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Adrian Chiles & guests take their first look at the history, culture and life of Russia 

The mysteries of Russia explained - including how the 33-character alphabet works. With Adrian Chiles, language expert Olga Makarenko and St Petersburg comedian Igor Meerson. 

Adrian Chiles & guests take you through some of the more unusual aspects of Russian life. With linguist Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson. 

Matt Chorley is joined by two experts on Russia - Dr Jonathan Eyal from RUSI and Dr Calder Walton from Havard - to dissect the Russia report and look at the country's history of interference abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

The entire world has watched in shock and horror this past week as the Russian Army invaded Ukraine. At the center of it stands one man, whose thinking and motivation everyone is seeking to better understand: Russian president Vladimir Putin. But as it turns out, there may be no ... Show More

Frazer, Joe, and Andy discuss Boston's "winning culture," Igor, and much much more! 

Jonny Dymond tells the extraordinary and revealing story of Vladimir Putin's life. 

Anthony Bourdain takes a wide-angle look at the culture and history of Armenia, a country heavily influenced by Europe and Russia. He travels with his guides: Serj Tankian, a musician of Armenian descent, plus historian and Armenian resident Richard Giragosian. Original Airdate: ... Show More

The boys share their electric experience of Russia vs Egypt. They are joined for the Zenit media editor, they have a corker of a Blatter story, discuss darts & Dier, as well as bringing you tinsel the turkeys tactical analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info ... Show More

President Putin has said that the West was taking Russia's warnings not to cross its ‘red lines’ too lightly. This comes amid rising tensions between Russia and the West. Ros Atkins has been looking into it. 

Three stories about how the sanctions imposed on Russia are playing out – for regular Russian people, for Russia's super-rich, and for Russia's energy exports. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr ... Show More