Simple Russian Stories

Maria Artemeva

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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Wednesday · 11 min
Ep. 92 The Russian Influence in China | Russian Listening Practice B1
Discover Harbin, a Chinese city with a fascinating Russian past! In this episode, we explore how the Chinese Eastern Railway shaped the city, visit its famous Central Street and St. Sophia Cathedral, and discover Russian influences in local food, sausage and beer. Listen to learn more about the history and multicultural heritage of Harbin while practising your Russian. Online lessons with me: ⁠https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/⁠ Say thank you: ⁠buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria⁠ Contact email: ⁠artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com⁠ 📄 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
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November 4 · 20 min
Ep. 91 Discover the Many Cultures of Russia 🇷🇺 | Russian Slow Listening Practice (A2–B1)
Discover the traditions of the Tatars, the languages spoken in Dagestan, the celebrations of Buryatia and Yakutia, and the unique way of life in Chukotka. Along the way, we'll learn about traditional food, national holidays, languages, and customs that make each culture special. You'll also find out why Russia celebrates National Unity Day on November 4 and what this holiday has to do with the country's history. Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria Contact email: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
October 29 · 7 min
Ep. 90 A Bad Day in Russian 🇷🇺 | Easy Russian Listening Practice for A1–A2
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 vocabulary and improve your Russian listening skills with this easy story for A1–A2 learners. Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria Contact email: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
October 24 · 6 min
Ep. 89 What I Eat in a Day | Russian Listening Practice for A1 Learners
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 A1 Russian learners who want to improve their Russian listening skills. Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria Contact email: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
October 14 · 15 min
Ep. 88 Why Is Bread So Important in Russia?| Russian Food & Culture (A2–B1)
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/artemevamaria Contact email: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
October 7 · 14 min
Ep. 87 Real Russian Conversation 🇷🇺 | Travel, Family & Everyday Life | B1–B2
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/artemevamaria Contact email: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
September 30 · 15 min
Ep. 86 Is This Rude?! 😳 Modern Etiquette in 2026 | Learn Russian B1–B2
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: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
September 23 · 7 min
Ep. 85 How Does Yan Get Around Moscow? | Russian for Beginners A1–A2
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: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
September 16 · 17 min
Ep. 84 Who Is Pavel Durov? The Story of the Telegram Founder | Learn Russian Through a Story | B1–B2
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: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
September 9 · 13 min
Ep. 83 Different Types of Shops in Russian | Learn Russian Through a Story | A1–A2
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: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
September 2 · 17 min
Ep. 82 Russian School Life| Learn Russian Vocabulary & Culture (A2 - B1)
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: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
August 26 · 15 min
Ep. 81 Pets in Russia & Around the World | SLOW Russian Podcast (A2)
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: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
August 6 · 12 min
Ep. 80 Can You Surf in Russia? Sakhalin Island | Learn Russian| Slow Russian Story (A1 - A2)
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: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
July 29 · 15 min
Ep. 79 Learn Russian | Masha and the Bear | Slow Russian Story (A2)
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: artemeva.maria.segeevna@gmail.com 📄 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
July 22 · 12 min
Ep. 78 Childhood Memories from Russia | Learn Russian with Real Stories (B1)
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
July 15 · 9 min
Ep. 77 Jan’s stories: Trip to Altai | Slow Russian Story (A2)
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
July 8 · 18 min
Ep. 76 The Golden Ring of Russia | Ancient Russian Cities (A2 - B1)
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
July 1 · 12 min
Ep. 75 Summer in Russia: Jan's Trip to Sochi | SLOW Beginner Russian Podcast (A1 - А2)
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
June 24 · 19 min
Ep. 74 How I Plan My Trips and Pack for Travel (B1 / B2)
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
June 17 · 13 min
Ep. 73 Summer in Russia: Where Russians Go on Vacation (A1+ A2)
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

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