Simple Russian Stories

What is considered rude in 2026? In this episode, I discuss some modern etiquette rules from a recent The Guardian article - from taking Zoom calls in cafés and keeping your earphones in at the checkout to using ChatGPT to write a personal message and filming strangers for social media.This is a conversational episode for B1–B2 Russian learners who want to practice listening to natural Russian and hear useful vocabulary and expressions in context.Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamariaContact email: [email protected]📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryFree Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPiMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

How do people get around Moscow? In this episode, Yan tells his mom about his everyday life in Moscow and the different types of transport he uses — the metro, buses and taxis. You’ll learn useful Russian vocabulary and practice ехать, ездить and поехать, as well as the prepositions в and на with different types of transport.Perfect for A1–A2 Russian learners who want to learn useful vocabulary through a simple story.Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamariaContact email: [email protected]📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryFree Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPiMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

Today, we're talking about one of the most well-known and controversial Russian entrepreneurs in the world — Pavel Durov, the creator of Telegram. But this isn't just a story about a successful businessman. We'll go back to the beginning, when Durov was a university student studying philology, and follow the unusual path that took him from a small student project to one of the world's biggest messaging apps. Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamariaContact email: [email protected]📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryFree Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPiMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

Today, we're going shopping — in Hanoi! I recently moved to a new apartment, and of course, I need to buy a lot of things. But where do you go if you need a vacuum cleaner? What about food, a lamp, or new clothes? In this episode, I'll take you shopping with me and show you the different types of shops you can find in Russia. So grab your shopping bag, and let's go!Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamariaContact email: [email protected]📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryFree Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPiMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

What is school like in Russia? In this episode, we’re going back to school and exploring Russian school life through my own memories and old photographs. Learn about September 1st and День знаний, the first school bell, classes and grades, school traditions, ОГЭ and ЕГЭ exams, tutors, the last school bell, and graduation.Along the way, you'll learn useful Russian vocabulary and expressions connected with school and studying, including учиться, учить, изучать, отличник, двоечник, линейка, аттестат and more.Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamariaContact email: [email protected]📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.maryFree Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPiMy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446