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Twenty years ago my job would have been impossible. Today I live in a tiny village in southern Italy and work with people all over the world. Today we talk about how work has changed: office vs remote, one job for life vs five careers, nine-to-six vs a flexible schedule. And at the end, honestly, what I think we've lost — and where I think this is all going. This episode is A2+.

Говорим о том, как изменилась работа! Раньше — офис, одна профессия на всю жизнь, с девяти до шести. А сейчас?

📄 You can find a free PDF with the transcript, vocabulary and useful phrases from this episode in my Telegram channel: t.me/russianrewired

Russians almost never ask "what's your hobby?" There's a different question, and you'll hear it every time you meet someone new. Today we talk about hobbies and free time! I'll tell you about mine: I paint, I cook with random spices, and right now I'm listening to a course about Maya history and another one about black holes. Strange combination, I know. This episode is A2.

Говорим про хобби и свободное время! Расскажу про свои: рисую, готовлю и слушаю курсы про историю майя и про чёрные дыры одновременно.

📄 You can find a free PDF with the transcript, vocabulary and useful phrases from this episode in my Telegram channel: t.me/russianrewired

«На здоровье» is not a Russian toast! Almost every foreigner gets this wrong. Today we talk about tea and about the Russian zastolye — the long table with guests. You'll learn what Russians really say when they raise a glass, why "come for tea" never means only tea, and what to do when you've been at the table for five hours and they bring out the cake. This episode is A2.

Говорим про чай и про застолье! Узнаете, почему «на здоровье» — это не тост и почему «заходи на чай» никогда не значит только чай.

📄 You can find a free PDF with the transcript, vocabulary and useful phrases from this episode in my Telegram channel: t.me/russianrewired

Today we talk about world cuisines and learn to describe food: heavy, light, salty, sour and more! You'll learn about dishes you need to know even if you don't like Russian food. Like me! This episode is A2.

Говорим про кухни мира и учимся описывать еду: тяжёлая, лёгкая, солёная, кислая и другое!

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In this episode I talk about animals — my dog, my street cat, and the turtle I had as a child. Slow, clear Russian you can actually follow. This episode is B1.

Ты узнаешь: чем животное отличается от питомца, почему в Эрмитаже уже триста лет работают кошки, и о каком питомце я мечтаю сейчас.

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In this episode I talk about friendship — what the word actually means in Russian, and why we have three different ones. Slow, clear Russian you can actually follow. This episode is A2+.

Ты узнаешь: чем отличаются знакомый, приятель и друг, почему для русских «друг» — это очень серьёзное слово, и что значит пословица «Друг познаётся в беде».

📄 You can find a free PDF with the transcript, vocabulary and useful phrases from this episode in my Telegram channel: t.me/russianrewired

In this episode I talk about Siberia — the place I come from. Slow, clear Russian you can actually follow. This episode is A2+.

Ты узнаешь: где находится Сибирь, в каком городе люди живут при −50 градусов, что такое Транссиб и почему Байкал — самое глубокое озеро в мире.

📄 You can find a free PDF with the transcript, vocabulary and useful phrases from this episode in my Telegram channel: t.me/russianrewired