You get a membership it comes with some great materials to help you really feel comfortable. Russian with Max Russian with Max This is hands down one of the best podcasts for intermediate Russian language learners. Host Max is a lovable, smart and sometimes goofy host whose enthusiasm will keep you engrossed. He talks about a wide range of topics from psychology to travel history to sociology and he's excited about all of them.
Due to the nature of his subject matter you should at least be proficient before listening to it. This Phone Number List podcast is entirely in Russian. But don't be intimidated. Very good at explaining new concepts and vocabulary. This is especially good because he teaches listeners at least a few new words or phrases every episode. You can listen to the podcast or watch his channel for free. There are also paid plans that include more episodes and material.
This includes a transcript of each episode which many learners find helpful. The Story Learning Russian podcast goes beyond the typical Learn Russian podcasts before it and is great for intermediate learners who want to learn about more general content. However, the following podcasts are for intermediate learners who want to be more specific. is an eclectic and hard-to-categorize podcast and one of my favorite podcasts. Ding Moscow Times-produced show host Michelle Birdy might discuss a phrase she's been hearing a lot in the Russian news lately.