Podcast

The Soviet Life

Author: Kate Saba
Feed episode count: 22
Official site: https://the-soviet-life.captivate.fm
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Summary

The Soviet Life is a podcast that brings the past to life through personal stories and honest conversations about everyday experiences behind the Iron Curtain. Hosted by Kate, who grew up in 1970s–80s Belarus, the show explores how people lived, loved, worked, and endured during the final decades of the USSR — and what followed after its collapse. Featuring voices from across the former Soviet republics, the West, and beyond, each episode bridges generations and cultures to uncover the human side of history. Whether you're a former citizen, a curious learner, or a student of the Cold War, The Soviet Life offers insight, connection, and a powerful reminder of our shared humanity.

Episodes

Jul 4, 2026 · not_requested

21: Celebrating Independence Day Across Two Worlds

Duration seconds: 1801
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Jun 21, 2026 · not_requested

20: Summer Camps in the USSR

Duration seconds: 2137
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ay0E6_9Njo

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Jun 7, 2026 · not_requested

19: Alex Tokmin: Books, Freedom, and Life Beyond the USSR

Duration seconds: 3860
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr7f48N2iPw

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May 9, 2026 · processed

18: Victory Day: Not Just History, But Memory

Duration seconds: 1528
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Apr 21, 2026 · processed

17: Money and Economy after the Fall of the USSR - From Rubles to Chaos

Duration seconds: 1700
Source: https://youtu.be/cFQHaWC7bYQ

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Mar 29, 2026 · processed

16: How Money Worked in the USSR - From Rubles to Survival

Duration seconds: 2761
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Mar 5, 2026 · processed

15: Growing up in Soviet Moldova - Anna’s Story

Duration seconds: 2725
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Feb 19, 2026 · processed

14: More Than Medals - The Soviet Olympic Machine

Duration seconds: 1581
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Feb 9, 2026 · processed

13: Red Echoes: The Soviet Legacy in Venezuela

Duration seconds: 1734
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Jan 20, 2026 · processed

12: The Heart of Soviet Celebrations - Traditions and Memories

Duration seconds: 1333
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Dec 24, 2025 · processed

11: Winter Holidays in the Soviet Union: Christmas Without Christmas

Duration seconds: 1393
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Nov 30, 2025 · processed

10: My Life in the USSR: In Conversation with Elizabeth Milner

Duration seconds: 3522
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Nov 10, 2025 · processed

9: Failing Is Not an Option: the Alex Matusevich Story

Duration seconds: 3573
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Sep 14, 2025 · processed

8: From Kabul to America: One Man’s Journey Through the Soviet-Afghan War

Duration seconds: 2651
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Aug 23, 2025 · processed

7: Discovering the Soviet Union with Professor Cathy Ross

Duration seconds: 2770
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Aug 7, 2025 · processed

6: Recap - Lessons, Surprises, and What's Next

Duration seconds: 953
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Jul 23, 2025 · processed

5: From Soviet Strings to American Dreams: Monika's Armenian Journey

Duration seconds: 2883
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Jul 3, 2025 · processed

4: Anna Viktorovna Biroukova - Two Weeks Before the Fall: A Soviet Farewell

Duration seconds: 2924
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Jun 26, 2025 · processed

3: Dr. Joshua - Reflections from Pushchino: Science, Tea, and Soviet Echoes

Duration seconds: 2543
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Jun 19, 2025 · processed

2: Aisha Alladinov - the Soviet Muslim

Duration seconds: 2593
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Jun 10, 2025 · processed

1: Dr. Olga Terekhina and President Bush Handshake

Duration seconds: 2526
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Jun 10, 2025 · processed

Trailer - Introducing The Soviet Life Podcast

Duration seconds: 146
Source: https://the-soviet-life.captivate.fm

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