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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia

Russian Pod- Stories from Russia

Amie, Ryan, and Leysan

The Russian Pod is a monthly podcast about Russian history, culture, and traditions told from the perspectives of someone who lived in Russia, someone who visited, and someone who has never been. Join us as we discuss Russian food, fairy tales, current events, movies, and more. Follow us on Twitter @TheRussianPod
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Russian Pod- Stories from Russia episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Russian Pod- Stories from Russia for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Russian Pod- Stories from Russia episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Russian Fairytales

Russian Fairytales

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08/24/18 • 58 min

In this episode of The Russian Pod- Stories from Russia, hosts dive into a strange world of Russian folktales. It's a world where children turn into animals, pikes can grant you unlimited wishes, and you pick your wife by shooting her with an arrow.
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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Borscht and other Russian Foods

Borscht and other Russian Foods

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01/01/18 • 51 min

What is a Russian meat jelly? Does fermented milk in a salad make it a soup? Russia says yes! Would you eat some dried horse sausage? Would you take a bite of a Russian salted fish? Join The Russian Pod hosts as they explore peculiar and delicious Russian cuisine.
To learn more about Russian receipes, you can visit the following sites:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht
https://natashaskitchen.com/ukrainian-aspic-recipe-kholodets/
https://natashaskitchen.com/okroshka-recipe-russian-summer-soup/
https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/herring-under-fur-coat

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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Russian Proverbs

Russian Proverbs

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09/28/20 • 58 min

If you call yourself a milk mushroom, get in the basket! and other Russian proverbs.

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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Russian Games

Russian Games

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06/14/19 • 42 min

Ryan, Amie, and Leysan talk about different games and toys that children in the Soviet Union enjoyed in late 80s and early 90s.

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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Eurovision

Eurovision

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08/29/20 • 62 min

Hosts discuss Russian Eurovision participants over the years- including creepy sisters, babushkas with a dancing oven, Dima Bilan, and Dima Bilan again. Learn about Russian's successes and failures at the beloved (by some) European music contest.
Links to the Eurovision performances discussed in this episode:
Alsou, 2000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw_Yg7j7ocs

Olsen Brothers (winners of the year 2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C76xn52ZbhA

TaTu, 2003 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bbGao-OxOU

Dima Bilan, 2006 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA9VdXSsneo

Dima Bilan, again, 2008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-72s4WzUcKI
Buranovskiye Babushki, 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgUstrmJzyc
Lordi, Winner of 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAh9NRGNhUU
Dina Garipova, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHNwk3Oez8U

Tolmachevy Sisters, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7HKBlAzN5I

Polina Gagarina, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2gbKglCL5s

Sergey Lazarev, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXKcFvqaOlg
Sergey Lazarev, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhk6rzBqW_c
Little Big, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5TJXI_Y2-Y

Serduchka, Ukraine Submission, 2007 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfjHJneVonE

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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Russian Movies of 2019

Russian Movies of 2019

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06/21/20 • 65 min

Hosts discuss 2019 Russian movies. Most of them involve tanks, some kind of war, and a mashup of animated movies. You can watch the trailers of the movies discussed below:
ПИКОВАЯ ДАМА: ЗАЗЕРКАЛЬЕ/Queen of Spades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4puHTUU-as
Breakaway/Otryv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOFunu19cWI
Loud Connection/громкая связь
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlKA6Gccn0U
Saving Leningrad/ Spasti Leningrad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF3YJUrEj4Y
T-34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1UDvi5xL9w
Beanpole/ Dylda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfWhQXg4GrA
Billion/ Milliard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO55ENC2uBo
Sober Driver/ Trezvyi Voditel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG3pq8P021Y
The House Elf / Domovoi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRjUfaE6HDI
How I became a Russian (full film)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlGi47LjpNw
Sheep and Wolves 2: Pig Deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ILERsIIwp0
Quiet Comes the Dawn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMXIqbOshQw
Guests/Gosti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhBvB6qys7k
Seven Dinners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU2nyumwpvw
Mistresses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY2ErP7zXCM

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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Russian Jokes - Anekdotes

Russian Jokes - Anekdotes

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05/21/20 • 58 min

Hosts tell each other Russian jokes (called anecdotes by Russians) about Russian circus, animals, Vovochka, and the Soviet Union. Lean our favorite jokes about talking cows, swimming green turds, and dick wallets.

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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Quarantine in Russia

Quarantine in Russia

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04/29/20 • 58 min

The hosts discuss quarantine measures and how they are handling the lockdown in Russia and the US. We talk horse meat, distancing in Russian grocery stores, and why Leysan can't figure out Russian online ordering.
Russia closed its borders on March 30 to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The measure came into force at all vehicle, rail and pedestrian checkpoints, and applies to Russia's maritime borders. Russia has also enacted region-wide stay-at-home orders for residents.

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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Russian Weddings

Russian Weddings

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09/06/19 • 42 min

Answering riddles or bribing your way to your bride, kissing as guests yell "Bitter!" and other Russian wedding traditions. Amie and Ryan try to tackle some of the Russian riddles to find out that the answer is almost never "communism".

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Russian Pod- Stories from Russia - Russian Curse Words

Russian Curse Words

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10/22/18 • 25 min

In today's episode we explore Russian curse words and common slang. Say them along with us but be careful with repeating them on the streets!

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How many episodes does Russian Pod- Stories from Russia have?

Russian Pod- Stories from Russia currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does Russian Pod- Stories from Russia cover?

The podcast is about Culture, World, Russia, International, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Film, Russian, History, Comedy, Podcasts, Movies, Travel, Politics and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Russian Pod- Stories from Russia?

The episode title 'Eurovision' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Russian Pod- Stories from Russia?

The average episode length on Russian Pod- Stories from Russia is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of Russian Pod- Stories from Russia released?

Episodes of Russian Pod- Stories from Russia are typically released every 43 days.

When was the first episode of Russian Pod- Stories from Russia?

The first episode of Russian Pod- Stories from Russia was released on Nov 19, 2017.

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