Lost in Translation: My Funniest Russian Language Fails
Автор: American in Russia
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Can you build a life in Russia without speaking fluent Russian?
After 24 years of living in Russia, I can confidently say: yes... but it's not easy. In this episode, I walk you
through the playbook I developed to survive - and eventually thrive - here with broken Russian.
From language fails (like asking for a squirrel at dinner) to passing a national exam I didn't think I could, this
is my honest, funny, and hopefully helpful take on long-term expat life without perfect language skills.
Whether you're moving to Russia, already here, or just curious how I managed - you'll find practical tips,
personal stories, and a few laughs in this one
CHAPTER BREAKDOWN
00:00 - Intro: "I've lived in Russia for 24 years... and my Russian is still bad."
00:47 - First Arrival & Harsh Reality Check
01:37 - The "Broken Russian" Survival Decision
01:55 - My Three Golden Rules: Politeness, Patience, Persistence
02:33 - Humor, Practice, and the "Russian Days" That Failed
02:55 - How Russians Reacted (And Surprised Me)
03:25 - Fork vs. Squirrel: My Favorite Language Fail
03:40 - Surviving Without Apps in the 2000s
04:20 - The Bureaucracy Barrier (and Why My Wife Still Comes With Me)
04:30 - The A2 Russian Exam: Passing at Just the Right Time
05:00 - My Bus Stop Hack: Counting Door Opens in the Frost
05:55 - What I Gained from Not Speaking Well
06:25 - Advice for Newcomers: Connect First, Perfect Later
07:00 - Closing: You Can Thrive, Too - Just Bring the Right Attitude
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