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Prosto. Russian podcast

Learn Russian through a listening-focused system for beginners and low-intermediate learners. Each episode helps you gradually understand real spoken Russian through short stories and everyday topics without feeling overwhelmed. Want the full learning system for each episode? On Patreon you’ll get transcripts, guided listening tasks, speaking prompts, and writing practice designed to turn passive listening into active language progress: https://www.patreon.com/c/prostorussian Intro music: Lesfm,

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00:03:26

A2+. Первый день на новой работе // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/05/23

Привет! Today I have a slightly cringe story for you that happened to me a few years ago. However, like any other story, you’ll find plenty of useful vocabulary in it. The listening practice is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

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00:03:28

A1. У нас была идеальная квартира? // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/05/15

Привет! This week, I’m going to tell you about a really nice apartment where we stayed while visiting the Đerdap National Park in Serbia. If you're only catching part of it, then it's time to stop listening and start actually understanding. The full system is here: HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

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00:02:20

A2+. Друг ищет работу // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/05/01

Привет! Today’s story is about how my friend is looking for a job. I’ve selected the minimum key vocabulary you need to talk about this topic with ease (though I hope you won’t need it 😁). The transcript is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

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00:03:02

B1. Выборы // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/04/17

Привет! This week, it seems like everyone was talking about the elections in Hungary. And it just so happens that I live there, so why not take advantage of it and practice discussing the topic of elections? It’s always a relevant topic. The transcript is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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00:02:08

A1. Соседи // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/04/03

Привет! Today’s a short episode about my relationships with neighbors in my childhood. It’s a great episode for practicing basic activities. The transcript is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

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00:03:17

A2+. Рыбалка // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/03/20

Привет! The chance that you’ll hear an episode about fishing in Russian is low but never zero! :D And today I have a short story about fishing for you.If this happens to be your hobby, or a hobby of someone in your family or among your friends, you’ll find basic vocabulary in this episode to talk about it in Russian. Enjoy! The transcript is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.💻 Blog with short stories : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Read in simple Russian:

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00:00:34

A1+. Моя комната

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/03/13

Привет! Today I’m sharing a short story about how I changed my room/office, which means you’ll hear how verbs of changing position work in real life. In the transcript, I also explain in detail the difference between verbs like стоять and переставить. This is a really important topic in everyday Russian, and it often confuses learners.Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠for exclusive access. You will get:✅ Full audio + transcript✅ Key vocabulary✅ Exercises💻 Blog with short

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00:03:49

B1. Увольняемся с работой // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/03/06

Привет! Let’s talk about quitting a job. In this episode, I’ll tell you a few short stories, so you’ll hear a lot of useful phrases related to this topic.💻 Blog with short stories: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

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00:00:37

A2+. Большой театр

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/02/27

Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for exclusive access. You will get:✅ Full audio + transcript✅ Key vocabulary✅ Exercises✅ Anki flashcards

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00:04:09

A1+. Зоопарк // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/02/21

Привет! Today's episode is about my visit to the zoo two weeks ago. I talk about the most interesting animals I saw there. The transcript is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

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00:03:22

A2. Заказ еды на дом // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/02/06

Привет! I’m continuing the series of episodes that are as close as possible to everyday routine. After the gym (the episode is on Patreon), we move on to food delivery (which actually makes perfect sense! :D). After working with the transcript, you’ll be able to describe the entire food ordering process in Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Read in simple Russian:

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00:06:27

B1. Мой 2016 // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/01/23

Привет! The “My 2016” trend shouldn’t pass us by, because it’s a great opportunity to practice storytelling! 😁 The transcript is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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00:00:33

A2. Семейное застолье

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/01/16

Привет! Today I’ll talk a bit about застолье — a traditional gathering where family and friends come together around one big table to eat, drink, and talk.Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠for exclusive access. You will get:✅ Full audio + transcript✅ Key vocabulary✅ Exercises✅ Anki flashcardsIt's time to take your Russian to the next level!

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00:03:57

A1+/A2. Вологда // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/01/09

Привет! Finally, I can share a short story with you about my trip to Vologda. I want to say right away that the A1+/A2 label is very approximate, because the key vocabulary I’m sharing in this episode might be unfamiliar even if you’re already at a B1 level or higher. I specifically chose quite specific verbs so that, regardless of your level, you can describe your travels in a truly interesting and varied way. The transcript and flash cards are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.💻 Blog with short

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00:00:48

B1. Вы дарите хорошие подарки?

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2026/01/02

Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠for exclusive access to this and other episodes. You will get:✅ Full transcript✅ Key vocabulary✅ ExercisesIt's time to take your Russian to the next level!

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00:04:18

A2+. Русские предметы в доме // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2025/12/26

Привет! I’m very happy to share with you today a few items that are connected to Russian culture. In the transcript, you’ll find a simple and clear structure that you can use to talk about any objects. The transcript is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader⁠In the transcript, you’ll find a simple and clear structure that you can use to talk about any

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00:00:38

A1. Погода в декабре

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2025/12/19

Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for exclusive access. You will get:✅ Full transcript✅ Key vocabulary✅ ExercisesIt's time to take your Russian to the next level!

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00:04:24

B1. На йоге // Listening Practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2025/12/12

Привет! You know that I always talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with the language. But to do that, you need to be prepared — meaning you need to have the necessary vocabulary to, for example, watch videos on a topic that interests you. Today, one of those topics is yoga or Pilates practice. In the transcript, I’ve prepared essential vocabulary that will help you understand most of the instructions if you decide to do a practice in Russian! The transcript is

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00:03:36

A1. Подарки // Listening practice

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2025/11/28

Привет! The holidays are coming, so it's time to talk about gifts. In today’s transcript, the main focus is on phrases that will make this easier and help you sound more natural — even if you’re still at A1 level. You’ll find the transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠💻 Blog with short stories (A1-A2): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠read⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Read in simple Russian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prostorussianpodcast.com/russiangradedreader

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00:00:37

B1. Идём на хоккей

Prosto. Russian podcast ·

2025/11/21

Want to hear the full episode? Join me on ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive access. You will get:✅ Full transcript✅ Key vocabulary✅ Exercises✅ Anki flashcardsIt's time to take your Russian to the next level!

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