Russian Dose — подкаст для изучающих русский язык

En: The Northern Sea Route — Russia's Arctic path through ice. Shortest sea route between Europe and Asia, nuclear icebreakers, and the future of Arctic shipping. Listen to the RussianDose podcast. Es: La Ruta del Mar del Norte — el camino ártico de Rusia a través del hielo. La ruta marítima más corta entre Europa y Asia, rompehielos nucleares y el futuro de la navegación en el Ártico. Escuche el podcast RussianDose. Fr: La Route maritime du Nord — le chemin arctique de la Russie à travers les glaces. La route maritime la plus courte entre l'Europe et l'Asie, les brise-glaces nucléaires et l'avenir de la navigation dans l'Arctique. Écoutez le podcast RussianDose. De: Die Nordseeroute — Russlands arktischer Weg durch das Eis. Die kürzeste Seeroute zwischen Europa und Asien, nukleare Eisbrecher und die Zukunft der Schifffahrt in der Arktis. Hören Sie den Podcast RussianDose.

En: Knowledge Day in Russia — how September 1 became a national holiday. First bell, white bows, flowers, and the start of the school year. Listen to the RussianDose podcast. Es: Día del Conocimiento en Rusia — cómo el 1 de septiembre se convirtió en una fiesta nacional. Primera campana, lazos blancos, flores y el inicio del año escolar. Escuche el podcast RussianDose. Fr: Journée du savoir en Russie — comment le 1er septembre est devenu un jour férié national. Première cloche, nœuds blancs, fleurs et début de l'année scolaire. Écoutez le podcast RussianDose. De: Tag des Wissens in Russland — wie der 1. September zu einem Nationalfeiertag wurde. Erste Glocke, weiße Schleifen, Blumen und der Beginn des Schuljahres. Hören Sie den Podcast RussianDose.

🇬🇧 English: Russian IT and technology — how digital services transformed everyday life. Yandex, Gosuslugi, MAX, and more. Listen to the RussianDose podcast. 🇪🇸 Español: Tecnología e IT en Rusia — cómo los servicios digitales transformaron la vida cotidiana. Yandex, Gosuslugi, MAX y más. Escuche el podcast RussianDose. 🇫🇷 Français: La technologie et l'IT en Russie — comment les services numériques ont transformé la vie quotidienne. Yandex, Gosuslugi, MAX et plus encore. Écoutez le podcast RussianDose.

🇬🇧 English: Today I want to tell you about interesting moments from the lives of Russians. About those nuances that exist only in our lives and relate to our mentality. This will be an unusual episode — about what unites us and distinguishes us from other peoples. About what we ourselves consider "normal," but surprises foreigners. Find out which habits of Russians are also characteristic of your people. Our topic today is: "Russian Mentality." 🇪🇸 Español: Hoy quiero contarles sobre momentos interesantes de la vida de los rusos. Sobre esos matices que solo existen en nuestra vida y se relacionan con nuestra mentalidad. Este será un episodio inusual — sobre lo que nos une y nos diferencia de otros pueblos. Sobre lo que nosotros mismos consideramos "normal", pero que sorprende a los extranjeros. Descubra qué hábitos de los rusos también son característicos de su pueblo. Nuestro tema de hoy es: "Mentalidad Rusa". 🇫🇷 Français: Aujourd'hui, je veux vous parler de moments intéressants de la vie des Russes. De ces nuances qui n'existent que dans notre vie et qui relèvent de notre mentalité. Ce sera un épisode inhabituel — sur ce qui nous unit et nous distingue des autres peuples. Sur ce que nous considérons nous-mêmes comme "normal", mais qui surprend les étrangers. Découvrez quelles habitudes des Russes sont également caractéristiques de votre peuple. Notre sujet d'aujourd'hui est : "La mentalité russe". 🇷🇺 Русский: Сегодня я хочу рассказать вам об интересных моментах из жизни русских. О тех нюансах, которые есть только в нашей жизни и относятся к нашему менталитету. Это будет необычный выпуск — о том, что нас объединяет и отличает от других народов. О том, что мы сами считаем «нормальным», а иностранцев удивляет. Узнайте, какие привычки поведения русских свойственны и вашему народу. Наша сегодняшняя тема: «Русский менталитет».

🇬🇧 English: The Russian automotive industry — from the "Kopeck" to the Niva, from KAMAZ to electric buses. Learn why our cars are valued worldwide. Listen to the RussianDose podcast. 🇪🇸 Español: La industria automotriz rusa — desde el "Kopeck" hasta el Niva, desde KAMAZ hasta los autobuses eléctricos. Descubra por qué nuestros coches son valorados en todo el mundo. Escuche el podcast RussianDose. 🇫🇷 Français: L'industrie automobile russe — de la "Kopeck" à la Niva, de KAMAZ aux bus électriques. Découvrez pourquoi nos voitures sont appréciées dans le monde entier. Écoutez le podcast RussianDose. 🇷🇺 Русский: Российский автопром — от «копейки» до «Нивы», от КАМАЗа до электробусов. Узнайте, почему наши машины ценят во всём мире. Слушайте в подкасте RussianDose.

en: Tambov — a city with a rich history, the birthplace of Rachmaninoff and the symbol of the "Tambov wolf." Learn more in the RussianDose podcast. es: Tambov — una ciudad con una rica historia, cuna de Rajmáninov y símbolo del "lobo de Tambov". Aprende más en el podcast RussianDose. fr: Tambov — une ville à l'histoire riche, berceau de Rachmaninov et symbole du "loup de Tambov". Apprenez-en plus dans le podcast RussianDose.

🇬🇧 English: Today I want to share with you my impressions from my trip to Belarus — a country that is located right in the center of Europe, borders Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Latvia, and yet remains a mystery to many. We went there with my family in our own car and discovered an amazing country. In this episode, I will tell you about what we saw, what facts amazed us, and why Belarus is a place that everyone should visit. 🇪🇸 Español: Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes mis impresiones de mi viaje a Bielorrusia — un país que se encuentra en el centro de Europa, limita con Rusia, Polonia, Ucrania, Lituania y Letonia, y sin embargo sigue siendo un misterio para muchos. Fuimos allí con mi familia en nuestro propio coche y descubrimos un país increíble. En este episodio, les contaré lo que vimos, qué hechos nos asombraron y por qué Bielorrusia es un lugar que todos deberían visitar. 🇫🇷 Français: Aujourd'hui, je veux partager avec vous mes impressions de mon voyage en Biélorussie — un pays qui se trouve au centre de l'Europe, qui borde la Russie, la Pologne, l'Ukraine, la Lituanie et la Lettonie, et qui reste pourtant un mystère pour beaucoup. Nous y sommes allés avec ma famille dans notre propre voiture et avons découvert un pays incroyable. Dans cet épisode, je vous raconterai ce que nous avons vu, quels faits nous ont étonnés et pourquoi la Biélorussie est un endroit que tout le monde devrait visiter. 🇷🇺 Русский: Сегодня я хочу поделиться с вами впечатлениями от моего путешествия в Беларусь — страну, которая находится прямо в центре Европы, граничит с Россией, Польшей, Украиной, Литвой и Латвией, и при этом остаётся для многих загадкой. Мы ездили туда с семьей на своей машине и открыли для себя удивительную страну. В этом выпуске я расскажу о том, что мы увидели, какие факты нас поразили и почему Беларусь — это место, которое стоит посетить каждому.

en: Soviet and modern pop music — from Pugacheva to SHAMAN. Who conquered the world, and who became an idol in China? Listen to the RussianDose podcast. es: Música pop soviética y moderna — desde Pugacheva hasta SHAMAN. ¿Quién conquistó el mundo y quién se convirtió en un ídolo en China? Escucha el podcast RussianDose. fr: Musique pop soviétique et moderne — de Pugacheva à SHAMAN. Qui a conquis le monde et qui est devenu une idole en Chine ? Écoutez le podcast RussianDose.

es: Cine soviético y ruso — de las leyendas a los blockbusters (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) zh: 苏联和俄罗斯电影 — 从传奇到大片 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) (Sūlián hé Èluósī diànyǐng — cóng chuánqí dào dàpiàn) de: Sowjetisches und russisches Kino — von den Legenden zu den Blockbustern (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) fr: Cinéma soviétique et russe — des légendes aux blockbusters (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe)

León Tolstói — el genio de la literatura rusa (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 列夫·托尔斯泰 — 俄罗斯文学的天才 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) (Lièfū Tuō'ěrsītài — Èluósī wénxué de tiāncái) Lew Tolstoi — das Genie der russischen Literatur (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Léon Tolstoï — le génie de la littérature russe (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we're going to talk about the man who is called Russia's main writer. About the man who wrote huge novels, but at the same time walked through the fields in simple peasant clothes. About the count who gave up wealth and became a vegetarian. We will tell you about Leo Tolstoy — the author of "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." About his life, his strange actions, his teachings, and why he is still read all over the world. You will learn why Tolstoy fell out with the church, why he left home at the age of 82, and why his grave is simply a green hill on a forest clearing.

Animación soviética y rusa — amor para toda la vida (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 苏联和俄罗斯动画 — 一生的爱 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Sowjetische und russische Animation — Liebe fürs Leben (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Animation soviétique et russe — un amour pour la vie (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we're going to talk about something that everyone loves — both children and adults. About cartoons. About those very ones — Soviet and Russian. You will learn why "Hedgehog in the Fog" was recognized as the best cartoon of all time, how Cheburashka conquered Japan, why American children are taught with "Fixies," and why Turkish children ride attractions with Masha and the Bear. I will tell you about the legends of Soviet animation and popular modern Russian cartoons. You will also learn how a little unknown animal with big ears became a symbol of Russia and why the Japanese make their own TV series about Cheburashka. Our topic today is: "Soviet and Russian Animation — Love for Life."

June 22, 1941 — the beginning of the Great Patriotic War (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) 22 de junio de 1941 — el comienzo de la Gran Guerra Patria (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 1941年6月22日 — 伟大卫国战争的开始 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) 22 Juni 1941 — der Beginn des Großen Vaterländischen Krieges (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) 22 juin 1941 — le début de la Grande Guerre Patriotique (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we're going to talk about the day that forever changed the history of our country. About the day when millions of people heard terrible news on the radio. About the day that divided life into "before" and "after." On June 22, 1941, the Great Patriotic War began — the most terrible and bloody war in the history of Russia. I will tell you why Stalin did not believe in Hitler's attack, why our troops were not ready for defense, how the Germans managed to quickly reach Moscow and surround Leningrad. We'll talk about the schoolchildren who had their graduation prom on the night of June 22, and in the morning they went to the front. About the first millions of victims, about the countries that declared war on us together with Germany. Our topic today is: "June 22, 1941 — the beginning of the Great Patriotic War."

Russia Day — the main state holiday of the country (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) El Día de Rusia — la principal festividad estatal del país (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 俄罗斯日 — 国家最重要的法定节日 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Der Russland-Tag — der wichtigste staatliche Feiertag des Landes (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) La Journée de la Russie — la principale fête nationale du pays (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we’ll talk about a holiday that many Russians still confuse with Independence Day. About a day that became a symbol of the birth of a new country. I’ll explain why this holiday is celebrated specifically on June 12, what happened in 1990, how its name changed over time, and why it only became final in 2002. We’ll also talk about the traditions: the flags on the streets, the concerts and fireworks, the largest Russian flag that made it into the Russian Book of Records, and why thousands of people sing the national anthem at the same time on this day.

Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin — the sun of Russian poetry (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin — el sol de la poesía rusa (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 亚历山大·谢尔盖耶维奇·普希金 — 俄罗斯诗歌的太阳 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Alexander Sergejewitsch Puschkin — die Sonne der russischen Dichtung (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Alexandre Sergueïevitch Pouchkine — le soleil de la poésie russe (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we are going to talk about a man who is called “the sun of Russian poetry.” About a poet and writer who not only created great works but literally created the modern Russian language. About the one on whom all of Russian culture rests. We will tell you about his amazing origin—his great-grandfather was from Africa, he came to Russia with Peter the Great himself. We will talk about his love for Natasha Goncharova, about duels and exiles, about why he died in a duel, and why his poems are still memorized by every Russian schoolchild, while films are made based on his works.

St. Petersburg — the Venice of the North (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) San Petersburgo — la Venecia del Norte (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 圣彼得堡 — 北方的威尼斯 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Sankt Petersburg — das Venedig des Nordens (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Saint-Pétersbourg — la Venise du Nord (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) oday we're going to talk about a city that is called the cultural capital of Russia, the Northern Venice, and the capital of Russian rock. A city of white nights, drawbridges, and astonishing architecture, where almost no grey buildings exist, and facades shine in yellow, green, red, and turquoise. We'll tell you what not all foreigners know: why the city is called Saint Petersburg, but the surrounding region is Leningrad, how the legend about "gloomy Russia" was born, and why, in reality, tourists here are hugged, treated to cakes and given free rides. We'll talk about Petersburg — the city where President Vladimir Putin was born, where the cruiser Aurora stands, where the great imperial palaces and the burial place of Peter the Great are kept.

Moscow: not only the Kremlin and Red Square (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Moscú: no solo el Kremlin y la Plaza Roja (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 莫斯科：不仅仅是克里姆林宫和红场 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Moskau: nicht nur der Kreml und der Rote Platz (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Moscou : pas seulement le Kremlin et la Place Rouge (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we’re going to talk about a city that, for most foreigners, is associated with Red Square, the Kremlin, and the Mausoleum. A city where the Bolshoi Theatre and the most expensive shops are located. But today we won’t be discussing the standard tourist routes. Instead, we’ll talk about the Moscow that you won’t see on postcards. About parks that are larger than New York’s Central Park. About palaces and estates, hidden gems, the Tsoi Wall, and how the capital moved from Moscow to St. Petersburg and back again several times. We’ll talk about the real Moscow. If you’re planning a trip to Russia or simply want to learn more about Moscow than what’s written in guidebooks — this episode is for you.

Traditional Russian cuisine: from shchi to blini (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Cocina tradicional rusa: desde el shchi hasta los blinis (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 传统俄罗斯美食：从菜汤到薄饼 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Traditionelle russische Küche: von Schtschi bis zu Blini (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Cuisine traditionnelle russe : du chtchi aux blinis (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a very delicious and warm topic. We’re going to talk about what Russians like to eat, which dishes are considered traditional, and why Russian cuisine surprises foreigners — and sometimes even causes real culture shock. We’ll talk about traditional Russian cuisine. If you’re a foreigner, you’ve probably heard of borscht, pelmeni, and blini. But do you know what okroshka is and why it’s eaten cold? What about kholodets (meat jelly) — why do some people love it while others are afraid to even try it? Why is the Russian table always “bursting” with food, and what does that expression mean?

May 9 — Victory Day: a holiday with tears in the eyes (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) 9 de mayo — Día de la Victoria: una festividad con lágrimas en los ojos (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 5月9日 — 胜利日：带着眼泪的节日 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) 9 Mai — Tag des Sieges: ein Feiertag mit Tränen in den Augen (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) 9 mai — Jour de la Victoire : une fête avec des larmes dans les yeux (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have an important and touching conversation. We will talk about a holiday that is called "a holiday with tears in the eyes." About a day when joy mixes with the pain of loss, and the whole country pauses for a moment of silence. Let's talk about Victory Day — May 9. If you are a foreigner, you probably know that May 9 in Russia is a big holiday. But do you know why May 9 is called Victory Day? Why is this day so important for every Russian family? What is the "Immortal Regiment" and why do millions of people go out into the streets with portraits of their relatives? Let's figure it out.

May 1 — from workers' struggle to spring picnics (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) 1 de mayo — de la lucha obrera a los picnics de primavera (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 5月1日 — 从工人斗争到春日野餐 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) 1 Mai — vom Arbeiterkampf zum Frühlingspicknick (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) 1er mai — de la lutte ouvrière aux pique-niques printaniers (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a warm and very spring-like topic. We will talk about a holiday that is loved in Russia almost as much as New Year. About the day when real spring begins, the city fills with music and flags, and people go out into nature en masse to grill shashlik. Let's talk about May 1st — the Holiday of Spring and Labor. You have surely heard that May 1st is Labor Day in many countries. But do you know why in Russia this day is also called the Holiday of Spring? How was it celebrated in Soviet times and what has changed today? Why is it customary to give flowers on this day?

Easter: the main Orthodox holiday (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Pascua: la principal festividad ortodoxa (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 复活节 — 东正教最重要的节日 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Ostern: das wichtigste orthodoxe Fest (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Pâques : la principale fête orthodoxe (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a bright and very important topic. We will talk about the main holiday of Orthodox Christianity — Easter. About how it is celebrated in Russia, what traditions are associated with it, and why this day is awaited and loved even by those who rarely go to church. We will talk about Russian Easter. If you are a foreigner, you probably know that Easter is the holiday of the Resurrection of Christ, when Christ – the son of God – rose from the dead. Do you know why Russians dye eggs in different colors? What is kulich and tvorozhnaya paskha? And why do people walk around the church on Easter night?

Space: the first flights, Gagarin, and the road to the stars (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Espacio: los primeros vuelos, Gagarin y el camino hacia las estrellas (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 太空：首次飞行、加加林与通往星辰之路 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Weltraum: die ersten Flüge, Gagarin und der Weg zu den Sternen (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Espace : les premiers vols, Gagarine et la route vers les étoiles (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a very important and inspiring topic. We will talk about a dream that became reality. About how a human being first lifted off the Earth and saw our planet from space. To lift off the Earth means to stop standing on the ground and to be above the earth, like birds or butterflies. We will talk about the first steps, the first heroes, and why Russia still remains a great space power. A power (derzhava) means a state or a country — we discussed this word in previous episodes. We will talk about Russian space. On April 12, 1961, an event happened that amazed / shook the entire world. A human flew into space for the first time. And that person was our compatriot — Yuri Gagarin. A compatriot is a person who lives in the same country as you. Did you know that the path to this flight began long before Gagarin? That before humans, various animals and even… a mannequin had been in space? A mannequin is a doll the size of a human. Mannequins stand in stores, and clothes are put on them. Let's talk about why the USSR overtook the USA in the space race and how Russia continues to explore space today.

Traditional Russian wedding: from matchmaking to the wedding feast (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Boda tradicional rusa: desde el noviazgo hasta el banquete de bodas (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 传统俄罗斯婚礼：从提亲到婚宴 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Traditionelle russische Hochzeit: von der Brautwerbung bis zum Hochzeitsfest (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Mariage traditionnel russe : du mariage à la noce (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a very beautiful and important topic. We will talk about an event that usually happens once in a person's life and is remembered forever. About how our ancestors started a family, what rituals they observed, and why a Russian wedding is not just a celebration, but a whole performance that could last for several days. We will talk about the traditional Russian wedding. Have you ever seen at real weddings how guests shout "Bitterly!", how the newlyweds are greeted with a wedding loaf (karavai), how the groom has to ransom the bride? You probably don't know where these traditions came from. What does "Bitterly!" actually mean, and why was it customary to cry at a wedding in the old days, not just have fun? Let's find out. Our topic today is: "The Traditional Russian Wedding: From Matchmaking to the Wedding Feast."

The 1917 Revolution: how an empire collapsed and the Soviet Union was born (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) La Revolución de 1917: cómo cayó un imperio y nació la Unión Soviética (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 1917年革命：帝国如何崩塌，苏联如何诞生 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Die Revolution von 1917: wie ein Imperium zusammenbrach und die Sowjetunion geboren wurde (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) La Révolution de 1917 : comment un empire s'est effondré et l'Union soviétique est née (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a very important and dramatic topic. We are going to talk about an event that turned the entire history of our country upside down, changed the fate of millions of people, and still sparks heated debate. About the time when the Russian Empire collapsed, and in its place a state emerged that had never existed before. We are going to talk about the Revolution of 1917. If you are a foreigner, you probably know that a revolution happened in Russia, after which the Soviet Union — the USSR — appeared. But do you know why there were two revolutions in a single year? Who were the Bolsheviks, and why were they able to seize power? How did Germany help Lenin return to Russia? Let’s find out.

The Tatar-Mongol Yoke: truth, myths, and mysteries of the great invasion (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) El yugo tártaro-mongol: verdad, mitos y misterios de la gran invasión (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 鞑靼-蒙古之轭：真相、神话与大入侵的谜团 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Das tatarisch-mongolische Joch: Wahrheit, Mythen und Rätsel der großen Invasion (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Le joug tatare-mongol : vérité, mythes et mystères de la grande invasion (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a very important and in many ways mysterious topic. We will talk about a time that left a deep mark on the history of our country, but which is still debated. About how Rus' found itself under the rule of the Horde for almost 250 years. We will talk about the Tatar-Mongol yoke. If you are interested in Russian history, you have surely heard this term. But did you know that some historians argue about whether this "yoke" actually existed? Or that Batu's army included many Russian warriors? Or that it was during this period that the Orthodox Church began to actively develop?

Peter the Great: the giant, the reformer, and the most mysterious figure in Russian history (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Pedro el Grande: el gigante, el reformador y la figura más misteriosa de la historia rusa (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 彼得大帝：巨人、改革者与俄罗斯历史上最神秘的人物 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Peter der Große: der Riese, der Reformer und die rätselhafteste Gestalt der russischen Geschichte (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Pierre le Grand : le géant, le réformateur et la figure la plus mystérieuse de l'histoire russe (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we are going to talk about one of the most unusual and controversial rulers in the history of Russia. A man who became a legend during his lifetime and a mystery after his death. About the one who created the navy, opened a window to Europe, and made the world fear and respect Russia. We will talk about Peter the Great. probably know that Peter I was the first Russian emperor. But did you know that he wore size 38 shoes despite being over two meters tall? That he personally pulled out his subjects' teeth and rewarded drunkards with seven-kilogram medals? That there were rumors he was switched with an impostor during his trip to Europe? Let's find out.

Russian superstitions (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Supersticiones rusas (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 俄罗斯迷信 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Russische Aberglauben (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Superstitions russes (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a very interesting and somewhat mystical topic. We'll talk about what Russian people believe in, even if they don't admit it. About why we knock on wood, don't whistle in the house, and are afraid of black cats. We'll talk about Russian superstitions. Where did these traditions come from? Let's find out. Our topic today: "Russian Superstitions."

The Russian Federation: how the largest country in the world works (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) La Federación Rusa: cómo funciona el país más grande del mundo (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 俄罗斯联邦：世界上最大的国家是如何运作的 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Die Russische Föderation: wie das größte Land der Welt funktioniert (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) La Fédération de Russie : comment fonctionne le plus grand pays du monde (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we have a very important and interesting topic. We're going to talk about how our country — the Russian Federation — is structured. What are republics, krais, and oblasts? How many peoples live in Russia? What languages and flags do they have? How many time zones are there in Russia, and how many seas surround Russia? And how did such a huge country come to be? If you're a foreigner, you probably know that Russia is the biggest country in the world. But did you know that within it there are republics with their own presidents and languages? Let's find out. Our topic today: "The Russian Federation: How the biggest country in the world is structured."

March 8 — International Women's Day (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) 8 de marzo — Día Internacional de la Mujer (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 3月8日 — 国际妇女节 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) 8 März — Internationaler Frauentag (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) 8 mars — Journée internationale des femmes (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we're going to talk about a holiday that is perhaps as beloved in Russia as New Year. A holiday when all men turn into knights, and women await flowers and attention. We'll talk about March 8 — International Women's Day. If you're a foreigner, you probably know that March 8 is a day of women's struggle for their rights. In many countries, it's a political holiday, a day of equality between men and women. But in Russia, everything is completely different. Is that really the case? Let's find out. Our topic today: "March 8: Why is this day celebrated completely differently in Russia?"

Russian winter (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Invierno ruso (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 俄罗斯的冬天 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Russischer Winter (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Hiver russe (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Friends, today we're going to talk about what foreigners imagine when they think about Russia's climate and the Russian winter. Many people believe that it's always very cold in Russia, that we walk around in fur coats and hats all year round, and that we have the most severe frosts in the world. Is that really the case? Let's find out.

Maslenitsa (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Maslenitsa (Semana de la Mantequilla) (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 谢肉节 (Ма́сленица) (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Maslenitsa (Butterwoche) (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Maslenitsa (Semaine du beurre) (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) If you are listening to this episode in the middle or at the end of winter — that means it's the perfect time to talk about the most delicious, the most fun, and the most "pancake-filled" holiday in Russia. About Maslenitsa. Do you know what blini (pancakes) are? Have you ever seen how Russians eat pancakes for a whole week? Or how they burn a huge straw effigy in the middle of the city? This is not madness, it's a tradition. Let's figure it out. Our topic today: "Maslenitsa: Why do Russians bake mountains of pancakes and burn a straw effigy?"

Russian dacha (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Dacha rusa (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 俄罗斯达恰 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Russische Dacha (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Datcha russe (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Today we're going to talk about a phenomenon that is impossible to imagine Russian summer without. About a place that is simultaneously paradise and hell, rest and work. We're going to talk about the Russian dacha. If you communicate with Russians, you've probably heard: — Where are you going for the weekend? — To the dacha! Or, for example, this question: — What did you do all summer? — I was at the dacha. The dacha is a huge part of the Russian soul. Let's figure out what it is.

Russian banya (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) Banya rusa (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 俄罗斯俄式桑拿 (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Russische Banja (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Bania russe (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Friends, today we're talking about something essential to understanding Russia — the Russian banya. If you've ever heard Russians say, "S lyogkim parom!" ("Enjoy your steam!") — or seen movies where people run out of a banya and dive into a snowdrift — that's all about the banya. So what exactly is the Russian banya, and why do foreigners first get scared, and then fall in love with it? What does banya mean for a Russian person? For a Russian person, the banya is much more than just washing. Of course, we shower every day. But the banya is a ritual, it's rest, it's meeting with friends, it's a way to cleanse the body and soul — maybe even achieve some kind of zen.

Russian "avos" (RussianDose Podcast — for people who are learning Russian) El "avos" ruso (Podcast RussianDose — para personas que están aprendiendo ruso) 俄语的“авось” (RussianDose 播客 — 面向学习俄语的人) Das russische "Awos" (Podcast RussianDose — für Menschen, die Russisch lernen) Le "avos" russe (Podcast RussianDose — pour les personnes qui apprennent le russe) Our topic today: «Russian "Avos": Why do we hope for "Avos"?» Have you ever heard the word "avos"? Maybe in jokes or from Russian friends? It's a small word, but behind it lies a whole philosophy. Today, we'll break down what it means "to rely on avos", why Russians love this word so much, and how "avos" differs from simple hope. At the end, I'll tell you a real-life story about avos — and you'll find out whether this word helps or hinders.