Reading Russian with Belka
Reading Russian with Belka
Belka Project
In this podcast we read modern Russian literature. We choose short stories and turn them into mini-series. The podcast is aimed at level B1-B2. We draw your attention to potentially new words and useful expressions, explain their meaning and give you the context for the use of a word. For more language tips and Russian language lessons visit www.thebelka.com
Культурный Интурист из Европы
How did the meeting with the ex-wife go? And why is Golovker ordering two dinners at 2am in the morning?! And who is Ludmilla?
Jan 19, 2021
11 min
Я гражданин Соединённых Штатов!..
Golovker's adventures in Russia are coming to an end. Is that the end he expected? Is there a 'to be continued'?
Jan 14, 2021
11 min
Чемодан подарков. A suitcase full of presents
Golovker finally meets Lisa. An awkward encounter or a chance to mend things?
Nov 30, 2020
15 min
Hello, Ленинград!
“Hold on, I’ll turn the kettle off...” Is that what Golovker expected to hear?
Nov 18, 2020
10 min
«Америка не рай. Но если это ад, то самый лучший в мире.»
Golovker contours to weigh pros and cons of going back to Russia. But what are the hidden motives of his burning desire to return there?
Nov 9, 2020
9 min
Навязчивые мысли
They say time heals, or ‘Время лечит’ in Russian. However, in Golovker’s case time has the opposite effect on him and his memories. Wife Lisa is now an invisible companion of his everyday life.
Nov 1, 2020
7 min
Головкер в Америке
New beginnings. Golovker moves to the US. The changes he is going through are immense. But are they for the better?
Oct 28, 2020
8 min
Что-то витало в воздухе.
Something is in the air. The wind of political change sweeps up the family and seeds interesting thoughts into Golovker’s mind.
Oct 24, 2020
8 min
Жена Лиза
In this episode we will meet Golovker’s wife and get an insight into their family life. Was it a total bliss or a complete nightmare?..
Oct 19, 2020
8 min
Встретились, поговорили. Головкер
“They met. They spoke”. Golovker. We begin reading a story “Встретились, поговорили” by Sergei Dovlatov
Oct 15, 2020
7 min
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