If you want to learn Russian, you must listen to this podcast! So helpful!!

I’m one year into Russian studies. August 2023, I visited Russia— I was able to speak and feel the love of the Russian people. (I’m from Texas). I just discovered this podcast while looking for more audio so that I can improve my listening skills. Episode 100, as you say, it’s pretty hard. But I think that with the combined text, you’re very clear pronunciation, this will be an exciting addition to my growing library. Just a note on Russia, yes, the war is sad. The war will come to an end. but if anything, an American learning Russian, shows that we can overcome the sadness.

Daria’s voice is calm and I love how she tells a story or conversation in Russian and then breaks it down in English.

Like someone said, the fairy tales are particularly wonderful. Get her books and learn from the podcasts and YouTube video. It’s almost like being in a classroom! ❤️

My favorite segment is when she reads Russian fairy tales or classic books in slow Russian. Not only that but she puts the text in the show notes. And a website which is very helpful.

Daria, this podcast is wonderful and one of a kind. The stories are unique and interesting, and your detailed explanations of grammar and vocabulary stems are the reason I have listened to every episode. Learners should listen, take notes of new vocab, and listen to the story until they understand the story. Thank you for this fabulous podcast!

Daria, Здравствуйте. I want to thank you and your mother for offering this podcast. Your instruction and insight are both very helpful. I have enjoyed listening each morning over coffee and find myself looking forward to the show. I especially appreciate hearing your representation of true Russian culture and norms. Stereotypes are an awful way to get to know others, so your grace in clearing those up really is worthy of respect! You also make understanding the language much easier than the textbook and monotone approach. До свидания. Eva

This podcast is perfect for learning Russian, especially when paired with Duolingo and regular listening to Russian music (I recommend кис-кис, it’s a sort of punky girl duo). Thanks for being such a great teacher!

Daria is a really good teacher! Would definitely recommend this podcast!

Awesome

My parents are native Russians, but I was born here and never became fluent. This is one of the best ways for me to get back into Russian.

I'm listening to this podcast alongside learning Russian with Babbel - and I love it! Even if you're a super beginner, it's great to listen to Daria (and her mom!) speak. Daria explains the context of the vocabulary and interesting phrases in a really illuminating way, and the subject matter is always engaging. She also provides transcripts for the eps so you can follow along. I'll definitely be listening to all of them!

Thank you so much Daria! I wanted to learn Russian, and outside of the books and lessons, listening to the podcast and the information really help. You do an amazing job explains the vocabulary and culture, and I feel like I learn some important things every time I listen. I can’t wait for the next update, and stay safe.❤️😷 🦠

Спасибо для ваш подкаст. Это больше помогите. Я учиться русский для шесть месяц. Она Ютуб (YouTube?) это очень отлично, тоже! Ещё раз, спасибо!

She does a great job teaching and explaining :)

What a great resource you are. I’ve been looking for practice in listening and making conversation. Keep up the great work!

I love this podcast! Even as a complete beginner learner of Russian, this has helped me to understand Russian speaking concepts and pick up more vocabulary. She is excellent at providing examples and teaching how to talk in Russian as a natural speaker, rather than just textbook. Highly recommend!

Amazing the things you’ll find when you’re curious at 3AM. Never did I expect to stumble upon such an invaluable resource! This is taking me to the next level! Thanks so much

One of the most entertaining and helpful language learning podcasts I know of!

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Прекрасный курс. Эффективный и весёлый, даёт нам учить без трудности. Просто супер.

I studied Russian in college over 40 years ago. I lived in the USSR in 1979 and have spoken with Russians off and in since that time. I got very rusty. Dariya’s podcast is the perfect refresher. I especially like the tips on how conversational Russian differs from the formal written language. Сейчас более удобно когда разговариваю на русском. Спасибо большое!

I have been studying Russian for a few years, textbook style. After discovering Daria's website and this podcast, my Russian has moved from textbook beginner to a more natural conversationalist. The learning is less rigorous and more fun. Keep it up!

I studied Russian 40 years ago in college and am reviewing it now that I’m participating in a watercolor workshop that will be conducted in that language. Daria’s podcast has been most valuable in my study and review. Not only is she knowledgeable on how to go about teaching Russian, but she makes it interesting and informative. Plus, her voice is pleasant and pleasing to the ears. Great job, Daria!

I’ve tried countless number of Russian audiobooks and podcasts. Almost all of them are too basic and boring. Daria’s podcast is amazing. Her insights and lessons are like a private, behind the scenes tour of the real Russian language and culture. Best of all, her slow, precise pronunciation of Russian words is incredibly valuable in building my own speaking habits.

Daria is the best! She has a very pleasant voice to listen to and puts an enormous amount of time and effort into each lesson. Everything is read slowly and articulated clearly. Enunciation of each letter of this phonetic language is easy to discern. Show notes are also written in both Russian and English, so after listening, you can go back and read, recite, repeat, or look up anything you may need further practice on. Her grasp and command of the English language is AMAZING, which makes it possible for her to explain grammar and vocabulary in great detail, with lots of examples to make the meaning of the Russian text understandable. She gets the subtle nuances of both languages and uses slang, idioms, and phrasing that is both interesting and entertaining. On top of all that, lessons are very informative. I never really knew anything about Russian history or culture before listening to her podcasts. I am so glad she decided to start doing these again! Спасибо большое за всё, Дарья!

Thank you for the amazing podcast Daria! All of your podcast material and subject matter are outstanding. Anyone looking to learn or improve their language abilities will definitely benefit from Daria’s courses, podcasts and lesson structure. I have learned so much through the years and really appreciate all the energy you must put into this work!!!

I’m glad you’re making episodes again. I really love your podcast, Daria.

Please i have moved to Russia don't know swears please help

This helped me learn some great expressions and new vocabulary to use while conversing in Russian. Wish it was continuing. Could not recommend more! Thanks!

I’m studying Russian and I really enjoy this podcast. I’m not a passive learner; I copy texts, I listen and repeat, I read, and I try to watch authentic content online. Daria’s podcasts and videos are amazing and they’ve helped me grow. I like learning Russian and I like the content here. This is a highly recommend podcast for someone interested in just diving right into their studies.

Thanks so much for making this podcast. It is very helpful!

Daria, Thank you for the explanation. It is very meaningful and gives great insight into the psyche of Russian speaking peoples. Thank you. Спасибо за помощь!

I love Daria’s approach in these podcasts! It’s always something interesting!

This is the perfect podcast for listening while driving. Great job, Daria!

Thank you so much. My wife is Russian and we have 2 young kids. I would love for her to teach me Russian but the little time we have together is spent doing other things. Your podcast is very helpful as I’m going down the path of learning Russian through podcasts, apps and books.

Not the best method, although she shares interesting facts about Russia.

Большое спасибо!!

Daria knows her stuff. I started studying Russian in college and find this podcast targets subjects that captured my early loVE of the language. Noticed what a difference having a great teacher makes in helping move along the learning process. Daria is the real deal. Went to Russia I'm 1993, then again in 2006 and goiNg again in July so I appreciate Daria's podcast for reigniting my interest and diffusing some negative perceptions regarding Russia. I still love this language thanks to great teachers and friends.

Keep them coming!

Lessons teach Russian language through music, poetry, history and modern culture. Texts are read in slow Russian with sentence by sentence translation.

I really love all different podcasts that Daria does. They have different formats to satisfy any listener, and she improves them all the time based on the feedback from listeners. You could hear all the love put into making these podcasts. I have learned so much about history and culture for Russia what is very valuable. I do recommend to buy the 600 phrase book as well because it is excellent to know the real Russian language, and not the "text book Russian".

Excellent podcast and host! Highly recommended to all!

Great for ALL levels. Very helpful for those who are transitioning from beginner to intermediate, as this develops fluency and builds an understanding of the language and the culture. For more advanced students, this series fills in gaps and clarifies. Daria is not only informative, but entertaining as well. I wish we had this when I was in college!

I found. This podcast accidentally and it is the single most helpful resource I've had since I had a real Russian teacher. I have listened to over half of her episodes so far and have most of them saved to go over again later. Sometimes I put it on while I'm at work even though I'm hardly listening and other times I sit taking notes while I listen - either way it's of great help and I urge anyone to subscribe. I'm what I like to call an 'intermediate novice' so I usually can't translate a full sentence but can pick out a fair amount of words. You can tell so much thought and time goes into each episode!

Daria has a lovely voice, great taste and insight. Her podcasts are entertaining, charming, and interesting. She understands exactly what book-learned people need to develop listening and speaking confidence and fluency. Спасибо большое!

Очень редко найти полезний курс для промежуточных студентов русского языка. вот нашёл здесь...Даша молодец..она говорить медленно чтобы будет возможно для студентов понять её. и она говорит про интересные темы! простите мои ошибки^^ стараюсь :) спасибо большое !! !

Excellent for practicing and improving your Russian language skills.

This podcast is easy to listen to and follow for a beginning learner like me. The culture helps lessons stick. I enjoy listening. I aprticularly liked the current "Goldilocks episode! Next year in August, I am riding from Odessa to St. Petersburg. This podcast is part of my prep for the trip. Listening to the current episode reminds me the podcast includes a lot of current culture info. Very helpful that way also.

I must say that this is the best series of podcasts I’ve found so far for learning Russian! Each Russian segment is broken down into digestible fragments and explained in detail. Additionally, all of them are available on the author’s website, along with the text transcript and translation. Just fabulous!! Thanks so much for creating this podcast series!