Understanding Russia
Where it charts
Today’s combined position on our country charts.
Ranking history
About the show
Latest episodes
-
Understanding Russia. Episode 12. Education in Russia. Part 2 - Schooling in Russia
January 28, 2022 · 1 hr 2 minIn this episode we meet Inna Tyapugina, the Director of 'Algorithm for Success', not a mathematical problem, but one of the most modern schools in Russia.
-
Understanding Russia. Episode 11. Policing the Roads in Russia.
November 23, 2021 · 27 minIn this episode we interview a member of Russia's traffic police, Anton Pershin. If you ever wondered about what kind of person chooses to wear a badge in Russia...
-
Understanding Russia. Episode 10. An Introduction to Russian Literature.
August 31, 2021 · 54 minIn this episode we meet Victoria Kichigina. She will school us all on the subject of Russian literature. Before that, the UR crew, who studied literature at school, talk about its effect on their lives.
-
Understanding Russia. Episode 9. Business in Russia. Part 1 - A local Entrepreneur.
August 10, 2021 · 1 hr 25 minIn this episode we meet a Alexei Baranov, a man who has carved out a mini empire in the mysterious world of Russian business. Before that we chat with our friend Evenson, a Haitian who is a natural born salesman...
-
Understanding Russia. Episode 8. Russians in Profile: Taras Khtey, Olympic Champion, Politician.
July 5, 2021 · 28 minIn this episode we meet a remarkable man. Taras Khtey is a true local hero. Winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics could be the pinnacle of anyone's career, but he decided to dedicate his life to serving the people, and embarked…
-
Understanding Russia. Episode 7. Education in Russia. Part 1 - Pre-School Education.
June 24, 2021 · 41 minIn this episode we discuss our memories about pre-school, and then hear from Elena Merezhko, an expert on educating Russia's youngest citizens.
-
Understanding Russia. Episode 6. The Unusual Life of a British Russian, Part 2 - Life After the Soviet Union.
June 1, 2021 · 48 minIn this episode, I resume my chat with Val Doborovich. He recounts his fortunes after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and why he didn't leave, even though he had a UK passport. He also gives his opinion on politics and culture during the…
-
Understanding Russia. Episode 5. Etiquette (Part 2).
May 26, 2021 · 46 minIn this episode we conclude our conversation with Daria Kosova, an expert on etiquette, with instructions on how to eat properly, and what to do with flowers...