{"podcast":{"title":"The Soviet Life","slug":"the-soviet-life-7369567","podcast_index_feed_id":7369567,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-soviet-life/","website_url":"https://the-soviet-life.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/21453e0a-92c3-44f3-a8ed-89fbe8ea18f4/YO9PxR5NKxQ3846y2_fgJ8ip.jpg","author":"Kate Saba","episode_count":22,"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T14:17:25.051823+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567"},"episode":{"title":"Trailer - Introducing The Soviet Life Podcast","slug":"trailer-introducing-the-soviet-life-podcast","published_at":"2025-06-10T13:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/trailer-introducing-the-soviet-life-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567","url":"https://the-soviet-life.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b1cca228-3cb1-4f1e-9e64-8cdf757869c4.mp3","summary":"Step behind the Iron Curtain and into the everyday lives of those who lived in the Soviet Union during its final decades. In The Soviet Life , host Kate — who grew up in Belarus in the 1970s and '80s — shares personal stories, interviews, and reflections on what it was really like to live under the Soviet regime. From ration lines to quiet moments of joy, from whispered dreams of freedom to the shock of its arrival, this podcast is a heartfelt journey through history — one that’s still deeply felt today. In this trailer episode, Kate introduces the series and shares what inspired her to start this podcast. You’ll hear about: Life behind the scenes of Soviet propaganda The everyday struggles and small victories of Soviet citizens What it meant to seek freedom — and what happened when it finally came The legacy of the USSR in today’s post-Soviet world Whether you experienced it yourself or are simply curious, The Soviet Life offers eye-opening, deeply human stories that bring the past to life. 👉 Don’t miss our first full episode coming up — featuring Dr. Terekhina, who grew up in the USSR and has an incredible story of resilience, discovery, and transformation. Please, reach out to me at kate@thesovietlife.com - I would love to hear from you!","meta_description":"Step behind the Iron Curtain and into the everyday lives of those who lived in the Soviet Union during its final decades. In The Soviet Life , host Kate —…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":146,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-soviet-life-7369567/episodes/trailer-introducing-the-soviet-life-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soviet-life-7369567/trailer-introducing-the-soviet-life-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}