Simple Russian Stories

Maria Artemeva

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Podcast ‘Simple Russian Stories’ is a fun and easy way to learn Russian. In each episode, you’ll hear simple yet engaging stories that will help you improve your language comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and discover Russian culture. Perfect for beginners and those who want to practice Russian in everyday situations. Join us and explore the world of the Russian language through simple stories!

2D AGO

Ep.56 Learn Russian: Valentine’s Day from A1 to C1 (Beginner to Advanced)

Valentine’s Day in Russian — from A1 to C1 ❤️In this special episode, you will hear one romantic story told at five different language levels: A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1. But the grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure become more complex with each level. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

12 min
FEB 4

Ep.55 Weird Russian Habits: What Surprises Foreigners in Russia? (B2)

Weird Russian Habits: What Surprises Foreigners in Russia? Why do Russians keep a “bag of bags”? Why do men shake hands every single day? And why do balconies often look like storage rooms?In this B2-level episode, we talk about everyday Russian habits that surprise foreigners. Based on a popular article and my personal experience — we explore cultural differences, historical context, and the logic behind these traditions. This episode is perfect for upper-intermediate learners who want to expand their vocabulary, understand Russian mentality better, and hear natural spoken Russian with cultural commentary. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary Online lessons with me: https://artemevamaria.taplink.ws/ Free Russian reading course: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria Books from the episode: https://perito.media/posts/transsib-book «Транссиб. Поезд отправляется!» https://eksmo.ru/book/moskva-vladivostok-ITD902157/ «Москва—Владивосток»

17 min
JAN 28

Ep.54 Russian Fairy tale: Teremok (A2)

In this episode of Simple Russian Stories, we listen to a simplified version of the classic Russian fairy tale Teremok. The story is told in clear, slow Russian and is suitable for A2-level learners. You will practice basic verbs, simple dialogues, and common structures used in everyday speech. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary If you wanna read confidently in Russian: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

7 min
JAN 21

Ep.53 My Trip to China: Cities, Trains and Rice Terraces (B1-B2)

In this episode, I share my personal travel experience in China.I talk about my trip to Guangzhou, Sanya, Guilin, Yangshuo, and the rice terraces. You’ll hear about big Chinese cities, high-speed trains, local food, long journeys, and what it feels like to travel across very different regions of one country. I also share some real moments from the trip — including getting sick on the rice terraces and realizing how important it is to listen to your body while traveling. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary If you wanna read confidently in Russian: https://youtu.be/yh4pHZaNPZM?si=VXAnSa0sU4abZgPi My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

15 min
JAN 14

Ep.52 The coldest places in Russia

In this A1–A2 episode we explore the coldest places in Russia — Yakutia, Oymyakon and Verkhoyansk. You’ll learn how people live in extreme frost, what they wear, what they eat, and why winter in these regions is so unique. A simple and engaging story for beginner learners who want to expand their vocabulary and listen to real, easy Russian. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

7 min
JAN 6

Ep.51 A Russian Christmas: Masha’s Christmas Eve (A1)

A1 Christmas Special. This episode tells a simple and heart-warming story about Masha, an eight-year-old girl who celebrates Russian Christmas on January 7th. You will learn about Christmas Eve (Сочельник), traditional foods like kutya and kozuli, the night church service, gifts under the Christmas tree, and the beginning of Svyatki — twelve festive days full of songs, guests, and joy. A perfect cozy episode for beginner Russian learners ✨ 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 Say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

8 min
12/30/2025

Ep.50 New Year's story: A gift with soul

A warm B2 holiday story about choosing meaningful gifts before the New Year. Andrey wants to find presents that are practical, personal, and thoughtful — something more than simple souvenirs. He looks for gifts for his friends, his parents, and even for himself, discovering that true gifts carry emotions and attention. A cozy, easy-to-follow episode with useful everyday vocabulary and plenty of New Year atmosphere. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast 🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 To say thank you: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

11 min
12/23/2025

Ep.49 “The Christmas Tree” by Mikhail Zoshchenko (B1-B2)

In this holiday episode, we read an adapted B1—B2 level version of Mikhail Zoshchenko’s short story “Yolka”. The text is clear, simple, and full of warm New Year and Christmas atmosphere. At the end of the episode, you’ll learn several useful Russian Christmas greetings and how to use them correctly. 📄 Transcript + Quizlet set in my Telegram: https://t.me/rustor_podcast🎥 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russian.with.mary My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RussianwithMary446 By me a coffe: buymeacoffee.com/artemevamaria

7 min

Podcast ‘Simple Russian Stories’ is a fun and easy way to learn Russian. In each episode, you’ll hear simple yet engaging stories that will help you improve your language comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and discover Russian culture. Perfect for beginners and those who want to practice Russian in everyday situations. Join us and explore the world of the Russian language through simple stories!

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Maria Artemeva
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2025 - 2026
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56
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