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Russian Through Stories| Learn Russian with the Storytelling method

Russian Through Stories| Learn Russian with the Storytelling method

Dmitry Gurbatov, Alexandra Ryazanova · Dmitry Gurbatov

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Show overview

Russian Through Stories| Learn Russian with the Storytelling method has been publishing since 2020, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 15 episodes. That works out to roughly 4 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 13 min and 19 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a RU-language Education show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 4.3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2021, with 12 episodes published. Published by Dmitry Gurbatov.

Episodes
15
Running
2020–2022 · 2y
Median length
14 min
Cadence
Quarterly-ish

From the publisher

Russian Through Stories: от А до Я" is a Storytelling Method Audio Program for intermediate Russian learners. It consists of 33 fascinating episodes about Russian culture, combined with great exercises for developing fluency. Get the transcript with full English translation here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/

Latest Episodes

15 Episode. Letter Н: Новый Год (New Year). Promo version

Welcome! Today`s topic is New Year - Hовый Год. It's a favorite holiday of all Russians! Today we'll tell you: why Russia celebrates the New Year and not Christmas; how people celebrate the New Year and what attributes it has; why the New Year is celebrated twice. Read the episode's transcript: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode-15-new-year-promo-version/ Special offer! Download all 33 Premium episodes with audio, transcript, and English translation with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

Feb 9, 202212 min

14 Episode. Letter М: Мат (swear words). PREMIUM version

Usually, we publish short promo episodes, but today we decided to give you a Premium version of the episode for free! Today`s topic is Мат (swear words). We are not going to teach you Russian swear words, but we will tell you about "insults" – words with offensive meaning. Download the audio with the transcript here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode-14-m-swear-words-premium-version/ Special offer! Take your Russian to the next level with a Premium Plan with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

Jan 10, 202224 min

13 Episode. Letter Л: Ленин (Lenin). PROMO version

Welcome to the 13th episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: from A to Я"! Today is an excursion into history. We have the letter Л, and we will talk about one of the most famous personalities of Russia - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. The Premium version of the episode contains a practical part where you'll take your Russian to the next level with some best polyglots techniques! You can download the episode transcript with audio here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode13-lenin-promo/ Special offer! Upgrade to Premium Plan with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount It will do wonders for your Russian :)

Dec 2, 202114 min

12 Episode. Letter К: Кухня (Kitchen). PROMO version

WElcome to the 12th episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: from A to Я"! Today we have the letter K, and we're going to talk about the kitchen (кухня). In Russia, it's a cultural phenomenon. Premium version of the episode contains a practical part where you'll take your Russian to the next level with 3 polyglots proven techniques! Episode transcript with English translation is available here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/ Special offer! Upgrade to Premium Plan with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount It will do wonders for your Russian :)

Nov 1, 202111 min

11 Episode. Letter Й: Ой (interjections). PROMO version

Welcome to the 11 PROMO episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: from A to Я"! Today we have the letter Й, and the topic is quite unusual: Interjections - Междометия. Today we're going to learn: an easy way to identify a native Russian speaker; when to use "ого, ой, ай, ай-ай-ай, уф"; the context in which the God and Devil are synonymous; how to express surprise, admiration, fright; what Russian dish is used as a swear word? In the second, practical part (only in Premium version) you'll greatly improve your Russian with the techniques: Story-asking, Point of view, Reverse translation. Episode transcripts with English translation are available here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/ Special offer! Buy the complete Premium course with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

Sep 30, 202113 min

10 Episode. Letter И: Имена (names). PROMO version

Welcome to the 10 PROMO episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: from A to Я"! Today we have the letter И, and we are going to talk about Russian names. You will know: the peculiarity of the Russian names; what first name, surname, and patronymic are; when Russians change their surname; the most popular Russian names; one name and tons of options for everyone. In the second, practical part (only in Premium) you'll improve your spoken Russian with the techniques: Story-asking for developing fluency; Point of view for mastering practical grammar; Reverse translation to start thinking in Russian. We will do it through a story of a girl Sasha, who was called differently by other people… Episode transcripts with English translation are available here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/ Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more about our method: https://storytelling-russian.com/ Special offer! Buy the complete Premium course with a 70% discount (valid for 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

Aug 31, 202114 min

09 Episode. Letter З: Зима (winter). PROMO version

Welcome to the 9th PROMO episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: from A to Я"! Today we have the letter З, and we are going to talk about Russian Winter – Зима. Today we're going to discover: stereotypes about the long and harsh Russian winter; the real winter in Russia: what it's like; how Russians feel about winter; what people do in the winter. In the second, practical part (only in The Premium plan) you'll greatly improve your proficiency in Russian with the techniques: Story-asking for developing fluency; Point of view for mastering practical grammar; Reverse translation to start thinking in Russian. We will practice them through a story of the African Zikimo who finds himself in the coldest part of Russia. Download the transcript with English translation here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/ Special offer! Download all 33 Premium episodes with audio, transcript, and English translation with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

Aug 16, 202113 min

08 Episode. Letter Ж: Женщины (women). PROMO version

Welcome to the 8th promo episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: from A to Я"! Today we have the letter Ж, and we are going to talk about Russian Women. You'll learn: what's special about Russian women? how women are treated in Russia; is feminism popular in Russia; who pays the restaurant bill; how responsibilities are distributed in the family, etc. The Premium version of the episode includes a practical part where you'll start to speak Russian fluently with polyglots' best techniques: Storyasking, POV, Reverse Translation. We'll do it through the story of Julia, an American woman who was surprised by the behavior of Russian men… Download the audio with the transcript and full English translation: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/ Special offer! Download all 33 Premium episodes with audio, transcript, and English translation with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJOn_PdlTfDbnmJbS9zs2A

Jul 23, 202112 min

07 Episode. Letter Ё: Буква Ё. PREMIUM version

Usually, we publish short promo episodes, but today we decided to present you a Premium version of the episode for free! The topic of this episode is a very strange letter Ё. What we're going to learn: why Ё is the strangest letter in the alphabet; how this letter appeared in the Russian language; why some want to remove it from the alphabet; what would happen if Ё is removed from the alphabet. In the second (practical) part you'll greatly improve your conversation skills with the Storytelling techniques! You'll practice them through a story about Yemelya who didn't like the letter Ё and paid the price for it. Download the audio with the transcript here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/ Special offer! Go Premium with a 50% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/

Jul 9, 202123 min

06 Episode. Letter Е: Еда (Meals). PROMO version

Welcome to the sixth promo episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: From A to Я"! Today we have the letter E. And the topic is Еда – Meals. What we're going to learn: how many times we eat during the day; what we eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner;\ whether it's true that Russians drink while eating; the difference between dinner on a holiday and ordinary dinner; why no food should be left on the plate. The Premium version of the episode includes a practical part where you'll start to speak Russian fluently with polyglots' best techniques: Storyasking, POV, Reverse Translation! Get the text with parallel English translation here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode-06-meals-promo/ Or receive the complete Premium course with a 50% discount here (offer valid for 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/

Jun 25, 202114 min

05 Episode. Letter Д: Дача (Dacha). PROMO version

Welcome to the fifth episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: From A to Я". Today we have the letter Д. And the topic is Дача – Dacha. You'll find out: why Russians have two houses; favorite activities at the dacha; the difference between the dacha and the garden; our substitution of a gym; hobby to avoid starving to death in the winter. In the second part (available only in the Premium version), you'll start to speak Russian fluently with polyglots' best techniques! You can get the text and parallel translation on our website: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode-05-dacha-promo/ Special offer! Buy the complete course with a 50% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/

Jun 10, 202114 min

04 Episode. Letter Г: Грибы (Mushrooms). PROMO version

Welcome to the fourth episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: From A to Я"! Today's topic: the letter Г – грибы. In the 1st part we're going to learn: why Russians love to pick mushrooms; popular kinds of mushrooms; how to choose mushrooms not to get poisoned; how to store up mushrooms for the winter. In the second part (which is available only in the Premium version), you'll improve your language skills tremendously! You can get the text and parallel translation of the episode on our website: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode-04-mushrooms-promo/ Special offer! Buy the complete course with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

May 27, 202112 min

03 Episode. Letter В: Валенки (Valenki). PROMO version

Welcome to the third episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: от А до Я"! Today we have the letter В. And we will tell you about Valenki. In the first part of the episode you're going to learn: what traditional Russian clothes are; what Russians wear now; how Russians survive the harsh winter; what is special about valenki? where the hat with earflaps (shapka-ushanka) comes from; why the padded jacket (telogreyka) has a bad reputation. In the second part (which is available only in the Premium version), you'll improve your language skills with the best proven techniques used by polyglots! To understand an episode, listen to it a couple of times. You can get the text and parallel translation on our website: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode-02-dishes-promo/ Special offer! Buy the complete course with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

Apr 13, 202112 min

02 Episode. Letter Б: Блюда (Dishes). PREMIUM version

Welcome to the second episode of the podcast "Russian through Stories: от А до Я"! Today we have the letter Б. And we will tell you about Russian dishes. In the first part of the episode, you will learn: What stereotypes exist in the world about Russian food, and are they true? What do Russians actually eat? Why is "Russian salad" not Russian at all? In the second part (only in the Premium version), you'll practice your conversation skills with techniques of : ▪️ Questions and Answers ▪️ Point of view ▪️ Reverse translation. You can get the text with English translation on our website: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode-02-dishes-promo/ Special offer! Buy the complete course with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

Mar 1, 202124 min

S1 Ep 101_Episode. Letter A: Алкоголь (Alcohol). PREMIUM version

You will learn Russian by listening to funny, interesting stories. Our method is called 'Storytelling.' It is based on the natural approach theory, according to which, we acquire a language in only one way - by listening and understanding the message. Listen to our podcast, and you will improve your listening comprehension and speaking fluency tremendously! Today you'll get: a story of the first letter of the Russian alphabet a stereotype about Russians drinking a lot a mini-story of two guys who try to buy vodka. In the second, practical part you'll improve your language skills with the polyglots' secret techniques :) Get the text with English translation here: https://storytelling-russian.com/promo/episode-01-alcohol-promo/ Special offer! Buy the complete course with a 70% discount (valid for only 7 days): https://www.russian-through-stories.com/discount

Aug 5, 202025 min
Russian Through Stories, 2020