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

Jun 5th, 2018 13m 13s

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

Jun 5th, 2018 14m 48s

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

Jun 5th, 2018 9m 47s

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

Jun 5th, 2018 12m 35s

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

H - Hren, "How Are You" and Haringey

Jun 5th, 2018 10m 51s

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

Jun 5th, 2018 9m 20s

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

J - Juice, James Bond and Russian Jazz

Jun 5th, 2018 9m 24s

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

K - KVN, Kvas and Kaliningrad

Jun 5th, 2018 9m 32s

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

L - Lenin and Lev Yashin

Jun 5th, 2018 11m 14s

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

M - Moscow, Metro and Dmitri Mendeleev

Jun 5th, 2018 10m 12s

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

N - The Nineties, Tsar Nicolas II and Nizhny Novgorod

Jun 5th, 2018 9m 29s

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

O - The Orthodox Church, Off Licences and Oligarchs

Jun 5th, 2018 11m 19s

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

P - Pessimism, Presents and Russian Pop

Jun 5th, 2018 9m 7s

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

Jun 5th, 2018 16m 9s

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

R - Rap, Rasputin and Romance

Jun 5th, 2018 9m 1s

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

S - Snow Maiden, Subbotnik and Smirnoff

Jun 5th, 2018 10m 11s

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

T - Traffic, Tolstoy and Tsar

Jun 5th, 2018 13m 58s

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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