pros and cons of digital nomad life | A2+ | Плюсы и минусы цифрового кочевничества
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will tell you who a digital nomad is and what the pros and cons of this lifestyle areMy name is Irina. I am a Russian language teac...
#2 Ключевые события, которые повлияли на нашу жизнь | B1+
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Irina and Anton discuss the turning points in their life. Ири́на: Добро́ пожа́ловать на наш подкас...
#2 Life-Changing Moments | A2+ | События, которые изменили мою жизнь
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tell about turning points in my life. My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is my podcast, where I speak Russian...
1. Our perfect day | Наш идеальный день | B1+
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode, we discuss our perfect day. What would it be like? My husband and I explore this question from various angles.The cool thin...
1. What if tomorrow is my perfect day? | Завтра мой идеальный день | A1+
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode, we discuss our perfect day. What would it be like? My name is Irina. I am a Russian language teacher. This is my podcast, ...