I need your HELP!

I need your HELP!

Author: Daria Molchanova April 10, 2026 Duration: 2:09

Dear friends, I would love to invite you to my summer course at the University of Colorado!

You do not need to be a registered degree-seeking student to join. The group is small, only 14 students, and we still need 9 more people.

If you know someone who might be interested, please share this with them, or join us yourself. I would be absolutely thrilled if one of my podcast listeners became my student this summer.

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The Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the Univesrsity of Colorado Boulder is planning to offer an online section of RUSS 1010, Beginning Russian 1 in Summer Session B (June 30 – July 31, 2026).  

  • The classes search site is now updated with Summer 2026 classes. Students can add classes to the shopping cart on: 2/18/2026
  • The summer non-degree application opens: 2/18/2026. The application is in the 'Non-degree' section. 
  • Enrollment for non-degree students into Boulder Main Campus and Continuing Education sections of courses begins: 3/9/2026

Summer 2026

You can search for your desired courses on the class search site classes.colorado.edu by checking the term, and searching for RUSS 1010. At this time, you can take summer classes for credit as a CU Boulder non-degree student without transferring or going through the traditional admissions process. Your home college or university has the final say on the applicability of CU Boulder credits toward your degree. Many students find transferology.com helpful in determining how credits will transfer.

How to Apply

Apply by completing the summer non-degree application for non-degree/guest students. The application is free, non-competitive, and takes about 15-20 minutes. You will receive a Welcome Message email with your student ID number and how to access your student portal once your application is approved. If you include a copy of your unofficial transcripts within the application, you will need to have it manually reviewed by a CE advisor for courses that have requisites or restrictions. Follow the instructions for Non-Degree Requisite Approval.

How to Enroll in Classes

The enrollment process is listed on the Summer Session How to Enroll page. Here is how to add a class through your student portal. Search for classes at classes.colorado.edu

Advising

Continuing Education academic advisors are available to assist you—schedule a phone or video advising appointment. After logging in, click on the black Continuing Education tile, then select "Academic Advising" from the dropdown list under Select a Service.  You are also welcome to contact the course instructor, Daria Molchanova

Non-Degree Requisite Approval

If you have requisites from another university, or are having trouble self-enrolling, you will need to contact an advisor to manually review and approve your outside transcripts. Follow the instructions for Non-Degree Requisite Approval. You can also schedule a phone/video appointment with a Continuing Education academic advisor here: https://cu.my.site.com/continuingEd_login. Click "Schedule an Appointment." After logging in, click on the black Continuing Education tile, then select "Academic Advising" from the Select a Service drop-down. Select an open time with an advisor. 

Important Links:

Summer Session Website

Dates and Deadlines for Boulder Main Campus classes

Tuition and Fees for Boulder Main Campus classes, online and in-person

Tuition, Fees, Dates, and Deadlines for Continuing Education online classes

How and When You Pay

Financial Aid

Summer Housing at CU Boulder. Housing is run through Housing and Dining. Please contact University Housing for any inquiries related to housing on campus. On-campus housing is limited and may be unavailable for non-degree students.

Term Calendars

 


Daria Molchanova’s Slow Russian offers a patient, accessible path to understanding spoken Russian. As an experienced teacher, Daria structures each episode around clear, deliberately paced conversation, removing the common hurdle of native speed that can overwhelm learners. The core of this podcast is its namesake pace: spoken Russian delivered slowly enough to follow, yet naturally enough to feel authentic. Each segment typically includes a vocabulary breakdown, where key words and phrases are explained in context, turning listening practice into a direct lesson. Beyond grammar and pronunciation, Daria weaves in observations on Russian culture, traditions, and the nuances of daily life, providing the contextual glue that makes language stick. It’s designed for those who want to move beyond textbooks and engage with the rhythm and substance of the language in a manageable way. The result is a learning tool that feels less like a lecture and more like a guided tour of the Russian language, building comprehension and confidence with each slow-spoken episode. You can find more resources and episodes on the podcast’s main website.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 119

Slow Russian
Podcast Episodes
25 - The most popular children's poem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:03
Today you can hear the funny poem that all Russians know and love. Дама сдавала в багаж Диван, Чемодан, Саквояж, Картину, Корзину, Картонку И маленькую собачонку. Выдали даме на станции Четыре зеленых квитанции О том, чт…
24 – Dialogue: Real Russian food [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:37
Here is the dialogue: У меня была тема про то, что традиционно русские люди едят, там… всякую всячину. И что там хлеб вместо тарелок, и что нельзя за столом смеяться. Наверняка всем интереснее, как на самом деле. То есть…
23 - The little round bun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:41
Popular Russian fairytale:) Жили-были старик со старухой. Просит старик: – Испеки, старуха, колобок. – Из чего печь-то? Муки нет. – Эх, старуха! По амбару поскреби, по сусеку помети, муки и наберётся. Старуха так и сдела…
22 - History of Russia. Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:40
Text: В I тысячелетии н.э. территорию современной Восточной Европы населяли многочисленныеплемена славян: поляне, древляне, кривичи, вятичи и другие. Они занимались охотой, рыболовством, ремеслом. Древнерусское государст…
21 - YouTube episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:55
Slow Russian Podcast Transcript and audio download for $20 – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/slowrussian Join my free email course with A LOT of useful materials for self-learning – http://realrussianclub.c…
20 - Masha and the three bears [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:40
You can hear the famous fairytale about the girl who came to a house that belonged to the three bears. Жила-была девочка по имени Маша. Однажды пошла она в лес на прогулку. Очень скоро она набрела на дом. Она постучала,…
19 – Dialogue: Russian language. Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:34
In this episode of the Slow Russian Podcast you can hear the second part of our dialogue about the Russian language and the foreigners who try to learn it. Interesting vocabulary here! – Всегда, конечно, присутствует акц…
18 - Chernobyl: The most disastrous single nuclear event in history [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:56
In this episode of the Slow Russian Podcast we are talking about the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the city of Pripyat. Чернобыль – городок в 80 кило…
17 - Victory Day in Russia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
In this episode of the Slow Russian Podcast we are talking about the Russian Victory Day. Девятого мая в России отмечают окончание Великой Отечественной войны 1941 – 1945 гг. Именно так называют время, когда Советский Со…
16 - Russian Easter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:46
In this episode of the Slow Russian Podcast we are talking about the Orthodox Easter and its traditions. Пасха – это праздник воскресения Христа. Этот праздник пришел на Русь из Византии вместе с крещением в конце X века…