The Motherland Podcast
Welcome to the Motherland Podcast - A place to learn conversational Russian, dive into the culture and hear some ridiculous stories about our experiences visiting The Motherland. If you’re a Russian expat, fan of culture, or want to just learn the language, this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Marsha: A first generation Russian now living in Australia, and her husband Zachary: an Aussie who desperately wants to learn enough of the language so that he can survive his next visit to The Motherland.
- Update frequency
- every 22 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
Dog Food For Dinner!
It turns out that ‘meat jelly’ is a delicacy in Russia. It looks like fancy canned dog food, and tastes about the same!
So sit down for a meal of ‘Holodets’ and ‘Hachapuri’ with Masha and Zac as they…
Beware Of The Falling Icicles!
Some much needed information on how to stay safe in Russia - Dodge the falling icicles, watch out for potholes and avoid other dangers during your stay!
So strap on your seat-belt (if your car has it)…
Dog Bites, Rabies Injections & The Chain Smoking Ambo's
What to do if you get bitten by a dog in Russia!
In this episode you will learn all about what happened when Zac went for a run in Russia, got bitten by a dog and needed to get some rabies injections.
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The 24hr Taxi Driver - How To Survive Your First Cab Ride
Need to go use a taxi in Russia? We’ve got you covered!
In this episode you will learn all about the state of Russian workers who work 24 hr shifts, how to use a taxi in Russia and general taxi use sa…
The Curious Case of the Toilet Babas - How To Navigate Public Toilets In Russia
Need to go to the toilet in Russia? Have no fear, we’ve got you covered.
In this episode you will learn all about the Toilet Babas - the admin grandmas that will impede your progress at every step. Yo…
Welcome To The Motherland Podcast
Welcome to the Motherland Podcast - A place to learn conversational Russian, dive into the culture and hear some ridiculous stories about our experiences visiting The Motherland.
If you’re a Russian e…