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In Russian From Afar

Here we talk in Russian about life abroad in different countries, cultural differences, learning languages, and much more. Stick with us, if you want improve your Russian listening skills and listen to interesting stories of people from all over the world.
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#147 - B1 - Четвёртый Поворот

🎙️In this episode, I will do a mini-review of a book The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy (1997), and see how this theory can be applied to Russia and Vietnam. 📜 FREE TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY 👉 https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast👉 https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES 👉 LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa 👉 https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian on my Discord server 👉 ...

May 03, 202626 minEp. 147

#146 - B1 - Мини-отпуск без друга

🎙️In this episode, I will tell you how I went on mini-vacation with my friend, who wasn't there. 📜 FREE TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY 👉 https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast👉 https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES 👉 LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa 👉 https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian on my Discord server 👉 https://storysergey.com/COMMUNITY 💳 Support Links: PayPal: https:/...

Apr 12, 202624 minEp. 146

#145 - B1 - Что у меня на уме?

🎙️In this episode, I decided to vent a bit and tell you what's on my mind recently. SPOILER ALERT: War. 📜 FREE TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY 👉 https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast👉 https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES 👉 LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa 👉 https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian for free on my Discord server 👉 https://storysergey.com/COMMUNITY 💳 Support Links:...

Mar 22, 202620 minEp. 145

#144 - B1 - My relationship with coffee

🎙️In this episode, I quit caffeine for two weeks to see how it would affect my sleep, energy, and mood. I share my withdrawal symptoms, what science says about coffee, and whether I plan to keep drinking it. You’ll also hear a voice message from Aessi in Mozambique about her journey learning Russian. 📜 FREE TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY 👉 https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast👉 https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES 👉 LingQ: htt...

Feb 22, 202620 minEp. 144

#143 - B1 - Детство 90х-00x: Беседа с Никитой (Часть 2)

🎙️Today is the second episode of Sergey talking with Nikita, from the channel " Inhale Russian " about similarities in their childhood from the 90s and early 2000s. 📜 FREE TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY 👉 https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast👉 https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES 👉 LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa 👉 https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian for free on my Discord ...

Feb 08, 202636 minEp. 143

#142 - B1 - Детство 90х-00x: Беседа с Никитой

🎙️In today's episode Sergey is talking with Nikita, from the channel " Inhale Russian " about similarities in their childhood from the 90s and early 2000s. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com Our videos with Nikita: 1 , 2 , 3 . 📜 FREE TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY 👉 https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast👉 https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES 👉 LingQ: htt...

Jan 25, 202632 minEp. 142

#141 - A2 - Is Siberian winter really Awesome?

🎙️In today's episode Sergey is reflect on wethear his idealization of Siberian winter is close to the truth or it's just his childhood nostalgia? If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com 🔥 Get a 26% OFF for all my stuff before the year ends 👉 https://storysergey.com/2026SALE 📜 FREE TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY 👉 https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast👉 https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 ...

Dec 21, 202516 minEp. 141

#140 - A2 - Эксперимент

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey is sharing yet another story from his childhood, where he was a subject of an experiment wihout his consent. Also, we have an audio letter from Maya! If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com 🔥 BLACK FRIDAY🔥 GET 50% OFF ALL OF MY STUFF HERE 👉 https://storysergey.com/BLKFR25 📜 FREE TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY: https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://...

Nov 23, 202523 minEp. 140

#139 - B1-B2 - Разговор с Инной

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey is talking with Inna from a channel " Comprehensible Russian " about traveling, life, work and other. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com 📜 TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY: https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https...

Nov 09, 202541 minEp. 139

#138 - B1 - 10 уроков от Толкина

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey is sharing 10 lessons he has learned after finishing reading J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com 📜 TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY: https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://...

Oct 19, 202522 minEp. 138

#137 - A2-B1 - Выгорание

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey is sharing about his struggles with creativity and inspiration. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com 📜 TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY: https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practi...

Oct 05, 202513 minEp. 137

#136 - B1 - Интервью с Дашей - Чему учат нас настолки?

In today's episode Sergey interviewing Dasha, the host of the YouTube channel " Arkana Games ", about boardgames, and what do they mean to her, why it's still not a mainstream, and much more :) This episode has been sponsored by italki. 👉 Start your language-learning journey with italki: https://go.italki.com/fromafar2509 💡 Use my exclusive promo code SERGEY5 — buy $10 and get $5 free for your first lesson (limited to the first 50 users). If you want to share your story or opinion, send an aud...

Sep 22, 202544 minEp. 136

#135 - A2-B1 - Три месяца в Далате

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey is reflecting on life in a new place, Dalat, which expectations came true and which did not. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian for free on my Discord ser...

Sep 07, 202521 minEp. 135

#134 - A2-B1 - Сколько стоит картошка в России?

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey and Taya are comparing prices for some veggies and fruits in Russia and Vietnam. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian for free on my Discord server: https:/...

Aug 24, 202538 minEp. 134

#133 - C1 - Pronunciation 101

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey interviews Alexei, expert in phonetics and pronunciation, on how to have a good pronunciation in a target language and to what do you need to pay attention in Russian. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com Links: Видео Габриэля Вайнера по русской фонологии: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zltpo15toe0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tENgvnbf-Iw Ссылка на канал Алексея: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Aug 03, 202540 minEp. 133

#132 - A2 - Мини-поход

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey and his friend Philipp are going on a small hike and recording while doing that. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian for free on my Discord server: https:/...

Jul 20, 202512 minEp. 132

#131 - B1 - We lost the joy

В этом эпизоде Сергей и Тая исследуют феномен потери радости от хобби в современном обществе. Они затрагивают тему навязчивого стремления к гиперэффективности во всех сферах жизни, включая досуг, и делятся личным опытом: Сергей рассказывает о стрессе от изучения языков, а Тая — о пользе вязания и музыки для расслабления. Подкаст подчеркивает, что истинное удовольствие от хобби заключается в процессе, а не в достижении идеальных результатов, призывая слушателей найти баланс и позволить себе отдыхать, чтобы избежать выгорания.

Jul 06, 202535 minEp. 131

#130 - A2-B1 - Переезд

Сергей подробно рассказывает о своем недавнем переезде из Хойана в Далат, Вьетнам. Он описывает стресс, связанный с поиском нового дома, сложным процессом упаковки и прощанием с друзьями. Эпизод охватывает логистику перевозки вещей и домашних животных, а также первые приятные впечатления от прохладного климата Далата и его живописной природы, несмотря на продолжающуюся распаковку.

Jun 22, 202525 minEp. 130

#129 - B1 - Русские и Французы: от Ярослава Мудрого до Жана Рено

🎙️ In today's episode Sergey is taking about the history of relationships between Russians and French. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian for free on my Discord server: https://storys...

May 18, 202514 minEp. 129

#128 - A2 - Говорим о Жизни 2

🎙️In today's episode Sergey and Taya are just chatting about thier lives. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian for free on my Discord server: https://storysergey.com/COMMUNITY 📜 TRANSC...

May 04, 202534 minEp. 128

#127 - B1 - Как изменить судьбу

🎙️In today's episode Sergey is sharing the knowledge from the book "4 lessons of Liao-Fan", which is spiritual and philosophical Chinese work from 16th century on how to change the destiny. Click on these links if you want to listen or read the book in Russian. Click here you want to read it in English. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com 📜 TRANSCRIPTS AND VOCABULARY (PATREON): https://storysergey.com/MEMBERSHIP ☕ Help t...

Apr 20, 202528 minEp. 127

#126 - B1 - Верни мне мой 2007-й

🎙️In today's episode Sergey and Taya are talking about their adolesence, and why 2007 was very important year in their life. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 💬 Practice Russian for free on my Discord ...

Apr 06, 202537 minEp. 126

#125 - A2 - Сила Ходьбы

🎙️ In today's episode of In Russian From Afar Podcast, Sergey is taking about the power of walking. This podcast is inspired by interview with neuroscientist Shane O'Mara, who wrote the book "In Praise of Walking". If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course ...

Mar 23, 202510 minEp. 125

#124 - B1 - Русские и Немцы: ближе, чем кажется

🎙️ In today's episode of In Russian From Afar Podcast, Sergey is taking about the relationshipt between Russian and Germans, how similar we are and how do we differ. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com WHY ARE YOU SO TIRED - Johnny Harris ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa :...

Mar 09, 202521 minEp. 124

#123 - B1 - How to find friends after 30?

🎙️ In today's episode of In Russian From Afar Podcast, Sergey and Taya are talking about how to find friends after you turn 30, and wether or not you need to try to do it at all. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com WHY ARE YOU SO TIRED - Johnny Harris ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course...

Feb 23, 202532 minEp. 123

#122 - B1 - Why are we so tired?

🎙️ In today's episode of In Russian From Afar Podcast, Sergey is talking about reasoning behind why we lately always feel tired and what can we do about it. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com WHY ARE YOU SO TIRED - Johnny Harris ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://...

Feb 09, 202517 minEp. 122

#121 - B1 - Podcast on shame

🎙️ In today's episode of In Russian From Afar Podcast, Sergey and Taya are talking about shame in Russian culture, and sharing embaressing moments in their life. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 👩‍🏫 ...

Jan 26, 202533 minEp. 121

#120 - A2 - Cultural Differences (between my wife and me)

🎙️ In today's episode of In Russian From Afar Podcast, Sergey is talking about the diffenece in culture between him and his wife, what is fun and easy and what is hard. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY...

Jan 12, 202521 minEp. 120

#119 - B2 - Рефлексия 2024

🎙️ In today's episode of In Russian From Afar Podcast, Sergey and Taya are looking back on the previous year 2024 and sharing their personal insights. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 👩‍🏫 Find a tuto...

Dec 28, 202440 minEp. 119

#118 - A2+ Детство зимой

🎙️ In today's episode of In Russian From Afar Podcast, Sergey is remembering his childhood during winter months. If you want to share your story or opinion, send an audio recording to our email: inrussianfromafar@gmail.com ☕ Help to get the new gear for the podcast : https://storysergey.com/DONATE 🌐 BEST APP FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES --> LingQ: https://storysergey.com/LINGQ 📖 My story-course about Rosa : https://storysergey.com/ROSASTORY 👩‍🏫 Find a tutor on iTalki (affiliate link) : https:/...

Dec 08, 202428 minEp. 118
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