The Soviet Life
door Kate Saba
Nieuwste aflevering
25: Education in the USSR vs. Today - What Changed?
25: Education in the USSR vs. Today - What Changed?
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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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- 25: Education in the USSR vs. Today - What Changed? · 56 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 25What was education really like in the Soviet Union, and how has it changed since 1991? In this episode of The Soviet Life, Kate Saba explores the Soviet education system, from…
- 24: Flowers for the Teacher - A Soviet Childhood Tradition · 23 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 25Episode Summary In this episode of The Soviet Life, Kate Saba explores the tradition of bringing flowers to teachers at the start of the school year in the Soviet Union. Through…
- 23: Two Young Americans Visit Moscow · 26 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 24What is Moscow really like when you experience it for yourself? In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba sits down with Maria and Sonya (who goes by Sophia) following…
- 22: Summer Behind the Iron Curtain: What We Actually Did · 34 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 23In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba takes listeners back to the unforgettable summers of the Soviet Union, when summer wasn’t simply a vacation — it was an entire…
- 21: Celebrating Independence Day Across Two Worlds · 30 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 22Summary In this special Independence Day episode, Kate Saba reflects on celebrating two nations that have shaped her life: Belarus and the United States. Recorded on the Fourth…
- 20: Summer Camps in the USSR · 36 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 21In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba explores the fascinating world of Soviet summer camps and the lasting impact they had on generations of children across the…
- 19: Alex Tokmin: Books, Freedom, and Life Beyond the USSR · 1 u 4 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 20In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba interviews Alex Tokmin, who shares his unique experiences growing up in the Soviet Union and his journey to the United States…
- 18: Victory Day: Not Just History, But Memory · 25 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 19What does it mean to remember a war that took 27 million lives? In this deeply personal episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba takes you into the heart of Victory Day (May…
- 17: Money and Economy after the Fall of the USSR - From Rubles to Chaos · 28 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 18What did it really feel like to live through the collapse of the Soviet Union? In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba explores the dramatic fall of a superpower and…
- 16: How Money Worked in the USSR - From Rubles to Survival · 46 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 17In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba takes you inside a world where money didn’t work the way we expect - it existed and often couldn’t buy what people actually…
- 15: Growing up in Soviet Moldova - Anna’s Story · 45 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 16In this episode of The Soviet Life, Kate Saba speaks with Anna Kochug about growing up in Moldova during the final years of the Soviet Union. Anna shares memories of everyday…
- 14: More Than Medals - The Soviet Olympic Machine · 26 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 15In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba, explores the powerful role the Olympic Games played in shaping Soviet society. The Olympics were never just about sports…
- 13: Red Echoes: The Soviet Legacy in Venezuela · 29 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 14In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba weaves together history, politics, and personal reflection to explore the deep and often overlooked ties between the former…
- 12: The Heart of Soviet Celebrations - Traditions and Memories · 22 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 13In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba delves into the unique holiday traditions of the former Soviet Union, contrasting them with Western celebrations. She begins by…
- 11: Winter Holidays in the Soviet Union: Christmas Without Christmas · 23 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 12In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba shares a deeply personal look at winter holidays in the Soviet Union. She explores what it meant to celebrate during a time…
- 10: My Life in the USSR: In Conversation with Elizabeth Milner · 59 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 11In this heartfelt episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba sits down with Elizabeth Milner — an American who has absolutely no personal ties to the Soviet Union — to explore…
- 9: Failing Is Not an Option: the Alex Matusevich Story · 60 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 10In this deeply inspiring episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba sits down with Alex Matusevich, an entrepreneur who journeyed from his Soviet childhood in Belarus to building…
- 8: From Kabul to America: One Man’s Journey Through the Soviet-Afghan War · 44 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 9In this episode of The Soviet Life, host Kate Saba speaks with Mr. Khalid, who shares his powerful story of growing up in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion. Together, they…
- 7: Discovering the Soviet Union with Professor Cathy Ross · 46 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 8In this episode of The Soviet Life Podcast, host Kate Saba sits down with Professor Cathy Ross, who first visited the Soviet Union in 1989 as part of a student ambassador…
- 6: Recap - Lessons, Surprises, and What's Next · 16 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 7In this solo episode, host Kate Saba opens up about the personal journey behind The Soviet Life podcast. She shares what inspired her to begin, what she’s learned along the way…
