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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/artemevamaria Contact email: [email protected] 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My 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/artemevamaria Contact email: [email protected] 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My 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/artemevamaria Contact email: [email protected] 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My 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/artemevamaria Contact email: [email protected] 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My 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/artemevamaria Contact email: [email protected] 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

Today’s episode is about pets. We’ll talk about the most popular pets in different countries, and I’ll also tell you about the animals I had when I was a child.This episode is for Russian learners at A1+ / A2 level. Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria Contact email: [email protected] 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

In this episode, Yan travels to Sakhalin Island, one of the most remote and beautiful places in Russia. He visits the famous Cape Velikan, takes a boat trip to the mysterious Aniva Lighthouse, tries surfing in the cold Pacific Ocean, and hopes to see one of Sakhalin's most famous animals — the Steller sea lion (сивуч). Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria Contact email: [email protected] 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

Today's episode is a little different. Instead of talking about Russian culture or travel, we're going to read one of the most famous Russian folk tales — Masha and the Bear. I've adapted this story for A2 learners, so the language is simple, clear, and natural. Listen carefully, don't worry if you don't understand every word, and try to enjoy the story. Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria Contact email: [email protected] 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446

Today we're going to do something a little different. Instead of talking about Russian grammar or a famous tourist destination, I'd like to introduce you to one of my favourite Russian writers — Viktor Astafyev.For me, this episode is very personal. Astafyev's books remind me of my childhood in Krasnoyarsk, of the Siberian forest, the Yenisei River, and long walks in nature. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

You'll hear a simple story about Jan, who goes there during his summer holidays. You'll also learn new words, practise the future tense and hear some useful travel vocabulary. After each part of the story, I'll ask you a simple question. Try to answer it out loud before you hear the correct answer. Speaking aloud is one of the best ways to improve your Russian. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

Today's episode is for upper beginner and intermediate learners of Russian. We are going to travel along one of the most famous tourist routes in Russia — the Golden Ring. We will talk about what the Golden Ring is, why it is so important in Russian culture, and visit some of its most famous cities. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

In this episode, we follow Jan, an American student learning Russian in Moscow, as he plans his summer vacation to Sochi. You'll practice the simple future tense, learn travel and vacation vocabulary, and discover interesting facts about one of Russia's most popular seaside destinations. Perfect for beginner Russian learners. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

In this intermediate Russian podcast episode (B1–B2), I talk about how I usually plan my travels around Asia. You'll learn vocabulary related to transportation, hotels, packing, sightseeing, and travel planning. I also share why I dislike sleeper buses, how I choose accommodation, and what I always take with me on a trip. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

Discover how Russians spend their summer holidays. In this episode, you'll learn about popular destinations such as Sochi, the Black Sea, Lake Baikal, Karelia, Altai, and the Russian dacha tradition. Perfect for A1+ – A2 learners who want to improve their Russian through simple and interesting stories about travel and summer culture. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

Many Russian learners reach the B1 or B2 level and suddenly lose motivation. Why does this happen? Do you really need to keep studying if you can already communicate in Russian? In this episode, we talk about language-learning motivation, the B1 plateau, common mistakes learners make, and why the most successful students are not always the most talented ones. A useful episode for intermediate and upper-intermediate Russian learners. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria