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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…
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Ё · Slow Russian Podcast
Alena | @RussianRewired · Learning · Russian
Comprehensible input — learn Russian by listening. Short episodes in slow, clear Russian on everyday topics. I speak slowly enough that you understand without translating in your head. Level: A2–B1. Vocabulary lists and exercises for every episode in Telegram: @russianrewired Hosted by Алёна (Alena
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