Russian with Vera16 Nov 2025

Ep.11 What is it like to be black in Russia? Honest conversation with an international student from Nigeria

What’s this episode about?
My guest is a 🇳🇬 Nigerian guy who has been living in Russia🇷🇺for over 7 years. We talk about what surprised him the most, the mistakes he made while learning Russian, and how Russian culture has influenced his daily habits.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why he barely spoke Russian for several years and what you CAN do in order not to repeat his language learning mistakes ;
What is it like to study in Russia without being fluent in Russian
How fear of making mistakes can slow down progress—and how to overcome it;
The differences (and rare similarities) between Nigerian and Russian cuisine;
What he still struggles to get used to in the Russian mentality;
His tips for newcomers moving to Russia;
And, honestly, how Russians treat Black people in the country.

This episode is perfect for anyone learning Russian 🇷🇺, living in Russia as a foreigner, or curious to see the country through the eyes of someone from another culture.

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