Russian from Zero to Hero

Irina Grigoreva

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. 4d ago

    What Envy Reveals About What You Really Want | B1-B2 Russian Podcast

    Learn Russian with this slow, comprehensible Russian podcast for B1-B2 learners. Practice Russian listening comprehension as we explore why we envy people like us, how social media fuels comparison, and what envy reveals about what we really want.Build your Russian vocabulary with real-life examples of завидовать (to envy) vs. ревновать (to feel jealous). You’ll also hear how to use the Russian dative case with the verb завидовать.🎧 Russian podcast for B1–B2 learners: learn Russian in context and feel more confident speaking Russian.📚Try an interactive lesson with a script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero🎧More Russian podcast episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUr6Cy1lgKGd3umD4lHP_TCpt6wPoYyxf&si=_4znNZsT_80XB87I0:00 Почему мы чувствуем зависть?3:17 Завидовать VS Ревновать6:37 Почему мы сравниваем себя с другими?9:46 Белая и чёрная зависть: в чём разница?12:33 Зависть как компас к вашим истинным желаниям16:43 Интерактивный урок и скрипт на моём Патреоне: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero17:37 Три шага, чтобы понять свою зависть22:11 Вы действительно этого хотите?🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero 📢 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+oug6ItnUwlE5OGQy 💡 Support my channel:PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotoheroKofi: https://ko-fi.com/russianfromzero

  2. Oct 24

    Why Are We So Afraid to Look Stupid? | Russian Podcast

    Learn Russian with a slow, clear Russian podcast about the fear of making mistakes, feeling behind in life, and being an adult beginner. Practise Russian listening comprehension, learn useful Russian vocabulary in context, and build confidence in language learning. This intermediate Russian podcast includes relatable stories, vocabulary explanations, and a review quiz. Improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your everyday Russian vocabulary, and learn natural Russian expressions through real-life stories and meaningful conversations. 🎧 Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to learn Russian through comprehensible input and understand natural spoken Russian. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 0:00 Почему нам бывает стыдно? 3:02 Тяжело ли быть новичком? 6:08 Начинать с нуля: это нормально? 7:38 Мы уязвимы 9:45 Бесплатный скрипт и полноценый урок по этому подкасту 10:29 Эффект прожектора: все ли на нас смотрят? 12:41 Сравнение себя с другими 14:43 "Не получось" VS неудачник 17:31 Как перестать требовать от себя невозможного 21:28 Квиз по полезной лексике 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianListening #RussianForIntermediate #RussianLanguage #ComprehensibleInput #LearnRussianNaturally #RussianA2B1

    Why Are We So Afraid to Look Stupid? | Russian Podcast
  3. Oct 17

    Why I Keep Giving Unsolicited Advice | Russian Podcast A2-B1

    In this slow Russian podcast for intermediate learners (A2–B1), I share some embarrassing personal stories about giving unsolicited advice, trying to change people, and learning to respect personal boundaries. We’ll talk about relationships, family, friendship, communication, self-reflection, personal growth, and why helping someone isn't always the same as giving advice. Improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your everyday Russian vocabulary, and learn natural Russian expressions through real-life stories and meaningful conversations. 🎧 Perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to learn Russian through comprehensible input and understand natural spoken Russian. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero 🎧More Russian podcast episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUr6Cy1lgKGd3umD4lHP_TCpt6wPoYyxf&si=_4znNZsT_80XB87I 00:00 — Я люблю учить людей жизни 05:42 — Русские меня боятся, потому что я учитель 09:04 — Мой муж тоже "попадает под удар" 12:21 — Я заставляю маму и свекровь тренироваться 15:21 — Скрипт на моём Патреоне: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero 16:36 — Я учусь слушать друзей 19:20 — Русский язык - инструмент для общения 22:40 — Непрошенные советы бесполезны 26:00 — Воспитывай себя сначала! 28:38 — Мой канал как отражение моего характера 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero 📢 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+oug6ItnUwlE5OGQy 💡 Support my channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/russianfromzero #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianListening #RussianForIntermediate #RussianLanguage #ComprehensibleInput #LearnRussianNaturally #RussianA2B1

    Why I Keep Giving Unsolicited Advice | Russian Podcast A2-B1
  4. Oct 14

    Why We Should Still Write by Hand | Russian Podcast (A2–B1)

    Does writing by hand help us learn and remember better? ✍️ In this Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners, we explore why handwriting still matters in the digital age, how writing can support memory and language learning, and why typing isn't always the best choice. 🎧 Learn Russian with a slow Russian podcast for A2–B1 learners! Improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your Russian vocabulary, and practice understanding natural spoken Russian through interesting, real-life topics.Perfect for intermediate Russian learners looking for comprehensible Russian input, Russian listening practice, and a more natural way to learn Russian. 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon 🎧More Russian podcast episodes 00:00 — Мы отказались от письма от руки 03:12 — Почему мы печатаем, а не пишем? 06:30 — Почему писать полезно при обучении 12:11 — Как письмо помогает учить языки 17:04 — Тренировка написания текста 20:27 — Практические советы, как использовать письмо при обучении 24:52 — Мой итог: зачем писать? 26:53 — Квиз по лексике 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram 📢 Telegram Channel 💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianListening #RussianForIntermediate #RussianLanguage #ComprehensibleInput #LearnRussianNaturally #RussianA2B1

    Why We Should Still Write by Hand | Russian Podcast (A2–B1)
  5. Oct 10

    Why Is Making Friends So Hard Now? | Russian Podcast (A2–B1)

    In this Russian podcast for intermediate learners (A2–B1), we explore why is making friends as an adult so difficult, and why are more people paying to meet new people? Can you really buy friendship? 🎧 Learn Russian naturally through comprehensible Russian input, real-life vocabulary, and an engaging discussion about modern society, relationships, and loneliness. This episode will help you improve your Russian listening comprehension, expand your Russian vocabulary, understand spoken Russian, and learn to speak Russian more naturally/ 📚Watch, listen, and read the full script on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/russian_fromzerotohero 🎧More Russian podcast episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUr6Cy1lgKGd3umD4lHP_TCpt6wPoYyxf&si=_4znNZsT_80XB87I 00:00 — Можно ли купить дружбу? 02:47 — Почему нам сложно заводить друзей? 11:30 — Проявить инициативу и приложить усилия 17:37 — Мы покупаем чувство принадлежности 20:58 — Мой ответ: можно ли купить дружбу? 23:14 — Квиз по лексике 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russiantohero 📢 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+oug6ItnUwlE5OGQy 💡 Support my channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rfromzerotohero Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/russianfromzero #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianListening #RussianForIntermediate #RussianLanguage #ComprehensibleInput #LearnRussianNaturally #RussianA2B1

    Why Is Making Friends So Hard Now? | Russian Podcast (A2–B1)
  6. Oct 7

    7 Things That Changed Since My Childhood | Russian Podcast

    In this Russian podcast episode, I compare childhood in the 2000s with modern life. This episode is perfect for intermediate Russian learners who want to improve Russian listening comprehension, learn natural Russian vocabulary, and understand real spoken Russian in context. You will also hear useful expressions such as "по сравнению с", "по поводу" and "насчёт" used naturally throughout the podcast. Learn Russian with authentic comprehensible input, real-life topics, natural vocabulary, and conversational Russian for A2–B1 learners. 📚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 — Сравниваем: тогда и сейчас 1:20 — Предлоги для сравнения: "по сравнению с", "по поводу" and "насчёт" 5:36 — Детские площадки стали лучше 8:58 — Kinder-сюрприз изменился 12:32 — Фотографии стали менее ценными 16:07 — Информация в современном мире 18:24 — Изучение языков сейчас 20:21 — Стандарты красоты 22:13 — Речь стала проще: хорошо или плохо? 28:13 — Мы больше не пишем от руки 32:18 — Это прогресс или регресс? 🌍 Follow me on social media for daily practice & tips: 📸 Instagram  📢 Telegram Channel   💡 Support my channel: PayPal Kofi #LearnRussian #RussianPodcast #RussianLanguage #RussianListening #LearnRussianOnline #RussianForBeginners #IntermediateRussian #RussianVocabulary #RussianConversation #ComprehensibleInput

    7 Things That Changed Since My Childhood | Russian Podcast
  7. Sep 30

    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

    7 Things Stopping You From Changing Your Life | Russian Podcast

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

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

You Might Also Like