A to Tsar of Russia with Adrian Chiles

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From Aeroflot to Tsar Nicholas, Adrian Chiles explores the life, culture and history of Russia, host of the 2018 World Cup, alongside Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.

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    • Jun 5, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from A to Tsar of Russia with Adrian Chiles

    A - Aeroflot, Arbat and Authoritarian Regimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 19:18


    Adrian Chiles & guests take their first look at the history, culture and life of Russia

    B - Borscht soup, Banya and Sergei Baltacha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 11:31


    Adrian Chiles & guests continue their canter through Russia's varied life and culture. With language expert Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.

    C - Comedy, Cheburashka and Cyrillic Alphabet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 10:47


    The mysteries of Russia explained - including how the 33-character alphabet works. With Adrian Chiles, language expert Olga Makarenko and St Petersburg comedian Igor Meerson.

    D - Duch-less, Russian Dance and Dachas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 13:13


    Adrian Chiles & guests take you through some of the more unusual aspects of Russian life. With linguist Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.

    E - Eggplant, Moscow Exhibition Centre and Eisenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 14:48


    Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys tells Adrian Chiles how the band made the music for an Eisenstein film - plus other quirky facts about the World Cup host country.

    F - Fandorin, Faberge and FSB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 9:47


    The legendary stories of Faberge eggs, KGB-successor FSB & a famous fictional detective. With Adrian Chiles, linguist Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.

    G - Gastarbeiter, Russian Girls and Golubtsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 12:35


    Adrian Chiles, Olga Makarenko & comedian Igor Meerson hook up to talk all things Russia.

    H - Hren, "How Are You" and Haringey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 10:51


    Adrian Chiles with his take on Russia - including why Russians love Tottenham Hotspur. Also featuring linguist Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.

    I - Internet, Ivanovo and Izvestia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 9:20


    Think you know Russia? Think again. Adrian Chiles & guests with their unusual facts.

    J - Juice, James Bond and Russian Jazz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 9:24


    Adrian Chiles and guests with their quirky take on what you need to know about Russia.

    K - KVN, Kvas and Kaliningrad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 9:32


    A Russian comedy TV show revealed - and the venue for one of England's World Cup matches.

    L - Lenin and Lev Yashin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 11:14


    Two legendary Russians: the leader of the Revolution and the world-famous goalkeeper.

    M - Moscow, Metro and Dmitri Mendeleev

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 10:12


    The amazing stories of the Russian capital, its ornate underground & legendary inventor.

    N - The Nineties, Tsar Nicolas II and Nizhny Novgorod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 9:29


    Adrian Chiles, Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson explore famous aspects of Russia.

    O - The Orthodox Church, Off Licences and Oligarchs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 11:19


    Is Roman Abramovich an oligarch? How popular is church? Adrian Chiles has the answers.

    P - Pessimism, Presents and Russian Pop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 9:07


    What are Russians really like? Everyday life in Russia with Adrian Chiles, linguist Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.

    Q - Queuing and Queen Catherine The Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 16:09


    The infamous exploits of Catherine The Great revealed by Adrian Chiles and guests.

    R - Rap, Rasputin and Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 9:01


    Adrian Chiles explores the culture and history of Russia, host of the 2018 World Cup.

    S - Snow Maiden, Subbotnik and Smirnoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 10:11


    Adrian Chiles & guests explore Russian culture ahead of the 2018 World Cup

    T - Traffic, Tolstoy and Tsar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 13:58


    Adrian Chiles explores the life, culture and history of Russia, host of the 2018 World Cup, alongside UK-based Russian linguist Olga Makarenko and St Petersburg-based comedian Igor Meerson.

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