Slow Russian

I need your HELP!

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dear friends, I would love to invite you to my summer course at the University of Colorado! You do not need to be a registered degree-seeking student ...

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29 Nov 2025

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Grab all three levels with 60% off here: https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/bundles/black-friday-2025 *** If you've been thinking about learning Ru...

After 5 years it's finally back!!!

16 Jun 2025

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112 – Difference Between УЧИТЬСЯ, УЧИТЬ, ИЗУЧАТЬ

20 Feb 2025

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Let's talk about the difference between УЧИТЬ, УЧИТЬСЯ, ИЗУЧАТЬ. Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – htt...

111 – The Most Famous Spacecraft

25 Nov 2024

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Let's talk about the Buran :D  Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussi...

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

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

05 Aug 2024

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Who is Catherine the Great and why is she popular?  Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency...

108 – Lion King in Russia

01 Jul 2024

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Let's talk about Lion King in Russian :D I love this cartoon! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerot...

IMPORTANT update!

14 Apr 2024

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107 – 44 Merry Siskins (???)

18 Mar 2024

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Let's talk about the 44 Merry Siskins by Daniil Kharms :D  Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotof...

106 – Russian Space Program

04 Mar 2024

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Russian Space program topic has been requested a lot:) So here we go! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.f...

105 – What is KGB?

19 Feb 2024

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What is KGB? Let's talk about it and learn some Russian too :)  Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromze...

104 – My FAVORITE winter song

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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/...

103 – What is the Cold War?

15 Nov 2023

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What is the Cold War? Let's put it here in simple words! Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotoflue...

102 – You are the only one I loved

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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:...

101 – Russian music

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone! I hope everything is fine:)  Today we talk about Russian music. This episode is quite challenging but interesting. Slow Russian Podcast...

100 – Why I love Russian

10 Jul 2023

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Russian language is incredibly beautiful, thank you so much for learning it with me :) Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – ...

99 – How is Russian government organized?

09 Mar 2023

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Russian government explained in this short episode:) Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency....

98 – Why we should work together. TURNIP!

10 Nov 2022

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Russian folk tales are back! Today we speak about The Turnip. Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromz...

97 – Ukraine. Kyiv💛💙

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

96 – What an absent-minded man!

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about another wonderful poem by Samuil Marshak. Please, read the text in Russian and English.  Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audi...

95 – Russian Composers. Part 1 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

27 Sep 2021

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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...

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

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who was the first man in space? Let's find out! Кто был первым человеком в космосе? Первым человеком в к...

93 – Soviet astronauts' hymn – Anna German

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 run...

92 – I have a dream in Russian

19 Jan 2021

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The best Russian language course out there! –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Here is the full speech "I have a dream" in Russian: «Сот...

91 – The smallest Russian town

03 Dec 2020

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The best Russian language course out there! –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ Here is the text about this little Russian town: Чекали...

90 – Thanksgiving in Russia (CLICKBAIT)

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The best Russian language course out there! –  https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ В России мы, конечно, не отмечаем ...

89 — Current situation and No intro:(((

04 Jul 2020

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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...

88 – Coronavirus in Russia

18 Mar 2020

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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...

87 – My New Year Resolutions

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here they are: ⁃ следить за своим здоровьем. заниматься спортом, есть овощи и фрукты ⁃ пи...

86 – My favorite song about a school

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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://patreo...

85 – SMOKING in Russia

29 May 2019

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Smoking in Russia (Курение в России). Давайте поговорим о курении в России. Для начала некот...

84 – The cranes by Mark Bernes

08 May 2019

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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...

83 – History of rubles

03 Apr 2019

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History of rubles В России используется валюта под названием рубль. Первая рублёвая монет...

82 – 8 March in Russia

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

81 – Russian superstitions I believe

19 Feb 2019

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Russian superstitions today ;) Text in Russian: Сегодня я расскажу о трёх суевериях, в которые сама верю...

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

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

I'm back:) Plus a question to you

23 Jan 2019

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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/real...

79 – Russian ballet

24 Aug 2018

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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...

78 – On the hills of Manchuria

15 Aug 2018

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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...

77 – What was BAD in the USSR (dialogue)

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Диалог: минусы СССР   – Теперь давай про негативные стороны жизни в СССР. – Я назов...

76 – He is alive and glows

17 Jul 2018

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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...

75 – Dialogue: What was good in the USSR?

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Text in Russian: – Ну что, давай поговорим про жизнь в СССР. Были плюсы, были минусы. Сначал...

74 – Football in Russia

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 R...

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

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lyrics in Russian: От героев былых времён Не осталось порой имён. Те, кто приняли смертный б...

72 – What is Crimea?

25 Apr 2018

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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/rea...

71 – Russian cartoons

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

70 – Geography of Russia

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

География России Россия – одна из крупнейших стран в мире. Она занимает 1/9 часть су...

69 – Top-3 Russian writers

13 Mar 2018

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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...

68 – The sail by Mikhail Lermontov

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Read the text with translation: Белеет парус одинокий В тумане моря голубом!.. Что ищет он в стран...

67 – Happy New Year!

31 Dec 2017

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Happy New Year, my dear friends!   Text: Итак, всем ещё раз привет! Сегодня тридцать первое декабря. ...

66 – It's my birthday

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Text in Russian: Когда я была маленькая, я очень любила свой день рождения. Всегда было так...

65 – Propaganda in Russia

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the text I'm reading: Пропаганда в России Во-первых, что такое пропаганда? Сегодня многи...

64 – Russians invented Tetris

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone! Here is the text with translation: Мало кто знает о том, что знаменитая игра Тетрис была и...

63 – Where people speak Russian

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Где говорят на русском Если вы думаете, что люди говорят на русском языке только в ...

62 – Dialogue: Russian stereotypes about Germany

14 Nov 2017

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Today's dialogue is about stereotypes about Germany. *** If you want to support my work, you can do it in one of these ways: Patreon – http://patreo...

61 – Looking around me

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! Here is what I was saying in this episode: Я сейчас в городе Омске. Я в гостях у своей мамы. Сейча...

60 – Tourism in Russia

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's text and translation: Ежегодно в Россию приезжают миллионы туристов со всего света.  Са...

59 – Was Ivan the Terrible terrible? History of Russia. Part 4

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know this crazy Russian tsar? Let's talk about him today! Иван Грозный – одна из самых противоречивых фи...

58 – Elementary school in Russia

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Full text:  Школьное образование в России состоит из начального, среднего и высшего. Се...

57 – Dialogue: Russian stereotypes about America. BAD stereotypes!

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's dialogue: Русские стереотипы об Америке. Плохие стереотипы… – Давай поговорим пр...

56 – Back to SLOW Slow Russian

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Transcript: Здравствуйте! Меня зовут Даша. Мне 28 (двадцать восемь) лет. Я родилась 23 (двад...

55 – Game of thrones in Russia

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's text: Сериал «Игра престлов» невероятно популярен в России. Миллионы фанатов во...

54 – Russian emergency services

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's text: Сегодня мы поговорим о российских экстренных службах: скорой помощи, проти...

53 – Dialogue: Don't flirt with your neighbours

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the dialogue: – Александр Сергеевич, одну минуточку. Передайте Зинаиде Михайловне,...

52 – Victory day in Russia. Some music for you…

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we translate and listen to the most popular Russian song about WW2! Happy Victory Day! And (as we say in Russia) let us all have the p...

51 – May 1! Is it important?

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Worker's Day! Here is the text: Первого мая мы отмечаем Международный день труда. Он стал важ...

50 – Cosmonautics Day in Russia

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry about the quality:( something wrong happened with the recording.  Happy Cosmonautics Day! Here is the text: 12 апреля Россия отм...

49 – St. Petersburg

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this terrible time let's bring more beauty to our lives.  Text: Санкт-Петербург – это один из самых крупных г...

48 – Just feel the beauty...

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we talk about a wonderful poem by Alexander Pushkin: Я вас любил: любовь еще, быть может,  В душе ...

47 – Moscow the beauty

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Moscow is such a beautiful city. Let's sing about it;) Если улицы Москвы вытянуть в одну, То по ней пройдёте...

46 – Cherish Russian women

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holiday dear girls! Это 8-е марта! 8 марта мы отмечаем Международный женский день. Он появ...

45 – Maslenitsa and bliny

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This short text is about Russian Maslenitsa. I love this holiday! В русской культуре до сих пор остались некотор...

44 - Ummm let's just love Omsk

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of my most nostalgic songs... Even Russians don't know it! Я люблю эти омские улицы Фонари, от снежинок мер...

43 - What is Siberia?

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what Siberia is? Это может показаться странным, но даже многие россияне не понимают...

42 - Russian Christmas

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to talk about Christmas in Russia: Рождество в России После революции 1917 года Рождество в Ро...

41 - Time to sing!

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are translating a lovely New Year song! Маленькой елочке Холодно зимой. Из лесу елочку Взяли мы...

40 - How I celebrate New Year

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to talk about this wonderful holiday! Я очень люблю Новый год с детства и всегда с особой радо...

39 – Dialogue: Star Wars in Russia

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Another dialogue about "Star wars". Давай поговорим про «Звёздные войны». Это… О, глазки-то загоре...

38 - Education in Russia

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian  Join my free email course ...

37 - Thanksgiving Day in Russia

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about what Russians know about Thanksgiving day! *** Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzer...

36 - Harry Potter in Russia

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about how popular Harry Potter is in Russia! Сегодня мы поговорим о том, насколько попул...

35 – Dialogue: Back to stereotypes about Russia

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's dialogue: Что ещё? Какой стереотип есть о нас? Ну вот это лубочное восприятие, что л...

34 - Halloween in Russia

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Многих иностранцев волнует вопрос о том, празднуют ли в России Хэллоуин. И да, и нет...

33 - History of Russia. Part 3. After the Mongols

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's text - http://realrussianclub.com/slowrussianpodcast/episode-33/ В исторической науке до сих пор идут споры...

32 - Being sick with a hedgehog

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so sorry, but I lost my voice. So you'll have to enjoy the hedgehog story this week:( Раз шёл я по берегу нашего ручья и...

Bonus - Matt Damon and verbs of motion

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The story: Вчера я увидела, как по улице бежал Мэтт Дэймон. Я закричала «Стой! Не убегай!...

31 - An experiment with Pushkin

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're having something special. Almost a crime against literature:) Here is the full text of the poem: К *** Я помню чудное мгно...

30 - Do the Baltics hate Russia?

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard that the Baltic countries hate Russia? Let's try to figure out the reason... В России очень распространён ст...

29 – Dialogue: Living in Moscow. Pros and cons

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to live in Moscow? Let's talk about advantages and disadvantages of it. Today's episode is here - http://realrussianclub.com/slowruss...

28 - History of Moscow

10 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy birthday, my wonderful Moscow!  Москва – самый известный город в России. Однако долгое время...

27 - Russia's 3 technological inventions

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Российские изобретатели внесли большой вклад в развитие мировой научной мысли. Да...

26 - History of Russia. Part 2. Mongol invasion

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is here - http://realrussianclub.com/slowrussianpodcast/episode-26 Монгольская империя вторглась на т...

25 - The most popular children's poem

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today you can hear the funny poem that all Russians know and love. Дама сдавала в багаж Диван, Чемодан, Саквояж, ...

24 – Dialogue: Real Russian food

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the dialogue: У меня была тема про то, что традиционно русские люди едят, там… всяку...

23 - The little round bun

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Popular Russian fairytale:) Жили-были старик со старухой. Просит старик: – Испеки, старуха, коло...

22 - History of Russia. Part 1

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Text: В I тысячелетии н.э. территорию современной Восточной Европы населяли многочис...

21 - YouTube episode

06 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian  Join my free email course ...

20 - Masha and the three bears

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You can hear the famous fairytale about the girl who came to a house that belonged to the three bears.  Жила-была девочка по име...

19 – Dialogue: Russian language. Part 2

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Slow Russian Podcast you can hear the second part of our dialogue about the Russian language and the foreigners who try to lear...