The Slavic Literature Pod is your guide to one of the most important—yet understudied—literary traditions. Every episode, Russian literature PhD Candidate Matt Gerasimovich and Personable Audio Expert Cameron Lallana dive deep into big books, short stories, film, and everything in between. You’ll get an approachable introduction to the scholarship and big ideas surrounding this canon three Fridays per month.

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 51 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-50/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 51

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 50 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-50/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 50

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 49 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-49/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 49

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 48 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-48/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 48

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 47 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-47/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 47

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 46 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-46/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 46

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 45 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-45/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 45

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Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron stay in Stalingrad to the bitter end, covering Chapters 19 to 48 in Part 3 of Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate. Stalin’s phone calls, the 6th Army’s surrender, and senseless kindness oh my! It’s all coming together. Get your horsemeat and get ready to tune in. Major themes: Unrewarded kindness, family ties, the State and the individual The music used in this episode was “Старое Кино / Staroye Kino,” by Перемотка / Peremotka. You can find more of their work on <a href="https://peremotka.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">Bandcamp</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@peremotka_band/featured" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a>.  Our links:<a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/" rel="nofollow"> Website</a> |<a href="https://discord.gg/hVFgDtwDsx?ref=slaviclitpod.com" rel="nofollow"> ⁠Discord⁠ </a>Socials: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slaviclitpod/?ref=slaviclitpod.com" rel="nofollow">Instagram⁠</a> |<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/slaviclitpod.bsky.social?ref=slaviclitpod.com" rel="nofollow"> BlueSky</a> |<a href="https://twitter.com/slaviclitpod?ref=slaviclitpod.com" rel="nofollow"> Twitter⁠</a> |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/slavlitpod" rel="nofollow"> Facebook</a> Questions, comments, want to hear your voice on a bonus episode? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:slaviclitpod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">slaviclitpod@gmail.com</a> or call our voicemail at 209.800.3944 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate (Part 3, Chs. 19-48) by Grossman

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 44 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-44/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 44

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 43 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-43/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 43

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 42 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-42/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 42

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 41 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-41/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 41

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 40 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-39/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 40

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 39 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-39/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 39

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 38 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-38/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 38

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 37 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-37/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 37

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 36 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/untitled/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 36

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 35 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/untitled/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 35

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 34 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-34/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 34

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 3, Chapter 33 of Vasily Grossman&#39;s Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/life-and-fate-read-along-part-3-chapter-33/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you haven&#39;t already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our <a href="https://slaviclitpod.com/lifeandfate24" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Be sure to follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/slaviclitpod" rel="nofollow">Instagram </a>and join our <a href="https://discord.gg/2PtA959SZh" rel="nofollow">Discord </a>to participate in the discussion. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Life and Fate Read Along: Part 3, Chapter 33

The Slavic Literature Pod is your guide to one of the most important—yet understudied—literary traditions. Every episode, Russian literature PhD Candidate Matt Gerasimovich and Personable Audio Expert Cameron Lallana dive deep into big books, short stories, film, and everything in between. You’ll get an approachable introduction to the scholarship and big ideas surrounding this canon three Fridays per month.