A to Tsar of Russia with Adrian Chiles Podcast
1) A - Aeroflot, Arbat and Authoritarian Regimes
Adrian Chiles & guests take their first look at the history, culture and life of Russia
2) B - Borscht soup, Banya and Sergei Baltacha
Adrian Chiles & guests continue their canter through Russia's varied life and culture. With language expert Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.
3) C - Comedy, Cheburashka and Cyrillic Alphabet
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.
4) D - Duch-less, Russian Dance and Dachas
Adrian Chiles & guests take you through some of the more unusual aspects of Russian life. With linguist Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.
5) E - Eggplant, Moscow Exhibition Centre and Eisenstein
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.
6) F - Fandorin, Faberge and FSB
The legendary stories of Faberge eggs, KGB-successor FSB & a famous fictional detective. With Adrian Chiles, linguist Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.
7) G - Gastarbeiter, Russian Girls and Golubtsy
Adrian Chiles, Olga Makarenko & comedian Igor Meerson hook up to talk all things Russia.
8) H - Hren, "How Are You" and Haringey
Adrian Chiles with his take on Russia - including why Russians love Tottenham Hotspur. Also featuring linguist Olga Makarenko and comedian Igor Meerson.
9) I - Internet, Ivanovo and Izvestia
Think you know Russia? Think again. Adrian Chiles & guests with their unusual facts.
10) J - Juice, James Bond and Russian Jazz
Adrian Chiles and guests with their quirky take on what you need to know about Russia.