In this episode of the Learn Real Polish podcast, I talk about Laika, the first animal sent into orbit around the Earth. We also listen to two recordings from listeners of our podcast. Listening and reading is a fantastic way to improve your Polish language skills. Full Polish transcription is available for all premium users. For more information, please visit realpolish.pl
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RP420: Oligarchia magnacka
In this episode of Learn Real Polish podcast I talk about oligarchy, especially about a period in the history of the First Polish Republic in the 16th-18th centuries when a group of magnates dominated the political life of the country. Full Polish transcription is available for all premium users. For more information, please visit realpolish.pl
RP419: Głupota i niekompetencja
This is the Learn Real Polish podcast. This time I want to address the topic of stupidity. Stupid people are seen as a force that has a dangerous effect on humanity. I based this podcast on an essay by Italian economic historian Carlo Cipolla. Full Polish transcription is available for all premium users. For more information, please visit realpolish.pl
RP418: Taras Szewczenko
This is the Learn Real Polish podcast. This time I talk about Taras Shevchenko, a Ukrainian poet and painting artist, national hero of Ukraine. He was born as a serf peasant without any opportunities for development. However, due to his perseverance he became the most important Ukrainian poet. Full Polish transcription is available for all premium users. For more information, please visit realpolish.pl
RP417: Pegasus
This is the Learn Real Polish podcast. This time I want to talk about Pegasus, one of the most dangerous malware in the world. Pegasus was officially created to fight terrorism, but in some countries, governments are using it for surveillance of journalists and political opposition.