53 Best Russia Podcasts

1. Russian Rulers History Podcast

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First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Russian and Soviet history as well as the histories of all of the countries that were part of the USSR and the Russian Empire. Hopefully, the podcast can help you understand the policies of Vladimir Putin, and Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportmore Category Russian history, Soviet history, Political policies
Host Mark Schauss
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
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2. Next Year in Moscow

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Arkady Ostrovsky travels across Europe and the Middle East speaking to free-thinking Russians who left when the shelling of Ukraine began in 2022 in this eight-part series. For them the war meant the future of Russia itself was now in doubt. Now they have to rebuild their lives and their hopes for Russia from exile...more Category War and Conflict, Diaspora, Politics
Host Arkady Ostrovsky
Producer/Network The Economist
Email ****@economist.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.5K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. To Die For

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Imagine you were a fly on the wall at a dinner between the mafia, the CIA, and the KGB. That's where this unprecedented story begins. A journey through the dark world of Russian intelligence where, for the first time, a professed 'sex spy' tells her story. All of it. Host Neil Strauss (Rolling Stone, The New York Times) brings listeners into the dangerous world of sexpionage, where enemies of the State are not the only victims...more Category Intelligence, Espionage, Government
Host Neil Strauss
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.5K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Eastern Border

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A podcast about the politics and the history of the eastern Europe - including, but not limited to the current state of Russia, politics of the EU, history of the USSR and the region in general. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Category Geopolitics, History, Culture
Host Kristaps Andrejsons
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Professor Igor Lipsits, Michael Hillard +1 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 2.2KTwitter 164 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Since Jun 2015 Get Email Contact

5. In Moscow's Shadows

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Russia, behind the headlines as well as in the shadows. This podcast is the audio counterpart to Mark Galeotti's blog of the same name, a place where 'one of the most informed and provocative voices on modern Russia', can talk about Russia historical and (more often) contemporary, discuss new books and research, and sometimes talk to other Russia-watchers...more Category Politics, History, Geopolitical Strategies
Host Mark Galeotti
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Ilham Aliyev, Vladimir Putin
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 4.9KTwitter 124.5K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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6. The Naked Pravda

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Meduza's English-language podcast, The Naked Pravda highlights how our top reporting intersects with the wider research and expertise that exists about Russia. The broader context of Meduza's in-depth, original journalism isn't always clear, which is where this show comes in. Here you'll hear from the world's community of Russia experts, activists, and reporters about issues that are at the heart of Meduza's stories and crucial to major events in and around Russia.more Category Journalism, Politics, Society
Host Kevin Rothrock
Producer/Network Медуза
Email ****@meduza.io
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 526 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. SAD OLIGARCH

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RICH RUSSIANS KEEP DYING IN MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Since January 2022, dozens of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs and power brokers have died suddenly. One was poisoned with frog venom. Two killed their whole families. Several fell out of high windows. Most of the deaths are suspicious. Russia says they're coincidental suicides—that the deceased were simply depressed. We don't think so... Sad Oligarch is an investigative podcast series that looks into the strange deaths of the Russian elite, unravelling a dark tale of Kremlin corruption and Putin's political dictatorship across the world...more Producer/Network Cool Zone Media and H11
Email ****@howstuffworks.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 353 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Eurasian Knot

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To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn't have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia's complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on your favorite podcasts app, grab your headphones, hit play, and tune in. Eurasia will never appear the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Sean Guillory, Rusana Novikov
Producer/Network The Eurasian Knot
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Mikhail Minakov, Stefano Bottoni +19 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 341Facebook 3.4KTwitter 11.3KInstagram 414 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Russian Roulette

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Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Tune in for fascinating interviews and discussions on some of the biggest questions facing the broader post-Soviet space. Produced by David Lotfi, Lexi Linafelter, and Nicholas Fentonmore Category Politics, Economics, Culture
Hosts Max Bergmann, Dr. Maria Snegovaya
Producer/Network CSIS
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Elina Ribakova, Julia Ioffe +22 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 245 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Silicon Curtain

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/siliconcurtain/subscribeA podcast about propaganda, digital disinformation, politics, corruption, hybrid warfare, weaponised conspiracy theories, social echo chambers and digital dystopias.1984, Authoritarian, Autocracy, Autocrat, Big Brother, Brainwashing, Cold war, Cold war propaganda, Communism, Conflict, Conspiracy theories, Control, Cults, Cyber warfare, Deception, Dictator, Dictatorship, Digital dystopia, Digital media, Disinformation, Echo chambers, Economic sanctions, Fascist, Fake news, Foreign correspondents, Foreign..more Host Jonathan Fink
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests David DeBatto, Jared Goyette +7 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 241Twitter 5.7KInstagram 371 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore

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The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore covers emerging and developing trends in Russian politics, shining a spotlight on the high-stakes power struggles, machinations, and clashing interests that shape Kremlin policy today. Brian Whitmore is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Eurasia Center and Russia and Eurasia Specialist and Assistant Professor of Practice at the Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington.more Category Politics, Current Events, History
Host Brian Whitmore
Producer/Network The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
Email ****@uta.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 204Facebook 7.1KTwitter 35.3K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

12. The History of Russia Podcast

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A podcast exploring everything related to the History of Russia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Category History, Politics, Culture
Producer/Network Damon Boar
Email ****@outlook.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 151Twitter 98 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Be Fluent in Russian Podcast

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Listen to our podcasts to learn Russian language, improve your listening, learn new vocabulary, and get challenged with weekly materials.
Host Fedor
Producer/Network BeFluent
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 140 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. The Russian Empire History Podcast

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The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. New episode weekly. Subscribe for exclusive Member Episodes
Category History, Empires, Cultures
Host JP Bristow
Email ****@therussianempirehistorypodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 133Facebook 214Twitter 761Instagram 101 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Matryoshka of Lies

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Ukraine's not the first one. Russia's colonial grip has choked nations for centuries. Gaslighting, invading, erasing. But this time, the world is watching.Dive into 'Matryoshka of Lies' with Maksym Eristavi, a Ukrainian author, and Ukrainska Pravda. Unpack the myths, expose the truth. The empire will fall.more Category Colonialism, Imperialism, Politics
Host Maksym Eristavi
Producer/Network Ukrainska Pravda
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 100 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. Beyond Barbarossa: The Eastern Front of World War 2

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You know about Stalingrad, the siege of Leningrad, maybe Kursk. But how well do you know the history of the 'Russian front' of the Second World War? Join this detailed description of the largest part of WW2 in Europe, the titanic clash between tyrants Hitler and Stalin. Hosted on Audioboom. See Privacy Policy ( https://audioboom.com/about/privacy ) for more information.more Host Scott Bury
Email ****@writtenword.ca
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests David Sumner, Giles Milton +5 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 80Facebook 967Twitter 4.6KInstagram 291 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/⁠ Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky to learn about more our latest interviews: @newbooksnetwo..more Category History, Politics, Current Events
Producer/Network New Books Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Gennady Estraikh, Professor Stephen F. Jones +43 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 9.2KTwitter 15.7K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. In A Certain Land

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You know The Brothers Grimm, but do you know the weird and whimsical fairy tales of Russia? Nicholas Kotar brings you Russia's most beloved fairy tales as you would have heard them from a grandparent sitting near the hearth on a cozy winter evening, the wind howling outside and the courage of these heroic stories lighting a flame in your heart...more Producer/Network Nicholas Kotar
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 59 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. A Russian & Soviet Movie Podcast with Ally Pitts

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Cinephile, history fan, and one-time Muscovite Ally Pitts explores contemporary and Soviet-era Russian language cinema one film at a time! The show combines interviews and movie discussion, and features expert guests including authors, journalists, stand-up comedians, and indie podcasters. From time to time, it also tackles Hollywood's attempts to bring aspects of Russian culture, literature, and history to the Silver Screen.more Category Cinema, Culture, History
Host Alistair Pitts
Producer/Network Ally Pitts
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Cameron Lallana
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 194Twitter 3.7KInstagram 568 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast

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Russian foreign policy, Geoeconomics & Eurasian integrationBooks by Professor Diesen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FPQ4MDL
Producer/Network Glenn Diesen
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Scott Ritter, Stanislav Krapivnik +25 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Tsar Power

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Hello comrades! Tsar Power is a podcast that reviews and ranks the Russian Rulers from Rurik to Putin. Roberto tells the biography of the Russian Ruler (they're not all Tsars!) and Aurora gets to be the captivating audience member. Join us and see if these Russian Rulers get a chance to 'Party it out in the Kremlin' or if they get sent 'Straight to the Gulag'!more Category History, Leadership, Governance
Producer/Network Grand Embassy Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests JP Bristow, Ari +1 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Russia Unfiltered

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Russia Unfiltered is an English-language podcast recorded inside Russia and hosted by three Brits who call the country home. Each episode dives into life on the ground, from everyday culture and history to politics and global headlines, with first-hand insight you can only get from being inside the country.more Producer/Network Russia Unfiltered
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris +1 more
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. What World Leaders NEED to Know about Russia

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Authoritarian regimes don't survive by accident. They survive by mastering fear, memory, and human instinct.This channel explores how power systems twist history, culture, and psychology to maintain control. Russia's past and present serve as the clearest case study, revealing patterns found in authoritarian societies everywhere.I'm Elvira Bary, an author born in the USSR. Drawing on lived experience, research, and cultural insight, I break down how strongmen build systems, justify lies, and train people to accept - and defend - their own confinement.New videos every Wednesday and Sundaymore Producer/Network Elvira Bary
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Elvira Bary
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24. War & Peace Podnotes, A Study Guide

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A chapter by chapter guide to Tolstoy's War & Peace. These are Summaries/Cliffnotes on a podcast, hence Podnotes. It is best used as a supplement to your reading of the classic. The episodes and descriptions will provide information, context and commentary on each chapter -- and will likely take a lifetime to complete . The goal is for each episode to come in under 10 minutes. The original work fluctuates between French and Russian and there are multiple English translations of War & Peace...more Host Sean Roman
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Mikhailov
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

25. Russian Word of the Day with Kira

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Want to sound Russian when you speak it? Kira demystifies Russian pronunciation, one word at a time!
Host Kimberly DiMattia
Producer/Network Kimberly (Kira) DiMattia
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

26. Carnegie Politika Podcast

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The Carnegie Politika Podcast delivers world-class analysis on what's happening in Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia. Every month, Russia expert Alexander Gabuev talks to Carnegie scholars and regional analysts on the ground to respond to emerging regional trends, the future of Russian geopolitics, and how the region is shaping the world.more Host Alexander Gabuev
Producer/Network Carnegie Endowment
Email ****@ceip.org
Location Russia
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Nicole Grajewski, Sergey Vakulenko +22 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Bear Market Brief

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The Bear Market Brief (BMB) podcast explores politics, economics, and their intersection in Russia, Ukraine, and the post-Soviet space. bearmarketbrief.substack.com
Host Aaron Schwartzbaum
Producer/Network FPRI Eurasia Program
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Seva Gunitsky, Rachel Ziemba +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Twitter 7.6K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Spy Affair

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A charismatic Russian woman arrives in the US on a mission to improve relations between the two countries, and she soon makes some powerful friends. But who is Maria Butina? And who is she working for? As Maria gets closer to the rich and connected she also attracts the attention of the FBI. In the politically charged world of US-Russia relations, everyone has secrets and almost nothing is what it seems. From Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and Dr. Death comes SPY AFFAIR a story about deception, appearances and betrayal...more Host Celia Aniskovich
Producer/Network Audible
Email ****@wondery.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 2K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

29. Learn Russian | RussianPod101.com

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Learn Russian with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at RussianPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!more Category Language, Culture, Travel
Producer/Network RussianPod101.com
Email ****@russianpod101.com
Location Russia
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 615Facebook 53.4KTwitter 5.4K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

30. Learn Russian with LinguaBoost

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Learn Russian through short audio lessons and guided speaking practice. Complete 50-lesson course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-russian-beginner Each episode focuses on a small group of useful phrases and combines clear explanations, native-speaker audio, and guided speaking practice. The short format makes it easy to learn at home, while commuting, or on a walk. This podcast features selected lessons from the complete LinguaBoost course.more Producer/Network LinguaBoost
Email ****@linguaboost.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.3/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

31. Tales from Imperial Russia

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Tales from Imperial Russia is a fortnightly podcast narrating ordinary and extraordinary lives from the Russian Empire. In episodes about 10-30 minutes long, we will avoid the oft-retold stories of emperors and battles to focus on the mostly forgotten lives of individuals from an amazing array of locales, peoples, and circumstances.This podcast is written and performed by Dr James White, a professional historian. For my academic articles, please see: https://ut-ee.academia.edu/JamesWhitemore Producer/Network James White
Email ****@eui.eu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. Russian talks.

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Hi Everyone!My name is Tatyana. My name is Elza. And together we are hosting Russian Talks.Russian Talks is a podcast for Russian as a foreign language learners of any level, taste and interests. We started as language teachers and now came together to engage people from all over the world with the idea that Russian is not a rocket science and you can learn it with joy and pleasure.Let's dispel the regular picture of Russia as a country of people who drink vodka while playing balalaikas and fighting with bears. Have a look at this modern country with a rich history from a bigger perspectivemore Producer/Network Tatiana Bazhanova
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

33. Igor in Russia Podcast

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Join Youtuber Igor in Russia as he talks about Russia with guests!
Producer/Network Igor Parri
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. From Russia with Fear

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From Russia with fear - a podcast about the most resonant crimes in modern Russia. A gang of satanic cannibals from Yaroslavl, a cannibal from Sakhalin, the Skopinsky maniac and his new crimes after his release, how the trial of the flayer in the case of Vera Pletneva ended. Our journalists will also talk about repeat offenders who were recruited for a special operation, fought at the front, received a pardon and committed new crimes in their hometowns. Residents across the country are horrified by their crimes.Listen to know the whole truth about criminal Russia.more Producer/Network Educational Impulse
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35. Easy Russian Practice

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I teach Russian as a Foreign Language to learners of all levels — from beginners to professionals. My focus is practical language for work, study, and life, with special expertise in business, legal, and diplomatic Russian. lidiapyzhik.substack.commore Producer/Network Lidia Pyzhik
Email ****@substack.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

36. History and Politics with Dr.Brovkin

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Russia-Ukraine war; NATO vs. Russia; Russian-American Relations, Russian Politics, International Relations -these are the topics I comment on. I am a professional historian and analyst of Russian affairs, now retired. In the 1990s I served as a Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, and a I published scores of articles and 7 books on Russian and Soviet History, the latest: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin. Russia in Search of Its Identity (London: Routledge 2023) I also an the author and host of a You Tube channel by the same name: History and Politics with Dr...more Producer/Network Vladimir N Brovkin
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

37. Sunrise Outlawed: Stories from Russia

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Sunrise Outlawed: Stories from Russia is a podcast hosted by Gregory and Dina—brought to life with AI-generated voices. We dig into the myths, surprises, and humor of Russian life beyond the headlines. Each episode unravels one idea at a time, with stories and research you'll want to revisit. Explore more https://sunriseoutlawed.com/more Producer/Network Gregory and Dina
Email ****@sunriseoutlawed.com
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38. Origins of the War

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Origins of the War is a long-form interview series from The Kennan Institute examining the historical, political, and intellectual origins of Russia's war against Ukraine.Each episode features leading historians, scholars, and policymakers in conversation about the end of the Cold War, post-Soviet transformations, Russian decision making, and the critical moments that shaped the path to war. Rather than focusing on breaking news, the series provides context, evidence, and long-view analysis to help audiences understand how this war came to be and why it matters.more Producer/Network The Kennan Institute
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Russia Decoded

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Russia Decoded explains how the Kremlin shapes its narrative of current domestic and international events through tightly curated state news broadcasts. Co-hosts Andy Kuchins, a senior fellow at CFTNI and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, and Chris Monday, a professor of economics at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea, are veteran observers of Soviet and Russian media. Kuchins and Monday frame their discussions around the weekly Russian news round-up program Vesti Nedeli ('News of the Week'), broadcast on Russia's Channel 2 on Sunday evenings...more Producer/Network Center for the National Interest
Location Russia
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Andy Kuchins, Chris Monday
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

40. Russian History Explained

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Welcome to Russian History Explained, your ultimate guide to the vast and complex history of Russia. From the early medieval Kievan Rus and the rise of the powerful Tsars to the dramatic Soviet era and modern historical milestones, we explore the stories, figures, and events that shaped the world's largest nation. Through engaging narratives and rich archival visuals, we bring key historical turning points to life, exploring politics, culture, and epic conflicts. Join us as we uncover the mysteries of the Russian past.more Producer/Network Russian History Explained
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41. Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast: Learning Basic Russian Language Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciat

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The Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast is a friendly, practical introduction to the Russian language for new learners who want to build confidence with basic vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, useful phrases, and everyday conversations.Each episode introduces common Russian words and expressions for real-life situations such as greetings, introductions, numbers, food, travel, shopping, work, family, transportation, hotels, restaurants, weather, hobbies, technology, and daily routines...more Producer/Network Podily
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Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

42. Black Market Bolsheviks and the Tsar's Golden Eggs

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Black Market Bolsheviks and the Tsar's Golden Eggs
Producer/Network Don Swann II
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Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

43. Russian Audio Course

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Speak Russian like crazy in no time! Improve your grammar and vocabulary with conversations, common phrases, and short stories even in your car. 
Producer/Network Russian Audio Course
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44. Beyond the Scoop: A Harriman Magazine Podcast

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In this podcast from the Harriman Institute at Columbia University's Harriman Magazine, we go beyond the content on our pages into the stories shaping Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe. Interviews, insights, and deeper dives with the authors behind the headlines.more Producer/Network BeyondtheScoop
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

45. Russian with Vera

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✨ Welcome to Russian with Vera!If you're eager to learn Russian in a fun, simple, and practical way — you're in the right place.Each episode features:* Engaging stories and real-life dialogues* Clear explanations of useful words and expressions* Practical tips for everyday Russian communicationLet's the Russian language together — from a native speaker's perspective 🇷🇺📄 Transcripts & bonus materials:patreon.com/RussianwithVera2025https://boosty.to/russianwithvera📣 Updates, questions & community chat:https://t.me/RussianwithVeramore Producer/Network Vera
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46. The Saint Petersburg Friend

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In The Saint Petersburg Friend podcast we converse with a range of diverse people, who either reside in or visit Saint Petersburg, Russia. Dive deep into our city's lifestyle and get to know all the fantastic personalities we present you!   more Producer/Network Arthur Kuzeekian
Email ****@mail.ru
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Yolanta Chomag, Samuel John +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

47. Russian Essence

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 Russianessence podcast is your gateway to the rich and vibrant world of Russianculture. Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Russian culture whereenchanting melodies, history, art, literature and rich traditions weave acultural tapestry of fascinating heritage.more Producer/Network Russian Essence
Email ****@sputniknews.com
Recent Guest Elizabeth Tembo
Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

48. Dmitry Sitkovetsky: Keeping the Flame

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Soviet Russia. The 1970s. A young violinist from a renowned musical family flees his homeland in search of freedom. This is the story of Dmitry Sitkovetsky — a family memoir, a portrait of the Russian intelligentsia, and a journey through music and exile.more Producer/Network Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Email ****@libolibo.me
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

49. Russian Noir: The Forbidden Files.

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Welcome to 'Russian Noir: The Forbidden Files.' This podcast is dedicated to the darkest and most chilling criminal cases in Russian history. We go beyond mere facts, immersing you in the haunting atmosphere of the era, exploring the twisted psychology of monsters, and reconstructing events that remained classified for years. From the frozen Siberian wilderness to the grimy back alleys of Moscow: here, reality is more terrifying than fiction...more Producer/Network gez4548
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50. International Students in Russia

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You know the Academic Curators at HSE University for helping students succeed academically. But now we're bringing you the voices of our international students! Get ready to hear all about their experiences and challenges studying at HSE. Stay tuned!more Producer/Network HSE Academic Curators
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51. Kennan Conversations

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Kennan Conversations is a series of discussions and debates on Russia, its political futures, and the wider post-Soviet space. Inspired by the legacy of George F. Kennan, the show brings together scholars, analysts, and practitioners to explore history, contemporary geopolitics, and the policy choices that shape the region.Each episode examines Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia while also considering the global forces that influence them, including Europe, China, energy, climate, security, and United States foreign policy. Open to listeners of all backgrounds.more Producer/Network The Kennan Institute
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52. Russian lesson for beginners

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The easiest way to start to speak and read in Russian language
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53. Govorit Moskva

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An offshoot of Mark Galeotti's In Moscow's Shadows podcast on all things Russian -- the weekly(ish) quichfire news review exclusively for Patrons (https://www.patreon.com/InMoscowsShadows)
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