Épisodes

  • Оратор (Orator) by Anton Chekhov B1-B2, Part 2
    Oct 31 2025

    In this episode, I read part 2 of a simplified version of Anton Chekhov’s short story “Оратор” — a humorous and ironic story about a man who gives a speech at a funeral… but things don’t go quite as planned.

    Together, we’ll listen to the story, talk about interesting words and expressions, and enjoy Chekhov’s sharp humor and simple, natural Russian.

    This episode is perfect for intermediate learners (B1–B2) who want to improve their listening skills and explore Russian classics in an accessible way.

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    12 min
  • Оратор (Orator) by Anton Chekhov B1-B2, Part 1
    Oct 23 2025

    In this episode, I read a simplified version of Anton Chekhov’s short story “Оратор” — a humorous and ironic story about a man who gives a speech at a funeral… but things don’t go quite as planned.

    Together, we’ll listen to the story, talk about interesting words and expressions, and enjoy Chekhov’s sharp humor and simple, natural Russian.

    This episode is perfect for intermediate learners (B1–B2) who want to improve their listening skills and explore Russian classics in an accessible way.

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    20 min
  • Жених by Mikhail Zoshchenko B1 - B2
    Oct 16 2025

    In this episode, I read a simplified version of Mikhail Zoshchenko’s short story “Жених” — a funny and ironic story about work, social expectations, and human vanity.
    Together, we’ll listen to the story, talk about some interesting expressions, and explore Zoshchenko’s unique humor and vivid language.

    This episode is great for intermediate learners (B1–B2) who want to improve their listening skills.

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    15 min
  • Синюшкин Колодец by Pavel Bazhov B1-B2
    Oct 7 2025

    In this episode, I read a simplified version of “Синюшкин колодец” — a famous Ural folk tale by Pavel Bazhov.
    It’s a mysterious and poetic story about a young man named Ilya who meets an old blue witch guarding hidden treasures. Together, we’ll explore this legend, learn new words and expressions.

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    15 min
  • Медицинский случай (A Medical Case) A2 - B1
    Sep 9 2025

    In this episode, I read a simplified version of "A Medical Case" by Mikhail Zoshchenko. You’ll hear slow, clear Russian, learn new expressions, and answer a few questions to check your understanding. Great listening practice for A2–B1 learners. Let’s learn Russian, word by word!

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    13 min
  • Ах, зубы! (Ah, teeth!) by Chekhov. A2 - B1
    Aug 19 2025

    In this episode, I read a simplified version of "Ah, teeth" by Anton Chekhov — a humorous short story about pain, patience, and the little dramas of everyday life. You’ll hear slow and clear Russian and discover useful words and expressions. Perfect listening practice for A2 - B1 learners. Let’s learn Russian, word by word!

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    12 min
  • Любовь (Love) A2 - B1
    Aug 12 2025

    In this episode, I read a simplified version of "Love" by Mikhail Zoshchenko. You’ll hear slow, clear Russian, learn new expressions, and answer a few questions to check your understanding. Great listening practice for A2–B1 learners. Let’s learn Russian, word by word!

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    16 min
  • Часы (The Watch) А2 - В1
    Aug 5 2025

    In this episode, I read a simplified version of "The Watch" by Mikhail Zoshchenko. You’ll hear slow, clear Russian, learn useful vocabulary, and answer a few questions to help you follow the story. Perfect for A2–B1 level learners. Let’s explore Russian, word by word!

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    13 min