Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is Russian with Dasha — a channel for learners of Russian as a foreign language (B1 level and higher) . In this video, I’m in Kirovsk, a town located beyond the Arctic Circle, talking to a local resident, Liza. We discuss:
— what winter in the Russian North is really like
— polar night vs polar day
— how to stay mentally healthy during long dark winters
— what the Northern Lights actually look like
— everyday life in a northern town
— working in mines and “northern benefits”
— family history and the Soviet past
— attitudes toward foreigners and tourists

This video has subtitles and is perfect for intermediate and advanced learners (B1+). You’ll hear natural spoken Russian and real-life conversations.

Clarifications from Liza: the polar night in Kirovsk lasts 2 weeks. During the polar day, the sun does not set below the horizon. In the botanical garden, it is a coffee tree that grows, not a chocolate tree.

Liza's page https://t.me/elizprmn

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