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Comprehensible Russian Podcast | Learn Russian with Max

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Learn the Russian language? Is listening important when you learn a language? Yes it is! You can pick up words and see how the language works, but... If the information you are listening to is not clear for you, if you cannot understand what was said, does it make any sense? No! Absolutely not! This podcast provides you different kinds of topics in Russian in a very comprehensible way. Repetitions, synonyms, explanations and slow speed of speech will be your bridge to understand the real Russian Language. Transcripts: https://russianwithmax.com https://www.youtube.com/c/RussianWithMax

Episodes

066 - Слушать или читать? Эффективны ли аудиокниги?

Привет всем! Сегодня я хочу порассуждать на тему "реальных" книг и электронных книг. Какие из них эффективнее? С помощью каких книг мы лучше усваиваем информацию? Что говорят научные исследования, а что говорят русские люди? Давайте узнаем:) ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build...

Dec 10, 201940 minSeason 2Ep. 66

[Live] Life in Russia | Q&A (in Russian)

HQ-audio version of the last YouTube live show. Video: https://youtu.be/7DpQTK7XwjY Talking about life in Russia and answering your questions. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2, lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your way to understand real Russian (TV-shows, mov...

Dec 07, 20191 hr 19 min

065 - One month in Berlin (Dialogue)

Привет всем! В этом эпизоде мы с моим другом Митей будем говорить о его поездке в Берлин и жизни там на протяжении месяца. Мы обсудим схожие моменты и различия этих двух городов (Берлин и Москва). Ещё вы услышите мноооого слов-паразитов и сленга;) ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to...

Dec 03, 201927 minSeason 2Ep. 65

[Live] Does self-improvement exist? | 3rd Covey's habit

HQ Audio version of the last Youtube live show. Talking about Covey's 7 habits book and self-improvement in Russian. Russian listening comprehension. Video: https://youtu.be/5HbMef3QcaE ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2, lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your wa...

Nov 30, 201950 min

064 - Why I can't find myself in Moscow

Привет, друзья! Сегодня у меня будет довольно личный подкаст. Может быть даже аудиовлог. Я расскажу о том, почему мне трудно адаптироваться в Москве и привыкнуть к московскому ритму и образу жизни:) ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help yo...

Nov 26, 201927 minSeason 2Ep. 64

063 - Inner Freedom. Viktor Frankl

Сегодня я хочу поговорить о книге Виктора Франкла "Сказать жизни "Да!". Психолог в концлагере.", которую я недавно прочитал. Ссылки на Фракнла я уже встречал в книгах у Стивена Кови и буддийских монахов, но сегодня мы говорим о первоисточнике:) Что такое внутренняя свобода? Почему нам НЕ нужно искать смысл в жизни? Давайте послушаем:) Видео, о котором я говорил: https://youtu.be/KTQ-w7ghnZk ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involv...

Nov 19, 201928 minSeason 2Ep. 63

062 - The U.S. from a Russian perspective (Conversation with Julia)

In this episode Julia is telling us her experience of living and working in the U.S. What is different between these two countries? What she liked and what she didn't? Let's find out! ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your way t...

Nov 12, 201926 minSeason 2Ep. 62

061 - How autumn depression affects Russians

In this episode of our Russian Podcast I'm talking about Autumn Depression in Russia. Do we really have such a disease? How it affects us? At the same time we will learn a bunch of vocabulary words and slang about moods and stuff. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your stron...

Nov 05, 201939 minSeason 2Ep. 61

060 - Living in two capitals of Russia. (Slang and Expressions)

I moved to Moscow for some time and today I would like to tell you a bit about these two Russian capitals and their differences. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your way to understand real Russian (TV-shows, movies, podcasts, ...

Oct 29, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 60

059 - Perestroika. How the USSR was crashing

Talking about Perestroika, part 2. Was perestroika successful? Did it bring good to people or destroy their lives? ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your way to understand real Russian (TV-shows, movies, podcasts, etc). Learn Ru...

Oct 22, 201949 minSeason 1Ep. 59

058 - Perestroika. Beginning. Life in the USSR

Let's talk about one of the most controversial part of the Russian history Perestroika ( Restructuring). It's always hard to talk about history, because there are too many different points of view on it. However this period is very important to understand our Russian mentality. This is the first part and we will take a look at what was the life like in the USSR before Perestroika. I mentioned: The video: https://youtu.be/tpT51B2Ky5c The podcast episode: https://www.russianwithmax.com/044-how-lif...

Oct 15, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 58

057 - Business, Success and How I met Arnold Schwarzenegger

In this episode of our Comprehensible Russian Podcast I'd like to talk about an event called "Synergy Global Forum", which I recently visited. We will learn some business vocabulary, good thoughts and you'll hear a story how I met Arnold Schwarzenegger in Saint-Petersburg. NEW! Lifetime membership access! ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial top...

Oct 08, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 57

056 - I did it! My story of getting driver's license and...

Привет всем! In this episode I'm talking about how I finally got my driver's license and what the story was behind it. Of course, you'll here some new common Russian expressions and words. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your ...

Oct 01, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 56

055 - Common Russian expressions, Podcast's Birthday and news

Happy birthday Comprehensible Russian podcast! It’s been a year together, guys and I’m so happy about that! After a bit of slobbering I will talk about my trip to Central Asia in a way of the most common Russian phrases we use when asking about travelling. The video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/bhK_KOReyD4 ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial t...

Sep 24, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 55

054 - How to get a better job (Dialogue)

Today we have a dialogue in Russian with Julia. We discuss job hunting, creating resume, and how to prepare for an interview. Julia has a large experience in recruitment and share with us some good ideas. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and h...

Sep 17, 201938 minSeason 1Ep. 54

053 - 📖 «Ёжик» – история о напрасной суете

Many of you asked for short stories in Russian by Russian writers. So I recently read one and I found it's a great story! It has a good moral, not very difficult and definitely worth to be played here in our Russian Podcast. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russ...

Sep 10, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 53

052 - The greatest escape from the USSR

In this episode of our Russian Podcast I'm going to tell you a story of a Russain (he's rather a Soviet Union guy), who escaped from the USSR. But the most coolest part is HOW he did it! He swam 100 km jumping from... Ok, let's start the podcast:)) ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian t...

Sep 03, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 52

051 - Samovar and Rituals in our life (Conversation with Mitya)

Today we have a Russian conversation with a friend of mine named Mitya. What's the history of the traditional Russian samovar? Why ceremonies and rituals are so important in our modern life? Prepare for real Russian with lots of slang and common phrases ;) ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in R...

Aug 27, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 51

050 - Mass meetings in Moscow

Today I'll answer two questions I recently received and tell you what is happening in Moscow these days. The videos I mentioned: https://youtu.be/I0ybvAMp8HI https://youtu.be/ErsG9JCzWPg ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your wa...

Aug 20, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 50

049 - Mental Traps and how to avoid them

In this episode of Comprehensible Russian podcast we discuss 5 most common mental traps from the book by Andre Kukla. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2, lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your way to understand real Russian (TV-shows, movies, podcasts, etc). ►To ...

Aug 13, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 49

048 - Do Russians believe in superstitions?

What do Russians think about superstitions? How they affect us? How they affect our daily life? I collected 11 most common Russian (probably not only Russian) superstitions and want to share them with you. I am going to tell you my prospective on that as well. The lesson pack I mentioned in the episode: https://www.russianwithmax.com/product/russian-through-stories-lesson-pack/ ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Rus...

Aug 06, 201949 minSeason 2Ep. 48

047 - A song of Negligence and Fire

I'm going to tell you a story of Negligence and Fire. Once upon a time, there was a guy who loved nature very much. He wanted to spend a night in woods with the best friends around, but the Great Fire decided to correct guy's plans... ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your s...

Jul 30, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 47

046 - Don't waste your thinking!

Greetings! In the first part of this episode I'm going to answer a question about 2 particles "-то" and "-ка". In the second part we will talk about how to not waste our thinking and increase our productivity. Let's jump in! ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russ...

Jul 23, 201941 minSeason 1Ep. 46

045 – We Are All Getting Dumber!

Today we discuss some thoughts from a book called "Чертоги разума. Убей в себе идиота" Андрея Курпатова. It's a cool book I started to read and just right away I faced lots of interesting ideas and fact in terms of how our thinking works and why we getting dumber. What cases destruction of thinking? Why simplification is not a good idea? Why we can't focus for a long time? Let's find out what doctor Kurpatov says... ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My...

Jul 16, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 45

044 - How life in a small Russian town looks like

What does life in a small Russian town look like? Why people think about the government? Hi there, in this episode of our Russian Podcast I'm gonna tell you about one small Russian town which I visited to meet my grandma. It's an ordinary place, where life's been frozen for years. My vlog from that town: https://youtu.be/tpT51B2Ky5c ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educat...

Jul 09, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 44

043 - The only Truth...

Don't except me to talk about meditations and prayers, today we will talk about The only Truth! The videos I mentioned and transcripts: https://www.russianwithmax.com/43-the-only-truth/ ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your way...

Jul 02, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 43

How much is it to travel in Russia? - LIVE YouTube show

In this LIVE Russian Podcast we talk about travelling in Russia. I answer your questions and tell you about my experience. Watch video here: https://youtu.be/Vt2Huk5WjMg ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2, lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on your way to understand ...

Jun 28, 20191 hr 24 min

042 - Russian people in cities and villages

Привет-привет!^^ I recorded this episode sitting by the side of a big lake during my last trip up to the north from Saint-Petersburg. I came up with this podcast idea when I was talking to locals in a small northern village. I was pleasantly surprised by their openness and hospitality. I'm always glad to hear your stories! P.S. In the episode I was wrong in the beginning calling the city Приозерск, it's called Петрозаводск. ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and ab...

Jun 25, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 42

041 - I don't have time for that

Why we always have no time for something? Is this because we really do a lot of stuff that bring us happiness? Or it's just a form of avoiding ourselves, suffering, and lack of prioritization? In today's Russian podcast I'm trying to discuss this questions with...ahem, myself as usual. However Max (the second one xD) has got some good thoughts about it and would be happy to hear your experience! ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you i...

Jun 18, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 41

040 - Summer in Russia

The summer is going on. How do Russians spend summer? What do we do? What am I going to do? Let's dive into the summertime. The video I mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/2E9ii1NEEiw ----- This podcast is for learning Russian (A2\lower intermediate and above). My goal is to get you involved in the Russian language through interesting, fun, educational, and controversial topics. I speak clear and slow, explaining words in Russian to build your strong Russian foundation and help you on you...

Jun 11, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 40
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