I left Russia forever? - Russian Listening Practice 

Once you speak Serbian you can understand and communicate with every south Slav.

The building you asked about is the building of the Serbian Railways, as well as the Railway Museum, and the white one next to it, is an administrative court. The name of the park in which you are is Financial Park. Welcome to Serbia and I wish you to adapt as easily as possible and enjoy Serbia.

That building is Railway museum (Железнички музеј). When you mentioned the White Army, there are a lot of things that might be interesting to you if you like history because you are from Russia. Since 1920, the government of the Kingdom of SHS welcomed lot of anti-Bolshevik Russian refugees, mainly those under General Pyotr Wrangel in Crimea in November 1920, it was a gesture of hospitality by paying back the debt Serbia owed Russia for the latter's intervention on the side of Serbia at the outbreak of WWI as well as the reception of Serbian refugees from the Ottomans and the Austrian Empire in the Russian Empire, more precisely today's Ukraine Donbass and the Kirovograd region. In 1921, at the invitation of the Serbian Patriarch Dimitrije, the leadership of the Russian Church in exile moved from Constantinople/Istanbul (or as in Serbian Carigrad/Цариград) to Serbia. It is interesting that due to the request of the Russian émigrés Kingdom of Yugoslavia, did not recognize the USSR as a state until it became communist after the Second World War, but only recognized Russia. The Russian community in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia was effectively in a privileged position in a number of ways, as it enjoyed support and protection. Since they were highly educated people, they made an invaluable contribution to the development of the then Yugoslav science, art and architecture as a token of gratitude to Serbia. In that period, the first Ruski Dom (Russian Center for Science and Culture) in Belgrade was opened. The Russians left their architectural mark on the most important places in Belgrade today: on the corner of Nemanjina and Kneza Milos street, in the area around the National Assembly, in the part of the University Center around Cyril and Methodius Park (better known as "Park near Vuk's Monument"), Sava Promenade The grand staircase on Kalemegdan, the palace of the Patriarchate of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Palace of King Alexander I in Dedinje, the Main Post Office Building, etc. The most important Russian architect in Belgrade was Nikolai Krasnov and Grigorij Samojlov. Belgrade expressed its gratitude to Krasnov by erecting a monument in the Manege Park, and one street is named after "Nikola Krasnov" and there is a memorial plaque to the Russian builder without whom Belgrade would not be as it is today. At the age of only 24, Krasnov was appointed as the main city architect of Yalta, in the Crimea, where he built representative buildings for the nobility and cultural elite. The most important building he built there was the imperial residence - Livadia Castle, the summer house of Tsar Nicholas I, which is still attractive today, and in which the Crimean Conference was held in 1945 with the participation of Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin. Enjoying a great reputation in Russia, he received the title of architect and academician of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. His career in Crimea ended with the October Revolution after which he arrived in Belgrade. You will probably be interested in The Church of the Holy Trinity, also called the Russian Church where General Baron Wrangel is buried. Since it is located near the building of the Radio Television of Serbia, the temple suffered serious material damage in the bombing in 1999, and the renovation began the following year. Nikolai Nikolayevich Raevsky (Colonel), grandson of the famous General Nikolai Raevsky, a hero of the Patriotic War of 1812, served the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy as a prototype for the main character, Count Vronsky, in his work "Anna Karenina". He came as a volunteer in the Serbian-Turkish war. At the place where he died in Gornji Adrovac, the Church of the Holy Trinity was built (1903), popularly known as the colorful church or the church of love or the Russian church. From the road to the entrance to the temple, linden trees stand out (Holy Slavic tree) which were brought from the village of Razumovska in Ukraine, from the former estate of Count Rajevski, here the brotherhood of Serbs and Russians is immortalized.

I think this situation will cause you to adapt and grow even more. You and your work will only improve from this unexpected turn of events. Good luck Max!

Привет Max! I'm an Italian who is struggling learning Russian, I discovered your channel only a couple weeks ago... I wished I found it sooner! I've been trying to learn Russian for the past 3 years and I've done more improvements in these 3 weeks than in those 3 years, also thanks to your videos. I could understand the sense of your video and I was so happy!! I get what you say about having a "vocation" or purpose as you call it, I've been really struggling to find mine - I'm a doctor and I'm almost at the end of my studies but, just like you, I've been told many times that I'm really good at teaching things. Long story short, it is always nice to hear that we are not alone in our struggles, even if I'm in a much more comfortable place than you are. I hope all the best for you and Julia :)

It is fascinating to me that you are walking around those buildings which were designed by Russian architects that escaped the soviet union after the revolution. So crazy. The building that you were asking about in the beginning is the building of Serbian railroad office and the seat of the ministry of transportation.

Just wanted to address anyone, such as the person Max mentioned, who think that leaving Russia right now is for comfort of any sort. Emigration is never, ever an easy choice, especially if you have to leave family behind and Max has - his parents, brother, grandmother and his son. Heart wrenching. And financially, as he said, this is the worst possible time for Russians abroad. Max, I pray you will be able to return even before '24 and you have indeed found your calling and path. I do believe in some sort of higher force in this crazy universe and I'm just trusting that you will be supported on your path. Sending light to both you and Yulia and am so happy the two of you have each other in this chaotic time.

I really enjoyed the last 5 minutes where you explained your place in life. You're the best language teacher I have come across. You really empathise with how a student interprets Russian and streamline the learning process with plain and simple flow. You humanise language learning in the 21st century.

Привет Макс, приятно что тебе нравится Белград :) Я изучала русский язык в университете и слушала много твоих подкастов. Это мне очень помогло. Я из Австрии, а мой парень из Сербии, поэтому я учу сербский язык уже два года и я часто была в Белграде. Если тебе нужный рекомендации для изучение сербского языка (онлаин-учителя, websites, и.т.д.), дай мне знать. Удачи тебе и Июлии в Белграде :)

Privet! Thanks for continuing to teach us! Elmar from Leipzig

Max you are a joy to learn from. Even in this turmoil you and your wonderful nature represents the spirit of the Russian people to me! God bless you and Julia in your new adventure!:)

Через Одессу тоже многие переезжали. Сербский король Александр принял русских эмигрантов, открыл кадетские корпуса для детей из России. Дети, у которых не было родителей, учились бесплатно. Сами сербы тоже отдавали своих детей в кадетские корпуса и институт благородных девиц. У сербов в то время говорить по русски, считалось хорошим тоном.

Best Russian teacher I have found BY FAR please keep up the good work forever Max!

Спасибо Макс, за то что вы продолжаете снимать видео и говорить к нас. Бог знает то что всё будет хорошо с вами.

Thank you for everything you do, it is not easy to find intermediate level teachers creating interesting content and both quality and quantity.

Lots of people wishing both Yulia and you the best on what will be an interesting journey. You are making the most of your lives. Well done, both of you. I would like to complement you on your excellent use of not too complicated language. I haven’t studied Russian for years, but with all sub-titles off, I can understand 80% of what you say and get the gist of the rest. So, thank you!

Спасибо из Италии 🖤 Итальянцы ещё любят Россию

💰Если хотите поддержать Макса и проект: One time ► www.donationalerts.com/r/russianwithmax Monthly: ► www.patreon.com/russianwithmax

Dobro došao u Srbiju, uvek! Putuj po svetu, otkrivaj ga, ali se vraćaj i Rusiji. Domovina je jedna i samo tamo nam srce kuca kako treba. Mi u Srbiji kažemo: Svuda prođi, kući dođi. Sve najbolje na daljem putu, i ...uživaj u Srbiji, to je bratska zemlja.

Thank you so much for all your hard work and all the good things you have done! I hope the best for you and Julia!❤️

Ребята желаю вас удачи и успехов, ❤ продолжай Макс! 🎉 жизнь постоянно меняется, Всегда думай о хорошем, надеюсь, что у вас будет замечательная свадьба, независимо от того, когда! Спасибо за видео 😊

У вас всё получится, я верю в вас! Дай бог вам здоровья Макс!

Good luck, Max! We all are going through very difficult times! Ivan from Brno

@MK Serbia was liberated from German occupation in 1944 by Russian army and never forget this fact. In 1804 Russia helped Serbs uprising againsts Turks. We deeply respect Russian people no metter if in Kremlin sits Csar, Stalin, Putin or Micky Mouse.

спасибо за видео, Макс! твоя работа мне очень полезная: продолжай! удачи тебе!

prizvannie in English literally means a "calling" something that you feel inside you, that the world expects of you. Picasso had a "calling" to be an artist, for example. Max, I hope you find your calling. For us, you already have. Good luck with your journey.

Serbia was always open and supportive to Russians, and it is important to mention here that during its existence within the former Yugoslavia, Serbia was outside of the Warsaw Pact, and Belgrade was and still is one of the leading centers of the Non-aligned Movement. Russians are thus welcome to Serbia from a very honest perspective which is not burdened by some difficult past of political relations among the formerly associated countries within the Warsaw Pact, like in the case of Hungary or Bulgaria and their historical relations with Russia.

Удачи вам, Макс. Твой видео помогают мне учиться русский язык. Спасибо за них.

Hello Max, happy to hear from you and you found a new home in Belgrade, classical music is always welcome and thank you for sharing your passion and story and keep the spirit high!!! really appreciate and wish you the outmost happiness because I can imagine it wasn't easy to leave your country behind and so I really want to try learning this historic language which is Russian, it's the very positive thing I came to find your channel through the tragedy that is happening for the moment but I was always interested in the history of Russia but thanks to you, I can honestly understand and learn more about the youth and the culture which is more essential than ever,so sincerely appreciated and greetings from Belgium ✌️🍻🙏⛅⛅⛅

Красивое ролик про Белград, спасибо. Ваш канал очень помогает мне выучить русский язык. В Сербии приветствуются все доброжелательные люди, желаю удачи в дальнейшей работе :)

Привет Макс. Спасибо за видео!

As always, amazing video. I absolutely agree with your opinion about 'признавание.' Wish you the best!

Я надеюсь, что вы найдете свой путь в Сербии. Если вы создадите несколько интересных курсов для людей, говорящих по-сербски, я действительно думаю, что это может стать хорошим бизнес-кейсом. Людей, заинтересованных в изучении русского языка, много, но возможностей для этого не слишком много. По крайней мере, так было со мной. Это вторая волна русской эмиграции за последние 100 лет. Первая волна эмигрантов (солдаты и офицеры Белой армии, ученые, художники, политики) действительно помогли развитию сербского государства. Как вы уже заметили, архитектура похожа на российскую, и причина более чем очевидна. Авторы были русскими эмигрантами. Они помогли организовать Белградский университет. Многие профессора, особенно технических наук, до сих пор носят русские фамилии - Русов, Сальников... Это потомки русских эмигрантов. Я очень хочу, чтобы эта волна эмиграции нашла свой путь и наладила свою жизнь в Сербии. Удачи и добро пожаловать в Сербию.

Макс, желаю вам удачи и успехов! Вы талантливый преподаватель! Ваша работа- важна!

My great-grandfather came to Yugoslavia in 1918. He was very good with Peter Wrangel. Serbia is a country with a lot of freedom and beautiful nature, but my Constantine, General Romanov, I will always be proud of him success in tsarist Russia. Long live my grandfather Konstantin Nikolaevich Kuznetsov, the Romanov family and mother Russia.

It´s so great to know that you ´ve experienced such calling ...I hope Julia and you´ll be able to pursue your goals wherever you are.....and that you´ll go back to your country one day. As a learner of Russian,I have to tell you that all your videos and activities are a fabulous ,enjoyable source of ideas and fun....you are a great teacher and communicator.Thanks a lot....and break a leg!

Max thanks for share! Take care of your self, remember you are the unique one for us keep up that motivation high, i know how you feeling keep up the good work and looking forward for your videos!

В Сербии чувствуешь себя как дома, мы любим русских - наш братский народ, добро пожаловать!

Thank you for having both Russian and English subtitles!!!!!! ✌✌✌✌👍👍👍👍

Max, I found your channel only a short while ago. I don't speak Russian, but I do love languages, and listening to you speak was a pleasure. I followed the subtitles in English and I found your thoughts about your life, and what you were meant to do very moving. Sometimes that is a very hard thing to figure out. I'm thankful that you have found a new place to continue your work, where you feel safer. I wish you and Julia the very best in the coming days and months and hope that you'll be able to return to Russia sooner than later, when life can be more fair and just for all citizens. Thank you for sharing your thoughts during this terribly difficult time.

Наверное один из лучших людей в Ютубе которые преподавает русский язык. Очень ясно манера говорить, понятен, занимательный и смешной. Желаю тебе удачи где бы ты ни был Макс!

Such a pleasure to watch and listen to you. What a wonderful way to learn a language ! Most enjoyable and engaging .Thank you and God bless you !

Я помню, что начал подкаст слушать в первый раз осенью 2018ого года. В этом году 4 года anniversary :). Удачи в Сербии.

Макс, можно спросить по поводы работы в белградском университете на филологическом факультете, где изучают русский. Там очень хорошие люди работают. Вдруг помогут добрым советом

You kind of touched on this in a previous video, but one of the reasons I like to always be learning a language (other than I enjoy it) is so I can empathize with my students. Your experiences (language-learning and general) will only make you a stronger teacher.

Најлепша зграда је управа Железнице, Музеј Железнице и чини ми се Министарство саобраћаја. Лево је града Суда. Парк се зове Финансијски парк( налази се поред Министарства финансија. Добродошао у Србију! 😃

Просто отлично. Вы замечательный человек. Желаю вам успеха.

Спасибо большое. Ты такой хороший учитель.

Спасибо вам за замечательные видео. Я смотрю ваши видео последние 2 года. Ты отличный учитель, такой добрый и жизнерадостный. Я надеюсь, что когда-нибудь вы с Юлей сможете вернуться в Россию. Я молюсь за всех жителей Украины и России. Я желаю вам очень удачи в вашей жизни.

for such a young man, max. you sure display a whole lot of wisdom. not only am i slowly learling the russian language, but i am also learning about other countries. eta kruga! you picked a good profession. stay with it because you are benefiting many students eager to learn your language!!

I love you, Max! You are amazing! I love the Russian language. I watch your videos a lot. You will find your way somehow. The world is crazy, dangerous and unstable, but things will be just fine - I promise. May you fulfill your deepest wish for happiness. Peace.

спасибо большое Макс, you are an example ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks max!

Bravo Maks , Beograd je prelep grad a Novi Sad jos lepsi💕💕💕🇷🇸

You will see in Serbia they say Tako, Kako. Instead of Tak, Kak. :)

Привет, Макс, Удачи вам 💜

Спасибо за видео. Да, кажется это твоё презвание, обьяснить вещи, и учить Don't stop!!!

max. you are the coolest dude on the planet. i watch and listen to your language each day to get my lesson on your beautiful russian language. keep up the great work. you have an admirer from Bob in mountain country wyoming!!

Priviyet Maks. You teach russian language with living in it. I really enjoy to learn with you. Thank you so much. Sposibo balshoye

СПАСИБО, МАКС . ОЧЕНЬ!!!

Брате ти си се само вратио на простор својих давних словенских предака. Добродошао. Живео мир и братољубље међу свим словенима.❤️💙🤍

Glad Russia is your rock, keep teaching the language, there is at least a 1000 years of history in the tongue and more. You are doing well.👍

Best of luck Max, I am old but as I look back on my life I realized I learned lots from my work in different countries. Hope the same for you.

We like you, Max. We admire you for your confident humility AND your humble confidence. Russia was lucky to have you. Serbia is lucky to have you. And so are we. Good luck to you sir! Keep the videos coming when you can. Spasibo!🤗:-)🤹‍♂️

Привет Макс, я изучаю русский язык уже 8 лет и время от времеин я смотрю ваше видео, очень полезно! Надеюсь, что Божье благословение будет с вами и всем кто страдает от вйоны!

Max .do not worry every thing gonna Be back to normal russia is russia Rich country and educated people Soon I hope you will be back to russa Wish u all the best

8:40 Я тот подписчик, который опознал юкку, которая тебя уколола. :D Эти маленькие желтые и синие цветы - анютины глазки (pansies). Желтый цветущий куст в начале видео - это форзиция. Хороших выходных, Макс!

Удачи там, Макс. Я надеюсь что с вами с Юлей все получится

You have found your place, Max. I’m sorry you cannot now live in your own country. I hope that will change. You can represent so well all the many good things of Russian culture. I found the people very kind to me in Tomsk as well as Moscow and St. Petersburg - lovely people. This is who you represent, and you can do it with pride! My only cultural difficulty was the lack of smiling when greeting strangers- doesn’t happen that way in Spain or US ( my countries).

The best of luck Max . I hope that all goes well for you . Some times we have to leave our homeland as it becomes almost impossible to stay. All the best 💕

Wishing you peace and prosperity also clarity as you pursue your purpose

Thanks for the video. Момент in The Russian sense is best translated as thing or point. It is the issue or matter at hand. It does not mean a moment in the temporal sense; it is not a moment in time.

Max you are a language Hero !

Good luck. I hope we can help you in your new life in Belgrad and learn russian again.

There is nothing wrong with wanting freedom and comfort. I wish Max success, freedom, and comfort.

Привет дорогой Макс как ваше настройение мне кажется хорошо)))я пишу из Азербайджана мне очень нравиться ваш мотив вы всегда улыбайтесь ваша енергия всегда очень чудесный спасибо за все эти уроки удачи вам🇦🇿❣️❣️❣️❣️

Thanks!

Never say never, life changes fast, and when people don't expect it. Continue to teach and do your craft. You are a master at it.

Привет макс, я посылаю тебе горячий привет из Мексики. 😍😍😍

Ты такой хороший человек, макс! Я желаю тебе найлучше!

Thanks, Max, you're a legend (чуть чуть громкоавтое слово но это так)!

Я хочу подержать тебя! У тебя сейчас есть счёт в Сербии? Или как заплатить на membership programme? Всего лучшего из Германии

Очень интересно.

Отлично урок

Wish you all the best! You'll be a great couple for sure! Greetings from Turkey.

Привет Маск! Желаю тебе удачи в Белграде.

Dobro nam došao! Welcome!

The sort of flowers is called pansy/ Фиалка Виттрока. The shrub is indeed yukka

Welcome to Serbia bro, I wish you everything best!

I very much admire your ability to see beauty amid all the rest. You and your wife are a terrific team. Best wishes to you.

Я бы "палитра" перевела как "scope" or "range" or even "variety" in this context. Привет, недавно обнаружила ваш канал. Очень интересно вас смотреть. Я рада, что мне Ютуб вас порекомендовал.

Max, I'm sorry if you've answered this before, but are you still able to access payment from the podcast subscription? I want to sign up, but I also want to know if you're still able to receive payment for your hard work!

вау я ноконец понял один вполне видео, спасибо болшое!

Добродошли у Београд! Парк се зове ,, Финансиски парк,, , зграда поред парка је Апелациони суд , а зграда преко улице је Железнички музеј.

Привет, Макс! Рада снова видеть вас гуляющими в парках и снимающими видео! Желаю вам с Юлией всего наилучшего. Парк называется «Финансовый парк», а здание, которое вы упоминаете в 3:30, это «Железницкий музей».

Privyet! One of the buildings visible from the park is the building of the Government which was designed by a Russian architect Nikolai Krasnov, who immigrated to Serbia in the interwar period. There are other buildings designed by him

Live in the moment and uncertainty will seem less crushing. Удачи Вам и Хулия.

You should visit one fortress that is relatively close to Belgrade :D. Relatively haha... The name is "Golubacka tvrdjava". It is a very nice place, you will love it. You are going to like Serbia but you know Serbs have their own "issues". We are free to speak our mind but we are powerless to change our own government either. The only difference is, we can talk about it but we can't do anything. People went through some serious hardships and it wont be strange to hear people complaining about life and stuff. However, Serbs will treat you well and go an extra mile to make you feel like at home. Just don't be surprised if you encounter Serbs who wholeheartedly support Putin. This is mostly because we were bullied by the west, big time so we understand everything what is going on now from different point of view. That is we do not agree with everything Russia does, but we do understand why it happened. If that makes any sense. Again, you are welcome to our humble country and hope you will enjoy there.

أتمنى لك التوفيق ماكس.. أنا عملت عكس رحلتك... جئت من سوريا إلى روسيا.لأن أجدادي أصولهم من القفقاس.. وأنا عملت هجرة عكسية وجئت إلى المكان الذي خرجوا منه 😊. أستفيد كثيراً من فيديوهاتك أنت تتكلم الروسية أوضح من أي شخص قابلته هنا في كراسنودار.. زرت مؤخراً مدينتك نفراسيسك. وهي ميناء وساحل وجبل. وهذا خليط مثير للاهتمام ستحقق نجاحات كثيرة لأنك إنسان عندك شغف وحب لما تفعل... وهذا هو الأهم ستمضي الأيام سريعاً وستعود إلى الوطن أحييك على قرارك الذكي بالخروج حتى عام ٢٤ هذا منتهى الحكمة والشعور الإنساني النبيل.. أتمنى لك وليوليا التوفيق والسعادة

Если я все понимаю, что говорит Макс, скажите, пожалуйста, каков уровень моего знания русского языка (пассивно)?