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    <title>Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast: Learning Basic Russian Language Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation, Phrases, and Everyday Conversations</title>
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    <description>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. English explanations are paired with Russian vocabulary and phrases to help listeners understand what words mean, how they are pronounced, and how they are naturally used in conversation.

Episodes also explore the Russian alphabet, Cyrillic letters, beginner grammar, sentence structure, verbs, nouns, cases, common questions, pronunciation, and conversational patterns in a clear and approachable format. Practice recognizing Russian words, forming simple sentences, understanding common expressions, and gradually expanding your vocabulary.

Whether you are learning Russian for travel, work, school, family, personal enrichment, or simply for fun, the Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast provides accessible lessons you can enjoy at home or on the go.

Follow Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast for basic Russian vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, useful phrases, everyday conversations, Cyrillic, and practical Russian language learning for beginners.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>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. English explanations are paired with Russian vocabulary and phrases to help listeners understand what words mean, how they are pronounced, and how they are naturally used in conversation.

Episodes also explore the Russian alphabet, Cyrillic letters, beginner grammar, sentence structure, verbs, nouns, cases, common questions, pronunciation, and conversational patterns in a clear and approachable format. Practice recognizing Russian words, forming simple sentences, understanding common expressions, and gradually expanding your vocabulary.

Whether you are learning Russian for travel, work, school, family, personal enrichment, or simply for fun, the Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast provides accessible lessons you can enjoy at home or on the go.

Follow Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast for basic Russian vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, useful phrases, everyday conversations, Cyrillic, and practical Russian language learning for beginners.</itunes:summary>
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<p>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. English explanations are paired with Russian vocabulary and phrases to help listeners understand what words mean, how they are pronounced, and how they are naturally used in conversation.</p>
<p>Episodes also explore the Russian alphabet, Cyrillic letters, beginner grammar, sentence structure, verbs, nouns, cases, common questions, pronunciation, and conversational patterns in a clear and approachable format. Practice recognizing Russian words, forming simple sentences, understanding common expressions, and gradually expanding your vocabulary.</p>
<p>Whether you are learning Russian for travel, work, school, family, personal enrichment, or simply for fun, the <strong>Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast</strong> provides accessible lessons you can enjoy at home or on the go.</p>
<p>Follow <strong>Learn Russian for Beginners Podcast</strong> for basic Russian vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, useful phrases, everyday conversations, Cyrillic, and practical Russian language learning for beginners.</p>]]>
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      <title>Russian Slang for Everyday Chat: Cool, Lol, YOLO &amp; More</title>
      <description>Learn how Russian speakers translate popular English slang words such as cool, lol, brb, wtf, fomo, tbh, and many others—discover their meanings, usage contexts, and the Russian equivalents you can use right away.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:03:37 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>354</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how Russian speakers translate popular English slang words such as cool, lol, brb, wtf, fomo, tbh, and many others—discover their meanings, usage contexts, and the Russian equivalents you can use right away.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how Russian speakers translate popular English slang words such as cool, lol, brb, wtf, fomo, tbh, and many others—discover their meanings, usage contexts, and the Russian equivalents you can use right away.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian Customer Service Basics: Polite Calls &amp; Problem Solving</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting agents, explaining issues, requesting help and follow‑ups, and handling refunds or cancellations with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:57:32 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting agents, explaining issues, requesting help and follow‑ups, and handling refunds or cancellations with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting agents, explaining issues, requesting help and follow‑ups, and handling refunds or cancellations with confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian for New Employees: From Morning Greetings to Paychecks</title>
      <description>Master the everyday phrases you’ll need at your first job—from saying good morning and asking names, to finding break rooms, understanding schedules, benefits, IT support, dress code, payroll, and emergency exits.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:51:29 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>352</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a8a1166a-9d90-11f1-9668-db683b1cac5f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Master the everyday phrases you’ll need at your first job—from saying good morning and asking names, to finding break rooms, understanding schedules, benefits, IT support, dress code, payroll, and emergency exits.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Master the everyday phrases you’ll need at your first job—from saying good morning and asking names, to finding break rooms, understanding schedules, benefits, IT support, dress code, payroll, and emergency exits.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian for Ambiguous English Words: Record, Present, Object &amp; More</title>
      <description>In this episode we translate and contextualize common English words that have multiple meanings—like record, present, object—and also discuss how misplacing stress in English can change a word’s sense.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:45:10 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>351</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode we translate and contextualize common English words that have multiple meanings—like record, present, object—and also discuss how misplacing stress in English can change a word’s sense.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we translate and contextualize common English words that have multiple meanings—like record, present, object—and also discuss how misplacing stress in English can change a word’s sense.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastering Russian Presentation Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn the essential greetings, opening lines, transition phrases, and Q&amp;A expressions you need to confidently give a presentation in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:39:01 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>350</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential greetings, opening lines, transition phrases, and Q&amp;A expressions you need to confidently give a presentation in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential greetings, opening lines, transition phrases, and Q&amp;A expressions you need to confidently give a presentation in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>307</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Tech Talk in Russian: From Cloud to Cookies</title>
      <description>In this episode we cover everyday Russian tech words—cloud storage, streaming services, video calls, SMS, updates, installations, and browser tools like cookies and bookmarks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:32:58 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>349</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1268f624-9d8e-11f1-bace-f3b385dcd27c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode we cover everyday Russian tech words—cloud storage, streaming services, video calls, SMS, updates, installations, and browser tools like cookies and bookmarks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we cover everyday Russian tech words—cloud storage, streaming services, video calls, SMS, updates, installations, and browser tools like cookies and bookmarks.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>329</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Phrasal Verbs Made Easy</title>
      <description>Learn how everyday English phrasal verbs like "get up", "go out", and "give up" translate into Russian with clear examples and pronunciation tips.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:26:53 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>348</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how everyday English phrasal verbs like "get up", "go out", and "give up" translate into Russian with clear examples and pronunciation tips.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how everyday English phrasal verbs like "get up", "go out", and "give up" translate into Russian with clear examples and pronunciation tips.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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    <item>
      <title>Master Apologies in Russian – From “I’m Sorry” to “Прошу прощения”</title>
      <description>Learn how to say apologies in Russian at different levels of formality, from casual mishaps to serious regrets, and practice phrases for taking responsibility, offering solutions, and seeking forgiveness.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:20:52 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>347</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to say apologies in Russian at different levels of formality, from casual mishaps to serious regrets, and practice phrases for taking responsibility, offering solutions, and seeking forgiveness.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to say apologies in Russian at different levels of formality, from casual mishaps to serious regrets, and practice phrases for taking responsibility, offering solutions, and seeking forgiveness.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Grocery Shopping Basics</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian words for common foods, beverages, and supermarket sections so you can shop and talk to cashiers with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:14:59 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>346</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian words for common foods, beverages, and supermarket sections so you can shop and talk to cashiers with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian words for common foods, beverages, and supermarket sections so you can shop and talk to cashiers with confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>291</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Dental Basics: From Hello to the Drill</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet a dentist office, describe teeth, gums and dental procedures, schedule appointments, and talk about pain in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:08:57 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>345</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet a dentist office, describe teeth, gums and dental procedures, schedule appointments, and talk about pain in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet a dentist office, describe teeth, gums and dental procedures, schedule appointments, and talk about pain in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian: How to Call in Sick at Work</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for telling your boss you’re ill, how to describe symptoms, request a doctor’s note, and stay professional during the conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:02:59 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>344</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e1c6bb2c-9d89-11f1-8bc3-ebfd0ea2ed6f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for telling your boss you’re ill, how to describe symptoms, request a doctor’s note, and stay professional during the conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for telling your boss you’re ill, how to describe symptoms, request a doctor’s note, and stay professional during the conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian Email Essentials: From Subject to Sign‑Off</title>
      <description>Learn how to structure a professional Russian email—greetings, subject lines, attachments, requests, and closing phrases—all in one concise episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:56:50 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>343</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to structure a professional Russian email—greetings, subject lines, attachments, requests, and closing phrases—all in one concise episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to structure a professional Russian email—greetings, subject lines, attachments, requests, and closing phrases—all in one concise episode.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>332</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Planning a Hangout in Russian: Invitations, Times, and Places</title>
      <description>This episode teaches essential Russian phrases for inviting friends to activities, discussing dates and times, confirming details, and responding politely to invitations. You'll practice how to accept, decline, or suggest alternative plans with native-sounding confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:50:45 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>342</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode teaches essential Russian phrases for inviting friends to activities, discussing dates and times, confirming details, and responding politely to invitations. You'll practice how to accept, decline, or suggest alternative plans with native-sounding confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This episode teaches essential Russian phrases for inviting friends to activities, discussing dates and times, confirming details, and responding politely to invitations. You'll practice how to accept, decline, or suggest alternative plans with native-sounding confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>338</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Fast Talk 101: English Contractions &amp; Listening Hacks</title>
      <description>Learn how to navigate everyday English speech by mastering common contractions—from I'm to gotta—and picking up key details in fast conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:44:46 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>341</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/569ec384-9d87-11f1-b9d4-cf8ab5487d05/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to navigate everyday English speech by mastering common contractions—from I'm to gotta—and picking up key details in fast conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to navigate everyday English speech by mastering common contractions—from I'm to gotta—and picking up key details in fast conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>326</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Travel Talk: Share Your Adventures</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe places you’ve visited, food you tried, weather you experienced, and travel mishaps in everyday Russian with simple phrases and conversational examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:38:37 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>340</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7a959dcc-9d86-11f1-995c-13d8b07d2e12/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe places you’ve visited, food you tried, weather you experienced, and travel mishaps in everyday Russian with simple phrases and conversational examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe places you’ve visited, food you tried, weather you experienced, and travel mishaps in everyday Russian with simple phrases and conversational examples.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>296</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Riding the Rails and Buses: Russian Transit Basics</title>
      <description>In this episode we cover essential Russian words for buses, trains, subways, tickets, platforms, stops, transfers, schedules, and how to ask about arrivals and departures.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:32:25 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>339</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9ccb03a6-9d85-11f1-b875-bf1b42311c1c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we cover essential Russian words for buses, trains, subways, tickets, platforms, stops, transfers, schedules, and how to ask about arrivals and departures.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we cover essential Russian words for buses, trains, subways, tickets, platforms, stops, transfers, schedules, and how to ask about arrivals and departures.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Directions 101: Streets, Stations &amp; More</title>
      <description>Learn key Russian words for navigating a city—turn right, bus stop, metro station, airport, and more—so you can ask for directions with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:26:18 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>338</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c1fdd640-9d84-11f1-8d1b-433f627ba4c3/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key Russian words for navigating a city—turn right, bus stop, metro station, airport, and more—so you can ask for directions with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key Russian words for navigating a city—turn right, bus stop, metro station, airport, and more—so you can ask for directions with confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>312</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Professional Russian: Talking to Your Boss</title>
      <description>Learn essential polite phrases for asking questions, requesting time off, discussing workloads, and reporting problems in a Russian workplace setting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:20:17 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>337</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/eb0fec5e-9d83-11f1-aa32-8bb1398726cc/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential polite phrases for asking questions, requesting time off, discussing workloads, and reporting problems in a Russian workplace setting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential polite phrases for asking questions, requesting time off, discussing workloads, and reporting problems in a Russian workplace setting.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>365</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastering Russian Resume Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for building a résumé— from resume basics to education, experience, skills, and achievements—and how they’re used in real job‑search contexts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:14:14 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>336</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/12b2e8e8-9d83-11f1-89da-d7fc8bbee255/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for building a résumé— from resume basics to education, experience, skills, and achievements—and how they’re used in real job‑search contexts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for building a résumé— from resume basics to education, experience, skills, and achievements—and how they’re used in real job‑search contexts.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>364</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastering Formal and Informal Russian Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn key greetings, requests, apologies, and polite closings in both casual and business Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:08:09 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>335</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/38cd0122-9d82-11f1-9106-733ef04e0406/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key greetings, requests, apologies, and polite closings in both casual and business Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key greetings, requests, apologies, and polite closings in both casual and business Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>307</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Emergency Essentials – Help! Fire! Police!</title>
      <description>Learn the most urgent Russian phrases for calling emergency services, reporting accidents, and giving help instructions in a crisis.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:01:52 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>334</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5813456a-9d81-11f1-944c-179b1788b9a1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the most urgent Russian phrases for calling emergency services, reporting accidents, and giving help instructions in a crisis.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the most urgent Russian phrases for calling emergency services, reporting accidents, and giving help instructions in a crisis.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Explore the Russian Wild: Nature &amp; Environment Vocabulary</title>
      <description>In this beginner-friendly episode we cover Russian words for mountains, forests, rivers, oceans, deserts, plants and animals—plus terms about conservation, eco‑friendly practices, climate change, green spaces, and nature reserves.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:55:54 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>333</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8324f880-9d80-11f1-83e7-5bb5fa9020ac/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this beginner-friendly episode we cover Russian words for mountains, forests, rivers, oceans, deserts, plants and animals—plus terms about conservation, eco‑friendly practices, climate change, green spaces, and nature reserves.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this beginner-friendly episode we cover Russian words for mountains, forests, rivers, oceans, deserts, plants and animals—plus terms about conservation, eco‑friendly practices, climate change, green spaces, and nature reserves.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>338</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Polite Russian Basics: Everyday Conversation Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn the essential polite expressions you’ll use every day in Russian—from “please” and “sorry” to greetings, introductions, and simple requests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:47:34 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>332</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/591996a0-9d7f-11f1-a767-1b79f84a5592/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential polite expressions you’ll use every day in Russian—from “please” and “sorry” to greetings, introductions, and simple requests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential polite expressions you’ll use every day in Russian—from “please” and “sorry” to greetings, introductions, and simple requests.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>301</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>My Daily Routine in Russian: From Wake‑up to Sleep</title>
      <description>Practice everyday action verbs, timing phrases and frequency adverbs in Russian as you walk through a typical day.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:41:19 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>331</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/795fdba0-9d7e-11f1-80a1-2f7a72787e11/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Practice everyday action verbs, timing phrases and frequency adverbs in Russian as you walk through a typical day.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Practice everyday action verbs, timing phrases and frequency adverbs in Russian as you walk through a typical day.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>293</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Russian About Social Media in Minutes</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe likes, shares, follows, hashtags, and all the common terms you’ll use when chatting about Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:35:12 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>330</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9e88c816-9d7d-11f1-bfe6-7b3f1bec5835/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe likes, shares, follows, hashtags, and all the common terms you’ll use when chatting about Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe likes, shares, follows, hashtags, and all the common terms you’ll use when chatting about Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Apartment Hunting in Russian: From Vacancies to Lease Details</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask landlords about availability, rent, utilities, move‑in dates, deposits, and more while searching for an apartment in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:28:54 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>329</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask landlords about availability, rent, utilities, move‑in dates, deposits, and more while searching for an apartment in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask landlords about availability, rent, utilities, move‑in dates, deposits, and more while searching for an apartment in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>318</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Collaborate in Russian: Project Talk</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask teammates about tasks, deadlines, and progress with everyday Russian phrases for working on a group project.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:22:52 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>328</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e584962a-9d7b-11f1-9c84-8f9f113422db/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask teammates about tasks, deadlines, and progress with everyday Russian phrases for working on a group project.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask teammates about tasks, deadlines, and progress with everyday Russian phrases for working on a group project.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>300</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Gym Talk in Russian: Memberships, Equipment &amp; Rules</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for gym memberships, classes, equipment and common rules—perfect for beginners who want to navigate a fitness center.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:16:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>327</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0ce655f6-9d7b-11f1-8fb5-075a28345a57/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for gym memberships, classes, equipment and common rules—perfect for beginners who want to navigate a fitness center.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for gym memberships, classes, equipment and common rules—perfect for beginners who want to navigate a fitness center.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>366</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Border Talk in Russian: Mastering Customs Conversations</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for answering customs officials—covering travel purpose, stay length, accommodation, visa status, declaration of items, and how to ask for clarification.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:10:47 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>326</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for answering customs officials—covering travel purpose, stay length, accommodation, visa status, declaration of items, and how to ask for clarification.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for answering customs officials—covering travel purpose, stay length, accommodation, visa status, declaration of items, and how to ask for clarification.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>385</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Phone Calls: Greeting, Asking Who’s Calling &amp; Leaving a Message</title>
      <description>Learn how to answer the phone in Russian, ask for the caller’s identity, give your location, handle busy or hold situations, and leave a voicemail with practical phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:04:50 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>325</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to answer the phone in Russian, ask for the caller’s identity, give your location, handle busy or hold situations, and leave a voicemail with practical phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to answer the phone in Russian, ask for the caller’s identity, give your location, handle busy or hold situations, and leave a voicemail with practical phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>322</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Emotions 101: From Anxious to Nostalgic</title>
      <description>Dive into a wide range of feelings in Russian—from anxious, upset, calm, and content all the way to melancholic, guilty, curious, and bemused—so you can describe your emotions with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:58:50 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>324</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Dive into a wide range of feelings in Russian—from anxious, upset, calm, and content all the way to melancholic, guilty, curious, and bemused—so you can describe your emotions with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dive into a wide range of feelings in Russian—from anxious, upset, calm, and content all the way to melancholic, guilty, curious, and bemused—so you can describe your emotions with confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>349</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>At the Airport in Russian: Terminal, Gates &amp; Flights</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for navigating airports—from terminals and gates to boarding passes, customs, delays and connecting flights.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:52:29 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>323</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a6b92504-9d77-11f1-b2d0-239242d96acb/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for navigating airports—from terminals and gates to boarding passes, customs, delays and connecting flights.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for navigating airports—from terminals and gates to boarding passes, customs, delays and connecting flights.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>338</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for Visiting a Doctor: Symptoms &amp; Questions</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for describing symptoms, asking about medication and tests, and navigating a doctor's appointment in everyday language.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:46:25 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>322</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cdff3fbe-9d76-11f1-b4c9-e7af24392bc9/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for describing symptoms, asking about medication and tests, and navigating a doctor's appointment in everyday language.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for describing symptoms, asking about medication and tests, and navigating a doctor's appointment in everyday language.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>346</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian 101: Greetings &amp; Introductions</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for greeting people, introducing yourself, sharing hobbies and saying goodbye in everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:40:28 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>321</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f964c454-9d75-11f1-93fe-af4478b39a15/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for greeting people, introducing yourself, sharing hobbies and saying goodbye in everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for greeting people, introducing yourself, sharing hobbies and saying goodbye in everyday conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>312</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Gift‑Giving Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to offer a present, thank someone, ask about preferences, and handle gift cards, exchanges, and returns in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:34:21 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>320</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1ed1c364-9d75-11f1-9daf-2baceddd48e5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to offer a present, thank someone, ask about preferences, and handle gift cards, exchanges, and returns in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to offer a present, thank someone, ask about preferences, and handle gift cards, exchanges, and returns in everyday Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for Doctor Calls &amp; Appointments</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting clinic staff, booking and rescheduling appointments, sharing personal details, asking about hours, costs, and more when you need medical care.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:28:23 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>319</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/48c648f8-9d74-11f1-b426-3fecaf3952d5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting clinic staff, booking and rescheduling appointments, sharing personal details, asking about hours, costs, and more when you need medical care.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting clinic staff, booking and rescheduling appointments, sharing personal details, asking about hours, costs, and more when you need medical care.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>363</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Navigating Dietary Restrictions in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to discuss food allergies, religious rules, vegetarian and vegan diets, and how to ask about ingredients and preparation in everyday Russian conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:22:09 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>318</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/69fafb6e-9d73-11f1-922b-7b02bb68b109/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to discuss food allergies, religious rules, vegetarian and vegan diets, and how to ask about ingredients and preparation in everyday Russian conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to discuss food allergies, religious rules, vegetarian and vegan diets, and how to ask about ingredients and preparation in everyday Russian conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>328</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Music Vocabulary for Beginners</title>
      <description>Learn how to talk about music in Russian – songs, albums, artists, concerts, instruments, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:16:04 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>317</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/90757f40-9d72-11f1-a15e-83483ef5837e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about music in Russian – songs, albums, artists, concerts, instruments, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to talk about music in Russian – songs, albums, artists, concerts, instruments, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>337</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Planning a Russian Party: Essential Vocabulary for Guests, Food &amp; Fun</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian terms for organizing a party—from the guest list and invitations to decorations, food menu, music, and last‑minute prep.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:09:55 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>316</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b4c99c74-9d71-11f1-9a85-772968df2ead/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian terms for organizing a party—from the guest list and invitations to decorations, food menu, music, and last‑minute prep.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian terms for organizing a party—from the guest list and invitations to decorations, food menu, music, and last‑minute prep.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>338</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Goal‑Setting Vocabulary: From Plans to Celebration</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian words for goals, objectives, deadlines, motivation, progress, habits, and how to celebrate success in everyday language.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:03:56 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>315</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/dec6ae5a-9d70-11f1-8b32-5f3832d6f88b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian words for goals, objectives, deadlines, motivation, progress, habits, and how to celebrate success in everyday language.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian words for goals, objectives, deadlines, motivation, progress, habits, and how to celebrate success in everyday language.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>317</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for School Life</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian school vocabulary – from classes, homework, and exams to study habits, libraries, and project deadlines.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:58:05 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>314</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0d2638d4-9d70-11f1-9de4-83c8a4abd80f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian school vocabulary – from classes, homework, and exams to study habits, libraries, and project deadlines.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian school vocabulary – from classes, homework, and exams to study habits, libraries, and project deadlines.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Fast Talk &amp; Russian Translations: Mastering English Contractions</title>
      <description>In this episode we break down everyday fast‑speaking English contractions and common informal phrases—from “I’m” to “what’s up”—and show you how they translate into Russian, helping you listen, speak, and translate in one lesson.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:52:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>313</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/35e45a22-9d6f-11f1-a202-d7b8e0b296f6/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we break down everyday fast‑speaking English contractions and common informal phrases—from “I’m” to “what’s up”—and show you how they translate into Russian, helping you listen, speak, and translate in one lesson.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we break down everyday fast‑speaking English contractions and common informal phrases—from “I’m” to “what’s up”—and show you how they translate into Russian, helping you listen, speak, and translate in one lesson.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>318</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>False Friends: Avoiding Russian Misunderstandings</title>
      <description>Learn how everyday English words like "actually", "eventually", and "present" translate into Russian and why they can mislead learners—plus a handy list of common false cognates to watch out for.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:45:53 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>312</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/59645822-9d6e-11f1-b1e5-c3985684e211/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how everyday English words like "actually", "eventually", and "present" translate into Russian and why they can mislead learners—plus a handy list of common false cognates to watch out for.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how everyday English words like "actually", "eventually", and "present" translate into Russian and why they can mislead learners—plus a handy list of common false cognates to watch out for.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>341</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Slang Crash: From OMG to BFF</title>
      <description>Learn how everyday English slang words and expressions—like “What’s up?”, “Cool”, “LOL” and more—are said in Russian, plus quick notes on usage and tone.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:34:55 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>311</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d0f0b356-9d6c-11f1-908a-f7d270e3501f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how everyday English slang words and expressions—like “What’s up?”, “Cool”, “LOL” and more—are said in Russian, plus quick notes on usage and tone.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how everyday English slang words and expressions—like “What’s up?”, “Cool”, “LOL” and more—are said in Russian, plus quick notes on usage and tone.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>295</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Home in Russian: Rooms, Furniture &amp; Gadgets</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian words for common rooms like living room and kitchen, everyday furniture such as sofa and chair, and household appliances from refrigerator to washing machine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:28:43 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>310</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f37e6716-9d6b-11f1-9596-8b053a2e11a3/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian words for common rooms like living room and kitchen, everyday furniture such as sofa and chair, and household appliances from refrigerator to washing machine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian words for common rooms like living room and kitchen, everyday furniture such as sofa and chair, and household appliances from refrigerator to washing machine.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>284</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian News Talk: Headlines, Rumors &amp; Questions</title>
      <description>Learn how to discuss current events in Russian with phrases for headlines, expert opinions, rumors, sources, and how to ask questions about facts. Perfect for beginners wanting practical news‑related vocabulary.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:22:43 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>309</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1c72c460-9d6b-11f1-ad8b-b7e5ed997b75/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to discuss current events in Russian with phrases for headlines, expert opinions, rumors, sources, and how to ask questions about facts. Perfect for beginners wanting practical news‑related vocabulary.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to discuss current events in Russian with phrases for headlines, expert opinions, rumors, sources, and how to ask questions about facts. Perfect for beginners wanting practical news‑related vocabulary.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>329</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Renting a Car in Russian: Vehicle Types, Insurance &amp; More</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian terms for renting cars—vehicle styles, insurance options, fuel policies, and rental agreements—and how to discuss costs, returns, and emergencies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:16:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>308</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/49c5dcdc-9d6a-11f1-95ee-171b66610a18/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian terms for renting cars—vehicle styles, insurance options, fuel policies, and rental agreements—and how to discuss costs, returns, and emergencies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian terms for renting cars—vehicle styles, insurance options, fuel policies, and rental agreements—and how to discuss costs, returns, and emergencies.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>313</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastering Movie‑Based Russian: Subtitles, Scene Terms &amp; Listening Skills</title>
      <description>Learn how to use subtitles, playback controls and film vocabulary to improve your Russian listening and speaking. The episode covers key terms like scene, dialogue, phrase, idiom, slang, pronunciation, intonation, context clues, and practical strategies such as note‑taking, dictionary use, and mimicking.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:10:50 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>307</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/73a30990-9d69-11f1-9d66-4fcd80179bac/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to use subtitles, playback controls and film vocabulary to improve your Russian listening and speaking. The episode covers key terms like scene, dialogue, phrase, idiom, slang, pronunciation, intonation, context clues, and practical strategies such as note‑taking, dictionary use, and mimicking.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to use subtitles, playback controls and film vocabulary to improve your Russian listening and speaking. The episode covers key terms like scene, dialogue, phrase, idiom, slang, pronunciation, intonation, context clues, and practical strategies such as note‑taking, dictionary use, and mimicking.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>337</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Respectfully in Russian: Agree &amp; Disagree</title>
      <description>This episode teaches everyday Russian phrases for agreeing, acknowledging points, and politely expressing disagreement, helping you share opinions without sounding aggressive or dismissive.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:04:56 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>306</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a0a87f3e-9d68-11f1-af41-6f499d809164/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>This episode teaches everyday Russian phrases for agreeing, acknowledging points, and politely expressing disagreement, helping you share opinions without sounding aggressive or dismissive.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This episode teaches everyday Russian phrases for agreeing, acknowledging points, and politely expressing disagreement, helping you share opinions without sounding aggressive or dismissive.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>351</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Planning a Party in Russian: Beginner Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for invites, decorations, cake, seating and more to plan your next party.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:53:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>305</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f7c9e2dc-9d66-11f1-a1ec-536b12a4aebd/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for invites, decorations, cake, seating and more to plan your next party.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for invites, decorations, cake, seating and more to plan your next party.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>344</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Compliments Made Easy</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases to compliment work, appearance, skills, ideas and more, plus how to receive compliments politely.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:47:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>304</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2427d060-9d66-11f1-aae1-ef62398fc6d0/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases to compliment work, appearance, skills, ideas and more, plus how to receive compliments politely.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases to compliment work, appearance, skills, ideas and more, plus how to receive compliments politely.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>369</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Basics: From Hello to Café Orders</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian greetings, pronouns, polite requests, and everyday phrases—from formal salutations to ordering coffee at a café.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:35:21 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>303</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7e954a70-9d64-11f1-80ea-d70a3bff99ce/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian greetings, pronouns, polite requests, and everyday phrases—from formal salutations to ordering coffee at a café.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian greetings, pronouns, polite requests, and everyday phrases—from formal salutations to ordering coffee at a café.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Phone Talk: From Greeting to Goodbye</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phone etiquette—from opening a call with polite greetings, asking who’s calling, to leaving voicemails and saying farewell.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:29:14 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>302</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phone etiquette—from opening a call with polite greetings, asking who’s calling, to leaving voicemails and saying farewell.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>309</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Comparing Things in Russian – Master the ‘More’, ‘Less’ and ‘Same as’ Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to compare cities, products, foods, jobs and more with Russian comparative phrases like «больше чем», «меньше чем» and «как… как». This episode covers expressions for size, price, quality, speed, age and popularity.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:22:52 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>301</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to compare cities, products, foods, jobs and more with Russian comparative phrases like «больше чем», «меньше чем» and «как… как». This episode covers expressions for size, price, quality, speed, age and popularity.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to compare cities, products, foods, jobs and more with Russian comparative phrases like «больше чем», «меньше чем» and «как… как». This episode covers expressions for size, price, quality, speed, age and popularity.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>302</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Ask It Right in Russian: Permission Phrases for Everyday Situations</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian phrases to politely ask for permission at home, work, school and public places, along with appropriate responses.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:16:41 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>300</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e3363758-9d61-11f1-bf8b-07e0f4b3bd13/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian phrases to politely ask for permission at home, work, school and public places, along with appropriate responses.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian phrases to politely ask for permission at home, work, school and public places, along with appropriate responses.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>314</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Weather Talk: From Temperature to Forecast</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe temperatures, sunny skies, rain, snow, wind, and forecasts in Russian—perfect for everyday conversations about the weather.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:10:44 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>299</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe temperatures, sunny skies, rain, snow, wind, and forecasts in Russian—perfect for everyday conversations about the weather.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe temperatures, sunny skies, rain, snow, wind, and forecasts in Russian—perfect for everyday conversations about the weather.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>321</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tech Talk in Russian: From Smartphones to VPNs</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian words for everyday gadgets and digital concepts—smartphones, tablets, cloud storage, network gear, security tools—and how they’re used in daily life.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:04:45 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>298</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3838ed42-9d60-11f1-a26f-afb789629ad8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian words for everyday gadgets and digital concepts—smartphones, tablets, cloud storage, network gear, security tools—and how they’re used in daily life.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian words for everyday gadgets and digital concepts—smartphones, tablets, cloud storage, network gear, security tools—and how they’re used in daily life.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>345</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Feelings: From Scared to Guilty</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe a wide range of emotions—from scared and anxious to content and guilty—in Russian with easy pronunciation hints. Perfect for beginners wanting to expand their expressive vocabulary.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:58:47 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>297</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/631bd37c-9d5f-11f1-90a8-97a0bed65c57/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe a wide range of emotions—from scared and anxious to content and guilty—in Russian with easy pronunciation hints. Perfect for beginners wanting to expand their expressive vocabulary.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe a wide range of emotions—from scared and anxious to content and guilty—in Russian with easy pronunciation hints. Perfect for beginners wanting to expand their expressive vocabulary.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Get Fit in Russian: Gym &amp; Exercise Words</title>
      <description>Learn the everyday Russian terms for gyms, workouts and a wide range of exercises from cardio to weightlifting, plus how to talk about personal fitness goals.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:52:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>296</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8e9ce780-9d5e-11f1-b779-e74ef013b52c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the everyday Russian terms for gyms, workouts and a wide range of exercises from cardio to weightlifting, plus how to talk about personal fitness goals.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the everyday Russian terms for gyms, workouts and a wide range of exercises from cardio to weightlifting, plus how to talk about personal fitness goals.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>316</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Resume Essentials: From Objective to Follow‑Up Email</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian terms for writing a résumé—from objective statements and professional summaries to education, work experience, skills, and follow‑up emails.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:46:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>295</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b7ee589a-9d5d-11f1-95c0-e7b6857812c2/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian terms for writing a résumé—from objective statements and professional summaries to education, work experience, skills, and follow‑up emails.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian terms for writing a résumé—from objective statements and professional summaries to education, work experience, skills, and follow‑up emails.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>363</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Hobbies 101: From Reading to Yoga</title>
      <description>In this episode, listeners learn Russian vocabulary for a wide range of leisure activities—from reading and music to painting, cooking, travel, gaming, sports, and more—so they can talk about what they enjoy in their free time.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:40:46 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>294</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/de626b7a-9d5c-11f1-bf76-836ad02ee9bd/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, listeners learn Russian vocabulary for a wide range of leisure activities—from reading and music to painting, cooking, travel, gaming, sports, and more—so they can talk about what they enjoy in their free time.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, listeners learn Russian vocabulary for a wide range of leisure activities—from reading and music to painting, cooking, travel, gaming, sports, and more—so they can talk about what they enjoy in their free time.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>312</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Fixing Mix‑Ups: Russian Phrases for Clarification and Apology</title>
      <description>Learn how to politely interrupt, apologize, ask for repetition, clarify misunderstandings, and confirm what someone said in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:34:40 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>293</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0484eaea-9d5c-11f1-9388-5f55d30f04c7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to politely interrupt, apologize, ask for repetition, clarify misunderstandings, and confirm what someone said in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to politely interrupt, apologize, ask for repetition, clarify misunderstandings, and confirm what someone said in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>341</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Emergency Basics: 112, Help!, and Urgent Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for emergencies—calling the police or ambulance, describing fire, gas leaks, injuries, and asking for help when you’re lost or scared.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:28:10 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>292</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1c0174a0-9d5b-11f1-9aa7-07b76549077a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for emergencies—calling the police or ambulance, describing fire, gas leaks, injuries, and asking for help when you’re lost or scared.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for emergencies—calling the police or ambulance, describing fire, gas leaks, injuries, and asking for help when you’re lost or scared.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>352</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Phone Conversation Basics</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for making and answering calls—from greetings and identifying the caller to voicemails, holding, and polite farewells.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:19:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d5de2b64-9c09-11f1-8913-dbcde382270b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for making and answering calls—from greetings and identifying the caller to voicemails, holding, and polite farewells.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for making and answering calls—from greetings and identifying the caller to voicemails, holding, and polite farewells.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Laundry 101: Essential Russian Terms</title>
      <description>Learn key Russian words for washing machines, dryers, detergents, wash cycles, clothing labels, and how to ask for help in a laundromat.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:18:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>291</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/449cc8d4-9d5a-11f1-8aad-8731c8e2af14/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key Russian words for washing machines, dryers, detergents, wash cycles, clothing labels, and how to ask for help in a laundromat.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key Russian words for washing machines, dryers, detergents, wash cycles, clothing labels, and how to ask for help in a laundromat.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>346</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Giving Advice in Russian – Everyday Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to suggest actions and offer polite recommendations in Russian with key phrases such as "should", "could", "if I were you", and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:16:04 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>290</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6b3f9102-9d59-11f1-b3a9-df42e73d5bc1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to suggest actions and offer polite recommendations in Russian with key phrases such as "should", "could", "if I were you", and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to suggest actions and offer polite recommendations in Russian with key phrases such as "should", "could", "if I were you", and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>335</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Music Vocabulary – From Songs to Concerts</title>
      <description>In this episode we learn how to say song, music, artist, band, lyrics, melody, rhythm, tempo, beat, verse, chorus, bridge, tune, album, playlist, concert, live performance, studio recording, instrument, guitar, drums, sing, singing, karaoke, soundtrack and music video in Russian.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:09:55 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>289</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8f3ac762-9d58-11f1-a3d7-a75303ee0474/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we learn how to say song, music, artist, band, lyrics, melody, rhythm, tempo, beat, verse, chorus, bridge, tune, album, playlist, concert, live performance, studio recording, instrument, guitar, drums, sing, singing, karaoke, soundtrack and music video in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we learn how to say song, music, artist, band, lyrics, melody, rhythm, tempo, beat, verse, chorus, bridge, tune, album, playlist, concert, live performance, studio recording, instrument, guitar, drums, sing, singing, karaoke, soundtrack and music video in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Stress‑Free Russian: Words for Pressure, Relaxation &amp; Self‑Care</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian vocabulary to talk about mental strain, deadlines and responsibilities, and discover everyday words for relaxation techniques such as breathing, yoga, exercise, sleep and nutrition.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:03:59 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>288</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bae52520-9d57-11f1-b209-5b7e8abe935a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian vocabulary to talk about mental strain, deadlines and responsibilities, and discover everyday words for relaxation techniques such as breathing, yoga, exercise, sleep and nutrition.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian vocabulary to talk about mental strain, deadlines and responsibilities, and discover everyday words for relaxation techniques such as breathing, yoga, exercise, sleep and nutrition.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>300</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Up: Polite Phrases for Russian Teachers</title>
      <description>Learn essential polite expressions to ask teachers questions, request clarification, discuss grades, and seek extra help in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:58:06 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>287</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e8f1ca32-9d56-11f1-84e2-134b24c36027/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential polite expressions to ask teachers questions, request clarification, discuss grades, and seek extra help in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential polite expressions to ask teachers questions, request clarification, discuss grades, and seek extra help in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>368</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Basics: Everyday Greetings and Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian greetings, gratitude expressions, polite requests, time questions, and more—perfect for beginners building conversational confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:52:11 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>286</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1562e570-9d56-11f1-804f-3bd08635107c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian greetings, gratitude expressions, polite requests, time questions, and more—perfect for beginners building conversational confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian greetings, gratitude expressions, polite requests, time questions, and more—perfect for beginners building conversational confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>296</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Airport Security: From ID Card to Boarding Pass</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words and phrases used at airport security checkpoints—from showing your passport to handling carry‑on bags, laptops, liquids, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:45:52 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>285</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3304cca2-9d55-11f1-87b8-0b54d4ff02b4/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words and phrases used at airport security checkpoints—from showing your passport to handling carry‑on bags, laptops, liquids, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words and phrases used at airport security checkpoints—from showing your passport to handling carry‑on bags, laptops, liquids, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>347</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Life</title>
      <description>Learn how to say common English phrasal verbs—like "get up", "go out", and "look after"—in Russian with clear examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:39:42 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>284</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/56f2f144-9d54-11f1-b673-b34de1ff30ee/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to say common English phrasal verbs—like "get up", "go out", and "look after"—in Russian with clear examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to say common English phrasal verbs—like "get up", "go out", and "look after"—in Russian with clear examples.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>333</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Navigating a Pharmacy in Russian: From Greetings to Dosage</title>
      <description>Learn how to navigate a pharmacy in Russian—from greeting the pharmacist and asking for cold medicine to checking dosage, side‑effects, insurance coverage, payment methods, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:33:37 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>283</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7ce46f46-9d53-11f1-9f70-2f4d5a5ea653/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to navigate a pharmacy in Russian—from greeting the pharmacist and asking for cold medicine to checking dosage, side‑effects, insurance coverage, payment methods, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to navigate a pharmacy in Russian—from greeting the pharmacist and asking for cold medicine to checking dosage, side‑effects, insurance coverage, payment methods, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>347</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN3127311278.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Taking Time Off in Russian – Leave Requests &amp; Polite Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask for vacation days, schedule coverage, and handle approvals in a workplace setting with practical Russian phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:27:43 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>282</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a9f86aba-9d52-11f1-84e2-8b4029959138/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask for vacation days, schedule coverage, and handle approvals in a workplace setting with practical Russian phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask for vacation days, schedule coverage, and handle approvals in a workplace setting with practical Russian phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>376</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Landlord Etiquette: Repairs, Rent &amp; Lease Talk</title>
      <description>Learn polite ways to greet a landlord, report maintenance problems, ask about rent and lease details, and discuss parking or pets in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:21:31 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>281</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cc862c30-9d51-11f1-bcea-9ba35807a924/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn polite ways to greet a landlord, report maintenance problems, ask about rent and lease details, and discuss parking or pets in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn polite ways to greet a landlord, report maintenance problems, ask about rent and lease details, and discuss parking or pets in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>307</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN6655506801.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastering Russian Job Interview Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn essential greetings, self‑introduction, and common interview questions in Russian—from strengths to future goals—and practice key responses for a confident interview performance.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:15:30 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>280</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f4eb06ce-9d50-11f1-9c86-efa8115034de/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential greetings, self‑introduction, and common interview questions in Russian—from strengths to future goals—and practice key responses for a confident interview performance.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential greetings, self‑introduction, and common interview questions in Russian—from strengths to future goals—and practice key responses for a confident interview performance.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>338</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Grocery Shopping Made Easy</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for shopping at the supermarket—ask where items are, check prices, compare products, talk to cashiers, and handle returns or coupons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:09:29 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>279</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1e27f246-9d50-11f1-8fe2-4bc6709f1e49/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for shopping at the supermarket—ask where items are, check prices, compare products, talk to cashiers, and handle returns or coupons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for shopping at the supermarket—ask where items are, check prices, compare products, talk to cashiers, and handle returns or coupons.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>343</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Talking About the Future in Russian: Will, Going To &amp; Present</title>
      <description>In this episode we learn how to express plans, intentions, and events—from tomorrow to someday—using common Russian phrases and expressions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:03:32 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>278</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/49882128-9d4f-11f1-87fb-7729c4538cc5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we learn how to express plans, intentions, and events—from tomorrow to someday—using common Russian phrases and expressions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we learn how to express plans, intentions, and events—from tomorrow to someday—using common Russian phrases and expressions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN3069870582.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Giving Directions in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to give and understand common navigation phrases in Russian—from turns and street names to landmarks, travel times, and public transport instructions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:57:38 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>277</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7646c5bc-9d4e-11f1-bf1e-6733ef709d84/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to give and understand common navigation phrases in Russian—from turns and street names to landmarks, travel times, and public transport instructions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to give and understand common navigation phrases in Russian—from turns and street names to landmarks, travel times, and public transport instructions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>345</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN9219525218.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Café Basics: Order Your Coffee</title>
      <description>Learn how to order any coffee drink at a Russian café – from sizes and flavors to milk choices, sugar, and special requests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:51:39 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>276</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to order any coffee drink at a Russian café – from sizes and flavors to milk choices, sugar, and special requests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to order any coffee drink at a Russian café – from sizes and flavors to milk choices, sugar, and special requests.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>304</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Humor Vocabulary: Jokes, Sarcasm &amp; More</title>
      <description>Explore how to say pun, joke, sarcasm, irony, exaggeration, hyperbole and other comedic terms in Russian—and learn the cultural context of humor.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:32 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>275</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c5af72c2-9d4c-11f1-9d60-ab510da27f91/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore how to say pun, joke, sarcasm, irony, exaggeration, hyperbole and other comedic terms in Russian—and learn the cultural context of humor.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore how to say pun, joke, sarcasm, irony, exaggeration, hyperbole and other comedic terms in Russian—and learn the cultural context of humor.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>308</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Texting 101: From Greetings to Internet Slang</title>
      <description>Learn how to text in Russian—formal greetings, casual check‑ins, and useful abbreviations like FYI, BRB, TTYL, LOL, OMG, ASAP, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:39:31 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>274</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ee173c8c-9d4b-11f1-8aa2-1fef6f6c4f6d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to text in Russian—formal greetings, casual check‑ins, and useful abbreviations like FYI, BRB, TTYL, LOL, OMG, ASAP, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to text in Russian—formal greetings, casual check‑ins, and useful abbreviations like FYI, BRB, TTYL, LOL, OMG, ASAP, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>310</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for Your First Day at Work</title>
      <description>Learn key Russian phrases you’ll need on your first day—greetings, asking about desks, managers, lunch breaks, and benefits—to navigate the workplace confidently.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:33:31 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>273</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179c4594-9d4b-11f1-8050-4b0d24a97c46/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key Russian phrases you’ll need on your first day—greetings, asking about desks, managers, lunch breaks, and benefits—to navigate the workplace confidently.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key Russian phrases you’ll need on your first day—greetings, asking about desks, managers, lunch breaks, and benefits—to navigate the workplace confidently.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>352</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for Job Negotiations: Salary, Benefits &amp; More</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask about base salary, bonuses, health insurance, vacation days, remote work, retirement plans, overtime, and negotiation phrasing in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:27:34 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>272</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/433e5576-9d4a-11f1-af5b-2f27df3d27f1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask about base salary, bonuses, health insurance, vacation days, remote work, retirement plans, overtime, and negotiation phrasing in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask about base salary, bonuses, health insurance, vacation days, remote work, retirement plans, overtime, and negotiation phrasing in everyday Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>351</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Vocabulary for Commonly Confused English Words</title>
      <description>In this episode we explore tricky English word pairs—like affect vs. effect, borrow vs. lend, say vs. tell—and learn how to express each in Russian. Practice the differences and remember which translation fits each context.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:21:35 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>271</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6d16eb98-9d49-11f1-ae4c-9345c2279f61/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we explore tricky English word pairs—like affect vs. effect, borrow vs. lend, say vs. tell—and learn how to express each in Russian. Practice the differences and remember which translation fits each context.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we explore tricky English word pairs—like affect vs. effect, borrow vs. lend, say vs. tell—and learn how to express each in Russian. Practice the differences and remember which translation fits each context.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>275</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Polite Repeat Phrases in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask someone to repeat, slow down, clarify, spell out, or explain a word or phrase politely in everyday Russian conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:15:12 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>270</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/88cc02de-9d48-11f1-8627-eb61bc53fbbe/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask someone to repeat, slow down, clarify, spell out, or explain a word or phrase politely in everyday Russian conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask someone to repeat, slow down, clarify, spell out, or explain a word or phrase politely in everyday Russian conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>345</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Gifts &amp; Gratitude in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian words and phrases for giving and receiving gifts, from wrapping to thanking, asking if it can be returned or exchanged, and discussing gift cards and special occasions like birthdays and Christmas.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:08:50 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>269</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a4f0cc0c-9d47-11f1-85c3-afc7c728dbf6/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian words and phrases for giving and receiving gifts, from wrapping to thanking, asking if it can be returned or exchanged, and discussing gift cards and special occasions like birthdays and Christmas.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian words and phrases for giving and receiving gifts, from wrapping to thanking, asking if it can be returned or exchanged, and discussing gift cards and special occasions like birthdays and Christmas.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>342</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastering Polite Requests in Russian</title>
      <description>Explore how to ask politely in Russian with phrases like "Could you...", "Would you mind…", and more, perfect for beginners navigating everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:02:32 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>268</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c3856c14-9d46-11f1-aa43-0fd8cd82dc75/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore how to ask politely in Russian with phrases like "Could you...", "Would you mind…", and more, perfect for beginners navigating everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore how to ask politely in Russian with phrases like "Could you...", "Would you mind…", and more, perfect for beginners navigating everyday conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>332</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Master Russian Presentation Phrases: From Welcome to Wrap‑Up</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian expressions you need for every stage of a presentation—from greeting your audience and introducing yourself, through clear transitions and handling questions, to closing with thanks and next steps.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:56:04 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>267</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/dc5c6c7a-9d45-11f1-a80b-f7b47795a676/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian expressions you need for every stage of a presentation—from greeting your audience and introducing yourself, through clear transitions and handling questions, to closing with thanks and next steps.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian expressions you need for every stage of a presentation—from greeting your audience and introducing yourself, through clear transitions and handling questions, to closing with thanks and next steps.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>349</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Past Tense: Travel, Work &amp; Memories</title>
      <description>Practice using the past tense in Russian with everyday verbs about traveling, studying, working and memorable moments.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:49:38 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>266</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f61e99ea-9d44-11f1-aa22-f71b331e4c0c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Practice using the past tense in Russian with everyday verbs about traveling, studying, working and memorable moments.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Practice using the past tense in Russian with everyday verbs about traveling, studying, working and memorable moments.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>297</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Online Shopping Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn key terms for navigating online stores in Russian—shopping cart, checkout, shipping, tracking, reviews, payment options and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:42:50 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>265</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/034c7002-9d44-11f1-93eb-0b0cfbde2502/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key terms for navigating online stores in Russian—shopping cart, checkout, shipping, tracking, reviews, payment options and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key terms for navigating online stores in Russian—shopping cart, checkout, shipping, tracking, reviews, payment options and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>332</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Chat About Films and TV Shows in Russian</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn casual ways to ask if someone has seen a movie or show, share opinions, describe plots, genres, and ratings—all while practicing everyday conversational Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:36:16 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>264</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/185ace72-9d43-11f1-b964-d79492eb921e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn casual ways to ask if someone has seen a movie or show, share opinions, describe plots, genres, and ratings—all while practicing everyday conversational Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn casual ways to ask if someone has seen a movie or show, share opinions, describe plots, genres, and ratings—all while practicing everyday conversational Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>335</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Gratitude Unpacked: Every Way to Say 'Thank You' in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn the full spectrum of gratitude expressions—from formal ‘спасибо’ to casual ‘спасибок’, and everything in between, so you can thank anyone for help, gifts, advice, or invitations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:29:40 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>263</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2c73b46a-9d42-11f1-9417-2f8d2e7f5ba5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the full spectrum of gratitude expressions—from formal ‘спасибо’ to casual ‘спасибок’, and everything in between, so you can thank anyone for help, gifts, advice, or invitations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the full spectrum of gratitude expressions—from formal ‘спасибо’ to casual ‘спасибок’, and everything in between, so you can thank anyone for help, gifts, advice, or invitations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:23:20 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>262</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:summary>Explore 20 common English idioms with their Russian translations, usage tips and practical context. Perfect for beginners wanting natural, conversational Russian.
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      <description>Learn the key Russian words you’ll need when taking an exam – from questions and answers to scores, timing, and allowed materials.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:17:23 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>261</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian words you’ll need when taking an exam – from questions and answers to scores, timing, and allowed materials.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Russian Voicemails Made Easy</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet, leave a message, provide your name and contact details, and sign off in Russian voicemails – perfect for beginners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:11:23 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>260</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet, leave a message, provide your name and contact details, and sign off in Russian voicemails – perfect for beginners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet, leave a message, provide your name and contact details, and sign off in Russian voicemails – perfect for beginners.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>345</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Vocabulary &amp; Word Stress Basics</title>
      <description>Learn how to say common English words in Russian while exploring how stress affects meaning—practice terms from "information" to "thank you very much," plus useful everyday phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:22 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>259</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to say common English words in Russian while exploring how stress affects meaning—practice terms from "information" to "thank you very much," plus useful everyday phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to say common English words in Russian while exploring how stress affects meaning—practice terms from "information" to "thank you very much," plus useful everyday phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Inviting Yourself into Russian Conversations: Saying Yes &amp; No</title>
      <description>Learn practical Russian phrases for accepting invitations, giving polite refusals, expressing gratitude, and rescheduling plans—all with real‑life examples you can use right away.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:59:17 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>258</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn practical Russian phrases for accepting invitations, giving polite refusals, expressing gratitude, and rescheduling plans—all with real‑life examples you can use right away.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn practical Russian phrases for accepting invitations, giving polite refusals, expressing gratitude, and rescheduling plans—all with real‑life examples you can use right away.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian Apology Toolkit: From Casual to Formal</title>
      <description>Learn a range of Russian apology expressions, from everyday “Извините” and “Sorry about that” to formal apologies, acceptance phrases, offering solutions, and reassuring responses.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:53:11 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>257</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn a range of Russian apology expressions, from everyday “Извините” and “Sorry about that” to formal apologies, acceptance phrases, offering solutions, and reassuring responses.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn a range of Russian apology expressions, from everyday “Извините” and “Sorry about that” to formal apologies, acceptance phrases, offering solutions, and reassuring responses.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian Greetings &amp; Polite Phrases – Formal vs Informal</title>
      <description>Learn how to say common greetings, apologies, requests and closings in Russian, and when to use them in everyday and business contexts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:47:06 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>256</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to say common greetings, apologies, requests and closings in Russian, and when to use them in everyday and business contexts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to say common greetings, apologies, requests and closings in Russian, and when to use them in everyday and business contexts.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Mastering Polite Workplace Talk in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn essential respectful phrases for asking questions, requesting time off, managing workload, and reporting problems to your boss in a Russian workplace.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:41:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>255</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/64cb838a-9d3b-11f1-a8aa-ff8e0a0f1c99/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn essential respectful phrases for asking questions, requesting time off, managing workload, and reporting problems to your boss in a Russian workplace.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential respectful phrases for asking questions, requesting time off, managing workload, and reporting problems to your boss in a Russian workplace.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Celebrate in Russian: Holiday Vocabulary for Beginners</title>
      <description>Learn how to talk about major holidays—from New Year’s Eve and Christmas to Diwali and Lunar New Year—along with holiday‑related words like decorations, gatherings, gifts, and resolutions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:35:12 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>254</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about major holidays—from New Year’s Eve and Christmas to Diwali and Lunar New Year—along with holiday‑related words like decorations, gatherings, gifts, and resolutions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to talk about major holidays—from New Year’s Eve and Christmas to Diwali and Lunar New Year—along with holiday‑related words like decorations, gatherings, gifts, and resolutions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Airport Talk in Russian: From Check‑In to Boarding</title>
      <description>Learn the most common airport phrases in Russian—asking about check‑in, flights, gates, baggage, and more—so you can navigate any terminal with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:29:04 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>253</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the most common airport phrases in Russian—asking about check‑in, flights, gates, baggage, and more—so you can navigate any terminal with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the most common airport phrases in Russian—asking about check‑in, flights, gates, baggage, and more—so you can navigate any terminal with confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Score in Russian: Sports &amp; Key Terms</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian words for popular sports—football, basketball, tennis—and essential terms like team, player, coach, score, win, and championship.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:23:02 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>252</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/dd670844-9d38-11f1-acaf-4f00247487af/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian words for popular sports—football, basketball, tennis—and essential terms like team, player, coach, score, win, and championship.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian words for popular sports—football, basketball, tennis—and essential terms like team, player, coach, score, win, and championship.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>344</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>From Dawn to Dusk: Russian Daily Routine Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian verbs, time expressions, and frequency adverbs for a complete morning‑to‑night routine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:17:02 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>251</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06b57308-9d38-11f1-958f-4723708c955d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian verbs, time expressions, and frequency adverbs for a complete morning‑to‑night routine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian verbs, time expressions, and frequency adverbs for a complete morning‑to‑night routine.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian School Terms: From Class to Credit Hours</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for school life—classes, teachers, homework, exams, grades, schedules, textbooks, lectures, projects, and more—all in one episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:11:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>250</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/30df9574-9d37-11f1-857a-339ea87e6ba0/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for school life—classes, teachers, homework, exams, grades, schedules, textbooks, lectures, projects, and more—all in one episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for school life—classes, teachers, homework, exams, grades, schedules, textbooks, lectures, projects, and more—all in one episode.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>339</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Workplace Chat 101</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for greeting coworkers, asking for help and progress, sending files, scheduling meetings, handling deadlines, and ending conversations at the office.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:05:04 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>249</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5a88419c-9d36-11f1-9bdc-e3b78696c557/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for greeting coworkers, asking for help and progress, sending files, scheduling meetings, handling deadlines, and ending conversations at the office.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for greeting coworkers, asking for help and progress, sending files, scheduling meetings, handling deadlines, and ending conversations at the office.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>328</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Pain &amp; Symptom Talk</title>
      <description>Learn Russian words for common pains and symptoms—headache, cough, fever, nausea, dizziness, swelling, soreness, burning sensation—and how to say when they started or if you’re feeling better.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:58:53 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>248</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7da9c200-9d35-11f1-9353-f777bb4cb0db/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn Russian words for common pains and symptoms—headache, cough, fever, nausea, dizziness, swelling, soreness, burning sensation—and how to say when they started or if you’re feeling better.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn Russian words for common pains and symptoms—headache, cough, fever, nausea, dizziness, swelling, soreness, burning sensation—and how to say when they started or if you’re feeling better.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>333</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Road Trip: Mastering Basic Direction Words</title>
      <description>In this episode, listeners practice key Russian phrases for giving and following directions—turn right/left, go back, cross the bridge or river, wait at a traffic light, keep walking straight, follow signs, find landmarks, use exits on highways, and navigate stairs or elevators.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:52:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>247</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a4e9e58a-9d34-11f1-8f51-13f38ca71d4f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, listeners practice key Russian phrases for giving and following directions—turn right/left, go back, cross the bridge or river, wait at a traffic light, keep walking straight, follow signs, find landmarks, use exits on highways, and navigate stairs or elevators.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, listeners practice key Russian phrases for giving and following directions—turn right/left, go back, cross the bridge or river, wait at a traffic light, keep walking straight, follow signs, find landmarks, use exits on highways, and navigate stairs or elevators.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>355</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Inviting in Russian: From Dinner Dates to Business Meetings</title>
      <description>Learn a range of everyday invitation phrases in Russian – from casual “How about…?” and “Let’s meet at…” to formal “Would you like to attend the workshop?”.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:46:40 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>246</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c8aa7e0e-9d33-11f1-b1c6-7b648a24822e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn a range of everyday invitation phrases in Russian – from casual “How about…?” and “Let’s meet at…” to formal “Would you like to attend the workshop?”.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn a range of everyday invitation phrases in Russian – from casual “How about…?” and “Let’s meet at…” to formal “Would you like to attend the workshop?”.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>354</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2997154227.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Your Diet: Russian Phrases for Allergies and Food Restrictions</title>
      <description>Learn how to explain food allergies, dietary rules like vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free, and ask about preparation details in Russian. This episode covers practical expressions for restaurant conversations and menu inquiries.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:40:24 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>245</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e8d4ce60-9d32-11f1-adaa-479ad2c29cd2/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to explain food allergies, dietary rules like vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free, and ask about preparation details in Russian. This episode covers practical expressions for restaurant conversations and menu inquiries.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to explain food allergies, dietary rules like vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free, and ask about preparation details in Russian. This episode covers practical expressions for restaurant conversations and menu inquiries.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>351</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Customer Service Call: Essential Phrases for Help and Assistance</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet, explain problems, give account details, ask for status, request escalation, hold politely, confirm information, cancel subscriptions, and say goodbye during a Russian customer‑service call.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:34:27 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>244</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/13cfa28a-9d32-11f1-8257-c7d440ee263d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet, explain problems, give account details, ask for status, request escalation, hold politely, confirm information, cancel subscriptions, and say goodbye during a Russian customer‑service call.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet, explain problems, give account details, ask for status, request escalation, hold politely, confirm information, cancel subscriptions, and say goodbye during a Russian customer‑service call.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>349</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN4406484895.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Small Talk Starter</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian greetings and everyday conversation phrases for making small talk with friends, coworkers, and strangers.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:27:58 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>243</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2c004ec8-9d31-11f1-98cb-c7864874eb3d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian greetings and everyday conversation phrases for making small talk with friends, coworkers, and strangers.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian greetings and everyday conversation phrases for making small talk with friends, coworkers, and strangers.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>332</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Meeting Phrases: Greetings and Participation</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian expressions for greeting participants, asking to speak, sharing ideas, agreeing or disagreeing, summarizing, and closing a meeting. Perfect for beginners wanting practical business conversation skills.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:21:31 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>242</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/45530448-9d30-11f1-be79-c7781428f1b6/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian expressions for greeting participants, asking to speak, sharing ideas, agreeing or disagreeing, summarizing, and closing a meeting. Perfect for beginners wanting practical business conversation skills.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian expressions for greeting participants, asking to speak, sharing ideas, agreeing or disagreeing, summarizing, and closing a meeting. Perfect for beginners wanting practical business conversation skills.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>329</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN9136024598.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian: Making a Medical Appointment Over the Phone</title>
      <description>Learn how to call a clinic, schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment in Russian, including key phrases for times, personal details and medical reasons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:15:07 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>241</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6035f2c6-9d2f-11f1-a13c-4f0247bef95c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to call a clinic, schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment in Russian, including key phrases for times, personal details and medical reasons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to call a clinic, schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment in Russian, including key phrases for times, personal details and medical reasons.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>307</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[6035f2c6-9d2f-11f1-a13c-4f0247bef95c]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN3858191590.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Cooking up Russian: Kitchen Verbs &amp; Utensils</title>
      <description>Learn Russian words for common cooking actions—chop, fry, bake—and essential kitchen tools like pot, pan, and oven in this beginner-friendly episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:08:55 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>240</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/829902be-9d2e-11f1-830c-731c48d80104/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn Russian words for common cooking actions—chop, fry, bake—and essential kitchen tools like pot, pan, and oven in this beginner-friendly episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn Russian words for common cooking actions—chop, fry, bake—and essential kitchen tools like pot, pan, and oven in this beginner-friendly episode.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Going to the Dentist – Russian Dental Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for a dental visit, from appointments and pain to fillings, crowns, and cleaning procedures.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:02:37 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>239</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a171ec4c-9d2d-11f1-b8d4-2392b44df8fe/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for a dental visit, from appointments and pain to fillings, crowns, and cleaning procedures.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for a dental visit, from appointments and pain to fillings, crowns, and cleaning procedures.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>308</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Taxi Talk: Ride‑Share Phrases for Travelers</title>
      <description>In this episode, learn practical Russian phrases for getting into a taxi or rideshare—confirming pickup spots, discussing cost and routes, handling payment options, safety checks, and how to thank your driver.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:56:19 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>238</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c00b4a00-9d2c-11f1-ad3e-1fc6d29fc6b0/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, learn practical Russian phrases for getting into a taxi or rideshare—confirming pickup spots, discussing cost and routes, handling payment options, safety checks, and how to thank your driver.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, learn practical Russian phrases for getting into a taxi or rideshare—confirming pickup spots, discussing cost and routes, handling payment options, safety checks, and how to thank your driver.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN7928467399.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Apartment Hunting Basics in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for renting an apartment—from rent and deposit to lease terms, utilities, and landlord conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:50:18 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>237</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e9283412-9d2b-11f1-8a93-67e5c23886d9/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for renting an apartment—from rent and deposit to lease terms, utilities, and landlord conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for renting an apartment—from rent and deposit to lease terms, utilities, and landlord conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>309</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Birthday Bash in Russian: Wishes &amp; Party Talk</title>
      <description>Learn key birthday expressions in Russian—from happy birthday greetings and age questions to party invites, cake talk, decorations, music, games, gifts, and gratitude.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:44:16 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>236</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/11694bf6-9d2b-11f1-9b01-875be254a4a5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key birthday expressions in Russian—from happy birthday greetings and age questions to party invites, cake talk, decorations, music, games, gifts, and gratitude.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key birthday expressions in Russian—from happy birthday greetings and age questions to party invites, cake talk, decorations, music, games, gifts, and gratitude.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>317</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Calling in Sick: Russian Work‑Day Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to explain an illness, request a sick day, and stay professional when you can’t make it into work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:38:21 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>235</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to explain an illness, request a sick day, and stay professional when you can’t make it into work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to explain an illness, request a sick day, and stay professional when you can’t make it into work.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian Social Media 101: Posts, Likes &amp; Followers</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn key Russian words for navigating social media—posts, comments, likes, follows, profiles, stories and more—so you can talk about online trends and interactions confidently.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:32:14 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>234</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn key Russian words for navigating social media—posts, comments, likes, follows, profiles, stories and more—so you can talk about online trends and interactions confidently.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn key Russian words for navigating social media—posts, comments, likes, follows, profiles, stories and more—so you can talk about online trends and interactions confidently.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>312</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Say Hello in Russian: Quick Intro Guide</title>
      <description>In this episode we learn the most useful Russian phrases for meeting people—greetings, self‑introductions and friendly follow‑up questions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:26:07 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>233</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/882ce3a4-9d28-11f1-8819-bb3ff2ca2a82/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we learn the most useful Russian phrases for meeting people—greetings, self‑introductions and friendly follow‑up questions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we learn the most useful Russian phrases for meeting people—greetings, self‑introductions and friendly follow‑up questions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>327</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Sleep Talk: From Bedtime to Dreams</title>
      <description>Master everyday sleep‑related words in Russian—from bedtime routines and waking up to dreams, insomnia, and bedroom essentials.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:20:04 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>232</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/af95bfca-9d27-11f1-aa95-af8b89502d67/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Master everyday sleep‑related words in Russian—from bedtime routines and waking up to dreams, insomnia, and bedroom essentials.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Master everyday sleep‑related words in Russian—from bedtime routines and waking up to dreams, insomnia, and bedroom essentials.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>341</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Customs Conversation: Mastering Russian at the Border</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for customs, including greetings, travel purpose, stay length, accommodation, employment, and item declarations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:08:05 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>231</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/034fa4a2-9d26-11f1-b925-f3531624820f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for customs, including greetings, travel purpose, stay length, accommodation, employment, and item declarations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for customs, including greetings, travel purpose, stay length, accommodation, employment, and item declarations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>338</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Gym Talk in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for navigating a gym—from friendly greetings to membership questions, equipment locations, class types, and cancellation policies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:02:18 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>230</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/34880a38-9d25-11f1-a0e3-4bdc65628c28/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for navigating a gym—from friendly greetings to membership questions, equipment locations, class types, and cancellation policies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for navigating a gym—from friendly greetings to membership questions, equipment locations, class types, and cancellation policies.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>339</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Taste Talk: Russian Food Descriptions</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe flavors, textures, and cooking methods of your favorite foods in Russian with everyday adjectives and verbs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:56:16 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>229</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5c683ec0-9d24-11f1-a2bf-db5a15f82330/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe flavors, textures, and cooking methods of your favorite foods in Russian with everyday adjectives and verbs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe flavors, textures, and cooking methods of your favorite foods in Russian with everyday adjectives and verbs.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>281</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Shopping &amp; Size Talk</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for trying on clothes—ask about sizes, fitting rooms, fit, price, payment, colors, and returns in a shop setting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:50:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>228</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/85cd2ccc-9d23-11f1-b14b-831f37a50321/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for trying on clothes—ask about sizes, fitting rooms, fit, price, payment, colors, and returns in a shop setting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for trying on clothes—ask about sizes, fitting rooms, fit, price, payment, colors, and returns in a shop setting.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>362</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastering Hotel Check‑In in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to navigate a hotel front desk conversation in Russian – greetings, reservations, room keys, Wi‑Fi, parking, breakfast, and more, all with clear pronunciation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:44:18 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>227</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b0da9ae0-9d22-11f1-8f87-c780d37a08c9/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to navigate a hotel front desk conversation in Russian – greetings, reservations, room keys, Wi‑Fi, parking, breakfast, and more, all with clear pronunciation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to navigate a hotel front desk conversation in Russian – greetings, reservations, room keys, Wi‑Fi, parking, breakfast, and more, all with clear pronunciation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Russian When Things Go Wrong</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian expressions for describing difficulties, troubleshooting errors, and asking for help in everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:38:19 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>226</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/da52aa3a-9d21-11f1-930d-1bae221a5177/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian expressions for describing difficulties, troubleshooting errors, and asking for help in everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian expressions for describing difficulties, troubleshooting errors, and asking for help in everyday conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>297</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Planning a Hangout: Russian Phrases for Inviting Friends</title>
      <description>Learn how to suggest activities, pick times and places, confirm plans, and politely accept or decline invitations in everyday Russian conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:32:24 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0716fad6-9d21-11f1-99cb-53f0fdb876ee/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to suggest activities, pick times and places, confirm plans, and politely accept or decline invitations in everyday Russian conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to suggest activities, pick times and places, confirm plans, and politely accept or decline invitations in everyday Russian conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>297</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Shopping Returns: How to Say It All</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian phrases for returning an item, asking about refunds, exchanges, store credit, and handling damaged or defective products in a shop.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:26:28 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>224</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/329fb02c-9d20-11f1-b7f3-4bb470fc5a47/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian phrases for returning an item, asking about refunds, exchanges, store credit, and handling damaged or defective products in a shop.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian phrases for returning an item, asking about refunds, exchanges, store credit, and handling damaged or defective products in a shop.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>362</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Explore Russian City Life: From Neighborhoods to Nightlife</title>
      <description>Learn beginner‑level Russian words for city neighborhoods, traffic, parks, restaurants, nightlife, public transportation and more in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:20:28 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5c6f5f7a-9d1f-11f1-9b9d-93f882416de2/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn beginner‑level Russian words for city neighborhoods, traffic, parks, restaurants, nightlife, public transportation and more in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn beginner‑level Russian words for city neighborhoods, traffic, parks, restaurants, nightlife, public transportation and more in everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>364</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Ride the Rails and Routes: Russian Public Transport Basics</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian words for buses, trains, subways, tickets, schedules, and how to ask about transfers and stops when navigating public transportation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:14:32 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/87d853b6-9d1e-11f1-bec3-e7801166373d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian words for buses, trains, subways, tickets, schedules, and how to ask about transfers and stops when navigating public transportation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian words for buses, trains, subways, tickets, schedules, and how to ask about transfers and stops when navigating public transportation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>310</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Exploring the Great Outdoors in Russian: From Mountains to Wildlife</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for landscapes, water bodies, weather, and natural life—perfect for beginners who want to talk about forests, rivers, deserts, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:08:26 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>221</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for landscapes, water bodies, weather, and natural life—perfect for beginners who want to talk about forests, rivers, deserts, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for landscapes, water bodies, weather, and natural life—perfect for beginners who want to talk about forests, rivers, deserts, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>299</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Speak Russian While Fixing Tech Issues</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian phrases for diagnosing and describing common tech problems—from a blank screen and reboot loops to Wi‑Fi failures, battery drain, overheating, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:02:34 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>220</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/dbd33faa-9d1c-11f1-be34-e3b3d9d919f7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian phrases for diagnosing and describing common tech problems—from a blank screen and reboot loops to Wi‑Fi failures, battery drain, overheating, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian phrases for diagnosing and describing common tech problems—from a blank screen and reboot loops to Wi‑Fi failures, battery drain, overheating, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>341</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Russian Music Vocabulary for Beginners</title>
      <description>Learn how to talk about artists, bands, songs, albums, instruments, concerts, and musical styles in Russian—great for describing what you listen to and why it moves you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:56:30 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>219</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/03208366-9d1c-11f1-89b5-5f23f530891b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about artists, bands, songs, albums, instruments, concerts, and musical styles in Russian—great for describing what you listen to and why it moves you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to talk about artists, bands, songs, albums, instruments, concerts, and musical styles in Russian—great for describing what you listen to and why it moves you.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>308</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Speak Russian in the Doctor’s Office</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases you’ll need during a doctor's visit, from greetings and describing symptoms to asking about medication and scheduling appointments.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:50:36 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>218</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/30366650-9d1b-11f1-be6c-d705ec2ed787/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases you’ll need during a doctor's visit, from greetings and describing symptoms to asking about medication and scheduling appointments.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases you’ll need during a doctor's visit, from greetings and describing symptoms to asking about medication and scheduling appointments.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Story Time: How to Sequence Your Stories</title>
      <description>Learn how to tell a story in Russian using key time‑sequence words like ‘once upon a time’, ‘then’, and ‘finally’ to make your narration clear and engaging.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:44:35 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/58bc1756-9d1a-11f1-a3fb-336396450559/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to tell a story in Russian using key time‑sequence words like ‘once upon a time’, ‘then’, and ‘finally’ to make your narration clear and engaging.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to tell a story in Russian using key time‑sequence words like ‘once upon a time’, ‘then’, and ‘finally’ to make your narration clear and engaging.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Family Vocabulary 101</title>
      <description>In this episode we cover the essential words for talking about your family—parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended relatives—all in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:38:28 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7e07107a-9d19-11f1-9457-47599890f9f1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we cover the essential words for talking about your family—parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended relatives—all in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we cover the essential words for talking about your family—parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended relatives—all in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>284</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Dining Dialogues: From Menu to Check</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for ordering food, asking about ingredients, handling payments, and making polite requests in a restaurant setting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:32:34 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>215</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/aaf5bb8c-9d18-11f1-8212-e749568d65f9/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for ordering food, asking about ingredients, handling payments, and making polite requests in a restaurant setting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for ordering food, asking about ingredients, handling payments, and making polite requests in a restaurant setting.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>358</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Doing the Dirty Work: Russian Household Chore Vocabulary</title>
      <description>In this episode we learn Russian verbs and phrases for everyday house chores—from cleaning the kitchen to vacuuming, washing dishes, folding clothes, and sharing tasks with family.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:26:26 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>214</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfa2ff7c-9d17-11f1-9260-274ccdd54866/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we learn Russian verbs and phrases for everyday house chores—from cleaning the kitchen to vacuuming, washing dishes, folding clothes, and sharing tasks with family.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we learn Russian verbs and phrases for everyday house chores—from cleaning the kitchen to vacuuming, washing dishes, folding clothes, and sharing tasks with family.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>348</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Decide in Russian: Mastering Choice &amp; Opinion Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask for opinions, weigh pros and cons, and express preferences in everyday Russian conversations about making decisions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:20:19 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>213</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f5529d3c-9d16-11f1-b4ce-8bcfe619bb34/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask for opinions, weigh pros and cons, and express preferences in everyday Russian conversations about making decisions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask for opinions, weigh pros and cons, and express preferences in everyday Russian conversations about making decisions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>319</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Kitchen Basics: Measurements &amp; Cooking Steps</title>
      <description>In this episode, listeners learn Russian words for kitchen measurements such as milliliters and liters, along with common cooking verbs like sauté, simmer, bake, stir, whisk, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:14:23 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>212</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/20edfcee-9d16-11f1-be17-cf1b3f7dc92e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, listeners learn Russian words for kitchen measurements such as milliliters and liters, along with common cooking verbs like sauté, simmer, bake, stir, whisk, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, listeners learn Russian words for kitchen measurements such as milliliters and liters, along with common cooking verbs like sauté, simmer, bake, stir, whisk, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Goal‑Setting Vocabulary: Mastering Russian Words for Success</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian terms for setting short‑ and long‑term goals, planning steps, staying motivated, building habits, and measuring progress to achieve personal success.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:08:24 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>211</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4ab2993c-9d15-11f1-817f-e3060f8268e7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian terms for setting short‑ and long‑term goals, planning steps, staying motivated, building habits, and measuring progress to achieve personal success.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian terms for setting short‑ and long‑term goals, planning steps, staying motivated, building habits, and measuring progress to achieve personal success.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>352</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Collaborating in Russian: Group Project Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian expressions for greeting teammates, assigning tasks, managing deadlines, brainstorming ideas, resolving disagreements, and wrapping up meetings during a group project.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:02:24 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>210</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7423e0ec-9d14-11f1-bcc6-b7d7f71d95d9/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian expressions for greeting teammates, assigning tasks, managing deadlines, brainstorming ideas, resolving disagreements, and wrapping up meetings during a group project.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian expressions for greeting teammates, assigning tasks, managing deadlines, brainstorming ideas, resolving disagreements, and wrapping up meetings during a group project.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Master Russian Email Basics – From Greetings to Sign‑Offs</title>
      <description>Learn how to write professional and friendly emails in Russian, covering polite greetings, subject lines, request phrasing, and courteous closings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:56:25 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>209</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9e799f54-9d13-11f1-8c3f-1f6784b6b8c6/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to write professional and friendly emails in Russian, covering polite greetings, subject lines, request phrasing, and courteous closings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to write professional and friendly emails in Russian, covering polite greetings, subject lines, request phrasing, and courteous closings.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>344</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Giving a Work Update in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet colleagues and give concise status updates at the office using everyday Russian phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:50:31 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>208</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cb3ea756-9d12-11f1-9d50-f746bcbbe55a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet colleagues and give concise status updates at the office using everyday Russian phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet colleagues and give concise status updates at the office using everyday Russian phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>353</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Travel Talk: From Trips to Souvenirs</title>
      <description>Learn key Russian words for traveling – from planning a trip and finding sights, to navigating flights, accommodation and local food, plus how to handle delays, lost luggage and customs.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:44:28 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>207</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn key Russian words for traveling – from planning a trip and finding sights, to navigating flights, accommodation and local food, plus how to handle delays, lost luggage and customs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key Russian words for traveling – from planning a trip and finding sights, to navigating flights, accommodation and local food, plus how to handle delays, lost luggage and customs.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>379</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Childhood Memories in Russian</title>
      <description>Explore everyday Russian words for school life, games, family moments and the feeling of nostalgia—all tied to your younger years.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:38:25 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>206</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1ab90ea4-9d11-11f1-a491-2be27f38c2da/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore everyday Russian words for school life, games, family moments and the feeling of nostalgia—all tied to your younger years.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore everyday Russian words for school life, games, family moments and the feeling of nostalgia—all tied to your younger years.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>331</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Speak Your Mind: Russian Opinion Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to express opinions in Russian with phrases like "I believe", "It seems to me", and "I'm convinced that" – practical expressions for everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:32:23 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>205</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/42e5b0b8-9d10-11f1-a369-7fd3d27da744/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to express opinions in Russian with phrases like "I believe", "It seems to me", and "I'm convinced that" – practical expressions for everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to express opinions in Russian with phrases like "I believe", "It seems to me", and "I'm convinced that" – practical expressions for everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>313</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Offering Help in Russian: 30 Everyday Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to politely and casually offer assistance in Russian with a variety of useful expressions—from “Can I help you?” to “Let me know if you need anything.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:26:16 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/68124d16-9d0f-11f1-b395-77875f7036d4/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to politely and casually offer assistance in Russian with a variety of useful expressions—from “Can I help you?” to “Let me know if you need anything.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to politely and casually offer assistance in Russian with a variety of useful expressions—from “Can I help you?” to “Let me know if you need anything.”</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>352</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Movie Magic in Russian: Film &amp; Series Vocabulary</title>
      <description>This episode covers essential Russian words for talking about films and TV shows—from фильм and жанр to персонаж and рекомендации.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:10:53 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>188</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e56bfbd2-9b88-11f1-8453-7b4f492df8e7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>This episode covers essential Russian words for talking about films and TV shows—from фильм and жанр to персонаж and рекомендации.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This episode covers essential Russian words for talking about films and TV shows—from фильм and жанр to персонаж and рекомендации.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>364</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Food Talk: Allergies, Vegetarian Choices &amp; More</title>
      <description>Learn how to tell your server about allergies and dietary preferences in Russian— from gluten‑free and vegetarian to halal, kosher, and ingredient questions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fdfca144-9b5e-11f1-a9f1-cb385595612b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to tell your server about allergies and dietary preferences in Russian— from gluten‑free and vegetarian to halal, kosher, and ingredient questions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to tell your server about allergies and dietary preferences in Russian— from gluten‑free and vegetarian to halal, kosher, and ingredient questions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>314</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Gift‑Giving 101: Simple Russian Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask for a gift, say thank you, and handle returns in everyday Russian conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fba49268-9b5d-11f1-9d21-2fa439c0124b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask for a gift, say thank you, and handle returns in everyday Russian conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask for a gift, say thank you, and handle returns in everyday Russian conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>332</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Texting 101: Russian Greetings &amp; Etiquette for Friends and Work</title>
      <description>Learn how to text in Russian with the right tone—whether it’s casual chats or professional messages, including common greetings, apologies, thanks, and handy abbreviations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fb8bf278-9b92-11f1-88cb-abe30f8bd300/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to text in Russian with the right tone—whether it’s casual chats or professional messages, including common greetings, apologies, thanks, and handy abbreviations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to text in Russian with the right tone—whether it’s casual chats or professional messages, including common greetings, apologies, thanks, and handy abbreviations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Greetings &amp; Goodbyes – Formal vs Informal</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian phrases for saying hello, asking how someone is, expressing thanks, apologising and signing off—both formal and informal options for work or everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f83110e6-9b91-11f1-be5c-57d78ead412d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian phrases for saying hello, asking how someone is, expressing thanks, apologising and signing off—both formal and informal options for work or everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian phrases for saying hello, asking how someone is, expressing thanks, apologising and signing off—both formal and informal options for work or everyday conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Food Descriptions: Taste, Texture &amp; Cooking Methods</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe flavors, textures, and cooking styles in Russian – from savory to crunchy, grilled to steamed – perfect for talking about favorite foods.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>195</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f8185994-9b90-11f1-aa91-c3378ba0656d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe flavors, textures, and cooking styles in Russian – from savory to crunchy, grilled to steamed – perfect for talking about favorite foods.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe flavors, textures, and cooking styles in Russian – from savory to crunchy, grilled to steamed – perfect for talking about favorite foods.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>298</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Russian Advice: From “You Should” to “If I Were You”</title>
      <description>Learn how to give polite suggestions and advice in Russian using common English structures like ‘you should,’ ‘might,’ ‘I would suggest’ and the idiom ‘if I were you.’
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f421ca4e-9b5b-11f1-8eec-176aeb8261ac/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to give polite suggestions and advice in Russian using common English structures like ‘you should,’ ‘might,’ ‘I would suggest’ and the idiom ‘if I were you.’
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to give polite suggestions and advice in Russian using common English structures like ‘you should,’ ‘might,’ ‘I would suggest’ and the idiom ‘if I were you.’</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>356</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Polite Repeats in Russian: Asking Someone to Speak Again</title>
      <description>Learn a variety of friendly ways to ask someone to repeat, slow down, clarify, spell or rephrase a sentence in everyday Russian conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f37d57b0-9b5c-11f1-9fb1-b71978ef4d5d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn a variety of friendly ways to ask someone to repeat, slow down, clarify, spell or rephrase a sentence in everyday Russian conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn a variety of friendly ways to ask someone to repeat, slow down, clarify, spell or rephrase a sentence in everyday Russian conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian False Friends: When English Adverbs Mislead</title>
      <description>Explore how everyday English words like actually, literally, apparently translate into Russian—and why they can trip up learners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f1e228d8-9b5a-11f1-8c5b-136bbeb93e43/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore how everyday English words like actually, literally, apparently translate into Russian—and why they can trip up learners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore how everyday English words like actually, literally, apparently translate into Russian—and why they can trip up learners.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>290</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Describe Your Home in Russian!</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian words for rooms, furniture, and household appliances so you can explain where you live and what your home looks like.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f1b8268a-9b8e-11f1-859c-7f682c73e86c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian words for rooms, furniture, and household appliances so you can explain where you live and what your home looks like.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian words for rooms, furniture, and household appliances so you can explain where you live and what your home looks like.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>303</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Stirring Up Russian: Kitchen Vocabulary for Beginners</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian terms for preheating ovens, seasoning dishes, measuring ingredients, whisking, kneading dough, grilling, sautéing, roasting, steaming, boiling water, tasting, serving, cleaning, refrigerating, freezing, marinating, simmering, folding, flipping, draining, garnishing and cooking times.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f1a46b1c-9b8f-11f1-b5b6-8b6994bf3b42/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian terms for preheating ovens, seasoning dishes, measuring ingredients, whisking, kneading dough, grilling, sautéing, roasting, steaming, boiling water, tasting, serving, cleaning, refrigerating, freezing, marinating, simmering, folding, flipping, draining, garnishing and cooking times.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian terms for preheating ovens, seasoning dishes, measuring ingredients, whisking, kneading dough, grilling, sautéing, roasting, steaming, boiling water, tasting, serving, cleaning, refrigerating, freezing, marinating, simmering, folding, flipping, draining, garnishing and cooking times.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>326</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for the Dentist Visit</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for a dental appointment, from scheduling and teeth terms to procedures like fillings, X‑rays, and root canals.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f08f4e10-9b8d-11f1-b002-a378a752de53/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for a dental appointment, from scheduling and teeth terms to procedures like fillings, X‑rays, and root canals.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for a dental appointment, from scheduling and teeth terms to procedures like fillings, X‑rays, and root canals.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>299</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN5091565810.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Introductions 101: Greet, Share and Connect</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting people, introducing yourself, sharing where you live, your job or studies, hobbies, and asking friendly follow‑up questions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/eea4b3f8-9b8b-11f1-b6c1-f30a6ec33876/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting people, introducing yourself, sharing where you live, your job or studies, hobbies, and asking friendly follow‑up questions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian phrases for greeting people, introducing yourself, sharing where you live, your job or studies, hobbies, and asking friendly follow‑up questions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>284</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Hobby Talk: Russian Words for Sports, Music &amp; More</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian terms for a wide range of hobbies—from football and tennis to reading and cooking—and practice asking someone about their interests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e9794e3a-9b8a-11f1-ba65-6384a2fe5d98/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian terms for a wide range of hobbies—from football and tennis to reading and cooking—and practice asking someone about their interests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian terms for a wide range of hobbies—from football and tennis to reading and cooking—and practice asking someone about their interests.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>303</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Weather in Russian: From Hot to Hail – Beginner Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the most common Russian words for temperature, precipitation, wind, clouds and how to ask about the forecast.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e628647e-9b89-11f1-8fb5-77a3ddb09b2d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the most common Russian words for temperature, precipitation, wind, clouds and how to ask about the forecast.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the most common Russian words for temperature, precipitation, wind, clouds and how to ask about the forecast.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>303</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN8373972335.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Taxi Talk in Russian: From Pickup to Pay</title>
      <description>Learn essential phrases for taking a taxi or rideshare—finding a stand, giving your destination, asking about fare and payment options, requesting routes and safety, and thanking the driver—all in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e06422fa-9b87-11f1-bc59-eb79eb407fb8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential phrases for taking a taxi or rideshare—finding a stand, giving your destination, asking about fare and payment options, requesting routes and safety, and thanking the driver—all in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential phrases for taking a taxi or rideshare—finding a stand, giving your destination, asking about fare and payment options, requesting routes and safety, and thanking the driver—all in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN4460749684.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Navigating Russia: Everyday Direction Phrases in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to give and understand directions—turn left/right, go straight, cross the street, take exits, describe distances, locate landmarks like churches and supermarkets, navigate public transit (bus stop, subway station), use elevators, follow signs, and more—all essential for traveling around Russia.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/df9bd346-9b59-11f1-bb49-f3d01d2171f8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to give and understand directions—turn left/right, go straight, cross the street, take exits, describe distances, locate landmarks like churches and supermarkets, navigate public transit (bus stop, subway station), use elevators, follow signs, and more—all essential for traveling around Russia.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to give and understand directions—turn left/right, go straight, cross the street, take exits, describe distances, locate landmarks like churches and supermarkets, navigate public transit (bus stop, subway station), use elevators, follow signs, and more—all essential for traveling around Russia.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>332</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Resume Essentials: Vocabulary for Job Applications</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian words you need to write a résumé, from objective and summary to education, skills, certifications, and references.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d90d11e8-9b86-11f1-ba96-9bef1b7265af/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian words you need to write a résumé, from objective and summary to education, skills, certifications, and references.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian words you need to write a résumé, from objective and summary to education, skills, certifications, and references.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>373</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Pharmacy Basics: Medicines, Prescriptions &amp; Talking to the Pharmacist</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words and phrases for buying medicine at a pharmacy – prescriptions, dosage instructions, side‑effects, safety tips, and how to ask for advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>142</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d58b4900-9b58-11f1-b5f3-f7348959e4b7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words and phrases for buying medicine at a pharmacy – prescriptions, dosage instructions, side‑effects, safety tips, and how to ask for advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words and phrases for buying medicine at a pharmacy – prescriptions, dosage instructions, side‑effects, safety tips, and how to ask for advice.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>357</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2628070133.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for Social Media 101</title>
      <description>Learn Russian words you’ll use every day on platforms like Instagram or TikTok—posts, comments, likes, shares, hashtags, stories, DMs, privacy settings, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d2148dfe-9b85-11f1-9d94-334d36308c3a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn Russian words you’ll use every day on platforms like Instagram or TikTok—posts, comments, likes, shares, hashtags, stories, DMs, privacy settings, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn Russian words you’ll use every day on platforms like Instagram or TikTok—posts, comments, likes, shares, hashtags, stories, DMs, privacy settings, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>302</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[d2148dfe-9b85-11f1-9d94-334d36308c3a]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN4808217309.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian News Talk: From Headlines to Opinions</title>
      <description>Learn Russian terms for breaking news, headlines, reporters, facts, opinions, rumors and how to express sources like "according to" or "I read that", perfect for everyday news conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cee2d434-9b57-11f1-80f9-3b3a107c17d1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn Russian terms for breaking news, headlines, reporters, facts, opinions, rumors and how to express sources like "according to" or "I read that", perfect for everyday news conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn Russian terms for breaking news, headlines, reporters, facts, opinions, rumors and how to express sources like "according to" or "I read that", perfect for everyday news conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>374</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[cee2d434-9b57-11f1-80f9-3b3a107c17d1]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN8931637128.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Talking About Problems in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe problems, ask for help, and discuss solutions in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cd55f768-9b84-11f1-871a-ff70bf31e13d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe problems, ask for help, and discuss solutions in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe problems, ask for help, and discuss solutions in everyday Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN3856311846.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Commonly Confused Words in Russian: Mastering Affect, Borrow, and More</title>
      <description>In this episode we tackle everyday English words that often trip up learners—like affect/effect, borrow/lend, say/tell—and learn how to say them correctly in Russian with clear explanations and practice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c85c274c-9b56-11f1-833e-bb6640b4abac/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we tackle everyday English words that often trip up learners—like affect/effect, borrow/lend, say/tell—and learn how to say them correctly in Russian with clear explanations and practice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we tackle everyday English words that often trip up learners—like affect/effect, borrow/lend, say/tell—and learn how to say them correctly in Russian with clear explanations and practice.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>299</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN5031263870.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Permission Phrases: Asking and Responding</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn everyday Russian expressions for requesting permission in home, work, school and public settings, along with common ways to say yes or no.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn everyday Russian expressions for requesting permission in home, work, school and public settings, along with common ways to say yes or no.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn everyday Russian expressions for requesting permission in home, work, school and public settings, along with common ways to say yes or no.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>375</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Comparing Things in Russian: More, Less &amp; All the In-Betweens</title>
      <description>Learn how to express comparisons in Russian—from ‘more than’ and ‘less than’ to ‘better than’, ‘identical to’, and a whole range of comparative phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c160886c-9b55-11f1-9006-835ae999f3ed/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to express comparisons in Russian—from ‘more than’ and ‘less than’ to ‘better than’, ‘identical to’, and a whole range of comparative phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to express comparisons in Russian—from ‘more than’ and ‘less than’ to ‘better than’, ‘identical to’, and a whole range of comparative phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>329</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Directions Made Easy</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian phrases for giving and following directions—turns, streets, transport stops, and key navigation landmarks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bfd5a3b0-9b82-11f1-92ed-27f8d77920a3/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian phrases for giving and following directions—turns, streets, transport stops, and key navigation landmarks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian phrases for giving and following directions—turns, streets, transport stops, and key navigation landmarks.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>358</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Daily Routines Made Simple</title>
      <description>Learn everyday action verbs and time expressions for describing your morning, afternoon, and night habits in Russian, plus useful frequency words like always, usually, sometimes, rarely, and never.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bdaa2b16-9b54-11f1-a3ad-63b22171e4e8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday action verbs and time expressions for describing your morning, afternoon, and night habits in Russian, plus useful frequency words like always, usually, sometimes, rarely, and never.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday action verbs and time expressions for describing your morning, afternoon, and night habits in Russian, plus useful frequency words like always, usually, sometimes, rarely, and never.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>314</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Family Vocabulary 101</title>
      <description>In this episode, you’ll learn the key Russian words for parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and various step‑family terms—plus how gender plays into each word.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bb23e2a2-9b53-11f1-92bb-a70802a98f0e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, you’ll learn the key Russian words for parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and various step‑family terms—plus how gender plays into each word.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, you’ll learn the key Russian words for parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and various step‑family terms—plus how gender plays into each word.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>319</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Apartment Hunting Made Easy: Russian Phrases for Rent</title>
      <description>Discover the essential Russian questions you need when searching for an apartment—from availability and rent costs to utilities, pet policies, move‑in dates, and building rules.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b3e7f016-9b51-11f1-9dd2-ebec3007688e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Discover the essential Russian questions you need when searching for an apartment—from availability and rent costs to utilities, pet policies, move‑in dates, and building rules.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Discover the essential Russian questions you need when searching for an apartment—from availability and rent costs to utilities, pet policies, move‑in dates, and building rules.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>354</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Planning Ahead: Russian Future Tense &amp; Everyday Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how Russian speakers express future intentions—from “I’m going to” and “Will” to casual invites like “How about?”—using everyday phrases for travel, work, and personal goals.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b3a3944c-9b52-11f1-9d2f-9f5f38759c9f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how Russian speakers express future intentions—from “I’m going to” and “Will” to casual invites like “How about?”—using everyday phrases for travel, work, and personal goals.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how Russian speakers express future intentions—from “I’m going to” and “Will” to casual invites like “How about?”—using everyday phrases for travel, work, and personal goals.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>310</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Team Talk in Russian: Group Project Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian expressions for starting meetings, assigning tasks, setting deadlines, brainstorming ideas, resolving conflicts, scheduling follow‑ups, emailing, reviewing documents, and celebrating teamwork.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b32e38cc-9b80-11f1-be32-fb44dacd0dcb/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian expressions for starting meetings, assigning tasks, setting deadlines, brainstorming ideas, resolving conflicts, scheduling follow‑ups, emailing, reviewing documents, and celebrating teamwork.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian expressions for starting meetings, assigning tasks, setting deadlines, brainstorming ideas, resolving conflicts, scheduling follow‑ups, emailing, reviewing documents, and celebrating teamwork.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>369</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Idioms for Beginners: From "Break the Ice" to "The Last Straw"</title>
      <description>Explore common English idioms and their Russian translations—learn what each phrase means, when to use it, and how to say them in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b2a47974-9b81-11f1-a3bd-537c0e259c8d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore common English idioms and their Russian translations—learn what each phrase means, when to use it, and how to say them in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore common English idioms and their Russian translations—learn what each phrase means, when to use it, and how to say them in everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Music Vocabulary for Beginners</title>
      <description>Learn how to talk about artists, bands, songs, albums, instruments, concerts, and musical styles in Russian – from genres and lyrics to playlists, remixes and live performances.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ad971a5c-9b7e-11f1-9c0b-c3e46b117c04/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about artists, bands, songs, albums, instruments, concerts, and musical styles in Russian – from genres and lyrics to playlists, remixes and live performances.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to talk about artists, bands, songs, albums, instruments, concerts, and musical styles in Russian – from genres and lyrics to playlists, remixes and live performances.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>319</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>School Life in Russian: From Class to Graduation</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for school life—classes, teachers, homework, exams, books, and graduation ceremonies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ad2231c8-9b7f-11f1-bb84-a74a24693164/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for school life—classes, teachers, homework, exams, books, and graduation ceremonies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for school life—classes, teachers, homework, exams, books, and graduation ceremonies.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>338</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Your Sweat: Russian Fitness Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian words for gym equipment, workout types, cardio, strength training, and more to talk about your fitness routine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/abdcf3ea-9b7d-11f1-bab5-ff0fc3dcf0d4/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian words for gym equipment, workout types, cardio, strength training, and more to talk about your fitness routine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian words for gym equipment, workout types, cardio, strength training, and more to talk about your fitness routine.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Saying Thanks in Russian: From Simple to Enthusiastic</title>
      <description>Learn how to express gratitude in Russian with everyday phrases from the simple “спасибо” to more heartfelt expressions like “Большое спасибо”, “Я ценю это”, and playful thanks such as “Thanks a million.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a4b97274-9b7c-11f1-a0f6-67084f070891/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to express gratitude in Russian with everyday phrases from the simple “спасибо” to more heartfelt expressions like “Большое спасибо”, “Я ценю это”, and playful thanks such as “Thanks a million.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to express gratitude in Russian with everyday phrases from the simple “спасибо” to more heartfelt expressions like “Большое спасибо”, “Я ценю это”, and playful thanks such as “Thanks a million.”</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>358</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Return Basics: From Receipt to Refund</title>
      <description>Learn practical Russian phrases for returning a purchase, handling defects, requesting refunds or exchanges, and navigating store policies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8d3459e0-9b7a-11f1-b2d1-1b65a522aeea/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn practical Russian phrases for returning a purchase, handling defects, requesting refunds or exchanges, and navigating store policies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn practical Russian phrases for returning a purchase, handling defects, requesting refunds or exchanges, and navigating store policies.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Doctor’s Visit in Russian: Symptom Talk</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for a clinic appointment—from greeting the staff, describing symptoms and medical history, to asking about prescriptions and follow‑ups.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for a clinic appointment—from greeting the staff, describing symptoms and medical history, to asking about prescriptions and follow‑ups.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for a clinic appointment—from greeting the staff, describing symptoms and medical history, to asking about prescriptions and follow‑ups.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>356</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Landing Your Dream Job in Russian: Essential Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the key words for job applications, interviews, and employment terms—everything you need to talk about positions, resumes, salaries, and work arrangements in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key words for job applications, interviews, and employment terms—everything you need to talk about positions, resumes, salaries, and work arrangements in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key words for job applications, interviews, and employment terms—everything you need to talk about positions, resumes, salaries, and work arrangements in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>353</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Greetings &amp; Helpful Phrases</title>
      <description>Master everyday Russian greetings from formal ‘Здравствуйте’ to casual ‘Привет’, and learn how to offer and ask for help in friendly, professional, and supportive contexts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Master everyday Russian greetings from formal ‘Здравствуйте’ to casual ‘Привет’, and learn how to offer and ask for help in friendly, professional, and supportive contexts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Master everyday Russian greetings from formal ‘Здравствуйте’ to casual ‘Привет’, and learn how to offer and ask for help in friendly, professional, and supportive contexts.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Social Planning: Invite, Agree &amp; Decline</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for suggesting activities, agreeing to meet up, setting times and places, offering help, and responding politely when plans change.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/81ef0cae-9b77-11f1-84e9-5318037df2e2/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for suggesting activities, agreeing to meet up, setting times and places, offering help, and responding politely when plans change.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for suggesting activities, agreeing to meet up, setting times and places, offering help, and responding politely when plans change.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>330</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Doing Laundry in Russian: Washers, Stains &amp; More</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn Russian words for washing machines, dryers, detergents, fabric softener, stain remover and all the laundry‑related terms you need to describe cycles, temperatures, and laundromat etiquette.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/809a42ac-9b76-11f1-a1dc-1f9ec64bb31e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn Russian words for washing machines, dryers, detergents, fabric softener, stain remover and all the laundry‑related terms you need to describe cycles, temperatures, and laundromat etiquette.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn Russian words for washing machines, dryers, detergents, fabric softener, stain remover and all the laundry‑related terms you need to describe cycles, temperatures, and laundromat etiquette.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>359</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Doctor’s Appointment Talk – Russian Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the key phrases you need to call a clinic, ask about available times, book, reschedule or cancel an appointment, and discuss insurance and other details—all in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/76101358-9b75-11f1-8e78-c7da82647bbd/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key phrases you need to call a clinic, ask about available times, book, reschedule or cancel an appointment, and discuss insurance and other details—all in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key phrases you need to call a clinic, ask about available times, book, reschedule or cancel an appointment, and discuss insurance and other details—all in everyday Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>349</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Russian Slang: From 'What’s Up' to 'High‑Five'</title>
      <description>Learn how everyday English slang like ‘what’s up’, ‘cool’, and ‘high‑five’ are expressed in Russian—perfect for beginners who want to sound natural with friends.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/730cbc3e-9b74-11f1-84fd-af18ed9a8dce/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how everyday English slang like ‘what’s up’, ‘cool’, and ‘high‑five’ are expressed in Russian—perfect for beginners who want to sound natural with friends.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how everyday English slang like ‘what’s up’, ‘cool’, and ‘high‑five’ are expressed in Russian—perfect for beginners who want to sound natural with friends.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>275</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Customer Service Phone Call</title>
      <description>Learn practical Russian phrases for talking to customer support—greetings, explaining problems, asking for help, account info, billing questions, password resets, speaking to a supervisor, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7232d164-9b73-11f1-ac26-4fa8fbd6f706/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn practical Russian phrases for talking to customer support—greetings, explaining problems, asking for help, account info, billing questions, password resets, speaking to a supervisor, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn practical Russian phrases for talking to customer support—greetings, explaining problems, asking for help, account info, billing questions, password resets, speaking to a supervisor, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>359</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Party Planning Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian words for planning a party—from invitations and themes to menus, drinks, music, games, gifts, schedules, and cleanup.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/638961c4-9b72-11f1-8a05-df9a07161957/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian words for planning a party—from invitations and themes to menus, drinks, music, games, gifts, schedules, and cleanup.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian words for planning a party—from invitations and themes to menus, drinks, music, games, gifts, schedules, and cleanup.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Music Vocabulary: From Song to Studio</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian words for songs, music, and live performance—from "song" (песня) to "studio" (студия). This beginner-friendly episode builds your musical lexicon with clear translations and practical context.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian words for songs, music, and live performance—from "song" (песня) to "studio" (студия). This beginner-friendly episode builds your musical lexicon with clear translations and practical context.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian words for songs, music, and live performance—from "song" (песня) to "studio" (студия). This beginner-friendly episode builds your musical lexicon with clear translations and practical context.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Apologizing in Russian: From "I'm Sorry" to "No Problem"</title>
      <description>Learn how to say common English apology phrases in Russian—formal, informal, and context‑specific—and how to respond or offer solutions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5ca9ed2c-9b6f-11f1-9a03-cba5c6de88b7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to say common English apology phrases in Russian—formal, informal, and context‑specific—and how to respond or offer solutions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to say common English apology phrases in Russian—formal, informal, and context‑specific—and how to respond or offer solutions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>297</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Phrases for Accepting &amp; Declining Invitations</title>
      <description>Learn natural ways to say yes or no in Russian without sounding rude—express appreciation, give brief reasons, and suggest meeting up another time.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5b506a90-9b70-11f1-9ddf-974ba0a00901/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn natural ways to say yes or no in Russian without sounding rude—express appreciation, give brief reasons, and suggest meeting up another time.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn natural ways to say yes or no in Russian without sounding rude—express appreciation, give brief reasons, and suggest meeting up another time.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>350</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Call Etiquette: Saying You're Sick</title>
      <description>Learn the key phrases you need to call your boss about a sick day – from greeting the call, describing symptoms, to requesting time off or working from home.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/55ce7d80-9b6d-11f1-92a7-d76057b128f6/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key phrases you need to call your boss about a sick day – from greeting the call, describing symptoms, to requesting time off or working from home.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key phrases you need to call your boss about a sick day – from greeting the call, describing symptoms, to requesting time off or working from home.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>331</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Polite Phrases for Talking to Your Russian Teacher</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet your teacher, ask questions, request clarification, discuss grades, and seek extra help in Russian conversations with a class instructor.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5298ab26-9b6e-11f1-a880-93a3def837f9/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet your teacher, ask questions, request clarification, discuss grades, and seek extra help in Russian conversations with a class instructor.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet your teacher, ask questions, request clarification, discuss grades, and seek extra help in Russian conversations with a class instructor.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>321</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Job Interview Essentials: Speak with Confidence</title>
      <description>Learn key Russian phrases for every stage of a job interview—from polite greetings and self‑introduction to discussing experience, strengths, goals, and salary expectations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4f831efa-9b6c-11f1-804c-2331eb6a4563/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key Russian phrases for every stage of a job interview—from polite greetings and self‑introduction to discussing experience, strengths, goals, and salary expectations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key Russian phrases for every stage of a job interview—from polite greetings and self‑introduction to discussing experience, strengths, goals, and salary expectations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>357</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Kitchen Vocabulary: From Stir to Serve</title>
      <description>In this episode, we cover key Russian cooking verbs—add, mix, stir, whisk, bake, boil, and more—to help you follow recipes and describe kitchen actions in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4db3b9d4-9b69-11f1-a4cf-27dd9b55a016/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, we cover key Russian cooking verbs—add, mix, stir, whisk, bake, boil, and more—to help you follow recipes and describe kitchen actions in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we cover key Russian cooking verbs—add, mix, stir, whisk, bake, boil, and more—to help you follow recipes and describe kitchen actions in everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>378</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN7838844401.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Renting Russian: Talking to Your Landlord</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for dealing with rent, maintenance requests, lease terms, and housing situations—everything you need to communicate with your landlord in everyday scenarios.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4c734bb4-9b6b-11f1-8b42-2b16651a1db8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for dealing with rent, maintenance requests, lease terms, and housing situations—everything you need to communicate with your landlord in everyday scenarios.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian vocabulary for dealing with rent, maintenance requests, lease terms, and housing situations—everything you need to communicate with your landlord in everyday scenarios.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>391</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN1916360207.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Hotel Check‑In Basics in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn key phrases for making reservations, asking about rooms and services, and handling common questions at a hotel front desk in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4bbb555a-9b6a-11f1-a7f2-831d963194fa/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key phrases for making reservations, asking about rooms and services, and handling common questions at a hotel front desk in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key phrases for making reservations, asking about rooms and services, and handling common questions at a hotel front desk in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>339</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN8480579450.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Book Vocabulary: From Author to Easy Read</title>
      <description>Learn Russian words for everything you need when discussing books—authors, genres, characters, plots, settings, themes, summaries, and more—from ‘author’ (автор) to ‘easy read’ (легко читать).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4907133c-9b68-11f1-b83e-af0ff0a0a4a1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn Russian words for everything you need when discussing books—authors, genres, characters, plots, settings, themes, summaries, and more—from ‘author’ (автор) to ‘easy read’ (легко читать).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn Russian words for everything you need when discussing books—authors, genres, characters, plots, settings, themes, summaries, and more—from ‘author’ (автор) to ‘easy read’ (легко читать).</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>337</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[4907133c-9b68-11f1-b83e-af0ff0a0a4a1]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN5104649272.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Shopping Style: Phrases for Trying on Clothes</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask about sizes, fit, and style in Russian while shopping—from "Can I try this on?" to commenting on whether something is too tight, loose, long, short, formal or casual.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/40248566-9b67-11f1-9ba7-b361d6efa292/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask about sizes, fit, and style in Russian while shopping—from "Can I try this on?" to commenting on whether something is too tight, loose, long, short, formal or casual.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask about sizes, fit, and style in Russian while shopping—from "Can I try this on?" to commenting on whether something is too tight, loose, long, short, formal or casual.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>329</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN4130782168.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Voicemail in Russian: Speak Your Message Clearly</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian phrases for leaving a voicemail—greetings, introducing yourself, giving your number, asking for a callback and ending politely.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/38b322f2-9b66-11f1-9009-bf06097c3c8b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian phrases for leaving a voicemail—greetings, introducing yourself, giving your number, asking for a callback and ending politely.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian phrases for leaving a voicemail—greetings, introducing yourself, giving your number, asking for a callback and ending politely.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[38b322f2-9b66-11f1-9009-bf06097c3c8b]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2962242376.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Online Shopping 101: From Cart to Checkout</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian words for buying online—from finding products and adding them to your basket to paying, shipping, tracking, and handling returns.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2e6a032c-9b63-11f1-80a3-b3911a6005a0/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian words for buying online—from finding products and adding them to your basket to paying, shipping, tracking, and handling returns.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian words for buying online—from finding products and adding them to your basket to paying, shipping, tracking, and handling returns.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>305</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN5121787401.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Invite Mastery: From Dinners to Concerts</title>
      <description>Learn a variety of Russian invitation phrases for everything from casual dinners and movie nights to concerts, workshops, and charity events—perfect for planning weekends or social gatherings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2851063c-9b65-11f1-b6fd-4379cb725ff2/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn a variety of Russian invitation phrases for everything from casual dinners and movie nights to concerts, workshops, and charity events—perfect for planning weekends or social gatherings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn a variety of Russian invitation phrases for everything from casual dinners and movie nights to concerts, workshops, and charity events—perfect for planning weekends or social gatherings.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>325</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Flying Through Russian Airport: A Beginner’s Guide to Security Terms</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for navigating airport security—from ID cards and passports to carry‑on rules, metal detectors, and safety instructions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/27ea0032-9b64-11f1-a37e-873b08ec1000/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for navigating airport security—from ID cards and passports to carry‑on rules, metal detectors, and safety instructions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for navigating airport security—from ID cards and passports to carry‑on rules, metal detectors, and safety instructions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>358</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Celebrations in Russian: From Christmas to Halloween and Beyond</title>
      <description>Learn how to talk about major holidays—Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter, Thanksgiving, Diwali, Hanukkah, Lunar New Year, Halloween, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Bastille Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day—and key holiday-related words like tradition, gathering, festive meal, gift exchange, fireworks, parade, decorations, lights, cake cutting, singing carols and blessing.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/270be088-9b62-11f1-90f1-bf3f12b87477/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about major holidays—Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter, Thanksgiving, Diwali, Hanukkah, Lunar New Year, Halloween, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Bastille Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day—and key holiday-related words like tradition, gathering, festive meal, gift exchange, fireworks, parade, decorations, lights, cake cutting, singing carols and blessing.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to talk about major holidays—Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter, Thanksgiving, Diwali, Hanukkah, Lunar New Year, Halloween, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Bastille Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day—and key holiday-related words like tradition, gathering, festive meal, gift exchange, fireworks, parade, decorations, lights, cake cutting, singing carols and blessing.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>369</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Grocery Shopping Made Easy</title>
      <description>In this episode, beginners learn everyday phrases for navigating a supermarket – from friendly greetings to asking about prices, checking expiration dates, and paying with cards or coupons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1a2215a0-9b61-11f1-9852-9ff602a73699/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, beginners learn everyday phrases for navigating a supermarket – from friendly greetings to asking about prices, checking expiration dates, and paying with cards or coupons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, beginners learn everyday phrases for navigating a supermarket – from friendly greetings to asking about prices, checking expiration dates, and paying with cards or coupons.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Up in Russian Meetings</title>
      <description>Master the key phrases you need to greet, join, ask questions, contribute ideas, agree or disagree, and summarize conversations during a meeting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>202</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0e78c974-9b98-11f1-b485-bb5423579550/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Master the key phrases you need to greet, join, ask questions, contribute ideas, agree or disagree, and summarize conversations during a meeting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Master the key phrases you need to greet, join, ask questions, contribute ideas, agree or disagree, and summarize conversations during a meeting.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Russian Coffee Order: From Greeting to Gratitude</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn everyday Russian phrases for ordering coffee in a café—from greetings and cup sizes, through drinks, milk and flavor options, to polite expressions like “thank you.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>201</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn everyday Russian phrases for ordering coffee in a café—from greetings and cup sizes, through drinks, milk and flavor options, to polite expressions like “thank you.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn everyday Russian phrases for ordering coffee in a café—from greetings and cup sizes, through drinks, milk and flavor options, to polite expressions like “thank you.”</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>300</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Say It with Confidence: Russian Compliment Cheat Sheet</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for giving compliments and graciously accepting them in work, social, and personal settings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/09516a30-9b95-11f1-ae62-53bb3d2b68a6/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for giving compliments and graciously accepting them in work, social, and personal settings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for giving compliments and graciously accepting them in work, social, and personal settings.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>325</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Clearing Up Miscommunication in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn essential phrases for apologizing, clarifying, and resolving misunderstandings—perfect for smooth conversations when things go awry.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0900c660-9b96-11f1-87f8-df04ddbecbe0/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential phrases for apologizing, clarifying, and resolving misunderstandings—perfect for smooth conversations when things go awry.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential phrases for apologizing, clarifying, and resolving misunderstandings—perfect for smooth conversations when things go awry.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>342</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Talking About Pain: Essential Russian Health Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian words for common aches and symptoms—headache, cough, fever, nausea, dizziness, swelling—and how to describe when they started or if they’re improving.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/05de37b2-9b94-11f1-90ee-231a5d5e64a7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian words for common aches and symptoms—headache, cough, fever, nausea, dizziness, swelling—and how to describe when they started or if they’re improving.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian words for common aches and symptoms—headache, cough, fever, nausea, dizziness, swelling—and how to describe when they started or if they’re improving.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>325</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Childhood Memories: From Playground Games to Family Traditions</title>
      <description>Explore Russian words that bring back childhood memories—schools, playgrounds, favorite games, family gatherings, and nostalgic moments. Practice key vocabulary in everyday contexts for beginners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:51 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/02856100-9b60-11f1-91cf-c31ca2d9d47b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore Russian words that bring back childhood memories—schools, playgrounds, favorite games, family gatherings, and nostalgic moments. Practice key vocabulary in everyday contexts for beginners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore Russian words that bring back childhood memories—schools, playgrounds, favorite games, family gatherings, and nostalgic moments. Practice key vocabulary in everyday contexts for beginners.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>343</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Restaurant Basics: From Table to Bill</title>
      <description>Learn practical Russian phrases for getting a table, ordering food, checking specials, handling payments, and finishing a meal at a restaurant.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:04:07 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b5fd3268-9b50-11f1-a221-679ae5dfc28d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn practical Russian phrases for getting a table, ordering food, checking specials, handling payments, and finishing a meal at a restaurant.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn practical Russian phrases for getting a table, ordering food, checking specials, handling payments, and finishing a meal at a restaurant.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>318</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Sleep Talk: Bedtime, Dreams &amp; Naps</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for talking about sleep – from bedtime and naps to dreams, insomnia, and healthy sleep habits.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:04:07 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a6e1669c-9b4f-11f1-92ea-377b0a4e9a84/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for talking about sleep – from bedtime and naps to dreams, insomnia, and healthy sleep habits.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for talking about sleep – from bedtime and naps to dreams, insomnia, and healthy sleep habits.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>313</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Writing Emails in Russian: Key Phrases and Etiquette</title>
      <description>In this episode, learn the essential Russian vocabulary for crafting professional emails—from subject lines to polite closings—and practice using these expressions aloud.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:04:07 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a4e859c4-9b4d-11f1-9299-4383820f6e56/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, learn the essential Russian vocabulary for crafting professional emails—from subject lines to polite closings—and practice using these expressions aloud.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, learn the essential Russian vocabulary for crafting professional emails—from subject lines to polite closings—and practice using these expressions aloud.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>294</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Set Goals in Russian: From Short‑Term Plans to Long‑Term Success</title>
      <description>Learn how to talk about goal setting, planning, motivation and progress in Russian – from short‑term objectives to long‑term achievements.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:04:07 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a379452a-9b4e-11f1-abc4-3f9dc48a1fc5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about goal setting, planning, motivation and progress in Russian – from short‑term objectives to long‑term achievements.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to talk about goal setting, planning, motivation and progress in Russian – from short‑term objectives to long‑term achievements.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>385</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Humor 101: From Jokes to Satire</title>
      <description>Explore Russian words for jokes, laughter, punchlines, sarcasm, puns and more—learn how native speakers talk about humor in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:04:07 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/96bd22b8-9b4c-11f1-b07d-7f2da5041ff7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore Russian words for jokes, laughter, punchlines, sarcasm, puns and more—learn how native speakers talk about humor in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore Russian words for jokes, laughter, punchlines, sarcasm, puns and more—learn how native speakers talk about humor in everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Phone Etiquette for Beginners</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet callers, ask who’s on the line, share your name, request information politely, leave a voicemail, and end conversations in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ffe78812-9b30-11f1-93c1-cb20102f06b8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet callers, ask who’s on the line, share your name, request information politely, leave a voicemail, and end conversations in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet callers, ask who’s on the line, share your name, request information politely, leave a voicemail, and end conversations in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>308</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Polite Russian: Saying Yes, No &amp; Rescheduling</title>
      <description>Learn how to respond to invitations in Russian—express excitement, politely decline, and suggest another time—all with natural, beginner‑friendly phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fab81970-9b2f-11f1-9128-0b5426d9b84d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to respond to invitations in Russian—express excitement, politely decline, and suggest another time—all with natural, beginner‑friendly phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to respond to invitations in Russian—express excitement, politely decline, and suggest another time—all with natural, beginner‑friendly phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>340</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Résumé Essentials: From Education to Skills</title>
      <description>In this episode we teach the key Russian words you need when writing a résumé—covering education, degrees, GPA, work experience, internships, skills, software, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ef967560-9b2e-11f1-9d9a-bbb8c6f8c928/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we teach the key Russian words you need when writing a résumé—covering education, degrees, GPA, work experience, internships, skills, software, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we teach the key Russian words you need when writing a résumé—covering education, degrees, GPA, work experience, internships, skills, software, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>382</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Talk About Your Hobbies in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe sports, music, art, gaming, travel, and more in Russian with simple words and phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e79251aa-9b2d-11f1-8122-8393d927d94a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe sports, music, art, gaming, travel, and more in Russian with simple words and phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe sports, music, art, gaming, travel, and more in Russian with simple words and phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>371</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Storytelling: How to Connect Events</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian transition words that help you sequence actions and describe scenes in a story.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e6d9c050-9b2c-11f1-9807-8b257aa9c160/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian transition words that help you sequence actions and describe scenes in a story.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian transition words that help you sequence actions and describe scenes in a story.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>371</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Expressing Opinions in Russian: From 'I Believe' to 'My Conclusion'</title>
      <description>In this episode we learn how to share your thoughts in Russian using phrases like "I believe", "It appears that", and "My conclusion is" with real examples. Perfect for beginners wanting natural ways to talk about opinions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d6278dba-9b2b-11f1-97f6-dfb3c07233ea/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we learn how to share your thoughts in Russian using phrases like "I believe", "It appears that", and "My conclusion is" with real examples. Perfect for beginners wanting natural ways to talk about opinions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we learn how to share your thoughts in Russian using phrases like "I believe", "It appears that", and "My conclusion is" with real examples. Perfect for beginners wanting natural ways to talk about opinions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>322</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Nature in Russian: Mountains, Forests &amp; Beyond</title>
      <description>Discover essential Russian words for mountains, forests, rivers, seas, deserts, trees, flowers, and wildlife—perfect for describing outdoor scenes and talking about environmental protection.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ce896ad4-9b2a-11f1-8bb3-7f000f45453a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Discover essential Russian words for mountains, forests, rivers, seas, deserts, trees, flowers, and wildlife—perfect for describing outdoor scenes and talking about environmental protection.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Discover essential Russian words for mountains, forests, rivers, seas, deserts, trees, flowers, and wildlife—perfect for describing outdoor scenes and talking about environmental protection.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>296</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Mastering Comparatives: From “As Big As” to “In Contrast To”</title>
      <description>Learn how to compare everything from sizes and prices to speeds and qualities in Russian with everyday phrases like "as big as," "more expensive than," and "in contrast to."
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cb32ad4c-9b29-11f1-bb3e-d331468a94ab/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to compare everything from sizes and prices to speeds and qualities in Russian with everyday phrases like "as big as," "more expensive than," and "in contrast to."
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to compare everything from sizes and prices to speeds and qualities in Russian with everyday phrases like "as big as," "more expensive than," and "in contrast to."</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian at the Doctor’s Office: Symptoms, Questions &amp; Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for describing symptoms, asking about allergies, prescriptions and other common medical questions during a clinic visit.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c7b3dc50-9b28-11f1-aa01-57e36567a661/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for describing symptoms, asking about allergies, prescriptions and other common medical questions during a clinic visit.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for describing symptoms, asking about allergies, prescriptions and other common medical questions during a clinic visit.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>345</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Laundry in Russian: From Washer to Wardrobe</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian words for doing laundry – from washing machines and dryers to detergent, fabric softener, stain remover, and how to ask for help at a laundromat.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b7443bea-9b27-11f1-9490-9774d7098fb1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian words for doing laundry – from washing machines and dryers to detergent, fabric softener, stain remover, and how to ask for help at a laundromat.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian words for doing laundry – from washing machines and dryers to detergent, fabric softener, stain remover, and how to ask for help at a laundromat.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Talking About Books in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian terms to discuss books—titles, authors, genres, characters, settings, themes, and your opinions about reading.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b4cd6446-9b26-11f1-a678-f332486e1090/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian terms to discuss books—titles, authors, genres, characters, settings, themes, and your opinions about reading.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian terms to discuss books—titles, authors, genres, characters, settings, themes, and your opinions about reading.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian: Making a Medical Appointment</title>
      <description>Learn how to call a clinic, schedule, reschedule or cancel appointments, ask about opening times, insurance, documents, parking and more in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b0cfbb58-9b23-11f1-b10f-bb2eb3718474/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to call a clinic, schedule, reschedule or cancel appointments, ask about opening times, insurance, documents, parking and more in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to call a clinic, schedule, reschedule or cancel appointments, ask about opening times, insurance, documents, parking and more in everyday Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>355</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Russian Weather: From Sunny to Stormy</title>
      <description>Learn the everyday Russian words for temperature, weather conditions like sunny, rainy, windy, and more – plus how to talk about forecasts and storms.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ae5ac2c6-9b25-11f1-bfdf-6fd8a13db06f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the everyday Russian words for temperature, weather conditions like sunny, rainy, windy, and more – plus how to talk about forecasts and storms.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the everyday Russian words for temperature, weather conditions like sunny, rainy, windy, and more – plus how to talk about forecasts and storms.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Polite Requests and Clarifications in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn how to politely ask for repeats, slow speech, spellings, pronunciations, explanations, examples, and more—essential conversational tools for any beginner navigating Russian dialogue.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a929b20e-9b24-11f1-a13e-9f5504bd969b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to politely ask for repeats, slow speech, spellings, pronunciations, explanations, examples, and more—essential conversational tools for any beginner navigating Russian dialogue.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to politely ask for repeats, slow speech, spellings, pronunciations, explanations, examples, and more—essential conversational tools for any beginner navigating Russian dialogue.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>347</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Ride to Speak: Russian Words for Taxis &amp; Rideshares</title>
      <description>Learn the essential words and phrases you need when taking a taxi or using rideshare services in Russia—confirming destinations, routes, travel time, payments, and safety.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9ffe5484-9b22-11f1-a435-8348bb2d4557/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential words and phrases you need when taking a taxi or using rideshare services in Russia—confirming destinations, routes, travel time, payments, and safety.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential words and phrases you need when taking a taxi or using rideshare services in Russia—confirming destinations, routes, travel time, payments, and safety.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>322</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Birthday Bash: Russian Birthday Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn how to celebrate a birthday in Russian with greetings, party words, gifts, cake, music and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8b8c4c58-9b4b-11f1-98dd-6b94d481fee4/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to celebrate a birthday in Russian with greetings, party words, gifts, cake, music and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to celebrate a birthday in Russian with greetings, party words, gifts, cake, music and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>300</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Workplace Basics: From Greetings to HR Queries</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for starting a new job—from greeting colleagues and finding your desk to asking about policies, benefits, and office logistics.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/86852ea6-9b4a-11f1-b38b-8b82d94755a7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for starting a new job—from greeting colleagues and finding your desk to asking about policies, benefits, and office logistics.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for starting a new job—from greeting colleagues and finding your desk to asking about policies, benefits, and office logistics.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>370</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Navigate in Russian: Basic Directions &amp; Landmarks</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian phrases for turning left and right, going straight, describing intersections, following landmarks, counting blocks, and using signs while walking or driving.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/824e4dd2-9b21-11f1-a28c-e36e8b9dde39/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian phrases for turning left and right, going straight, describing intersections, following landmarks, counting blocks, and using signs while walking or driving.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn the key Russian phrases for turning left and right, going straight, describing intersections, following landmarks, counting blocks, and using signs while walking or driving.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>309</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Explore Russian Nature: Mountains, Forests &amp; More</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian words for natural landscapes and environmental concepts—mountains, rivers, deserts, plants, wildlife, climate, pollution, conservation, and outdoor activities like hiking and picnics.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7ed2d4c0-9b49-11f1-882d-67cb903121af/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian words for natural landscapes and environmental concepts—mountains, rivers, deserts, plants, wildlife, climate, pollution, conservation, and outdoor activities like hiking and picnics.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian words for natural landscapes and environmental concepts—mountains, rivers, deserts, plants, wildlife, climate, pollution, conservation, and outdoor activities like hiking and picnics.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>345</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN5953393638.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Tech Talk in Russian: From Chargers to Conferences</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian tech vocabulary—from chargers and batteries to video calls and reminders—so you can describe your gadgets and digital life with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7516de1e-9b48-11f1-a000-4b2dff62e45e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian tech vocabulary—from chargers and batteries to video calls and reminders—so you can describe your gadgets and digital life with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian tech vocabulary—from chargers and batteries to video calls and reminders—so you can describe your gadgets and digital life with confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>299</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[7516de1e-9b48-11f1-a000-4b2dff62e45e]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN5141921800.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Small‑Talk Basics: From Greetings to Weekend Plans</title>
      <description>Learn practical Russian phrases for greeting people, asking about their name and hometown, chatting about weather, hobbies, sports, travel, food, drinks, meetings, projects, weekend plans, movies, TV shows, music, books, and how to politely close a conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6b7f16f6-9b47-11f1-9d83-ff253cf8ef3a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn practical Russian phrases for greeting people, asking about their name and hometown, chatting about weather, hobbies, sports, travel, food, drinks, meetings, projects, weekend plans, movies, TV shows, music, books, and how to politely close a conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn practical Russian phrases for greeting people, asking about their name and hometown, chatting about weather, hobbies, sports, travel, food, drinks, meetings, projects, weekend plans, movies, TV shows, music, books, and how to politely close a conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>330</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN6789462696.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Storytelling: Mastering Sequencing Words</title>
      <description>Learn how Russian speakers link events with words like "once", "later", "next", "unexpectedly", "but", and more. Practice key story connectors that make narratives clear and engaging.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/646dafd2-9b45-11f1-b4b8-4ba5829c8d72/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how Russian speakers link events with words like "once", "later", "next", "unexpectedly", "but", and more. Practice key story connectors that make narratives clear and engaging.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how Russian speakers link events with words like "once", "later", "next", "unexpectedly", "but", and more. Practice key story connectors that make narratives clear and engaging.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>309</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[646dafd2-9b45-11f1-b4b8-4ba5829c8d72]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN3673823963.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Basics: Everyday Greetings &amp; Practical Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet people, ask simple questions, express politeness, find your way around, and handle everyday situations in Russian with clear, beginner‑friendly examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/61d23f28-9b44-11f1-aeb7-07b4155dfdfb/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet people, ask simple questions, express politeness, find your way around, and handle everyday situations in Russian with clear, beginner‑friendly examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet people, ask simple questions, express politeness, find your way around, and handle everyday situations in Russian with clear, beginner‑friendly examples.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>291</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[61d23f28-9b44-11f1-aeb7-07b4155dfdfb]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN3827818385.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Office Talk in Russian: Casual Conversations</title>
      <description>Learn everyday workplace phrases in Russian—from greetings and checking in to asking for help, scheduling meetings, and polite goodbyes—all useful for English speakers new to the language.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6070f7a8-9b46-11f1-b266-236d3a064289/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday workplace phrases in Russian—from greetings and checking in to asking for help, scheduling meetings, and polite goodbyes—all useful for English speakers new to the language.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday workplace phrases in Russian—from greetings and checking in to asking for help, scheduling meetings, and polite goodbyes—all useful for English speakers new to the language.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[6070f7a8-9b46-11f1-b266-236d3a064289]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN4847666713.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Tech Trouble Talk: Russian Phrases for Device Issues</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian expressions you need when a gadget freezes, goes black, or needs rebooting—plus how to contact tech support and describe common errors.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5d250f24-9b43-11f1-bd2e-4be69aefd4e0/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian expressions you need when a gadget freezes, goes black, or needs rebooting—plus how to contact tech support and describe common errors.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian expressions you need when a gadget freezes, goes black, or needs rebooting—plus how to contact tech support and describe common errors.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>372</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[5d250f24-9b43-11f1-bd2e-4be69aefd4e0]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN9794437248.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Essentials: Greetings, Manners &amp; Everyday Phrases</title>
      <description>In this episode we teach you the most common Russian greetings and everyday phrases—from saying hello and asking how someone is to polite requests like 'Where is the bathroom?'—so you can confidently navigate daily conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/572f90ea-9b42-11f1-9dbc-5bcdbcf1472a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we teach you the most common Russian greetings and everyday phrases—from saying hello and asking how someone is to polite requests like 'Where is the bathroom?'—so you can confidently navigate daily conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we teach you the most common Russian greetings and everyday phrases—from saying hello and asking how someone is to polite requests like 'Where is the bathroom?'—so you can confidently navigate daily conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>302</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[572f90ea-9b42-11f1-9dbc-5bcdbcf1472a]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN6728432851.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Gift‑Giving in Russian: Polite Phrases &amp; Practical Tips</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask permission, offer, thank, and handle gifts in Russian—from wrapping tips to exchanges and returns.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/51c80e60-9b20-11f1-88ce-fb886dd4228d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask permission, offer, thank, and handle gifts in Russian—from wrapping tips to exchanges and returns.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask permission, offer, thank, and handle gifts in Russian—from wrapping tips to exchanges and returns.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[51c80e60-9b20-11f1-88ce-fb886dd4228d]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN9273168992.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Agreeing and Disagreeing in Russian: Polite Phrases for Everyday Conversation</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian expressions to agree, disagree, clarify, and find common ground— from simple “yes” and “no” to nuanced transitions like "but I think…" or "let's agree to disagree."
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4e56c142-9b41-11f1-8fd3-bf0a6489053b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian expressions to agree, disagree, clarify, and find common ground— from simple “yes” and “no” to nuanced transitions like "but I think…" or "let's agree to disagree."
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian expressions to agree, disagree, clarify, and find common ground— from simple “yes” and “no” to nuanced transitions like "but I think…" or "let's agree to disagree."</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN9213802223.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Past Tense Playtime: From Visiting to Celebrating in Russian</title>
      <description>Master the most common past‑simple verbs in Russian—visit, travel, study, work, meet, learn, see, hear and more—through quick, conversational examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/485b5e7a-9b40-11f1-9d35-eb3832add674/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Master the most common past‑simple verbs in Russian—visit, travel, study, work, meet, learn, see, hear and more—through quick, conversational examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Master the most common past‑simple verbs in Russian—visit, travel, study, work, meet, learn, see, hear and more—through quick, conversational examples.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>306</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[485b5e7a-9b40-11f1-9d35-eb3832add674]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2756561990.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Stress‑Free Russian Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian words for managing stress, from "under pressure" to "self‑care routine"—perfect for English speakers mastering everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4483da80-9b3f-11f1-8602-3b3c75b1a7b8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian words for managing stress, from "under pressure" to "self‑care routine"—perfect for English speakers mastering everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian words for managing stress, from "under pressure" to "self‑care routine"—perfect for English speakers mastering everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>346</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN6381724863.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Polite Russian Requests: From 'Please' to 'Could You…?'</title>
      <description>Learn how to make polite requests in Russian – covering phrases like ‘Пожалуйста’, ‘Вы можете…?’, ‘Можете ли вы…?’ and many variations that show different levels of formality and courtesy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to make polite requests in Russian – covering phrases like ‘Пожалуйста’, ‘Вы можете…?’, ‘Можете ли вы…?’ and many variations that show different levels of formality and courtesy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to make polite requests in Russian – covering phrases like ‘Пожалуйста’, ‘Вы можете…?’, ‘Можете ли вы…?’ and many variations that show different levels of formality and courtesy.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>349</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Life</title>
      <description>Learn how to use common Russian phrasal verbs such as "Get up," "Turn on," "Look after," and many more, each shown in a practical context.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to use common Russian phrasal verbs such as "Get up," "Turn on," "Look after," and many more, each shown in a practical context.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to use common Russian phrasal verbs such as "Get up," "Turn on," "Look after," and many more, each shown in a practical context.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>322</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Making Choices in Russian: Decision‑Making Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to express opinions, ask for suggestions, weigh pros and cons, show uncertainty, and state decisions using everyday Russian expressions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2d06dcc4-9b3d-11f1-95a8-bb8ff41d77be/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to express opinions, ask for suggestions, weigh pros and cons, show uncertainty, and state decisions using everyday Russian expressions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to express opinions, ask for suggestions, weigh pros and cons, show uncertainty, and state decisions using everyday Russian expressions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Sitting at a Russian Table: Essential Dining Phrases</title>
      <description>Master essential Russian restaurant vocabulary—from greeting the server to requesting the bill—and practice polite dining expressions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2addc64e-9b3b-11f1-85f8-47e1fa6509ad/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Master essential Russian restaurant vocabulary—from greeting the server to requesting the bill—and practice polite dining expressions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Master essential Russian restaurant vocabulary—from greeting the server to requesting the bill—and practice polite dining expressions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>348</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Landlord Conversation: Repairs, Rent, and Polite Requests</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for greeting your landlord, reporting plumbing or heating problems, requesting maintenance, discussing rent payments, extending a lease, and asking about new policies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/29a8130e-9b1f-11f1-8334-dbd7dba4cdfc/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for greeting your landlord, reporting plumbing or heating problems, requesting maintenance, discussing rent payments, extending a lease, and asking about new policies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for greeting your landlord, reporting plumbing or heating problems, requesting maintenance, discussing rent payments, extending a lease, and asking about new policies.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>384</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Commonly Confused Words &amp; Their Russian Counterparts</title>
      <description>Explore classic English word pairs—affect vs. effect, borrow vs. lend, say vs. tell, bring vs. take—and learn how each is expressed in Russian, with practical usage notes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/28b03e8e-9b3a-11f1-96da-c3aefd13126b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore classic English word pairs—affect vs. effect, borrow vs. lend, say vs. tell, bring vs. take—and learn how each is expressed in Russian, with practical usage notes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore classic English word pairs—affect vs. effect, borrow vs. lend, say vs. tell, bring vs. take—and learn how each is expressed in Russian, with practical usage notes.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>354</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Your Smile: Russian Dentist Terms</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for a dental visit – from dentist and appointment to teeth, cavities, fillings, and pain relief.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/25b5a2ec-9b34-11f1-8e3b-9ff47082aede/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for a dental visit – from dentist and appointment to teeth, cavities, fillings, and pain relief.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for a dental visit – from dentist and appointment to teeth, cavities, fillings, and pain relief.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>351</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian School Vocab: From Homework to Finals</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian words for school life—homework, exams, classes, and study tools—and practice how teachers and students talk about lessons, grades, and schedules.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1d39355c-9b39-11f1-bb67-13f67e70c611/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian words for school life—homework, exams, classes, and study tools—and practice how teachers and students talk about lessons, grades, and schedules.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian words for school life—homework, exams, classes, and study tools—and practice how teachers and students talk about lessons, grades, and schedules.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>319</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Small Talk: From Greetings to Coffee Plans</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for casual conversations—greetings, hobbies, weather, travel, food, sports, music, and inviting a coffee chat.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1a45f638-9b38-11f1-8132-834fcfc9d1a2/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for casual conversations—greetings, hobbies, weather, travel, food, sports, music, and inviting a coffee chat.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for casual conversations—greetings, hobbies, weather, travel, food, sports, music, and inviting a coffee chat.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>350</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Airport Essentials: From Terminal to Gate</title>
      <description>Master everyday airport vocabulary in Russian—learn how to navigate the terminal, check-in, security, customs, and boarding procedures with clear translations and useful phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/13e72382-9b35-11f1-a270-8b841755b663/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Master everyday airport vocabulary in Russian—learn how to navigate the terminal, check-in, security, customs, and boarding procedures with clear translations and useful phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Master everyday airport vocabulary in Russian—learn how to navigate the terminal, check-in, security, customs, and boarding procedures with clear translations and useful phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>344</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Russian in a Crisis</title>
      <description>Learn essential emergency phrases—calling police, dialing 112/911, reporting fire, injury, or choking—and how to give your address and request help.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/13760d8a-9b37-11f1-9ccb-c33cd2910899/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential emergency phrases—calling police, dialing 112/911, reporting fire, injury, or choking—and how to give your address and request help.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential emergency phrases—calling police, dialing 112/911, reporting fire, injury, or choking—and how to give your address and request help.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>294</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Job Interview in Russian – Essential Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet your interviewer, ask and answer common questions about experience, strengths, weaknesses, and the hiring process—all translated into natural Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/130b42e4-9b36-11f1-9d60-03c9c4c5bc98/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet your interviewer, ask and answer common questions about experience, strengths, weaknesses, and the hiring process—all translated into natural Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet your interviewer, ask and answer common questions about experience, strengths, weaknesses, and the hiring process—all translated into natural Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>355</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Your Way to Calm: Russian Stress‑Management Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian words and phrases for talking about stress, deadlines, burnout, relaxation techniques, and setting boundaries.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0baf3f62-9b33-11f1-9a6b-87b1413129fa/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian words and phrases for talking about stress, deadlines, burnout, relaxation techniques, and setting boundaries.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian words and phrases for talking about stress, deadlines, burnout, relaxation techniques, and setting boundaries.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>328</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Talk About Childhood: Russian Phrases for Memories and School</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe childhood memories, school life, games, family traditions, and favorite pastimes in Russian using beginner‑friendly vocabulary.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:29:03 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/054b3924-9b32-11f1-bdb7-4f740f7dc2cf/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe childhood memories, school life, games, family traditions, and favorite pastimes in Russian using beginner‑friendly vocabulary.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe childhood memories, school life, games, family traditions, and favorite pastimes in Russian using beginner‑friendly vocabulary.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>410</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Household Chores 101: From Kitchen Cleanup to Bed Making</title>
      <description>Master everyday Russian verbs and expressions for cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, doing laundry, vacuuming, handling trash, and organizing your home.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Master everyday Russian verbs and expressions for cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, doing laundry, vacuuming, handling trash, and organizing your home.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Travel Talk in Russian: From Flights to Food</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian travel vocabulary—ask where someone’s been, talk about destinations, weather, food, traffic, and ask for tips—all while practicing past tense conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian travel vocabulary—ask where someone’s been, talk about destinations, weather, food, traffic, and ask for tips—all while practicing past tense conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian travel vocabulary—ask where someone’s been, talk about destinations, weather, food, traffic, and ask for tips—all while practicing past tense conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>347</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Leaving a Voice Message in Russian: Quick &amp; Polite Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to leave a clear, friendly voicemail in Russian—greetings, name, reason for calling, callback instructions, and polite closings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to leave a clear, friendly voicemail in Russian—greetings, name, reason for calling, callback instructions, and polite closings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to leave a clear, friendly voicemail in Russian—greetings, name, reason for calling, callback instructions, and polite closings.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>295</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Social Media in Russian – From Likes to Followers</title>
      <description>Learn how to talk about posting photos, liking posts, following and unfollowing users, and using other social media features in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c64faeac-9b19-11f1-8014-83f79df10ab3/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about posting photos, liking posts, following and unfollowing users, and using other social media features in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to talk about posting photos, liking posts, following and unfollowing users, and using other social media features in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>281</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Kitchen Vocabulary: From Milliliters to Masterpiece</title>
      <description>Learn how to talk about cooking measurements, temperatures, and step-by-step kitchen verbs in Russian – from milliliter to ‘let it rest’.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to talk about cooking measurements, temperatures, and step-by-step kitchen verbs in Russian – from milliliter to ‘let it rest’.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to talk about cooking measurements, temperatures, and step-by-step kitchen verbs in Russian – from milliliter to ‘let it rest’.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>314</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Hotel Check‑In Basics</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian hotel phrases—from greetings and reservation questions to room details, amenities, and polite farewells—so you can check in smoothly and comfortably.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian hotel phrases—from greetings and reservation questions to room details, amenities, and polite farewells—so you can check in smoothly and comfortably.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian hotel phrases—from greetings and reservation questions to room details, amenities, and polite farewells—so you can check in smoothly and comfortably.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>371</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Goal‑Setting Vocabulary in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian words for goals, objectives, milestones, deadlines, plans, motivation and more to talk about setting and achieving targets.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9c1079fa-9b0a-11f1-8216-f37fd6f3d618/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian words for goals, objectives, milestones, deadlines, plans, motivation and more to talk about setting and achieving targets.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian words for goals, objectives, milestones, deadlines, plans, motivation and more to talk about setting and achieving targets.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>355</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Polite Workplace Russian: Talking to Your Boss</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian greetings and courteous phrases you can use at work—from asking for time off to reporting progress—and how to keep a respectful tone with your boss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/91eaa724-9b0b-11f1-8781-3be8eb8acfec/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian greetings and courteous phrases you can use at work—from asking for time off to reporting progress—and how to keep a respectful tone with your boss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian greetings and courteous phrases you can use at work—from asking for time off to reporting progress—and how to keep a respectful tone with your boss.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>349</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Salary Talk: Ask About Pay &amp; Perks</title>
      <description>Learn how to discuss salary, bonuses, benefits and work arrangements in Russian—perfect for job interviews or negotiating offers.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to discuss salary, bonuses, benefits and work arrangements in Russian—perfect for job interviews or negotiating offers.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to discuss salary, bonuses, benefits and work arrangements in Russian—perfect for job interviews or negotiating offers.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>360</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Calling in Sick: Russian Phone Etiquette for Work</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian phrases to call your employer, explain illness, and manage sick leave professionally over the phone.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian phrases to call your employer, explain illness, and manage sick leave professionally over the phone.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian phrases to call your employer, explain illness, and manage sick leave professionally over the phone.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>325</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Slang 101: From Cool to Yolo—Learn the Hottest Terms</title>
      <description>Dive into Russian translations for popular English slang words like cool, noob, lit, and many more, with context on usage and when they’re appropriate.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7afa7dfe-9b16-11f1-8ba3-0f3361388019/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Dive into Russian translations for popular English slang words like cool, noob, lit, and many more, with context on usage and when they’re appropriate.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dive into Russian translations for popular English slang words like cool, noob, lit, and many more, with context on usage and when they’re appropriate.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>New Job in Russia: Key Workplace Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the Russian words for everything you’ll need when starting a new job—from greetings and orientation to payroll, benefits, training sessions, and office rules.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/789ffb4a-9b0e-11f1-a520-73dd025e19fd/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the Russian words for everything you’ll need when starting a new job—from greetings and orientation to payroll, benefits, training sessions, and office rules.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the Russian words for everything you’ll need when starting a new job—from greetings and orientation to payroll, benefits, training sessions, and office rules.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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    <item>
      <title>Airport Security 101: Learn the Key Russian Terms</title>
      <description>Master essential Russian words for navigating airport security—passport, boarding pass, luggage, liquids rule, and common commands you’ll hear.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6b50385e-9b15-11f1-8bda-c775583883ab/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Master essential Russian words for navigating airport security—passport, boarding pass, luggage, liquids rule, and common commands you’ll hear.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Master essential Russian words for navigating airport security—passport, boarding pass, luggage, liquids rule, and common commands you’ll hear.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>328</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Talking About Movies and TV in Russian – From Reviews to Recommendations</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe, review, and recommend films and series in Russian with everyday phrases like "I watched a movie," "It was good," and "The ending was surprising."
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/68b2570e-9b0f-11f1-b3a6-1f2b916d927d/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe, review, and recommend films and series in Russian with everyday phrases like "I watched a movie," "It was good," and "The ending was surprising."
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe, review, and recommend films and series in Russian with everyday phrases like "I watched a movie," "It was good," and "The ending was surprising."</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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    <item>
      <title>Rent a Car in Russian: Essential Phrases for Your Trip</title>
      <description>Learn the key words and sentences you’ll need to rent a car in Russia— from greeting the staff and checking availability, to asking about insurance, mileage limits, fuel type, and handling emergencies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn the key words and sentences you’ll need to rent a car in Russia— from greeting the staff and checking availability, to asking about insurance, mileage limits, fuel type, and handling emergencies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key words and sentences you’ll need to rent a car in Russia— from greeting the staff and checking availability, to asking about insurance, mileage limits, fuel type, and handling emergencies.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>360</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tech Talk in Russian: From Texts to Updates</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian tech vocabulary—text messages, chats, profiles, followers, likes, shares, posts, stories, notifications, settings, security, devices, screens, batteries, chargers, cases, headphones, cameras, photos, cloud storage, backups, and updates.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian tech vocabulary—text messages, chats, profiles, followers, likes, shares, posts, stories, notifications, settings, security, devices, screens, batteries, chargers, cases, headphones, cameras, photos, cloud storage, backups, and updates.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian tech vocabulary—text messages, chats, profiles, followers, likes, shares, posts, stories, notifications, settings, security, devices, screens, batteries, chargers, cases, headphones, cameras, photos, cloud storage, backups, and updates.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>316</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Vocabulary for Everyday Words – From Apples to Ambition</title>
      <description>Learn how to say common English words in Russian, from fruits and academic terms to emotions and social concepts, while getting a quick tip on English word stress.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5710c83c-9b14-11f1-8411-6fde01c1f5d1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to say common English words in Russian, from fruits and academic terms to emotions and social concepts, while getting a quick tip on English word stress.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to say common English words in Russian, from fruits and academic terms to emotions and social concepts, while getting a quick tip on English word stress.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>355</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Offering Assistance in Russian – Simple Phrases for Everyday Help</title>
      <description>Learn a range of polite and informal expressions to offer help, ask if someone needs assistance, and give directions in everyday Russian conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/44b0b8c0-9b12-11f1-8c8d-af5b7e6bb821/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn a range of polite and informal expressions to offer help, ask if someone needs assistance, and give directions in everyday Russian conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn a range of polite and informal expressions to offer help, ask if someone needs assistance, and give directions in everyday Russian conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>328</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Invitation Phrases for Everyday Events</title>
      <description>Learn how to invite friends and colleagues to dinner, parties, movies, concerts, meetings, and spontaneous get‑together in Russian, from casual “come over” to formal RSVP requests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/43b41d08-9b13-11f1-9697-d779f81998f1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to invite friends and colleagues to dinner, parties, movies, concerts, meetings, and spontaneous get‑together in Russian, from casual “come over” to formal RSVP requests.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to invite friends and colleagues to dinner, parties, movies, concerts, meetings, and spontaneous get‑together in Russian, from casual “come over” to formal RSVP requests.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN6644810904.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Master Everyday Phrasal Verbs in Russian</title>
      <description>Dive into common English phrasal verbs—like "get up," "turn off," and "look after"—and learn how to say them in Russian with clear, practical examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:15 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0814019a-9b1e-11f1-9400-f74c383de794/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Dive into common English phrasal verbs—like "get up," "turn off," and "look after"—and learn how to say them in Russian with clear, practical examples.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dive into common English phrasal verbs—like "get up," "turn off," and "look after"—and learn how to say them in Russian with clear, practical examples.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>294</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Medical Talk: Pain &amp; Symptoms Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe common aches, pains and medical symptoms in Russian – from headaches to fever, nausea, dizziness and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:36:12 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a51a003a-9b09-11f1-a7fb-e395666c02b8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe common aches, pains and medical symptoms in Russian – from headaches to fever, nausea, dizziness and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe common aches, pains and medical symptoms in Russian – from headaches to fever, nausea, dizziness and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Trying on Clothes in Russian – Size, Fit &amp; Shopping Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn practical Russian phrases for trying on clothes, asking about sizes and fit, discussing style, and handling purchases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:36:12 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/979a08b6-9b08-11f1-862f-0b4acdd944d3/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn practical Russian phrases for trying on clothes, asking about sizes and fit, discussing style, and handling purchases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn practical Russian phrases for trying on clothes, asking about sizes and fit, discussing style, and handling purchases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>333</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Celebrate Russian Holidays: From New Year’s Eve to Winter Festivities</title>
      <description>In this episode we explore Russian words for common holiday celebrations—from New Year’s Eve and Christmas tree to fireworks, family gatherings, seasonal decorations, and more. Practice the key terms that will help you describe holidays in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d221e2c4-9b03-11f1-abc0-33f5f8da2a7b/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we explore Russian words for common holiday celebrations—from New Year’s Eve and Christmas tree to fireworks, family gatherings, seasonal decorations, and more. Practice the key terms that will help you describe holidays in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we explore Russian words for common holiday celebrations—from New Year’s Eve and Christmas tree to fireworks, family gatherings, seasonal decorations, and more. Practice the key terms that will help you describe holidays in everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>349</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Russian Like a Pro: Formal &amp; Friendly Phrases</title>
      <description>In this episode, we practice Russian greetings, questions, requests, apologies, and email closings for both formal and informal settings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a6f135fc-9b01-11f1-aed7-7702cf89fd37/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, we practice Russian greetings, questions, requests, apologies, and email closings for both formal and informal settings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we practice Russian greetings, questions, requests, apologies, and email closings for both formal and informal settings.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>313</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Meeting Mastery: From Greetings to Wrap‑Up</title>
      <description>Learn polite Russian phrases for joining a meeting, asking to speak, adding ideas, agreeing/disagreeing, interrupting politely, summarizing discussion and closing the session.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8c842b7c-9b04-11f1-a801-1bb8cbcc5fc1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn polite Russian phrases for joining a meeting, asking to speak, adding ideas, agreeing/disagreeing, interrupting politely, summarizing discussion and closing the session.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn polite Russian phrases for joining a meeting, asking to speak, adding ideas, agreeing/disagreeing, interrupting politely, summarizing discussion and closing the session.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>337</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Polite Requests in Russian: From ‘Can I Ask’ to ‘Would You Mind’</title>
      <description>Learn how to make courteous requests in Russian using expressions like ‘Могу ли я спросить’, ‘Вы можете помочь…’, and ‘Не могли бы вы закрыть окно’—perfect for everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/86960eee-9b07-11f1-b0c4-7f97344b053c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to make courteous requests in Russian using expressions like ‘Могу ли я спросить’, ‘Вы можете помочь…’, and ‘Не могли бы вы закрыть окно’—perfect for everyday conversations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to make courteous requests in Russian using expressions like ‘Могу ли я спросить’, ‘Вы можете помочь…’, and ‘Не могли бы вы закрыть окно’—perfect for everyday conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>390</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Kitchen Talk: From Preheat to Plate</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe every step of a recipe in Russian—from preheating the oven and measuring ingredients to baking, seasoning, and serving dishes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7259269c-9b06-11f1-8181-a74e3b1b28c7/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe every step of a recipe in Russian—from preheating the oven and measuring ingredients to baking, seasoning, and serving dishes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe every step of a recipe in Russian—from preheating the oven and measuring ingredients to baking, seasoning, and serving dishes.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>313</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Decision‑Making Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to express choices, weigh pros and cons, ask for advice, and share your final decisions in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5ed92910-9b05-11f1-a8e3-af5ea35a3870/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to express choices, weigh pros and cons, ask for advice, and share your final decisions in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to express choices, weigh pros and cons, ask for advice, and share your final decisions in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>327</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Pharmacy Talk: Buying Medicine</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask about medicine availability, prescriptions, dosage, side effects, and more when shopping at a Russian pharmacy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5d509cac-9b02-11f1-953f-c7a263fef373/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask about medicine availability, prescriptions, dosage, side effects, and more when shopping at a Russian pharmacy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask about medicine availability, prescriptions, dosage, side effects, and more when shopping at a Russian pharmacy.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>347</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Party Planning: From Guests to Gifts</title>
      <description>In this episode you’ll learn Russian words for inviting guests, choosing a theme, decorating, selecting food and drinks, organizing music, games, schedules, and handling responsibilities during party planning.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:08 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/18aef502-9b03-11f1-8468-6b5d65cb4b37/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode you’ll learn Russian words for inviting guests, choosing a theme, decorating, selecting food and drinks, organizing music, games, schedules, and handling responsibilities during party planning.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode you’ll learn Russian words for inviting guests, choosing a theme, decorating, selecting food and drinks, organizing music, games, schedules, and handling responsibilities during party planning.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>313</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Apply for a Job in Russian: From Résumé to Promotion</title>
      <description>Learn the key Russian vocabulary used when applying for a job and working through interview stages—résumé, cover letter, salary, benefits, responsibilities, skills, contracts, and promotions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f2955b24-9b00-11f1-a4d5-7f32ce1dce59/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key Russian vocabulary used when applying for a job and working through interview stages—résumé, cover letter, salary, benefits, responsibilities, skills, contracts, and promotions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key Russian vocabulary used when applying for a job and working through interview stages—résumé, cover letter, salary, benefits, responsibilities, skills, contracts, and promotions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>351</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[f2955b24-9b00-11f1-a4d5-7f32ce1dce59]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN1724248846.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Future Plans &amp; Everyday Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn how to express future intentions like "I will" and "I'm going to", then expand your toolkit with terms for planning trips, work, appointments, goals, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f1ccb2f4-9ae3-11f1-ad2b-03298f7cc946/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to express future intentions like "I will" and "I'm going to", then expand your toolkit with terms for planning trips, work, appointments, goals, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to express future intentions like "I will" and "I'm going to", then expand your toolkit with terms for planning trips, work, appointments, goals, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>278</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Directions: Getting Around with Confidence</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask for bus stops, train stations, taxi stands, parking lots, restrooms, and navigate streets in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ea5adeb2-9ad7-11f1-836d-c74f31b0b415/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask for bus stops, train stations, taxi stands, parking lots, restrooms, and navigate streets in everyday Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask for bus stops, train stations, taxi stands, parking lots, restrooms, and navigate streets in everyday Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>330</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[ea5adeb2-9ad7-11f1-836d-c74f31b0b415]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN4125535827.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Chatting with Your Russian Teacher: Polite Phrases &amp; Questions</title>
      <description>Master everyday polite expressions for talking to teachers in Russian – greetings, asking questions, clarifying assignments, seeking help, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e647a118-9ae9-11f1-92e4-ffdeb37b59a3/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Master everyday polite expressions for talking to teachers in Russian – greetings, asking questions, clarifying assignments, seeking help, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Master everyday polite expressions for talking to teachers in Russian – greetings, asking questions, clarifying assignments, seeking help, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[e647a118-9ae9-11f1-92e4-ffdeb37b59a3]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN4715845560.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Explore Russian Urban Life: From Streets to Skies</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe cities in Russian—covering neighborhoods, traffic, public transportation, architecture, parks, restaurants, and nightlife—all in one episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e51e9fc0-9aef-11f1-824c-8b7611427f68/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe cities in Russian—covering neighborhoods, traffic, public transportation, architecture, parks, restaurants, and nightlife—all in one episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe cities in Russian—covering neighborhoods, traffic, public transportation, architecture, parks, restaurants, and nightlife—all in one episode.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[e51e9fc0-9aef-11f1-824c-8b7611427f68]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN1142142724.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Basics: Introducing Yourself &amp; Friendly Greetings</title>
      <description>Learn the essential greetings and self‑introduction phrases in Russian—how to say hello, ask names, share where you’re from, talk about work or hobbies, and respond politely in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e454b346-9aee-11f1-a267-1baf3c030fc8/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential greetings and self‑introduction phrases in Russian—how to say hello, ask names, share where you’re from, talk about work or hobbies, and respond politely in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential greetings and self‑introduction phrases in Russian—how to say hello, ask names, share where you’re from, talk about work or hobbies, and respond politely in everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>307</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[e454b346-9aee-11f1-a267-1baf3c030fc8]]></guid>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Shopping 101: Clothes Edition</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask about sizes, colors, materials, prices and fitting rooms in Russian while shopping for clothes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e42876d0-9adc-11f1-ab57-2bc8d79846af/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask about sizes, colors, materials, prices and fitting rooms in Russian while shopping for clothes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask about sizes, colors, materials, prices and fitting rooms in Russian while shopping for clothes.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[e42876d0-9adc-11f1-ab57-2bc8d79846af]]></guid>
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    <item>
      <title>Giving Advice in Russian: Should, Could, Might &amp; More</title>
      <description>Learn how to offer suggestions and advice politely in Russian with key phrases like “You should,” “You could,” “It might help” and the conditional “If I were you.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e422a604-9ae8-11f1-b6b6-d3f9e84cfd78/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to offer suggestions and advice politely in Russian with key phrases like “You should,” “You could,” “It might help” and the conditional “If I were you.”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to offer suggestions and advice politely in Russian with key phrases like “You should,” “You could,” “It might help” and the conditional “If I were you.”</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>332</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Requesting Time Off in Russian: Workplace Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn practical Russian expressions for asking vacation days, arranging coverage, and handling approvals or rejections in a workplace context.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e04215a6-9aed-11f1-a9a4-a787fcf04279/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn practical Russian expressions for asking vacation days, arranging coverage, and handling approvals or rejections in a workplace context.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn practical Russian expressions for asking vacation days, arranging coverage, and handling approvals or rejections in a workplace context.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>373</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Master Text‑Talk in Russian: From Casual Chatter to Business SMS</title>
      <description>Learn how to write clear, polite texts in Russian—covering greetings, replies, apologies, agreements, and common internet slang like LOL, BRB, and DM me.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/dee7090c-9af0-11f1-8a4b-0f8354c0466a/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to write clear, polite texts in Russian—covering greetings, replies, apologies, agreements, and common internet slang like LOL, BRB, and DM me.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to write clear, polite texts in Russian—covering greetings, replies, apologies, agreements, and common internet slang like LOL, BRB, and DM me.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>295</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[dee7090c-9af0-11f1-8a4b-0f8354c0466a]]></guid>
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    <item>
      <title>Birthday Bash in Russian: From Wishes to Cake Cutting</title>
      <description>Learn how to wish a happy birthday, ask about age, talk about gifts and parties, and celebrate with cake, candles, music, and games—all in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/da47676c-9aea-11f1-9cae-bb68d70f9900/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to wish a happy birthday, ask about age, talk about gifts and parties, and celebrate with cake, candles, music, and games—all in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to wish a happy birthday, ask about age, talk about gifts and parties, and celebrate with cake, candles, music, and games—all in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Fitness Vocabulary: From Gym to HIIT</title>
      <description>In this episode, learn how to talk about gyms, workouts, cardio, running, yoga, and setting fitness goals in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d7523256-9af1-11f1-8dac-b73518fa2e79/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, learn how to talk about gyms, workouts, cardio, running, yoga, and setting fitness goals in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, learn how to talk about gyms, workouts, cardio, running, yoga, and setting fitness goals in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>364</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Gym Talk: Memberships, Equipment &amp; Etiquette</title>
      <description>Learn key Russian phrases for joining a gym—ask about memberships, equipment, classes, trainers, hours, cancellations, and polite greetings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d70cc478-9aec-11f1-806a-5b17673c9373/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key Russian phrases for joining a gym—ask about memberships, equipment, classes, trainers, hours, cancellations, and polite greetings.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key Russian phrases for joining a gym—ask about memberships, equipment, classes, trainers, hours, cancellations, and polite greetings.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>340</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2965155242.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Shopping 101: From Cart to Delivery</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian words for online shopping – add items, checkout, track orders, handle returns, and leave reviews.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d704399e-9ae1-11f1-8eb5-2f5ce163253f/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian words for online shopping – add items, checkout, track orders, handle returns, and leave reviews.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian words for online shopping – add items, checkout, track orders, handle returns, and leave reviews.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>304</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN1035614839.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for Planning Outings with Friends</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases to invite friends, choose a time and place, confirm plans, and respond politely when accepting or declining an invitation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d6bbc9c0-9aeb-11f1-8c1e-4fba7a54d3f1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases to invite friends, choose a time and place, confirm plans, and respond politely when accepting or declining an invitation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases to invite friends, choose a time and place, confirm plans, and respond politely when accepting or declining an invitation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>296</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[d6bbc9c0-9aeb-11f1-8c1e-4fba7a54d3f1]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN6235069557.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian for Food Allergies &amp; Dietary Restrictions</title>
      <description>Learn how to explain food allergies, dietary preferences, and ask about ingredients and cooking methods in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d0e77254-9af2-11f1-9edd-bf234ab95131/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to explain food allergies, dietary preferences, and ask about ingredients and cooking methods in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to explain food allergies, dietary preferences, and ask about ingredients and cooking methods in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[d0e77254-9af2-11f1-9edd-bf234ab95131]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN6124295469.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Russian Music Terms: From Favorite Songs to Festival Backstage Pass</title>
      <description>Learn key Russian words for songs, albums, concerts, genres, instruments and festival tickets so you can talk about music like a native speaker.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cd629fcc-9af3-11f1-a3ba-03a2c54c40d1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn key Russian words for songs, albums, concerts, genres, instruments and festival tickets so you can talk about music like a native speaker.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn key Russian words for songs, albums, concerts, genres, instruments and festival tickets so you can talk about music like a native speaker.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>329</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[cd629fcc-9af3-11f1-a3ba-03a2c54c40d1]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2303922248.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Sleeping in Russian: Everyday Sleep Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the most common Russian words and phrases for talking about sleep—from saying “I slept well” to describing a nightmare, setting an alarm, or asking for a nap—perfect for beginners wanting practical conversation skills.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cb556ef2-9afe-11f1-902d-b776881a2502/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the most common Russian words and phrases for talking about sleep—from saying “I slept well” to describing a nightmare, setting an alarm, or asking for a nap—perfect for beginners wanting practical conversation skills.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the most common Russian words and phrases for talking about sleep—from saying “I slept well” to describing a nightmare, setting an alarm, or asking for a nap—perfect for beginners wanting practical conversation skills.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[cb556ef2-9afe-11f1-902d-b776881a2502]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN7422419023.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Russian False Friends: Words That Mislead You</title>
      <description>Learn the correct Russian translations for everyday English terms that look similar but mean different things—like ‘actually’, ‘chef’, ‘event’, and many more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c920c646-9ada-11f1-9cab-f7a61ae683a2/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the correct Russian translations for everyday English terms that look similar but mean different things—like ‘actually’, ‘chef’, ‘event’, and many more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the correct Russian translations for everyday English terms that look similar but mean different things—like ‘actually’, ‘chef’, ‘event’, and many more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>304</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[c920c646-9ada-11f1-9cab-f7a61ae683a2]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN8657676117.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Taste the Russian: Food Flavor &amp; Texture Vocabulary</title>
      <description>In this episode we learn Russian words to describe flavor profiles like savory, umami, tangy and textures such as crisp, chewy, silky—great for talking about your favorite foods.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c5c8481a-9af4-11f1-9f8f-83806d642aef/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we learn Russian words to describe flavor profiles like savory, umami, tangy and textures such as crisp, chewy, silky—great for talking about your favorite foods.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we learn Russian words to describe flavor profiles like savory, umami, tangy and textures such as crisp, chewy, silky—great for talking about your favorite foods.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>305</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN7255310646.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Russian: Mastering Permission Requests</title>
      <description>Learn how to ask for permission in everyday Russian—from polite requests like “May I…” to practical situations such as using the restroom, borrowing items, or confirming dress code.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c3da1712-9af5-11f1-930b-cf398c160a67/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to ask for permission in everyday Russian—from polite requests like “May I…” to practical situations such as using the restroom, borrowing items, or confirming dress code.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to ask for permission in everyday Russian—from polite requests like “May I…” to practical situations such as using the restroom, borrowing items, or confirming dress code.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>295</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[c3da1712-9af5-11f1-930b-cf398c160a67]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN7167705265.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Score Points: Russian Sports Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian words for teams, players, coaches, scores, positions, rules, and how to invite someone to play a game.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c0c57138-9af6-11f1-9f50-cb60e3ad6c56/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian words for teams, players, coaches, scores, positions, rules, and how to invite someone to play a game.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian words for teams, players, coaches, scores, positions, rules, and how to invite someone to play a game.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[c0c57138-9af6-11f1-9f50-cb60e3ad6c56]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2830647663.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Laughing in Russian: Jokes &amp; Comedy Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Explore how to discuss jokes, puns, sarcasm, irony, and other comedic styles in Russian, plus terms for comedy shows, stand‑up and laugh tracks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bf8909de-9ae6-11f1-a316-57de283d07fa/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore how to discuss jokes, puns, sarcasm, irony, and other comedic styles in Russian, plus terms for comedy shows, stand‑up and laugh tracks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore how to discuss jokes, puns, sarcasm, irony, and other comedic styles in Russian, plus terms for comedy shows, stand‑up and laugh tracks.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>322</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[bf8909de-9ae6-11f1-a316-57de283d07fa]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2993004996.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Emotions 101: From Scared to Shocked</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe a wide range of feelings in Russian, from fear and anxiety to gratitude and shock.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bf2b6a32-9af9-11f1-a65f-7f32a0937128/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe a wide range of feelings in Russian, from fear and anxiety to gratitude and shock.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe a wide range of feelings in Russian, from fear and anxiety to gratitude and shock.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>290</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Customer Service Basics</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for calling or chatting with support—greetings, problem statements, account details, password reset, supervisor requests, callbacks, and closing remarks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/be7a9448-9af7-11f1-a7e0-4bd5c25dcf73/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for calling or chatting with support—greetings, problem statements, account details, password reset, supervisor requests, callbacks, and closing remarks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for calling or chatting with support—greetings, problem statements, account details, password reset, supervisor requests, callbacks, and closing remarks.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>English Slang &amp; Contractions in Fast Speech—Russian Translations</title>
      <description>In this episode we tackle everyday English contractions and informal phrases such as “what’s up,” “gonna,” and “wanna,” providing their Russian equivalents, usage examples, and quick tips on listening to fast speech.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bc7cf482-9af8-11f1-b8cb-17cb8a739b46/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we tackle everyday English contractions and informal phrases such as “what’s up,” “gonna,” and “wanna,” providing their Russian equivalents, usage examples, and quick tips on listening to fast speech.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we tackle everyday English contractions and informal phrases such as “what’s up,” “gonna,” and “wanna,” providing their Russian equivalents, usage examples, and quick tips on listening to fast speech.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>285</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Collaborating in Russian: Group Project Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian expressions for teamwork—assigning tasks, setting deadlines, brainstorming ideas, reviewing drafts, and scheduling meetings—all presented through friendly dialogues.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b913b2c0-9afa-11f1-9f50-534319f292b5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian expressions for teamwork—assigning tasks, setting deadlines, brainstorming ideas, reviewing drafts, and scheduling meetings—all presented through friendly dialogues.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian expressions for teamwork—assigning tasks, setting deadlines, brainstorming ideas, reviewing drafts, and scheduling meetings—all presented through friendly dialogues.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>319</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Polite: Agree, Disagree &amp; Listen in Russian</title>
      <description>In this episode we learn everyday polite phrases for showing agreement, expressing disagreement, and asking for clarification in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b7893dbe-9adf-11f1-8cfb-eb528abfd6d3/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we learn everyday polite phrases for showing agreement, expressing disagreement, and asking for clarification in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we learn everyday polite phrases for showing agreement, expressing disagreement, and asking for clarification in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>357</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>How to Return a Product in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn the key phrases for returning items in Russian shops—asking about receipts, refunds, exchanges, defects, and store policies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b3503ac4-9afb-11f1-81cc-2f694f642385/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key phrases for returning items in Russian shops—asking about receipts, refunds, exchanges, defects, and store policies.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key phrases for returning items in Russian shops—asking about receipts, refunds, exchanges, defects, and store policies.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>348</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak Like a Native: Complimenting in Russian</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian phrases for praising people’s work, appearance, ideas, and personality—and discover how to respond gracefully when someone compliments you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a35faa62-9ae4-11f1-a0c9-53aaac5200c4/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian phrases for praising people’s work, appearance, ideas, and personality—and discover how to respond gracefully when someone compliments you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian phrases for praising people’s work, appearance, ideas, and personality—and discover how to respond gracefully when someone compliments you.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>337</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN2603499477.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Daily Routine Basics: From Wake‑Up to Bedtime</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe your everyday actions in Russian, including verbs for waking up, eating, working, and sleeping, plus time‑of‑day terms and common frequency words.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/99fb192c-9ad8-11f1-ad5e-17513f3f0411/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe your everyday actions in Russian, including verbs for waking up, eating, working, and sleeping, plus time‑of‑day terms and common frequency words.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe your everyday actions in Russian, including verbs for waking up, eating, working, and sleeping, plus time‑of‑day terms and common frequency words.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>292</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN9766183849.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Tech Troubleshooting: Speak Your Way to Fixed Devices</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe frozen screens, slow performance, connection drops and more tech issues in Russian.
Plus ask for help from support staff with key phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/996e9d5c-9afc-11f1-a3ed-93b26e171eac/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe frozen screens, slow performance, connection drops and more tech issues in Russian.
Plus ask for help from support staff with key phrases.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe frozen screens, slow performance, connection drops and more tech issues in Russian.
Plus ask for help from support staff with key phrases.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>341</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[996e9d5c-9afc-11f1-a3ed-93b26e171eac]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN8057993031.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Speak About Family: Russian Basics</title>
      <description>In this episode we learn the Russian names for parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandparents, and more, plus how to describe personalities like kind or funny.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/90aa9514-9add-11f1-9a2b-07af39ee4df1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we learn the Russian names for parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandparents, and more, plus how to describe personalities like kind or funny.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we learn the Russian names for parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandparents, and more, plus how to describe personalities like kind or funny.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>301</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[90aa9514-9add-11f1-9a2b-07af39ee4df1]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILQNN1323402365.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Speaking Up in Russian: Mastering Presentation Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn the key phrases for opening a talk, introducing yourself and your topic, guiding audience through main points, handling questions, and closing gracefully—all in beginner‑friendly Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8df2dbba-9ae2-11f1-8f70-4f827fb8cc6e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key phrases for opening a talk, introducing yourself and your topic, guiding audience through main points, handling questions, and closing gracefully—all in beginner‑friendly Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key phrases for opening a talk, introducing yourself and your topic, guiding audience through main points, handling questions, and closing gracefully—all in beginner‑friendly Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>346</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Grocery Shopping 101</title>
      <description>Learn Russian words for everyday foods and supermarket sections, plus simple phrases to ask about price and location.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8a27954e-9aff-11f1-a158-7b9121e83140/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn Russian words for everyday foods and supermarket sections, plus simple phrases to ask about price and location.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn Russian words for everyday foods and supermarket sections, plus simple phrases to ask about price and location.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>306</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Brewing Russian Coffee: From Small Cups to Latte</title>
      <description>In this episode, you’ll learn all the key Russian words and phrases for ordering coffee—from cup sizes and popular drinks to milk options, flavors, temperatures, and polite requests at a café.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/82c9ccaa-9ad6-11f1-bc55-331225955c28/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, you’ll learn all the key Russian words and phrases for ordering coffee—from cup sizes and popular drinks to milk options, flavors, temperatures, and polite requests at a café.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, you’ll learn all the key Russian words and phrases for ordering coffee—from cup sizes and popular drinks to milk options, flavors, temperatures, and polite requests at a café.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>339</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Office Russian: Everyday Workplace Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn how to greet colleagues, ask for updates, request help, set deadlines, express thanks and say goodbye—all in practical office Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7f4d911a-9adb-11f1-b6ca-7b8606dcedb5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to greet colleagues, ask for updates, request help, set deadlines, express thanks and say goodbye—all in practical office Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to greet colleagues, ask for updates, request help, set deadlines, express thanks and say goodbye—all in practical office Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>353</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Clearing Up Confusion: Russian Phrases for Fixing Misunderstandings</title>
      <description>Learn how to politely address and correct misunderstandings in everyday conversations with these essential Russian expressions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7a664578-9ae7-11f1-88c5-9b2aa2c626d1/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to politely address and correct misunderstandings in everyday conversations with these essential Russian expressions.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to politely address and correct misunderstandings in everyday conversations with these essential Russian expressions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>328</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Watch &amp; Learn Russian: Movie‑Based Vocabulary Practice</title>
      <description>Learn how to use movies as a tool for Russian language learning—master key phrases for subtitles, pausing, replaying scenes, taking notes, and practicing pronunciation while watching films.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6d1e5286-9ae0-11f1-8775-abfc847fc09c/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to use movies as a tool for Russian language learning—master key phrases for subtitles, pausing, replaying scenes, taking notes, and practicing pronunciation while watching films.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to use movies as a tool for Russian language learning—master key phrases for subtitles, pausing, replaying scenes, taking notes, and practicing pronunciation while watching films.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>316</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Say Hello in Russian—Basic Greetings and Polite Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn everyday Russian greetings, polite requests, and simple questions that let you start conversations with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn everyday Russian greetings, polite requests, and simple questions that let you start conversations with confidence.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn everyday Russian greetings, polite requests, and simple questions that let you start conversations with confidence.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Speak Your Status in Russian: Quick Work Update Phrases</title>
      <description>Learn the essential Russian expressions for a workplace status update – from polite greetings and thank‑you’s to reporting progress, handling delays, requesting resources, and wrapping up your meeting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the essential Russian expressions for a workplace status update – from polite greetings and thank‑you’s to reporting progress, handling delays, requesting resources, and wrapping up your meeting.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the essential Russian expressions for a workplace status update – from polite greetings and thank‑you’s to reporting progress, handling delays, requesting resources, and wrapping up your meeting.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>354</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Russian Apology Masterclass</title>
      <description>Learn how to apologize in Russian—from simple “Извините” to heartfelt apologies and offers to fix mistakes, plus how to accept forgiveness and move forward.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/55f5ea24-9ae5-11f1-98a3-8f2fe6e61ce5/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to apologize in Russian—from simple “Извините” to heartfelt apologies and offers to fix mistakes, plus how to accept forgiveness and move forward.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to apologize in Russian—from simple “Извините” to heartfelt apologies and offers to fix mistakes, plus how to accept forgiveness and move forward.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>333</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Cracking Russian Exams: Key Vocabulary You Need</title>
      <description>Learn how to discuss exams in Russian—from test types and instructions to scoring, allowed items, and common exam actions like skipping a question or taking a break.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4a91a148-9ade-11f1-99fb-f387be1ab647/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to discuss exams in Russian—from test types and instructions to scoring, allowed items, and common exam actions like skipping a question or taking a break.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to discuss exams in Russian—from test types and instructions to scoring, allowed items, and common exam actions like skipping a question or taking a break.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>331</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Customs Conversation in Russian: From Hello to Your Flight Number</title>
      <description>Learn essential Russian phrases for customs—greetings, telling your name, explaining why you’re traveling, asking about stay length, accommodations, visa types, declaring items, handling questions, and giving flight details.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3d93f2da-9b00-11f1-b74a-d38889603e92/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn essential Russian phrases for customs—greetings, telling your name, explaining why you’re traveling, asking about stay length, accommodations, visa types, declaring items, handling questions, and giving flight details.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn essential Russian phrases for customs—greetings, telling your name, explaining why you’re traveling, asking about stay length, accommodations, visa types, declaring items, handling questions, and giving flight details.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>346</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Russian Troubleshooting Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Learn how to describe problems, ask for help, and discuss solutions in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3d1aa53c-9ae3-11f1-97b8-d755d1e2c344/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn how to describe problems, ask for help, and discuss solutions in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to describe problems, ask for help, and discuss solutions in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>338</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Ride the Russian Lines: Public Transport Words</title>
      <description>Learn the everyday Russian terms for buses, trains, metro, trams, tickets, platforms, schedules, and more to confidently navigate public transportation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/33f51552-9ad7-11f1-a1b1-ebaa06330c08/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the everyday Russian terms for buses, trains, metro, trams, tickets, platforms, schedules, and more to confidently navigate public transportation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the everyday Russian terms for buses, trains, metro, trams, tickets, platforms, schedules, and more to confidently navigate public transportation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>322</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Saying Thank You in Russian – From ‘Спасибо’ to Heartfelt Gratitude</title>
      <description>Learn a range of ways to express thanks in Russian, from the everyday "спасибо" to formal, enthusiastic, and heartfelt phrases like "от всего сердца", covering gifts, help, invitations, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/321cf04c-9adc-11f1-a617-4381656f7124/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn a range of ways to express thanks in Russian, from the everyday "спасибо" to formal, enthusiastic, and heartfelt phrases like "от всего сердца", covering gifts, help, invitations, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn a range of ways to express thanks in Russian, from the everyday "спасибо" to formal, enthusiastic, and heartfelt phrases like "от всего сердца", covering gifts, help, invitations, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>342</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Your Russian Home Tour</title>
      <description>Learn Russian words for apartment types, rooms, furniture, and appliances so you can describe your living space in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/30459916-9ae8-11f1-838e-b7993e0331bf/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn Russian words for apartment types, rooms, furniture, and appliances so you can describe your living space in everyday conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn Russian words for apartment types, rooms, furniture, and appliances so you can describe your living space in everyday conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>346</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Traveling Through Time: Russian Past Tense Vocabulary</title>
      <description>Explore past experiences with Russian words for travel, places, and memories – from trips and museums to school years and childhood friends.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2125c64c-9ae1-11f1-99c1-4f50693925fe/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Explore past experiences with Russian words for travel, places, and memories – from trips and museums to school years and childhood friends.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Explore past experiences with Russian words for travel, places, and memories – from trips and museums to school years and childhood friends.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Idiomatic Expressiveness: Translating Common English Idioms into Russian</title>
      <description>This episode walks through dozens of everyday English idioms—like “break the ice,” “hit the nail on the head,” and “time flies”—and teaches their natural Russian equivalents, so you can use these colorful phrases correctly in conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/20e70f9e-9ad5-11f1-9de5-8f19f0829593/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>This episode walks through dozens of everyday English idioms—like “break the ice,” “hit the nail on the head,” and “time flies”—and teaches their natural Russian equivalents, so you can use these colorful phrases correctly in conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This episode walks through dozens of everyday English idioms—like “break the ice,” “hit the nail on the head,” and “time flies”—and teaches their natural Russian equivalents, so you can use these colorful phrases correctly in conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>360</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Write a Russian Email From Subject to Sign‑Off</title>
      <description>Learn the key terms and phrases you need for writing professional and friendly emails in Russian, from subject line to closing.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/12469896-9afe-11f1-b3eb-8fae2717aef2/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Learn the key terms and phrases you need for writing professional and friendly emails in Russian, from subject line to closing.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Learn the key terms and phrases you need for writing professional and friendly emails in Russian, from subject line to closing.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Speaking Russian About Current Events: News Phrases &amp; Opinion Words</title>
      <description>In this episode we cover everyday Russian expressions used to report news, cite sources and express uncertainty—from “Breaking news” (Срочные новости) to “According to experts” (По мнению экспертов). Learners will learn how to discuss facts, opinions, predictions and rumors in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0b3f5d2a-9ae6-11f1-8b85-63069fe0af3e/image/c0ea36c61f7881b363d08b07f922a820.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode we cover everyday Russian expressions used to report news, cite sources and express uncertainty—from “Breaking news” (Срочные новости) to “According to experts” (По мнению экспертов). Learners will learn how to discuss facts, opinions, predictions and rumors in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode we cover everyday Russian expressions used to report news, cite sources and express uncertainty—from “Breaking news” (Срочные новости) to “According to experts” (По мнению экспертов). Learners will learn how to discuss facts, opinions, predictions and rumors in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>376</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Finding Your Russian Flat: Essential Renting Phrases</title>
      <description>In this episode, we walk through everyday questions you’ll ask landlords—about availability, rent, utilities, pets, and move‑in dates—to help you confidently find an apartment in Russia.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Podily</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, we walk through everyday questions you’ll ask landlords—about availability, rent, utilities, pets, and move‑in dates—to help you confidently find an apartment in Russia.
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      <description>Discover how to talk about every part of a track—from lyrics and chorus to harmony, tempo, and genre—so you can discuss music in Russian.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:49 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:summary>Discover how to talk about every part of a track—from lyrics and chorus to harmony, tempo, and genre—so you can discuss music in Russian.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Discover how to talk about every part of a track—from lyrics and chorus to harmony, tempo, and genre—so you can discuss music in Russian.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <description>Learn how to say essential greetings and courteous expressions in Russian—hello, thank you, please, sorry, goodbye, yes/no, and everyday questions like "How are you?" or "What time is it?".
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:24:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn how to say essential greetings and courteous expressions in Russian—hello, thank you, please, sorry, goodbye, yes/no, and everyday questions like "How are you?" or "What time is it?".
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn how to say essential greetings and courteous expressions in Russian—hello, thank you, please, sorry, goodbye, yes/no, and everyday questions like "How are you?" or "What time is it?".</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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