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May 28, 2020 36 mins
Ksenia was born and raised in Moscow, Russian is her native language, so why does she write books in English? This week we talk to Ksenia Anske, accomplished dark fantasy writer, about Russian history and culture. We learn how to speak in a proper Russian accent plus we learn some hilariously strange ways to cuss at someone in Russian. You’re gonna wet your pants when you hear this episode! Special thanks to Ksenia Anske! Follow her everywhere: https://www.kseniaanske.com/ https://twitter.com/kseniaanske https://www.instagram.com/kseniaanske/ https://www.facebook.com/kseniaanskeauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kseniaanske https://www.pinterest.com/kseniaanske Time Stamps: 01:30 Do I have your name right? 06:15 Why Ksenia almost didn’t start writing 08:40 Why English? 10:16 Common misconceptions of being Russian 13:09 Common misconceptions of Americans 15:16 Everyone is cramped in Moscow 18:41 Being curt 22:50 Russian swearing 25:32 What’s the Word 31:00 Who has the best Russian accent? 34:30 Thank you is worth nothing Credits: Hosted by Hannah https://www.instagram.com/hannahdron/Co-Hosted by Anna https://www.instagram.com/missannarachel/Edited by Evan https://www.instagram.com/alaskangeles/ Music by Vervex https://www.instagram.com/heck_yes_vervex/Logo by Sari Jack https://www.sarijack.com/ Accent Accidents https://accentaccidents.com/https://www.instagram.com/accentaccidents/https://www.facebook.com/AccentAccidents/
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