60 Best Russia Podcasts

1. The John Batchelor Show

The John Batchelor Show is a breaking-news program that focusses on global politics, economics, war-fighting, hard sciences, space exploration, literature and whimsy. Four hours a night, seven days a week; most rigorous news analysis in the New World; followed daily in 192 countries.
Podcast audioboom.com
Host John Batchelor
Producer/Network John Batchelor
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5 Frequency 21 episodes/day Avg Length 8 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Bro History

Bro History delivers an unapologetic and humorous take on history, geopolitics, and international news. Every week you will receive multiple hours of foreign policy & history-themed content that is thought-provoking, politically incorrect, and educational. Bro History covers topics ranging from WW1 to the Russian Revolution, to modern geopolitics.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network Bro History
Email ****@brohistory.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 13.3KTwitter Followers 518 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 99 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Prevail with Greg Olear

PREVAIL is Greg Olear's weekly podcast about politics, history, national security, foreign affairs, organized crime, dirty money, global corruption, and the fight for democracy. The traitors are easy to spot. PREVAIL shows you how every Friday.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Host Greg Olear
Producer/Network Greg Olear
Email ****@substack.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 291 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 83 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

4. In Moscow's Shadows

Russia, behind the headlines as well as in the shadows. This podcast is the audio counterpart to Mark Galeotti's blog of the same name, a place where 'one of the most informed and provocative voices on modern Russia', can talk about Russia historical and (more often) contemporary, discuss new books and research, and sometimes talk to other Russia-watchers.
Podcast inmoscowsshadows.buzzsprout.com
Host Mark Galeotti
Producer/Network Mark Galeotti
Email ****@mayak-intelligence.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 119.1K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 47 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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5. Russian Roulette

Russian Roulette by CSIS analyzes the political and economic relationships between the states of the former Soviet Union and other critical geopolitical actors, including the United States, the European Union, and the states of Northeast Asia, South Asia, and the Greater Middle East. This work is anchored by the Russia and Eurasia Program and supplemented by the Europe Program, the International Security Program, and others. Find the latest research from our scholars and CSIS events.
Podcast csis.org
Email ****@csis.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 415.7KInstagram Followers 82.1K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 45 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

6. Monocle 24: The Globalist

The perfect way to start the day in Europe is with Monocle's morning news programme. Join Monocle Radio editors, presenters and guests as they set the agenda in international news and business. Winner Best News & Politics Radio Show in the 2015 Mixcloud Online Radio Awards.
Podcast monocle.com
Producer/Network Monocle
Email ****@monocle.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 33.7K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 59 min Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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7. Privateer Station: War In Ukraine

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this 'macho' propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines.War in Ukraine is his latest and so far the biggest crime. We translate and bring you the views, news and best strategic, cultural and sometimes philosophical analysis from the frontlines. Form Ukraine fighting for its survival, and from Russian opposition, that is starting to see a new hope.
Podcast spreaker.com
Producer/Network Privateer
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 86 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Battleground: Ukraine

A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop and Saul David turn their attention to the war in Ukraine.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network Goalhanger
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 2.2K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 44 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. WIRED Security

Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network WIRED
Email ****@spokenlayer.com
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 3.1MTwitter Followers 10MInstagram Followers 1.8M Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 7 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

10. New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

The New Books Network is a consortium of author-interview podcast channels. It contains interviews with Scholars of Russia and Eurasia about their New Books. Follow this podcast to listen and learn what the Russians have to say.
Podcast newbooksnetwork.com
Producer/Network New Books Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 7.5KTwitter Followers 17.3K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 61 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. Breaking Doctrine

Breaking Doctrine is the podcast of the US Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The podcast will explore timely topics of interest, regarding current and emerging Army and joint doctrine. Our guests will include a broad range of Army and other Service professionals with the vast knowledge and years of experience required to facilitate discussion on a variety of military doctrine-related topics.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Producer/Network Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD)
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 15.3KTwitter Followers 7.3K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 46 min Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Radio Femida-Kitchen Talk - Радио Фемида-Кухонные Разговоры

Igor A. Voloshen and Lidia Alperovich, Russian-speaking attorneys from Pennsylvania, are the hosts of Podcast, a podcast devoted to the appraisal of interesting national, international, and local news and events through the legal prism.
Podcast radiofemida.buzzsprout.com
Hosts Lydia Alperovich, Igor Voloshen
Producer/Network Lidia Alperovich, Igor Voloshen
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 169Instagram Followers 60 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 64 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. Digital Emotions

DJ | Producer | Composer | Radio Host | Digital Emotions Sound System. The legend of the Russian electronic scene. Over the years, is one of the most respected DJs in Russia. His performances are a true journey into the world of music. They combine and intertwine - ethnicity, drive, emotionality, and artistry. Favorite music styles - Progressive, Breaks, Chill Out.
Podcast promodj.com
Host FONAREV
Producer/Network FONAREV
Email ****@fonarev.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 7.6KInstagram Followers 27.2K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Video Podcast YouTube
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14. BACK STORY With DANA LEWIS

Dana Lewis is a veteran World Affairs Correspondent. He's been everywhere. From war zones to the streets of London where he is based. And he loves talking to people about whats behind the headlines. Award winning. 'A real in the trenches reporter'. Great interviewing skills and easy to listen to.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Producer/Network Dana Lewis
Email ****@yahoo.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 17KInstagram Followers 313 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge

Join host, Rob Breakenridge, as he offers his unique perspective on the most talked-about stories of the day every weekday afternoon.
Podcast globalnews.ca
Producer/Network CHQR / Curiouscast
Email ****@corusent.com
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 513Twitter Followers 11.6KInstagram Followers 333.6K Frequency 9 episodes/month Avg Length 45 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. Podcast: The Week Ahead In Russia

The Week Ahead In Russia podcast dissects significant developments and upcoming events in Moscow and beyond. It's hosted each Monday by Steve Gutterman, author of RFE/RL's The Week In Russia newsletter, and features a rotating panel of guests.
Podcast rferl.org
Producer/Network RFE/RL
Email ****@rferl.org
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 596.6KTwitter Followers 209.5KInstagram Followers 37.8K Frequency 6 episodes/quarter Avg Length 29 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. The Russia-Ukraine War Report

The Russia-Ukraine War Report provides comprehensive, fact-based news coverage about the war in Ukraine. Our team of journalists, researchers, and analysts are from Georgia, Israel, Canada, Finland, Poland, Ukraine, the US, and the UK. We go beyond content aggregation and provide analysis and assessments on how today's stories shape the war's future. Our coverage includes the battlefront, geopolitics, economics, and human impact.
Podcast russiaukrainewarpodcast.com
Producer/Network Malcontent News
Email ****@malcontentment.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 11.6KTwitter Followers 19.5KInstagram Followers 3.1K Frequency 4 episodes/week Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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18. Harvest of Mars

Harvest of Mars seeks to uncover the essentials of war. Essentials have been swept under the rug or forgotten by people and societies eager to rewrite history in an intellectually pleasing way. This podcast seeks to open your eyes to aspects of military history that, as Paul Fussell accurately noted, never got into the books because of what he called the Disneyfication of war. Here you will get authentic insights from someone who has a genuine love for the material.
Podcast harvestofmars.buzzsprout.com
Host Joseph A. Campo
Producer/Network Joseph A. Campo
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 45 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

19. Truce

The truce is a history podcast about the Christian Church, from pyramid schemes to political campaigns. Is the US a Christian nation? Why do some Christians like Donald Trump? Season three explores how the rise of communism and socialism in Russia changed the American Christian Church. Podcast Magazine says Truce is, reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell. The truce is hosted by Chris Staron, writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls, and author of Cradle Robber.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network Chris Staron
Email ****@yahoo.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Frequency 3 episodes/month Avg Length 35 min Since Mar 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

20. Comprehensible Russian Podcast

Learn the Russian language?Is listening important when you learn a language? Yes it is! You can pick up words and see how the language works, but... If the information you are listening to is not clear for you, if you cannot understand what was said, does it make any sense? No! Absolutely not!This podcast provides you different kinds of topics in Russian in a very comprehensible way. Repetitions, synonyms, explanations and slow speed of speech will be your bridge to understand the real Russian Language.Transcripts:https://russianwithmax.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/RussianWithMax
Podcast russianwithmax.com
Producer/Network Russian With Max
Email ****@russianwithmax.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.3KInstagram Followers 7.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. Russophiles Unite

Cinephile, history fan, and one-time Muscovite Ally Pitts explores contemporary and Soviet-era Russian language cinema one film at a time! The show combines interviews and movie discussion, and features expert guests including authors, journalists, stand-up comedians, and indie podcasters. From time to time, it also tackles Hollywood's attempts to bring aspects of Russian culture, literature, and history to the Silver Screen.
Podcast russophilesunite.podbean.com
Host Ally Pitts
Producer/Network Ally Pitts
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 193Twitter Followers 3.7KInstagram Followers 568 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 33 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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22. Target USA Podcast by WTOP

Whether it's terrorists, anarchists, cybercriminals, or nation-states, America has a target on its back. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates the threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them, and their impact on Americans.
Podcast podcastone.com
Producer/Network WTOP | Hubbard Radio
Email ****@wtop.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 64Twitter Followers 640Instagram Followers 49.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 27 min Since Jun 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. Tug of War

In a special ongoing season, CNN reporters take us on-the-ground in Ukraine to document Russia's invasion, the escalating conflict, and what it means for the rest of the world.
Podcast edition.cnn.com
Producer/Network CNN
Email ****@cnn.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 17 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

24. Zaren. Daten. Fakten.

'Zaren. Daten. Fakten' ist ein Podcast, der sich mit der russischen Wirtschaft beschäftigt. In jeder Episode gehen wir auf aktuelle Entwicklungen und Trends in der russischen Wirtschaft ein und analysieren ihre Auswirkungen auf das Land und die Weltwirtschaft.Wir werden auch über die wichtigsten Industriezweige in Russland sprechen und uns mit den Herausforderungen und Chancen befassen, denen sich das Land gegenübersieht.
Podcast redcircle.com
Producer/Network Deutsch-Russische Auslandshandelskammer
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 25 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

25. RussianPod101

RussianPod101 offers a unique learning experience different from conventional classrooms. Also, the fastest, easiest, and most fun way to learn Russian and Russian culture. It offers lessons that can be completed on your own time and learn conversational Russian easily to attain fluency.
Podcast russianpod101.com
Producer/Network RussianPod101.com
Email ****@russianpod101.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 43KTwitter Followers 4.7KInstagram Followers 10.2K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 10 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. The Russian Empire History Podcast

The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. New episode every other Sunday.
Podcast therussianempirehistorypodcast.com
Host JP Bristow
Producer/Network JP Bristow
Email ****@therussianempirehistorypodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 158Twitter Followers 798 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 45 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

27. Slow Russian

Russian teacher Daria will help you to improve your Russian listening skills. In this podcast the Russian language is finally SLOW enough, so you don't have any problems understanding it. And if you do, the vocabulary section is just for you! You will also get some tips on Russian culture, traditions and daily life.Listen to slow Russian learn faster! Podcast website - http://realrussianclub.com/slowrussianpodcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/realrussianclubchannelTwitter - https://twitter.com/realrussianteamDonate with PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/realrussianclub© 2016 Daria Molchanova
Podcast slowrussian.libsyn.com
Producer/Network Daria Molchanova
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 23.6KTwitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 60.2K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 23 min Since Dec 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

28. Russian Connection Podcast

Hey everyone! This is Yulia from Russian Connection
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Yulia
Producer/Network Yulia from Russian Connection
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Instagram Followers 34.2K Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 12 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

29. А нас не спрашивали

Новости, анализ, мнения. Война и мир. Фашистская Россия и будущее человечества. Тоталитаризм и демократия. Экономика и культура. Прошлое и будущее. От понимания прошлого, к осмыслению настоящего.
Podcast and-they-didnt-ask-us.castos.com
Host Yury Karetyn
Email ****@gmail.com
Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 117 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

30. KennanX

KennanX is a podcast about our never-ending effort to understand Russia and the region. Hosted by Jill Dougherty.
Podcast kennanx.libsyn.com
Host Jill Dougherty
Producer/Network Wilson Center Kennan Institute
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 7.2KTwitter Followers 12K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 28 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact