Reading Russian with Belka

About Reading Russian with Belka

In this podcast we read modern Russian literature. We choose short stories and turn them into mini-series. The podcast is aimed at level B1-B2. We draw your attention to potentially new words and useful expressions, explain their meaning and give you the context for the use of a word. For more language tips and Russian language lessons visit www.thebelka.com

Publisher

Belka Project

Category

education

Language

ru

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Oct 2020

Latest episode

19 Jan 2021

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jan 2021

   Культурный Интурист из Европы

   How did the meeting with the ex-wife go? And why is Golovker ordering two dinners at 2am in the morning?! And who is Ludmilla?

2. 

   14 Jan 2021

   Я гражданин Соединённых Штатов!..

   Golovker's adventures in Russia are coming to an end. Is that the end he expected? Is there a 'to be continued'?

3. 

   30 Nov 2020

   Чемодан подарков. A suitcase full of presents

   Golovker finally meets Lisa. An awkward encounter or a chance to mend things?

4. 

   18 Nov 2020

   Hello, Ленинград!

   “Hold on, I’ll turn the kettle off...” Is that what Golovker expected to hear?

5. 

   9 Nov 2020

   «Америка не рай. Но если это ад, то самый лучший в мире.»

   Golovker contours to weigh pros and cons of going back to Russia. But what are the hidden motives of his burning desire to return there?

6. 

   1 Nov 2020

   Навязчивые мысли

   They say time heals, or ‘Время лечит’ in Russian. However, in Golovker’s case time has the opposite effect on him and his memories. Wife Lisa is now an invisible companion of his everyday life.

7. 

   28 Oct 2020

   Головкер в Америке

   New beginnings. Golovker moves to the US. The changes he is going through are immense. But are they for the better?

8. 

   24 Oct 2020

   Что-то витало в воздухе.

   Something is in the air. The wind of political change sweeps up the family and seeds interesting thoughts into Golovker’s mind.

9. 

   19 Oct 2020

   Жена Лиза

   In this episode we will meet Golovker’s wife and get an insight into their family life. Was it a total bliss or a complete nightmare?..

10. 

    15 Oct 2020

    Встретились, поговорили. Головкер

    “They met. They spoke”. Golovker. We begin reading a story “Встретились, поговорили” by Sergei Dovlatov

11. 

    15 Oct 2020

    Reading Russian with Belka (Trailer)

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