In this episode of the podcast, we’re diving into the world of the Russian gopniks🚶‍♂️— who they are, what they look like👀, how they act, and where this subculture actually came from.

I’ll tell you all about their style 👕, slang 🗣️ and behavior 💥. Why are there fewer of them on the streets these days, and how is modern youth culture changing everything?

If you’re curious about gopnik culture, or just want to understand this phenomenon better — this episode is for you🔥 Have you ever heard about gopniks, or maybe come across them when visiting Russia?

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In this episode of the podcast, I reveal an important warning about what might happen if you keep studying Russian and reach a high level of fluency⚠️

I talk about how diving into Russian literature, TV shows, music, and films can completely change how you see the world🌍

We also see how rich and complex the world of Russian language and culture really is. In the bonus, I’ll explain some cultural references to classic Soviet films🎬 and jokes that can help you understand the Russian mentality and humor better😂

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In this episode of the podcast, we’re going to talk about the popular stereotype that Russians curse a lot 🤬

We’ll try to find out if that’s really true, and also dive into what makes Russian swearing unique✨ I’ll share an interesting story about a scientific study that looked at how swearing affects pain tolerance. Plus, I’ll give my personal take on when it’s okay to curse and when it’s better to hold back🛑

All that and more — in this episode of “The Russian Flow". Don’t forget to subscribe!

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