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The Slavic Literature Pod

The Slavic Literature Pod

The Slavic Literature Pod is your guide to the literary traditions in and around the Slavic world. On each episode, Cameron Lallana sits down with scholars, translators and other experts to dive deep into big books, short stories, film, and everything in between. You’ll get an approachable introduction to the scholarship and big ideas surrounding these canons roughly two Fridays per month.

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62:24

Leviathan (2014) by Zvyagintsev

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/07/21

Show Notes:A quick note: this episode will contain some references to suicide throughout along with one mention of rape. This week, Matt and Cameron quietly consider the movie Leviathan (2014), directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, while standing on the edge of a cliff. Come along as they talk about a dismal family story that may or not have a lot to do with the biblical Book of Job and institutions of good and evil. Grab an entire bottle of vodka and your military surplus AK-style rifle, then tune

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45:06

An Out-Of-Tune Piano, An Accordion by Andrukhovych

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/07/14

Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron get into something a little more modern with a short story from Ukrainian writer and translator Sophia Andrukhovych, “An Out-Of-Tune Piano, An Accordion.” Come join in as they debate the meaning of the fantasy or dream (or maybe terrifying reality?) of a woman named Viola as she stumbles upon a sort of danse macabre in the midst of worrying about her dying husband, Renat. Major themes: Dreams, Cats = good/bad?, “Diseased predator”02:04 - The White Chalk of

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50:20

On The Way: A Sketch by Khvoshchinskaya

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/07/07

Want to learn more about Khvoshchinskaya? Read Matt's post on our blog here.Show Notes:Apologies for Cameron’s audio quality. This episode was recorded on a back-up microphone in a Reno bathroom. This week, Matt and Cameron dive into an author you may not have heard of before in the short story On the Way: A Sketch by Nadezhda Khvoshchinskaya. They talk childhood, imagining the fantastical, and why don’t we remember one of the highest paid authors of the late 19th century in Russia. Grab your

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24:14

A New Name, A New Look, The Same Show

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/06/28

Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron say “sayonara” to Tipsy Tolstoy and “come on in” to The Slavic Literature Pod. RIP to having a valid reason to reference drunkenness on our resumes. Plus we address some questions you may have about the change. 08:53 - CarolynMarieReads' Youtube channel09:21 - Shae McMullin's InstagramThe music used in this episode was “Старое Кино / Staroye Kino,” by Перемотка / Peremotka. You can find more of their work on Bandcamp and Youtube. Our links: Website |

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58:26

June Break: The Captain's Daughter

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/06/16

Show Notes:Note: This is a re-run of The Captain’s Daughter by Aleksandr PushkinIt’s week 4 of Matt and Cameron’s June break. So this week, we’re looking back at one of our favorite books from this podcast, originally put out in October of 2021.Major themes: Is it really fatalist?, My boy Pugachev, Benedict Anderson will never leave us alone04:52 - It’s “Farmer’s Daughter” by Rodney Atkins, if anyone’s wondering. 35:09 - “Alexandr Pushkin’s The Captain’s Daughter: A Poetics of Violence” by Alexander

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64:16

June Break: The Orchard by Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/06/09

Shownotes:Note: This is a re-run of The Orchard by Kristina Gorcheva-NewberryIt’s week 2 of Matt and Cameron’s June break. So this week, we’re looking back at one of our favorite books from this podcast, originally put out in June of 2022.Major themes: The Time Between Dog and Wolf, Re-writing the past, Toasting to art 35:30 - To avoid spoilers, go to 36:4251:59 - The Orchard by Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry (click on the “Buy” button to see a list of places where you can purchase this book)The music

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92:35

June Break: Zuleikha by Guzel Yakhina

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/06/02

Shownotes: Note: This is a re-run of Zuleikha (parts 1 and 2) by Guzel Yakhina.It’s week 1 of Matt and Cameron’s June break. So this week, we’re looking back at one of our favorite books from this podcast, originally put out in April of 2021. Major themes: Forest spirits, Vestigial pagan folklore, and Dekulakization.03:51 - Here’s a link to the article that I heavily cited in this episode: Fear and Belief in the USSR’s “Great Terror”: Response to Arrest, 1935-1939.51:20 - Much of the information in

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27:38

Bonus 11 - June Break 2023 + What's Next

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/05/31

Shownotes: Some quick updates before we head into our June break:HERE IS THE LISTENER SURVEY!The music used in this episode, and for the last time in a new release, was “soviet march,” by Toasted Tomatoes. You can find more of their work on Bandcamp and Youtube. Please go show them some love and buy their albums if you’re able. Our links: Website | ⁠Discord⁠ Socials: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook

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55:49

War and Peace p.14 (Epilogues I & II)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/05/26

Shownotes:This week, Matt and Cameron actually finish War and Peace by covering both epilogues. Did you want to find out what happened to the characters? Too bad! It’s time for more argumentation about history. Well, okay, there’s a little bit of character wrap-up. But most of it, predictably, is about farming. Just another day with Tolstoy. Major themes: Better History, Questionable Theories, Live Laugh Love Levin00:58 - I meant to say “75 serving” and “120 serving,” which is far less than 100

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54:02

War and Peace p.13 (Book 4, Part 4)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/05/19

Shownotes:This week, Matt and Cameron finish War and Peace!! Well, minus the epilogue. Tune in to hear about the meeting of old acquaintances, the passing of old friends, and the quiet night at the end of a war. Book 4, Part 4. It’s the end of a true epic, in the most literary sense of the word. Be there or be square. Major themes: PTSD = Cool Dude, Super Friendship, Laws of HistoryThe music used in this episode was “soviet march,” by Toasted Tomatoes. You can find more of their work on Bandcamp and

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56:18

War and Peace p.12 (Book 4, Part 3)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/05/05

Shownotes:This week, Matt and Cameron continue Napoleon’s invasion into Imperial Russia into its final phase: a slow, deadly retreat accompanied by irregular warfare in War & Peace’s Part 3 of Book 4. This is what Cameron studied for a potion of his degree and he is going to make that your problem in this episode. Follow along as we catch up with the youngest Rostov, Petya, as he finally deploys in the theater of war, and also find Pierre turning monastic during a death march. Nothing but good

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57:42

War and Peace p.11 (Book 4, Part 2)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/04/21

Shownotes:This week, Matt and Cameron move away from particular characters and start talking about the long arc of history in Book 4, Part 2 of War and Peace. As the French army retreats from Moscow, it’s the perfect time to ask the question: hey, wait, was everyone wrong about calling Stalingrad the Soviet War and Peace? You’ll have to listen to find out. Plus we’ll learn about the function of pain in Tolstoy’s work, which will really lighten the mood. Grab your water for a long march back to

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57:06

War and Peace p.10 (Book 4, Part 1)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/04/14

Shownotes:This week, Matt and Cameron start on Book 4, Part 1 (after diverging from our original plan to combine parts 1 and 2) and do a deep dive on how we can really analyze wisdom, on the horror of war collapsing into peace, and whether self-sacrifice can ever be a true ideal of Christianity. That’s right, it’s the big ideas section! Well - the whole book is the big ideals section, but this is a great survey of some of Tolstoy’s most interesting ideas. Grab your Youtube video of Slavoj Zizek and

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60:39

War and Peace p.9 (Book 3, Part 3)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/04/07

Shownotes:This week, Matt and Cameron fiddle while Moscow burns. They finish Book 3 of War and Peace by finally engaging with the direct interaction of war and society. Unfortunately for the population of Moscow, that comes as their city burns. Why that is? Well - Tolstoy has some opinions. (Unsurprisingly, those opinions begin with the fact that Moscow is mostly built of wood, which may have something to do with the fire). Grab your least flammable cocktail and tune in! Major themes: Hanging’ With

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65:08

War and Peace p.8 (Book 3, Part 2)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/03/17

Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron continue Part 2, Book 3 of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Get your sabers ready, we’re about to head into one of the defining battles of 1812. Well - at least as Tolstoy would have you believe. And - for once - Marya appears in a scene without 2-3 pages of the narrator ragging on her looks. Who would have thought we’d come this far? Get your victory drink of choice ready, and tune in!Major themes: Beating Peasants, War Crimes, Losing Your Way to Victory22:35 - My

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65:03

War and Peace p.7 (Book 3, Part 1)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/03/10

Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron continue their slog through Book 3 of War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, covering part 1. Get ready for more teen marriage plots, a little elucidation on Tolstoy’s thoughts on doctors, and the funniest section for Pierre so far. And trust us - that last bit jumped over a high bar. Grab your copies of the Book of Revelations and tune in!Major themes: More Teen Marriage Plots, Too Hot to be Godly, Anti Doctor Content12:21 - As Eric Blaire, a.k.a. George Orwell,

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66:47

War and Peace p.6 (Book 2, Parts 4-5)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/03/03

Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron dive into Parts 4 and 5 in Book 2 of War and Peace. If you read Anna Karenina and thought, I like these hunting scenes 500 pages in but I wish they were more brutal and had more undertones about the aristocracy - don’t worry, we’ve got you covered here. And Natasha’s upcoming marriage comes under pressure. Grab your finest elopement garments and strap in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.Major themes: "Uncles," Kissin’ Cousins, Elopement but it’s

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69:27

War and Peace p.5 (Book 2, Part 3)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/02/17

Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron dive into Book 2, part 3 of War and Peace to find the answer to an important question: is life over once you turn 31? And it’s time to turn a little religious and a little conspiratorial with Princess Marya and Count Pierre. Nothing better than covering two years of life in around 100 pages. Grab your finest soiree attire, some champagne, and tune in!Major themes: Hottie or Nottie, Gnarled Trees, Illuminist Freemasonry05:51 - Hollywood Access is, of course,

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69:10

War and Peace p.4 (Book 2, Parts 1-2)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/02/10

Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron dive into Book 2 of War and Peace and cover parts 1 & 2. In this part, we get the honor (you might say) of getting to compare child marriage plots, duels, and bullying of my! Grab your kvass of choice and get ready to get into War and Peace.Major themes: Child marriage, duels, battle plans21:11 - National Treasure, truly the greatest American contribution to the arts.36:03 - Ritualized Violence Russian Style: The Duel in Russian Culture and Literature by

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62:28

War and Peace p.3 (Book 1, Part 3)

The Slavic Literature Pod ·

2023/02/03

Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron finish up the first section of War and Peace by covering Book 1, Part 3. They’ll be delving more into the Kuragin family and their shared habits (and even some shared facial expressions), and keeping up with the military boys as they meet their idols…and have very different reactions than expected. Grab your reluctant wedding champagne and tune in! Major themes: The Pettiness of Great Men, Bad Fathers, Vacant Expressions 02:53 - Ohio actually has produced

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