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Sergey, the host of "In Russian from afar!", provides a detailed, slow-paced account of his typical day, designed for A1 level Russian learners. He begins his day early, between 5 and 6 AM, adjusting his wake-up time based on the season and sunrise. His morning routine involves personal hygiene, drinking lemon water, and then taking his four dogs for two separate walks, during which he always listens to Polish podcasts. If the weather permits, he waters his garden plants before either exercising or checking comments on his videos, which he says boosts his mood. Having previously enjoyed running and climbing in Hanoi, he now attends a regular gym in Hoi An, listening to metal or punk rock for energy, or cycles while listening to Vietnamese or Swedish podcasts. After his workout, Sergey showers, sometimes listening to Russian music, and then prepares breakfast. He opts for porridge on cold days and smoothies on hot days, but enjoys making pancakes or waffles on his days off. While cooking, he listens to a German podcast. He then takes vitamins and eats breakfast, using this time to watch series or read books in Polish, Swedish, German, or Vietnamese, often with accompanying transcripts. This highlights a key teaching point: integrating language learning into everyday activities. He also mentions that transcripts for his own videos and podcasts are available via Patreon, encouraging viewers to utilize this resource for their own learning. Sergey's workday, which starts around 9 or 10 AM, involves teaching Russian. He breaks for lunch at 11:30 AM, preparing Mexican, Indian, or Russian dishes. Uniquely, he takes a 30-minute nap *before* lunch, finding it more beneficial than napping afterwards. He then eats with his wife, watching English comedy series. After feeding his dogs their special vegan Korean food, he resumes work, teaching or creating new content, and sometimes takes Swedish and Polish lessons himself. His afternoon includes another dog walk, where he listens to Swedish or Vietnamese podcasts, or calls friends and family, emphasizing his commitment to not wasting time. Dinner, usually a tofu omelette, is also shared with his wife while watching series. He continues working until 8 or 9 PM, then washes dishes while listening to Russian political news. His final dog walk of the day is a quiet one, enjoying the sounds of crickets and stargazing. Before bed, he reads, watches something with his wife, or plays the guitar, finally retiring around 10:30 or 11 PM. Sergey concludes by inviting viewers to share their own daily routines in the comments or join their Discord server for Russian practice, reinforcing the community aspect of language learning.
Super Slow Russian | How I spend my usual day | Comprehensible Input | Listening practice Level A1
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In Russian From Afar
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