Learn lively Russian through simple dialogues with Katya and Masha. We will delve into topics such as culture, history, and the lives of Russian speakers. Spoiler: they aren't just Russians!
Our goal is to assist students in learning Russian and pique their interest in the cultures and languages of other countries in the former USSR. We will select topics that supplement the knowledge you have acquired from Russian sources, enabling you to develop a comprehensive understanding of our region
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If you were born in Eastern Europe | Если бы вы родились в Восточной Европе
How long is our maternity leave? What do we give to doctors in the maternity hospital? Is it necessary to bribe to get into kindergarten? And what's the funny story that happened to Masha? We're starting a podcast series about the education system!
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24 Jan 2024
Why don't we feel cold in winter? | Почему мы не мерзнем зимой?
Why is it so warm in our apartments in winter? What should we eat to avoid freezing? And how do we use the expression "to walk on thin ice" in language?
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16 Jan 2024
What will you have for breakfast? | Что будете на завтрак?
What is the most popular breakfast in the world? And which breakfast do we love the most in our region? What do people eat in the far north where there are no vegetables and fruits? Listen to the new episode where we talk about breakfasts!
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30 Dec 2023
Cheers to love! | Выпьем за любовь!
How do we say "cheers" in Russian? How do we celebrate New Year and Christmas? What is "herring under a fur coat"? Plus, the recipe for the perfect toast speech!
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30 Nov 2023
Do not do THIS in Eastern Europe! | Не делайте ЭТО в Восточной Европе!
In this episode, we share secret knowledge that will definitely come in handy if you travel to our countries. What is this knowledge? Listen to the episode and find out!
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23 Nov 2023
Medicine in the Slavic Way | Как мы лечимся
What methods do our mothers and grandmothers use to treat us for a cold? Why are children given garlic in kindergarten? How did vinegar save the life of a Swede in China? All this in the new episode!
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9 Nov 2023
Mysticism in a Slavic Way | Мистика по-славянски
What happened to Katya again? How do paganism and Christianity intertwine in our culture? Do we celebrate Halloween? And who's the superstar of Slavic mythology?
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2 Nov 2023
Tea? Coffee? Shall We Dance? | Чай, кофе, потанцуем?
Tea or coffee? That's the question! In the new episode, we talk about coffee culture, our love for Belarusian coffee shops, and a bit about the history! Plus, a bonus awaits you: we conducted a real social poll!
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26 Oct 2023
What were we watching on TV? | Что мы смотрели по телевизору?
What did we watch on TV? Why would these programs never have been shown in the USSR? And what show was the most scandalous? Find the answers to these questions in the new episode!
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14 Oct 2023
New Russians - Gangsters from the 90s | Новые русские - гагнстеры из 90-ых
Who are the "New Russians"? What were they involved in? Why did they wear raspberry-colored jackets? And why do many people remember the '90s with horror? Find out in the new episode with our secret guest!
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29 Sept 2023
Caution! The doors are about to close! | Осторожно! Двери закрываются!
In this episode, we discuss our public transportation: why our metro has a unique smell, why hares are prohibited on buses and trolleybuses, whether you should give up your seat to girls, and how to survive in a minibus!
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22 Sept 2023
Float Like a Butterfly, Argue Like a Russian | Порхай, как бабочка, спорь, как русский
Was Soviet education the best in the world? People used to get housing for free, and now are they forced to take out loans? And what's the beautiful news that Katya was so eager to tell? Learn how to express your opinions, and counter-arguments, and engage in lively discussions in the Russian language. Get ready to sharpen your language and persuasion skills in a fun and interactive way!
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14 Sept 2023
When something goes wrong at the airport | Когда что-то идет не так в аэропорту
Essential vocabulary embodied in a real story that could help you talk in Russian if anything goes wrong at the airport (though we hope it would not!)
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7 Sept 2023
Pioneer camp and very-very scary stories, Part 2 | Пионерский лагерь и очень-очень страшные истории, Часть 2
How did Soviet children spend their summers? What is a Pioneer Camp? Let's immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of 1981 in our new podcast episode. The story turned out to be lengthy, so we've split it into 2 parts. Here's the second part, in which we find out how the story with Anton concluded
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31 Aug 2023
Pioneer camp and very-very scary stories. Part 1 | Пионерский лагерь и очень-очень страшные истории. Часть 1
How did Soviet children spend their summers? What is a Pioneer Camp? Let's immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of 1981 in our new podcast episode. The story turned out to be lengthy, so we've split it into 2 parts. Here is the first part
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24 Aug 2023
Stereotypes about Belarusians | Стереотипы о беларусах
Are Belarusians Russians? Is Belarus a small country where people only eat potatoes? And who are the 'bulbashi'? In the end, where do the most beautiful women live? Can stereotypes be trusted? Let's explore together!
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17 Aug 2023
Don’t сall me “comrade”, or How should we address other people in Russian? | Обращения в русском языке
Why are there no honorifics (e.g. sir, miss) in the modern Russian language? How to address other people? Why can the word “woman” be tricky? You will find the answers in this episode!
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10 Aug 2023
Why is the podcast “Not Russian Russian” special? | Почему подкаст “Нерусский Русский” - особенный?
Introducing the podcast 'Not Russian Russian,' where Masha and Katya explain the Russian language and culture beyond Russia. With topics designed for intermediate learners, they will take you on a journey through the languages and traditions of the former USSR. Get ready to learn and enjoy the 'Not Russian Russian' podcast!
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