This is an absolutely essential podcast for anyone learning Russian. It is not meant for absolute beginners but very soon in your Russian journey, Russian with Max will provide you with amazing immersion material to hear interesting and clear Russian language from someone who is clearly passionate about teaching and sharing information about a vast number of topics related to Russia, Russian language, history, culture, daily life and so much more. I can’t recommend it enough!

If you want to improve your Russian and you enjoy learning through interesting topics, then Max's podcasts are the best. I recommend you get a subscription so you can have copy of the transcripts, or just to help support the channel. I listen to to Max as often as I can, usually at all times of the day. There is probably no other person that I listen to speak more throughout the day than Max. Julie is great too, as are all of his guests. His super-positive attitude and outlook and non-political approach is great for listening. Also, I appreciate that Max uses professional-level equipment; the audio quality is superb and it makes listening very enjoyable. Спасибо Мах!!!!

Max knows what he’s doing. He speaks clearly, explains new words, and doesn’t waste the listeners time by speaking English. He always comes up with new, interesting, and current topics to talk about. This podcast has totally launched my listening comprehension and I can not recommend it enough for Russian learners.

I am fairly new to learning Russian and wanted a podcast that allows me to listen to the language from someone fluent. The content and delivery is phenomenal! As someone with limited experience speaking Russian I find myself being able to actually pick out and recognize familiar words frequently throughout the episode which is great!

Great podcast! Impatiently awaiting every new episode because of Max’ wonderful style of introducing new topics, neutral pronunciation and tempo, and interesting content. Best of luck in all of your new life adventures, Max and Julia!

Love this podcast!!! Max always has interesting topics to talk about, and it sounds like he’s having a conversation with you rather than talking at you. I grew up in a Russian speaking home, but now I don’t get to use the language as much and this podcast is very helpful in keeping my Russian language skills sharper. Thank you, Max!!!

Спасибо тебе за всё! За честность, за интересные темы, и больше всего за уникальную способность говорить так ясно, медленно, и в то же время интересно специально для иностранцев. Ты возродил мой интерес к русскому языку. Желаю вам с Июлей всего хорошего, большого успеха. Someone gave Max a 1, or 2, or anything but 5? Really??????? Max is the best ever!! Anybody interested in improving their Russian language must appreciate Max!

I am watching the recommended interview with Umbridge/excuse me Yelena. Totally Umbridge! I am so glad to have found your podcast!

Thank you so much Max! Please keep up the great work!

This is a great podcast. Listen to all the episodes. Max is smart, friendly, and funny. He's well worth your time.

Спасибо за откровенный и честный контент. Вы очень помогаете.

Max really has this figured out. He speaks at the perfect tempo so that it sounds normal, but is so understandable for a non-native Russian speaker. I have been looking for something like this for a long time to maintain conversational Russian. I love that he speaks like a Russian, not a textbook. I learned Russian by speaking it with people, not from textbooks and classrooms, so this is exactly what I needed. Thank you for not dumbing it down and thanks for using regular jargon/slang! I also have enjoyed the topics as they are. Thank you for putting time into this!

The episodes of this podcast are truly amazing. The topics selected by Max are interesting. The speed of talking is slower to facilitate comprehension. New words are repeated in multiple examples to help understand meaning and proper usage. I love everything about this podcast!

This is by far the most helpful resource I’ve found for working on Russian comprehension. The episodes are not just comprehensible, but also compelling. If I ever give up on learning Russian, I’ll continue to listen to this podcast anyway for entertainment value alone.

Мах лучший. Очень интересные вещи. Особенно мне понравился его подкаст про казаков и Хаджи Мурата. Но, если честно, мне все из его подкастов нравится. Спасибо Мах. -Онна

Interesting and I learned from him to understand when he speaks Russian

I studied Russian in college years ago and have missed hearing it. The episodes are interesting and clear, and I find myself understanding more and more.

I have been studying Russian on my own off and on for several years using books, but never really made much progress. The first time I listened to Max’s podcast, a light went off and I realized, hey, I can understand Russian! Max has amazing enthusiasm and a great sense of humor that make listening a pleasure. He also has an uncanny ability to know (and subsequently explain) words that advanced beginners might not know. I have learned more in the last few months listening to his podcasts than I have in several years of books. Спасибо Макс!

I like this podcast , can refresh my forgotten Russian and learn interesting stories about Russia.

Для новичков и изучающих среднего уровня Comprehensible Russian Podcast по-настоящему является двигателем на пути к пониманию и потом применению русского языка. Я сам, как пользователь и слушатель этого подкаста, заметил как резко возрос мой прогресс только после несколько месяцев прослушивания. Я искренно верю в то, что если бы у меня не было этого подкаста, то я бы не учил русский так быстро и, самое главное, успешно за такой короткий период. И дело не только в том, что этот подкаст полезный и очень помогал (и ещё помогает) мне учить русский, но и его просто очень интересно слушать. Ведущий (Макс) действительно такой разумный и интересный человек. И, кажется, что даже если бы я был носителем русского, то а бы ещё слушал этот подкаст, просто чтобы получать интересные и полезные информации о жизни, философии, истории и многих многих других. В целом, я очень благодарен за то, что есть такой подкаст и, конечно, замечательный ведущий, кто создаёт полезные и увлекательные материалы к изучению русского языка. Спасибо тебе большое, Макс!

Max, keep up the good work. Your videos and podcasts have impacted thousands upon thousands of people, and I’m one of them!

Best russian teacher ever, while learning a language you definitely need interesting fascinating and even profound topics to really enjoy the process yk, here you’ll easily find it, with max 99 percent of the time you don’t even need a translator cause he explains everything naturally russian to russian thats comprehension indeed, thanks max for everything you have done so far)

Really enjoy the conversations and the tempo is very good for someone learning Russian. Like learning the slang, also. One suggestion for topic is Russian pop/top hits music. I grew up listening to pugacheyva and kirkorov in the 90s and they’re still around, performing! Who are the new faces in Russian music? Would be cool to get your perspective.

I've self-studied Russian for many years but still struggle with basic conversations, mostly because I have a hard time understanding Russian speech in real time. Max does an amazing job speaking in a way that is comprehensible, saying things multiple ways and explaining tricky vocabulary in Russian. Listening to this podcast is great for expanding your active vocabulary and "thinking in Russian" rather than translating to English. It makes Russian practice much more interesting, enjoyable, and stress-free!

Really puts in the work to talk about interesting topics- doesn’t talk from a script- real awesome spontaneous speech. Love it!

Very useful and fantastic content. Thanks Max for all the hard work!

Very helpful when learning, or in my case remembering, your Russian. Max is fun to listen to, extremely likable and engaging, and you can tell he enjoys what he does. Highly recommend.

I love Max! I’m obsessed with Russian, taking upper intermediate in college currently. He speaks clearly but uses just enough challenging words to keep stretching me.

This is an awesome podcast. Max speaks perfectly clear so every accent can be heard perfectly. Very interesting topics are discussed. Not only does this podcast help you learn intermediate russian but it is also entertaining. Подкаст просто отличный. Макс говорит так чисто, что можно услышать и понять каждый акцент на русском языке. Молодец Макс! Самый хороший русский подкаст у вас! - Ryan (Райан) from South Carolina USA.

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As a native English speaker I’ve been searching for a great conversational Russian podcast that isn’t as difficult as news podcasts or native Russian speaker focused but more advanced than Russian 101. This is perfect! It challenges me but I can follow along. I love how he takes more difficult words and explains them or gives synonyms in Russian. This is definitely not for a 101 level beginner. I’d say intermediate. He speaks slowly and intently. He interesting and funny. So excited to keep listening! Listening from Texas,USA!

Макс, это мужчина замечательна! This podcast is amazing for beginner / intermediate learners who want to practice their comprehension skills. Lots of new vocabulary, introduction to Russian culture, and articulate delivery - not to mention LOTS of fun for listeners! I’m a novice learner, self-teaching, non-immersion so I don’t have anyone to speak Russian with. American English is my first language.

The episodes stopped at Oct 2019 for me. Is anyone else having this issue? How can we make sure we get the newest episodes? This seems to be a problem with the Apple Podcasts app....

The most inspiring, fun and useful Russian learning podcast I have ever found. Max has both heart and mind as if made to teach. I am Polish and have been trying for decades to learn Russian but always stumble and get discouraged/ but with Max I can understand everything and he explains in simple words all the slightly trickier vocabulary. Please keep it up! Ты очень хороший учитель, Макс! Молодец :-)

One thing for sure - Max is amazing character. One can instantly feel his love and passion about teaching other people Russian language. I'm very happy that I've "submled upon" his podcast. Highly recommended to anyone that wants to immerse himself, into learning Russian language the easy way. Thank you Max!

Very engaging and clear discussions. He has an attitude that’s also fun to hang with.

I just discovered Max’s podcast and it’s just amazing !! Being a low intermediate, it was super easy for me to understand as max is speaking slowly and very clearly, also the fact that he is teaching you russian using russian is a clever approach making the learning process even fatser. Thank you Max for the excellent effort !

This podcast is great in every sense! Max speaks in a way that is easy to understand, but at the same time captivating. He discusses a lot of interesting topics and goes out of his way to have a take on deeper topics that matter. I would recommend this podcast to anyone learning Russian, you will definitely find value in it!

If you are low-intermediate or above in Russian, this podcast will help you tremendously. I've been listening about 1-1.5 hours a day for 3-4 months, and it has helped in every aspect of my learning. Max speaks clearly, at maybe 2/3 pace of a typical conversation, and this makes it very easy to follow and learn new vocabularly. Thank you very much Max!!

This podcast is absolutely awesome. First review I have ever written for any podcast...it’s that good!! Perfect balance for the intermediate learner...completely in Russian with interesting topics and new vocabulary, but slow and articulate to allow the listener to pick up the nuances of each word or phrase. Max does an outstanding job of presenting the material, adding context and numerous examples to ensure a deeper level of learning. I have studied Russian and Ukrainian through military training, and this format is ideal for continued practice. Please keep this podcast going, Max!!

Я советую всем этот подкаст

Super clear and easy to understand, easier than bbc Russian news but harder than the basic training apps etc.

Max is a fantastic teacher! He is engaging, and intelligent and I look forward to new episodes - keep up the great work Max!

Max speaks slowly and clearly, and does an amazing job of introducing new vocab entirely in Russian. He also picks interesting and useful topics. This podcast has been invaluable in providing more exposure to Russian and helping me learn at a faster pace. Спасибо большое, Max!

Max is creating podcasts that will provide interesting and educational content for early intermediate and higher Russian language learners. If needed get the transcripts. Each episode extensively uses everyday useful vocabulary, verbs, verbs of motion etc.

This guy is interesting, funny, and cool, but his secret power is speaking comprehensively. He is awesome at finding two or three synonyms, repeating himself, slowing waaay down, all while talking about interesting stuff. He doesn’t need to use English at all! He knows instinctively when he needs to explain something and when to speed up. After listening to a podcast 4 times, I swear I forget I am listening to a foreign language.

I’ve been studying Russian on my own using songs, podcasts, children’s stories, YouTube videos, and more, and I’m happy with the progress I’ve made. I’m not the most motivated language student in the world and I neglect certain aspects of my language studies at times, but I always practice my listening and responding skills with Max’s content. Max’s videos are a big part of my success and I’m happy to see that he’s now started his podcast. I live in Moscow, which makes studying Russian easier for me than it might be for others, I’m in an immersive environment, but I don’t always have time to connect with locals. Max’s content on YouTube has helped me grow so much and I become more confident everyday when speaking with locals. Max’s content is always interesting and useful. He presents his material in a fun and relatable way that encourages me to continue studying Russian. Sometimes, when I watch Max’s videos, I don’t feel like I’m studying Russian at all; it’s so enjoyable! Спасибо большое макс! Ты самый лучше!