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Fast Food: Can Russians Afford It? Posted by Jenya on Sep 3, 2014
When I was growing up, I had heard of McDonald’s but had never been to one. When I first returned to Russia back in 2006, I was greatly surprised at the number of fast food restaurants that could be found. You may expect to see them in a large city like Moscow – they have…
Obesity: It’s Not Just for Westerners Posted by Jenya on Aug 20, 2014
Myself, fatified (courtesy of Fatify app) Recently I read an article in U.S. News about the most obese countries in the world. To my surprise, Russia ranked fourth. In fact, it was not a shock that the U.S. was number one, followed by China and then India; however, Russia was a shock. I remember when…
How to “Google”, or Perform an Internet Search, in Russian Effectively Posted by Jenya on Aug 13, 2014
If you are trying to improve your Russian by searching for content in Russian online, you might be having a hard time finding what you are looking for. If you haven’t considered watching/reading Russian content online for improving your Russian, you definitely should. Immersion, immersion, and… immersion is one of the best ways to…
Top Three Russian Stereotypes Posted by Jenya on Aug 6, 2014
Though it has been written about before, I am going to address a few common Russian stereotypes that I’ve personally dealt with living in America. I am sure that some of my friends in other parts of America would have some experience with this as well. In no way is this meant to be anything…
Russian Mail-Order Brides (Part II) Posted by Jenya on Jul 30, 2014
If you missed the beginning of the story, here it is . The challenges faced by couples that get together on these mail-order bride sites are many. Too often, the woman does not speak English very well, or at all. It is hard enough to effectively communicate with one another if you speak the same language. Just…
Russian Mail-Order Brides (Part One) Posted by Jenya on Jul 29, 2014
It seems, unfairly so, that when I tell somebody that I came to America from Russia, they often assume that I was a mail-order bride. Through the internet, mail-order bride websites have flourished in recent years. I do have many friends who first met their current or ex-spouses on these websites. Some of these friends…
Driving in Russia Posted by Jenya on Jul 23, 2014
While you can drive in almost every country on Earth, the driving experience you can get in Russia could be priceless 🙂 . While it can be exciting to take in the unparalleled beauty that the country has to offer, the lack of “driving necessities” may leave you stranded, lost, or worse. For example, driving…