# The Soviet Life

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Official site: https://the-soviet-life.captivate.fm
Author: Kate Saba
Episodes: 22

## Resource

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.

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## Episodes
- [21: Celebrating Independence Day Across Two Worlds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/21-celebrating-independence-day-across-two-worlds) — 2026-07-04T14:30:00+00:00
- [20: Summer Camps in the USSR](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/20-summer-camps-in-the-ussr) — 2026-06-21T10:00:00+00:00
- [19: Alex Tokmin: Books, Freedom, and Life Beyond the USSR](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/19-alex-tokmin-books-freedom-and-life-beyond-the-ussr) — 2026-06-07T10:00:00+00:00
- [18: Victory Day: Not Just History, But Memory](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/18-victory-day-not-just-history-but-memory) — 2026-05-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [17: Money and Economy after the Fall of the USSR - From Rubles to Chaos](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/17-money-and-economy-after-the-fall-of-the-ussr-from-rubles-to-chaos) — 2026-04-21T10:00:00+00:00
- [16: How Money Worked in the USSR - From Rubles to Survival](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/16-how-money-worked-in-the-ussr-from-rubles-to-survival) — 2026-03-29T10:00:00+00:00
- [15: Growing up in Soviet Moldova - Anna’s Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/15-growing-up-in-soviet-moldova-anna-s-story) — 2026-03-05T09:30:00+00:00
- [14: More Than Medals - The Soviet Olympic Machine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/14-more-than-medals-the-soviet-olympic-machine) — 2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00
- [13: Red Echoes: The Soviet Legacy in Venezuela](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/13-red-echoes-the-soviet-legacy-in-venezuela) — 2026-02-09T10:00:00+00:00
- [12: The Heart of Soviet Celebrations - Traditions and Memories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/12-the-heart-of-soviet-celebrations-traditions-and-memories) — 2026-01-20T10:00:00+00:00
- [11: Winter Holidays in the Soviet Union: Christmas Without Christmas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/11-winter-holidays-in-the-soviet-union-christmas-without-christmas) — 2025-12-24T09:00:00+00:00
- [10: My Life in the USSR: In Conversation with Elizabeth Milner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/10-my-life-in-the-ussr-in-conversation-with-elizabeth-milner) — 2025-11-30T10:00:00+00:00
- [9: Failing Is Not an Option: the Alex Matusevich Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/9-failing-is-not-an-option-the-alex-matusevich-story) — 2025-11-10T10:00:00+00:00
- [8: From Kabul to America: One Man’s Journey Through the Soviet-Afghan War](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/8-from-kabul-to-america-one-man-s-journey-through-the-soviet-afghan-war) — 2025-09-14T08:45:00+00:00
- [7: Discovering the Soviet Union with Professor Cathy Ross](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/7-discovering-the-soviet-union-with-professor-cathy-ross) — 2025-08-23T22:00:00+00:00
- [6: Recap - Lessons, Surprises, and What's Next](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/6-recap-lessons-surprises-and-what-s-next) — 2025-08-07T12:00:00+00:00
- [5: From Soviet Strings to American Dreams: Monika's Armenian Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/5-from-soviet-strings-to-american-dreams-monika-s-armenian-journey) — 2025-07-23T09:30:00+00:00
- [4: Anna Viktorovna Biroukova - Two Weeks Before the Fall: A Soviet Farewell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/4-anna-viktorovna-biroukova-two-weeks-before-the-fall-a-soviet-farewell) — 2025-07-03T10:30:00+00:00
- [3: Dr. Joshua - Reflections from Pushchino: Science, Tea, and Soviet Echoes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/3-dr-joshua-reflections-from-pushchino-science-tea-and-soviet-echoes) — 2025-06-26T10:15:00+00:00
- [2: Aisha Alladinov - the Soviet Muslim](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/2-aisha-alladinov-the-soviet-muslim) — 2025-06-19T10:15:00+00:00
- [1: Dr. Olga Terekhina and President Bush Handshake](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/1-dr-olga-terekhina-and-president-bush-handshake) — 2025-06-10T14:00:00+00:00
- [Trailer - Introducing The Soviet Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/trailer-introducing-the-soviet-life-podcast) — 2025-06-10T13:15:00+00:00

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