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Prosto. Russian podcast

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Learn Russian through a listening-focused system for beginners and low-intermediate learners. Each episode helps you gradually understand real spoken Russian through short stories and everyday topics without feeling overwhelmed. Want the full learning system for each episode? On Patreon you’ll get transcripts, guided listening tasks, speaking prompts, and writing practice designed to turn passive listening into active language progress: https://www.patreon.com/c/prostorussian Intro music: Lesfm, Olexy - The Beat of Nature
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Episodes

A2+/B1. Иду к стоматологу // Listening Practice

Привет! You know that one of the main goals of my podcast is to share real Russian with you through authentic stories. Well, this time my dental filling decided it was the perfect opportunity to practice vocabulary related to going to the dentist. The listening practice is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Jun 19, 20263 min

A2+/B1. Хайкинг // Listening Practice

Привет! Today’s episode is dedicated to all hiking enthusiasts. Using the example of our “short” walk in a Serbian national park, you’ll learn how to describe a trail you’ve hiked. The listening practice is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Jun 19, 20264 min

A1+. Коллеги // Listening Practice

Привет! Today's episode is all about colleagues and how to describe their personalities. This is the main focus of the episode and the key vocabulary I'd like you to practice. The trascript and listening practice is ⁠ here ⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Jun 12, 20262 min

A1+. Мои новые предпочтения в еде // Listening Practice

Привет! Today I’m going to share how much my taste preferences have changed recently compared to what I used to eat as a child. It’s a great topic for learning how to say “picky eater” in Russian. In the worksheet, I also explain the less obvious meaning of the word “спокойно” and how we typically use this word - here Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

May 29, 20263 min

A2+. Первый день на новой работе // Listening Practice

Привет! Today I have a slightly cringe story for you that happened to me a few years ago. However, like any other story, you’ll find plenty of useful vocabulary in it. The listening practice is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

May 23, 20263 minEp. 181

A1. У нас была идеальная квартира? // Listening Practice

Привет! This week, I’m going to tell you about a really nice apartment where we stayed while visiting the Đerdap National Park in Serbia. If you're only catching part of it, then it's time to stop listening and start actually understanding. The full system is here: HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

May 15, 20263 minEp. 178

A2+. Друг ищет работу // Listening Practice

Привет! Today’s story is about how my friend is looking for a job. I’ve selected the minimum key vocabulary you need to talk about this topic with ease (though I hope you won’t need it 😁). The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📚 Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

May 01, 20262 minEp. 178

B1. Выборы // Listening Practice

Привет! This week, it seems like everyone was talking about the elections in Hungary. And it just so happens that I live there, so why not take advantage of it and practice discussing the topic of elections? It’s always a relevant topic. The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Apr 17, 20263 minEp. 175

A1. Соседи // Listening Practice

Привет! Today’s a short episode about my relationships with neighbors in my childhood. It’s a great episode for practicing basic activities. The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Apr 03, 20262 minEp. 172

A2+. Рыбалка // Listening Practice

Привет! The chance that you’ll hear an episode about fishing in Russian is low but never zero! :D And today I have a short story about fishing for you. If this happens to be your hobby, or a hobby of someone in your family or among your friends, you’ll find basic vocabulary in this episode to talk about it in Russian. Enjoy! The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💻 Blog with short stories : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorus...

Mar 20, 20263 minEp. 172

A1+. Моя комната

Привет! Today I’m sharing a short story about how I changed my room/office, which means you’ll hear how verbs of changing position work in real life. In the transcript, I also explain in detail the difference between verbs like стоять and переставить . This is a really important topic in everyday Russian, and it often confuses learners. Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive access. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Re...

Mar 13, 202634 secEp. 171

B1. Увольняемся с работы // Listening Practice

Привет! Let’s talk about quitting a job. In this episode, I’ll tell you a few short stories, so you’ll hear a lot of useful phrases related to this topic. 💻 Blog with short stories: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Mar 06, 20264 minEp. 170

A2+. Большой театр

Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ for exclusive access. You will get: ✅ Full audio + transcript ✅ Key vocabulary ✅ Exercises ✅ Anki flashcards

Feb 27, 202637 secEp. 169

A1+. Зоопарк // Listening Practice

Привет! Today's episode is about my visit to the zoo two weeks ago. I talk about the most interesting animals I saw there. The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Feb 21, 20264 minEp. 168

A2. Заказ еды на дом // Listening Practice

Привет! I’m continuing the series of episodes that are as close as possible to everyday routine. After the gym (the episode is on Patreon), we move on to food delivery (which actually makes perfect sense! :D). After working with the transcript, you’ll be able to describe the entire food ordering process in Russian: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangra...

Feb 06, 20263 minEp. 166

B1. Мой 2016 // Listening Practice

Привет! The “My 2016” trend shouldn’t pass us by, because it’s a great opportunity to practice storytelling! 😁 The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Jan 23, 20266 minEp. 164

A2. Семейное застолье

Привет! Today I’ll talk a bit about застолье — a traditional gathering where family and friends come together around one big table to eat, drink, and talk. Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠ for exclusive access. You will get: ✅ Full audio + transcript ✅ Key vocabulary ✅ Exercises ✅ Anki flashcards It's time to take your Russian to the next level!...

Jan 16, 202633 secEp. 163

A1+/A2. Вологда // Listening Practice

Привет! Finally, I can share a short story with you about my trip to Vologda. I want to say right away that the A1+/A2 label is very approximate, because the key vocabulary I’m sharing in this episode might be unfamiliar even if you’re already at a B1 level or higher. I specifically chose quite specific verbs so that, regardless of your level, you can describe your travels in a truly interesting and varied way. The transcript ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://pros...

Jan 09, 20264 minEp. 162

B1. Вы дарите хорошие подарки?

Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠ for exclusive access to this and other episodes. You will get: ✅ Full transcript ✅ Key vocabulary ✅ Exercises It's time to take your Russian to the next level!

Jan 02, 202648 secEp. 161

A2+. Русские предметы в доме // Listening Practice

Привет! I’m very happy to share with you today a few items that are connected to Russian culture. In the transcript, you’ll find a simple and clear structure that you can use to talk about any objects. The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader⁠ In the transcript, you’ll find a simple and clear structure that you can use to talk ab...

Dec 26, 20254 minEp. 160

A1. Погода в декабре

Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠ for exclusive access. You will get: ✅ Full transcript ✅ Key vocabulary ✅ Exercises It's time to take your Russian to the next level! Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Dec 19, 202538 secEp. 159

B1. На йоге // Listening Practice

Привет! You know that I always talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with the language. But to do that, you need to be prepared — meaning you need to have the necessary vocabulary to, for example, watch videos on a topic that interests you. Today, one of those topics is yoga or Pilates practice. In the transcript, I’ve prepared essential vocabulary that will help you understand most of the instructions if you decide to do a practice in Russian! The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dec 12, 20254 minEp. 158

A1. Подарки // Listening practice

Привет! The holidays are coming, so it's time to talk about gifts. In today’s transcript, the main focus is on phrases that will make this easier and help you sound more natural — even if you’re still at A1 level. You’ll find the transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join FREE Advent event ⁠ here⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Nov 28, 20254 minEp. 156

B1. Идём на хоккей

Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠ Patreon ⁠ for exclusive access. You will get: ✅ Full transcript ✅ Key vocabulary ✅ Exercises ✅ Anki flashcards It's time to take your Russian to the next level! Join FREE Advent event ⁠ here⁠...

Nov 21, 202537 secEp. 155

A2. Зумерский сервис // Listening Practice

Привет! Have you heard about the quirks of how zoomers work? In today’s episode, I’ll share my experience interacting with zoomers at restaurants. It was… unusual.😁 The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join FREE Advent event ⁠⁠ here⁠ 💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader⁠...

Nov 14, 20256 minEp. 152

A1+/A2. Самый красивый отель

Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

Nov 07, 202531 secEp. 153

B1. Литрит // Listening practice

The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader⁠

Oct 31, 20255 minEp. 152

A2. Свидание // Listening Practice

Привет! Today I’m going to tell you about the most romantic date of my life. The transcript is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader⁠...

Oct 24, 20254 minEp. 151

A1. Мои друзья изучают языки // Listening practice

Привет! In this episode, I’ll share a story about three friends who are learning foreign languages. Along the way, you’ll discover the difference between учить , изучать , and учиться - three verbs every Russian learner needs to know! And on Patreon, you’ll find the transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Prosto.Listen (A1+): ⁠ https://prostorussianpodcast.com/prosto_listen_a1 ⁠ Read in simple Russian : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader...

Oct 17, 20255 minEp. 150

B1. Здоровье после 30 // Listening practice

Привет! Сегодня поговорим о здоровье после 30. Я расскажу о самых популярных жалобах. А в транскрипте вас ждут мемы, а также дополнительные фразы по теме. Транскрипт ⁠ЗДЕСЬ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠https://t.me/prostospeakrussian

Oct 10, 20254 minEp. 149
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