Oct 29, 20267 min
Learn Russian through a funny story about a day when everything goes wrong! Meet Ян, a student in Moscow who oversleeps, misses his bus, forgets his textbook, and has even more bad luck. Practise everyday Russian...
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Simple Russian Stories
Hosted by Maria Artemeva · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Podcast ‘Simple Russian Stories’ is a fun and easy way to learn Russian. In each episode, you’ll hear simple yet engaging stories that will help you improve your language comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and discover Russian culture. Perfect for beginners and those who want to practice Russian in everyday situations. Join us and explore the world of the Russian language through simple stories!
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What is Simple Russian Stories about?
Podcast ‘Simple Russian Stories’ is a fun and easy way to learn Russian. In each episode, you’ll hear simple yet engaging stories that will help you improve your language comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and discover Russian culture. Perfect for beginners and those who want to practice Russian in everyday situations.
Who hosts Simple Russian Stories?
Simple Russian Stories is hosted by Maria Artemeva. The show has published 89 episodes to date.
What has Simple Russian Stories covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 90 A Bad Day in Russian | Easy Russian Listening Practice for A1, A2" (29 October 2026, 7 minutes), "Ep. 89 What I Eat in a Day | Russian Listening Practice for A1 Learners" (24 October 2026, 7 minutes), and "Ep. 88 Why Is Bread So Important in Russia?| Russian Food & Culture (A2, B1)" (14 October 2026, 15 minutes).
How often does Simple Russian Stories publish?
Simple Russian Stories publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 89 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Simple Russian Stories?
Booking probability for Simple Russian Stories is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Simple Russian Stories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Simple Russian Stories's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Simple Russian Stories?
The strongest fits for Simple Russian Stories are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Simple Russian Stories has an education audience.
About the host
Maria Artemeva hosts Simple Russian Stories, an education podcast with 89 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 24, 20267 min
What do I eat in a day in Vietnam? In this episode, learn Russian through a story about food, daily routines, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Discover Vietnamese food, Russian food, and useful food vocabulary. Perfect for...
Oct 14, 202615 minWhy 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...
Oct 7, 202614 minIn 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...
- Sep 30, 202615 min
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...
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Sep 23, 20267 minHow 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...
Episode #84
Ep. 84 Who Is Pavel Durov? The Story of the Telegram Founder | Learn Russian Through a Story | B1–B2
Sep 16, 202617 minToday, 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...
Sep 9, 202614 minToday, 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...
Sep 2, 202618 minWhat 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...
Aug 26, 202616 minToday’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...
Episode #80
Ep. 80 Can You Surf in Russia? Sakhalin Island | Learn Russian| Slow Russian Story (A1 - A2)
Aug 6, 202613 minIn 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...
Jul 29, 202616 minToday'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...
Jul 22, 202612 minToday 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...
Jul 15, 20269 minYou'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...
Jul 8, 202619 minToday'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...
- Jul 1, 202613 min
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...
- Jul 1, 202613 minS0
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...
- Jun 24, 202619 min
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...
- Jun 24, 202619 minS0
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...
Jun 17, 202613 minDiscover 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+ –...
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