In this episode I will share my insights about life in Russian.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about health in Russian — perfect for real-life situations while traveling, living in Russia, or just chatting with Russian friends.
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You’ll discover how to:✅ Say you don’t feel well and describe your symptoms✅ Talk to a doctor or pharmacist in Russian✅ Use everyday health phrases in conversations
This episode is short, practical, and easy to follow — with clear examples and repetition to help you remember.
💡 Great for learners at A2–B1 level who want to feel confident in real conversations.
Listen, repeat, and get ready to speak Russian in real life!
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Lost in Moscow? Looking for Red Square? Or just trying to find the nearest metro station?
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In this episode of “Russian with Vera”, we dive into the essential Russian you’ll need to get around like a local — confidently, politely, and with a smile.
Whether you're wandering the streets of Saint Petersburg or exploring a small town, you'll learn how to:
Ask for directions
Understand native replies
Navigate the metro
Read city signs and more!
🗺️ From key phrases to street-smart tips — this is your Russian navigation survival guide.
🎧 Repeat after me, practice your pronunciation, and let’s explore the city together.
Поехали!
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In this episode, I share with you vocabulary that you can use for describing your hobbies, your passion. You'll hear clear, simple Russian speech along with useful expressions about leisure activities. This episode is a great opportunity to practice your Russian while exploring engaging topics!
🗣️ What You'll Learn:
— How to talk about your hobbies and interests;
— Useful vocabulary related to leisure and passion;
— Practical phrases for everyday conversation.
This episode is ideal for learners at levels A2–B1.
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🇷🇺 What shocked me in Russia after living in Thailand?
After years of Thai smiles, calm harmony, and polite distance, I came back to Russia—and everything felt… intense. In this episode, I share the biggest cultural surprises:
• Why Russians seem impatient
• How my politeness confuses people
• What happened at the bank that truly shocked me
• Why strangers have no problem approaching you on the street
• And why, despite it all, I admire Russian service and honesty
This is not just a story of culture clash—it's about identity, kindness, and what it means to feel at home in two very different worlds. 🌏
Thank you for listening to me. See you soon!
Спасибо, что слушаете меня. До встречи совсем скоро!
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In this 5th episode, listen to a short touching and meaningful story in Russian about Victory Day on May 9th. Join Petya and his grandmother as they attend a parade, bring flowers to a monument, and talk about family memories. You'll practice reading, listening, and learning new vocabulary in context. Ideal for beginners and intermediate learners who want to connect emotionally with Russian language and history.
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Девятого мая Петя пошёл на парад с бабушкой.On May 9, Petya went to the parade with his grandmother.Они принесли цветы к памятнику.They brought flowers to the monument.Бабушка рассказала о своём отце.Grandmother told about her fatherОн был солдатом на войне. He was a soldier in the war.Петя внимательно слушал её рассказ.Petya listened to her story carefully.Он понял, что этот день — не только про танки и салют.He realized that this day was not only about tanks and fireworks.Это день памяти и гордости.It is a day of memory and pride.Они постояли в тишине, а потом обнялись.They stood in silence, then hugged.Бабушка сказала: “Спасибо, что ты помнишь".”Grandma said, "Thank you for remembering."Петя ответил: “Я всегда буду помнить.”Petya replied, "I will always remember."
In 4th episode, you'll listen to a short summer story in Russian about a family's day in nature. Practice listening, reading, and learning useful vocabulary in context. Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to feel the warmth of Russian language and culture.
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In this episode you will know how to order food in Russian, ask about ingredients, and handle unexpected situations in Russian restaurants that you might face.
Transcript
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1. Borsh – борщ (говядина-beef, капуста-cabbage, картофель-potato, морковь-carrot, лук-onion, сметана-sour cream, свежий укроп-fresh dill, хлеб-bread)
2.Olivie salad – салат "Оливье" (варёный картофель-boiled potatoes, морковь-carrots, солёные огурцы-pickles, зелёный горошек- green peas, яйца-eggs, колбаса-sausage,курица-chicken)
3. Pel'meni – пельмени (мясной фарш-minced meat, масло-butter, сметана-sour cream, уксус-vinegar.
4. Bliny – блины (варенье-jam, мёд-honey, сгущённое молоко-condensed milk-сгущёнка shortly, икра-caviar, копчёный лосось-smoked salmon, грибы-mushrooms,
5. Kvashenaya kapusta – квашеная капуста.
6. Shi–Щи (ржаной хлеб-rye bread, сметана-sour cream)
7. Glazed bars–глазированные сырки (творог-cottage cheese, ваниль-vanilla, карамель-caramel, berries-ягоды)
8.Syrniki – сырники (сметана-sour cream, варенье-jam, мёд-honey, сгущёнка-condensed milk)
9. Kvas – квас (ржаной хлеб-rye bread)
10. Mors – морс (клюква-cranberries, брусника-lingonberries, чёрная смородина-blackcurrants)
А что бы вы хотели попробовать больше всего из русской кухни: борщ, щи, а может салат оливье или пельмени, а что насчёт сырков или сырников или морса с квасом, блинов с красной икрой? What would you like to try the most from Russian cuisine? Borsh, shi, maybe olivie salad or pel'meni, what about syrki or syrniki or mors with kvas, bliny with red caviar?
Share your opinion! See you in the next episode.
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Transcript:
1. Здраствуйте – a formal way of saying hello.
Здрасте – a short way of здраствуйте.
2. Доброе утро – good morning.
3. Добрый день – good afternoon.
4. Добрый вечер – good evening.
5. Привет – hi.
6. Как дела? – how are you?
7. Как поживаешь? – how are you doing?
8. Приветик (how girls can greet), Здорóво (how men greet).
9. Don't confuse: Здóрово – great. Здорóво – hi.
10. Ты молодец – you did a great job/ you are doing great.
11. До свидания – see you.
До свидания, хорошего дня – see you/ goodbye, have a good day.
12. Пока – Bye.
Пока, увидимся завтра – bye, see you tomorrow.
13. До встречи – similar to до свидания.
До встречи, надеюсь увидимся скоро – see you, hope to see you soon.
14. Удачи – good luck.
Удачи на экзамене – good luck on an exam.
15. Прощай – Farewell.
Прощай, спасибо тебе за всё – Farewell, thank you for everything.
16. Всего доброго – all the best.
Всего доброго, хорошего дня–all the best, have a good day.
17. Пока, пока – bye, bye.
Thank you for listening!