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Simple Russian Stories
Podcast ‘Simple Russian Stories’ is a fun and easy way to learn Russian. In each episode, you’ll hear simple yet engaging stories that will help you improve your language comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and discover Russian culture. Perfect for beginners and those who want to practice Russian in everyday situations. Join us and explore the world of the Russian language through simple stories!
Episodes
- Simple Russian Stories
Ep. 90 A Bad Day in Russian 🇷🇺 | Easy Russian Listening Practice for A1–A2
Learn Russian through a funny story about a day when everything goes wrong! 😅 Meet Ян, a student in Moscow who oversleeps, misses his bus, forgets his…
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Ep. 89 What I Eat in a Day | Russian Listening Practice for A1 Learners
What do I eat in a day in Vietnam? 🇻🇳 In this episode, learn Russian through a story about food, daily routines, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Discover…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 88 Why Is Bread So Important in Russia?| Russian Food & Culture (A2–B1)
Why is bread so important in Russia? 🍞 In this episode, discover Russian bread, traditional Russian food, and the cultural traditions and proverbs connected to…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 87 Real Russian Conversation 🇷🇺 | Travel, Family & Everyday Life | B1–B2
In this episode, I’m sharing a personal life update — all in Russian. I talk about moving to Halong in northern Vietnam, my new apartment, the weather, Russian…
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Ep. 86 Is This Rude?! 😳 Modern Etiquette in 2026 | Learn Russian B1–B2
What is considered rude in 2026? In this episode, I discuss some modern etiquette rules from a recent The Guardian article - from taking Zoom calls in cafés…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 85 How Does Yan Get Around Moscow? | Russian for Beginners A1–A2
How do people get around Moscow? In this episode, Yan tells his mom about his everyday life in Moscow and the different types of transport he uses — the metro…
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Ep. 84 Who Is Pavel Durov? The Story of the Telegram Founder | Learn Russian Through a Story | B1–B2
Today, we're talking about one of the most well-known and controversial Russian entrepreneurs in the world — Pavel Durov, the creator of Telegram. But this…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 83 Different Types of Shops in Russian | Learn Russian Through a Story | A1–A2
Today, we're going shopping — in Hanoi! I recently moved to a new apartment, and of course, I need to buy a lot of things. But where do you go if you need a…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 82 Russian School Life| Learn Russian Vocabulary & Culture (A2 - B1)
What is school like in Russia? In this episode, we’re going back to school and exploring Russian school life through my own memories and old photographs. Learn…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 81 Pets in Russia & Around the World | SLOW Russian Podcast (A2)
Today’s episode is about pets. We’ll talk about the most popular pets in different countries, and I’ll also tell you about the animals I had when I was a…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 80 Can You Surf in Russia? Sakhalin Island | Learn Russian| Slow Russian Story (A1 - A2)
In this episode, Yan travels to Sakhalin Island, one of the most remote and beautiful places in Russia. He visits the famous Cape Velikan, takes a boat trip to…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 79 Learn Russian | Masha and the Bear | Slow Russian Story (A2)
Today's episode is a little different. Instead of talking about Russian culture or travel, we're going to read one of the most famous Russian folk tales —…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 78 Childhood Memories from Russia | Learn Russian with Real Stories (B1)
Today we're going to do something a little different. Instead of talking about Russian grammar or a famous tourist destination, I'd like to introduce you to…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 77 Jan’s stories: Trip to Altai | Slow Russian Story (A2)
You'll hear a simple story about Jan, who goes there during his summer holidays. You'll also learn new words, practise the future tense and hear some useful…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 76 The Golden Ring of Russia | Ancient Russian Cities (A2 - B1)
Today's episode is for upper beginner and intermediate learners of Russian. We are going to travel along one of the most famous tourist routes in Russia — the…
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Ep. 75 Summer in Russia: Jan's Trip to Sochi | SLOW Beginner Russian Podcast (A1 - А2)
In this episode, we follow Jan, an American student learning Russian in Moscow, as he plans his summer vacation to Sochi. You'll practice the simple future…
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Ep. 74 How I Plan My Trips and Pack for Travel (B1 / B2)
In this intermediate Russian podcast episode (B1–B2), I talk about how I usually plan my travels around Asia. You'll learn vocabulary related to…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 73 Summer in Russia: Where Russians Go on Vacation (A1+ A2)
Discover how Russians spend their summer holidays. In this episode, you'll learn about popular destinations such as Sochi, the Black Sea, Lake Baikal, Karelia…
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How to Keep Improving Your Russian| Russian Podcast (B1-B2)
Many Russian learners reach the B1 or B2 level and suddenly lose motivation. Why does this happen? Do you really need to keep studying if you can already…
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Ep. 71 Под грибом | Under the Mushroom — Russian Fairy Tale for Beginners (A2)
In this episode, we read and discuss the famous Russian fairy tale *Under the Mushroom* (Под грибом), adapted for A2 learners. At the end of the episode, test…
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Ep. 70 The Real Dostoevsky | Prison, Love and Gambling (B1-B2)
Friends, sorry about the sound quality in this episode. I bought a new microphone and I still can’t set it up properly. This episode about Dostoevsky became…
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Ep. 69 Russian Daily Life Vocabulary for Beginners | A Day with Family and Friends (Instrumental Case) A1-A2
In this episode, you’ll learn simple Russian through a story about a Russian student named Anya, her family, university life, friends, hobbies, and daily…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 68 Дом и семья: кто отвечает за порядок? | Housework & Responsibility (B1-B2)
Welcome back to the Simple Russian Stories podcast, where we make learning Russian fun and easy. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about something very…
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Ep. 67 Young Russian Athletes | Learn Russian with Real Stories (A2)
In this episode, you will learn Russian with a real story about young athletes from Russia. We talk about a tennis player, a figure skater, and esports…
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Ep. 66 How to Address People in Russian: девушка, женщина, мужчина, молодой человек (B1)
How do you say “excuse me” to a stranger in Russian without sounding rude? Should you say девушка, женщина, or something else? In this episode, you’ll learn…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 65 What Is Krasnoyarsk Like? Learn Russian|Siberia Guide (A1–A2)
In this episode, you’ll learn Russian while discovering one of the most beautiful cities in Siberia — Krasnoyarsk. This A1–A2 level podcast is perfect for…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 64 Learn Russian Through Stories: Space, Cosmonauts & Belka and Strelka (B1-B2)
In this episode, you’ll learn Russian through one of the most fascinating topics — space exploration. We’ll talk about the first Soviet cosmonauts, including…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.63 Learn Russian Through Stories A2–B1 | Easter in Russia – An Easter Visit (Listening Practice)
In this episode, you will listen to an adapted version of the classic Russian story “An Easter Visit” by Sasha Chorny. This story is perfect for A2–B1…
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Ep. 62 Russian Podcast | Perfective vs Imperfective Verbs | Going to the Market Story (A1–A2)
In this A1–A2 level episode, you’ll follow a simple and engaging story about Yan, a student who usually shops at a supermarket but decides to go to a local…
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Ep. 61 Owls and Larks: Morning vs Night People | Learn Russian (B1-B2)
In this episode we talk about “owls” and “larks” — people who prefer staying up late or waking up early. You will also learn why modern society is often…
Simple Russian StoriesEp. 60 Little Red Riding Hood | Красная Шапочка (A2)
In this episode you will listen to an adapted version of the famous fairy tale Красная Шапочка (Little Red Riding Hood). This story is told in slow and clear…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.59 Happy birthday! (A1+)
In this episode we talk about a birthday celebration. You will learn: how to congratulate someone vocabulary about gifts and parties simple verbs in the…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.58 Pushkin is our everything
Why do Russians say “Pushkin is our everything”? In this B2-level episode, we explore the life, personality, and cultural legacy of Alexander Pushkin — the…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.57 At the supermarket (A1)
In this episode, we go to a Russian supermarket and practice real-life dialogues for A1 learners. You will learn: how to ask about prices, numbers, useful…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.56 Learn Russian: Valentine’s Day from A1 to C1 (Beginner to Advanced)
Valentine’s Day in Russian — from A1 to C1 ❤️ In this special episode, you will hear one romantic story told at five different language levels: A1, A2, B1, B2…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.55 Weird Russian Habits: What Surprises Foreigners in Russia? (B2)
Weird Russian Habits: What Surprises Foreigners in Russia? Why do Russians keep a “bag of bags”? Why do men shake hands every single day? And why do balconies…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.54 Russian Fairy tale: Teremok (A2)
In this episode of Simple Russian Stories, we listen to a simplified version of the classic Russian fairy tale Teremok. The story is told in clear, slow…
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Ep.53 My Trip to China: Cities, Trains and Rice Terraces (B1-B2)
In this episode, I share my personal travel experience in China. I talk about my trip to Guangzhou, Sanya, Guilin, Yangshuo, and the rice terraces. You’ll hear…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.52 The coldest places in Russia
In this A1–A2 episode we explore the coldest places in Russia — Yakutia, Oymyakon and Verkhoyansk. You’ll learn how people live in extreme frost, what they…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.51 A Russian Christmas: Masha’s Christmas Eve (A1)
A1 Christmas Special. This episode tells a simple and heart-warming story about Masha, an eight-year-old girl who celebrates Russian Christmas on January 7th…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.50 New Year's story: A gift with soul
A warm B2 holiday story about choosing meaningful gifts before the New Year. Andrey wants to find presents that are practical, personal, and thoughtful —…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.49 “The Christmas Tree” by Mikhail Zoshchenko (B1-B2)
In this holiday episode, we read an adapted B1—B2 level version of Mikhail Zoshchenko’s short story “Yolka”. The text is clear, simple, and full of warm New…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.48 Jan’s story: Yan’s First New Year in Russia (A1-A2)
A1–A2 Russian Story — “Yan’s First New Year in Russia” In this episode, you’ll hear a simple and warm story about how Yan celebrates his very first Russian New…
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Ep. 47 The Cafe Called Nowher (B1-B2)
In this atmospheric Russian story, the narrator discovers a mysterious café that appears only to people who feel lost. This gentle, emotional text is perfect…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.46 Jan’s story. My International Group (A1-A2)
In this beginner-friendly episode, student Yan introduces his classmates from China, Canada, France, Germany, Turkey and Spain. This simple A1-A2 text helps…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.45 Leo Tolstoy: the superstar of Russian literature (B1-B2)
In this episode, we talk about one of the biggest names in Russian literature — Leo Tolstoy. You’ll learn about his childhood, his extraordinary family life…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.44 A Week in the Life of Yan: Russian Days of the Week & Verbs Ехать/Ездить Идти/Ходить (A1 - A2)
In this episode, you’ll hear about Yan’s week — a student from America who studies in Moscow. This story will help you practice the days of the week and the…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.43 Characters of Russian fairy tales / Персонажи русских сказок (B1 - B2)
In this episode, we talk about Russian mythology and the famous characters from Russian folk tales — from the scary Baba Yaga and Koschey the Deathless to the…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.42 Check your level of Russian. One story - five different levels (A1-C1)
In this episode, you’ll hear one topic — food and cooking — on five Russian levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1. Listen and see how Russian changes from simple…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.41 Russian fairy tale The Turnip / Русская сказка Репка (A1-А2)
In this episode, you’ll hear a simple Russian fairy tale called “Репка” — “The Turnip.” It’s perfect for A1 learners: short sentences, repeated structures, and…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.40 Letter "Ё" / Буква "Ё" (A2-В1)
In this episode, we explore one of the most unique letters in the Russian alphabet — Ё. Why do Russians often replace it with “E”? Learn the story behind this…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.39 Russian fairy tale Kolobok / Русская сказка Колобок (А1-A2)
In this episode, we read the Russian fairy tale Kolobok in very simple language. The story is perfect for A1 learners who want to improve vocabulary and…
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Ep.38 Stereotypes about Russia / Стереотипы о России (А2-B1)
In this episode we talk about stereotypes and culture shock. You will hear five common stereotypes about Russia and try to guess which ones are true and which…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.37 Bad habits / Вредные привычки (B1)
In this episode, we talk about bad habits in Russian. From smoking and drinking to small everyday things like skipping breakfast or saying filler words, you…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.36 Russia is my new home / Россия - мой новый дом (А1-А2)
In this A1-level episode, hear real stories of people from France, Switzerland, the USA, and Italy who moved to Russia — and stayed. Learn how Russia became…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.35 Russian dacha / Русская дача (А2)
In this episode (A1–A2 level), we talk about the Russian dacha — a summer house in the countryside. Why do Russians love their dachas so much? What do they do…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.34 Education in Russia / Образование в России (А2+/В1)
In this episode, we talk about the system of education in Russia. You will learn about different levels of education — kindergarten, school, university — and…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.33 Russian Holidays / Русские праздники (A1-A2)
In this episode you will learn about the most important Russian holidays: New Year, Christmas, Defender of the Fatherland Day, International Women’s Day…
Simple Russian StoriesEp.32 My life in Vietnam / Моя жизнь во Вьетнаме (A1-A2)
In this A1-A2-level episode, I share my story about living in Vietnam. You will learn vocabulary for describing your home, furniture, village life, animals…
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Ep.31 How potato came in Russia / Как картошка появилась в России (A2-B1)
In this episode for A2–B1 Russian learners, we talk about the history of potatoes in Russia — when they appeared, why people were afraid of them at first, and…