Welcome to Samovar Stories!

Samovar Stories is a YouTube channel for learners of Russian who want to hear lively, natural, and accurate speech from a native speaker.

My name is Daria Naiman. I am a certified translator and I live in the heart of Switzerland.

On Samovar Stories, you can listen to short Russian stories and improve your listening, vocabulary, and understanding of natural Russian.

The channel features stories in Russian in two versions:

• a study version for beginners, A1–A2
• a full or original version for advanced learners, B1+

Free study materials by email

A free study materials package is available by email subscription for new stories:

• story text with stress marks and glossary, beginner version
• story text with stress marks and glossary, advanced version

Both versions are available in two formats:

• mobile PDF
• printable PDF

Join the email list to receive study materials for new Samovar Stories episodes.

After signing up, please check your Inbox, Spam, Promotions, or Other folders for the confirmation email.

📚 Previous monthly archives are available separately.

Watch Samovar Stories

Choose the version that matches your Russian level:

Channel topics: life in Switzerland and Japan, culture, everyday life, food, reflections, and Russian classics.