Russian from Zero to Hero

Irina Grigoreva
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A podcast in Russian: easy, slow, and engaging. Hosted by a professional Russian teacher, the podcast takes topics from textbooks and brings them to life with real stories. It’s perfect for A1+ and B1+ learners. Irina, a Russian teacher, creates episodes for beginners, delivering them in a slow and understandable manner. For intermediate and advanced learners, Irina is joined by her husband, Anton. Together, they discuss everyday topics at a relaxed pace, making the content easy to follow. I’m excited to introduce Russian Heroes 2.0, my podcast-based course designed for Russian learners at B1+ level! 🚀 📅 Course start date: March 17
 📝 Level: Intermediate+ (B1 and above) What’s included in the course? ✅ 16 podcast episodes on the topic of Self-Development
 ✅ Full scripts and workbooks for each episode (PDF)
 ✅ Access to an interactive learning platform (available on phone, computer, and tablet)
 ✅ Weekly online meetings for speaking practice
 ✅ Quizlet sets to help you memorize key vocabulary
 ✅ A private chat for discussions and support 💥 Special offer! If you join by February 14, you’ll get Russian Heroes 1.0 for free, so you can start listening and working on exercises right away! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! You can also book a free 30-minute consultation, and I’ll walk you through everything online Website: https://russian-fromzero.com/eng  Instagram (daily stories about my life and extremely useful Reels and posts on the Russian language.) Telegram  - every week I publish materials on one topic (tests, videos, audios etc) and on Friday we meet in Speaking Club YouTube

  1. 6d ago

    7 Things Stopping You From Changing Your Life | Russian Podcast

    Learn Russian with this slow and comprehensible Russian podcast for A2–B1 intermediate learners while exploring the science of changing your life, building better habits, and reaching your goals. You’ll improve your Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary and everyday expressions, and practice understanding natural spoken Russian in context. Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to learn Russian through interesting real-life topics, comprehensible input, self-development, psychology, and personal growth. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Как изменить свою жизнь? 01:31 — Навык менять свою жизнь: что мешает? 03:17 — Эффект чистого листа 05:26 — Как использовать дофамин для достижения целей 07:56 — Совмещать приятное с полезным 09:14 — Как лень поможет достичь успеха 12:12 — Метод наказания и поощрения ("кнута и пряника") 16:53 — Вы забываете свой план: как составить точный план 19:15 — Уверенность в себе 20:31 — Хороший способ поднять самооценку и выучить что-то 23:49 — Окружение 26:13 — Мой финальный совет 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram  📢 Telegram Channel   💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

  2. 6d ago

    Why Do We Keep Things We Don’t Need? | Russian Podcast

    Why is it so hard to throw things away - even when we know we don’t need them? In this Slow Russian Podcast for A2–B1 learners, we explore the psychology of clutter, decluttering, emotional attachment to things, memories, guilt, the sunk cost effect, and the fear that something “might be useful someday.” Practice Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary and everyday expressions, and improve your understanding of natural spoken Russian. This episode is perfect for intermediate Russian learners looking for comprehensible input, Russian listening practice, and real-life vocabulary. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Почему нам тяжело расставаться с вещами? 02:28 — Важные слова: убираться и прибираться, расхламляться и захламляться 06:44 — Эффект владения: это моё! 09:16 — Вещи как отражение нашей личности 12:22 — Вещи помнят историю 13:47 — Ловушка потраченных денег 15:44 — А вдруг понадобится? 17:52 — Чувство вины мешает расхламляться 20:29 — Усталость от принятия решений 22:16 — Повторим важную лексику 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel  💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

  3. Sep 23

    How Russian REALLY Say "Poop Yourself" | Russian Podcast

    Learn real Russian with this Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners! In this episode, we explore colloquial Russian vocabulary, slang, rude words, euphemisms, and expressions native Russian speakers actually use in everyday life.Improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your spoken Russian vocabulary, and learn the difference between neutral, informal, colloquial, and vulgar Russian. Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to understand authentic Russian speech, real-life vocabulary, and modern conversational Russian. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More podcast episodes 0:00 Неожиданный инцидент на соревнованиях 4:01 Лексика, которую вы НЕ найдёте в учебника 9:45 Моральный выбор в экстремальных условиях 13:03 Преодолевать себя 14:34 Осуждение людей 16:11 Личный опыт: история из моего детства 20:47 Как это повлияло на других 23:12 Признание ошибки и работа над собой 24:38 "Никогда не сдавайся" - это хороший совет? 25:48 Где граница между преодолением себя и безответственностью? 27:31 Квиз по лексике 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram  📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

  4. Sep 19

    ADHD: Why Focus Feels So Hard — and How to Study Better | Russian Podcast

    Struggling with ADHD and language learning? Learn how to start tasks, maintain your focus, and finally finish what you start. This comprehensible Russian podcast is perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to practice listening to natural Russian, expand their vocabulary, and learn Russian through interesting real-life topics. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More podcast episodes 0:00 Почему сложно довести дело до конца? 0:55 Что такое СДВГ на самом деле? 2:45 Три главных симптома 7:15 Скрипт на Патреоне 8:02 Диагноз или особенность? 14:30 СДВГ и обучение: в чём трудности? 19:06 Практические советы для учебы 28:56 У вас есть СДВГ? Делитесь своим опытом! 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

  5. Sep 16

    I Met My Podcast Listeners in Astana: A Total Surprise! | Russian Podcast

    Learn Russian through real-life topics with this Russian podcast! In this Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners, I share the story of meeting one of my YouTube subscribers in Astana, Kazakhstan, and talk about language learning, travel, culture, and using Russian in real life. We also discuss how she learned Russian through YouTube, comprehensible input, listening practice, and regular exposure to the language.  This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn Russian, improve Russian listening comprehension, practice spoken Russian, learn Russian vocabulary, understand natural Russian speech, and study Russian through real stories. Listen to slow and clear Russian, improve your Russian naturally, and discover more about Russian language, Russian culture, Kazakhstan, Astana, and life in Central Asia. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 0:00 — Я впервые встретилась с подписчиком! 0:53 — Как всё началось: почему мы встретились? 5:43 — Как я поборола свой страх 9:17 — Как это - говорить на иностранном языке в реальной жизни? 13:45 — Кафе: культурные особенности 18:14 — Гостепреимство вв Казахстане 19:30 — Как Хайди выучила русский язык? 24:36 — Подарки 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram  📢 Telegram Channel   💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

  6. Sep 9

    How Russians REALLY Talk About Weather | Russian Podcast A2–B1

    Learn Russian through real-life topics with this Russian podcast! In this A2–B1 Russian listening practice, we talk about weather and the four seasons in Russia: autumn, winter, spring, and summer.You’ll learn natural Russian weather vocabulary, useful everyday Russian expressions, seasonal words, and cultural traditions connected with life in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries. Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to improve Russian listening comprehension, expand Russian vocabulary, understand Russian culture, and learn natural spoken Russian through an authentic Russian podcast. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. In the video, I mention this famous song about the weather, be sure to listen to it 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉 Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 0:00 — Когда в России сменяются времена года? 2:12 — У природы нет плохой погоды 5:19 — Как спросить о погоде? 8:03 — Глаголы для описания погоды 11:58 — Осень в России: тепло или мокро? 19:18 — Квиз: осенняя лексика 21:21 — Зима: мы страдаем от холода или наслаждаемся им? 27:09 — Квиз: зимняя лексика 28:59 — Скрипт на Патреоне 29:31 — Весна: жизнь пробуждается 34:18 — Квиз: весенняя лексика 35:38 — Лето: что делать, когда жарко? 39:18 — Квиз: летняя лексика 40:40 — Какая погода в разные сесозны у вас? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram  📢 Telegram Channel   💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

  7. Sep 2

    The Fear of Death Is Really About Life | Russian Podcast

    In this Russian podcast for intermediate learners, we talk about one of the deepest and most universal topics: death, fear of death, the meaning of life, regret, and how to live more consciously. Inspired by Irvin Yalom’s book Staring at the Sun, this episode explores why we are afraid of death, how the awareness of mortality can change our priorities, why we postpone important things, and what we can do today to live with fewer regrets. We also talk about grief, supporting a dying person, the fear of running out of time, and the “ripple effect” - the idea that our words, love, knowledge, and actions continue to influence other people. This episode is perfect for Russian learners who want to improve Russian listening comprehension while discussing psychology, philosophy, emotions, relationships, life and death, and other meaningful topics. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More episodes based on books 0:00 — Вы боитесь смерти? 3:17 — Разные проявления страха смерти 6:39 — Чего именно вы боитесь? 9:00 — Пробуждающие события: от кризиса к смыслу 12:49 — О чём вы сожалеете? 15:45 — Волновой эффект: какой след мы оставляем 19:46 — Как быть рядом с теми, кто уходит 22:18 — Ищите скрипт на Патреоне 22:43 — Мой личный кризис 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram  📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

  8. Aug 26

    Why You Can’t Focus Anymore | Stolen Focus | Russian Podcast A2–B1

    Improve your Russian listening skills with this Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners. In this episode, we discuss the main ideas from Stolen Focus by Johann Hari: why it is becoming harder to concentrate, how social media affects our attention, and what we can do to protect our focus. This comprehensible Russian podcast is perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to practice listening to natural Russian, expand their vocabulary, and learn Russian through interesting real-life topics. 🎧 Learn Russian with podcasts, improve your Russian comprehension, and discover useful Russian words and expressions in context. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 👉Book a diagnostic consultation for Russian learners who want to understand their real level, speaking blocks, repeated mistakes, and next learning path. It is a focused diagnostic session designed to help you understand your current point A in Russian and see what you should work on next. 🎧More episodes based on books 00:00 — Книга "Украденный фокус" 02:23 — Цифровая среда против нашей дисциплины 05:24 — Миф о многозадачности 09:02 — Экономика внимания: как соцсети зарабывают на нас 16:00 — Сила глубокого чтения и скуки 20:11 — Скрипт на Патреоне 20:51 — Как поймать состояние потока 23:09 — Физиология фокуса: сон и стресс 25:45 — Вредные советы 29:12 — Я использую телефон или телефон использует меня? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram  📢 Telegram Channel   💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage

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A podcast in Russian: easy, slow, and engaging. Hosted by a professional Russian teacher, the podcast takes topics from textbooks and brings them to life with real stories. It’s perfect for A1+ and B1+ learners. Irina, a Russian teacher, creates episodes for beginners, delivering them in a slow and understandable manner. For intermediate and advanced learners, Irina is joined by her husband, Anton. Together, they discuss everyday topics at a relaxed pace, making the content easy to follow. I’m excited to introduce Russian Heroes 2.0, my podcast-based course designed for Russian learners at B1+ level! 🚀 📅 Course start date: March 17
 📝 Level: Intermediate+ (B1 and above) What’s included in the course? ✅ 16 podcast episodes on the topic of Self-Development
 ✅ Full scripts and workbooks for each episode (PDF)
 ✅ Access to an interactive learning platform (available on phone, computer, and tablet)
 ✅ Weekly online meetings for speaking practice
 ✅ Quizlet sets to help you memorize key vocabulary
 ✅ A private chat for discussions and support 💥 Special offer! If you join by February 14, you’ll get Russian Heroes 1.0 for free, so you can start listening and working on exercises right away! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! You can also book a free 30-minute consultation, and I’ll walk you through everything online Website: https://russian-fromzero.com/eng  Instagram (daily stories about my life and extremely useful Reels and posts on the Russian language.) Telegram  - every week I publish materials on one topic (tests, videos, audios etc) and on Friday we meet in Speaking Club YouTube

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  • Creator
    Irina Grigoreva
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    2026 © Irina Grigoreva. Все права защищены.
  • Show Website
    Russian from Zero to Hero

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