Simple Russian Stories

Why is bread so important in Russia? 🍞 In this episode, discover Russian bread, traditional Russian food, and the cultural traditions and proverbs connected to bread. Learn about rye bread, Borodinsky bread, Russian wedding traditions, and Easter bread while improving your Russian listening skills. Perfect for A2–B1 Russian learners interested in Russian culture, food, and everyday vocabulary.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

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal life update — all in Russian. I talk about moving to Halong in northern Vietnam, my new apartment, the weather, Russian food, my upcoming family trip to China, and a recent trip to Nanning. A relaxed episode for B1–B2 learners who want to practice listening to natural, everyday Russian.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 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