Understanding Russia
Understanding Russia

Understanding Russia

Understanding Russia

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Understanding Russia aims to bring you stories and ideas unfiltered through the media. You will hear genuine Russian people talking about their lives, with expert translation, all designed to help you understand contemporary Russia.

Recent Episodes

Understanding Russia. Episode 12. Education in Russia. Part 2 - Schooling in Russia
JAN 28, 2022
Understanding Russia. Episode 12. Education in Russia. Part 2 - Schooling in Russia
In this episode we meet Inna Tyapugina, the Director of 'Algorithm for Success', not a mathematical problem, but one of the most modern schools in Russia.
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61 MIN
Understanding Russia. Episode 11. Policing the Roads in Russia.
NOV 23, 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 11. Policing the Roads in Russia.
In this episode we interview a member of Russia's traffic police, Anton Pershin. If you ever wondered about what kind of person chooses to wear a badge in Russia...
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26 MIN
Understanding Russia. Episode 10. An Introduction to Russian Literature.
AUG 31, 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 10. An Introduction to Russian Literature.
In this episode we meet Victoria Kichigina. She will school us all on the subject of Russian literature. Before that, the UR crew, who studied literature at school, talk about its effect on their lives.
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54 MIN
Understanding Russia. Episode 9. Business in Russia. Part 1 - A local Entrepreneur.
AUG 10, 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 9. Business in Russia. Part 1 - A local Entrepreneur.
In this episode we meet a Alexei Baranov, a man who has carved out a mini empire in the mysterious world of Russian business. Before that we chat with our friend Evenson, a Haitian who is a natural born salesman...
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85 MIN
Understanding Russia. Episode 8. Russians in Profile: Taras Khtey, Olympic Champion, Politician.
JUL 5, 2021
Understanding Russia. Episode 8. Russians in Profile: Taras Khtey, Olympic Champion, Politician.
In this episode we meet a remarkable man. Taras Khtey is a true local hero. Winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics could be the pinnacle of anyone's career, but he decided to dedicate his life to serving the people, and embarked on a career in politics. Oh, and he is still the sporting director of our city's volleyball club...
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28 MIN