The other side of the Russian postcard

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder21 February 2014 11:16:51

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Hi,

As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover.

Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face.

When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I then tend to say that one should also look at both sides of the postcard.

As an expat in Russia, how would you describe the two sides of your Russian postcard?

Thank you for sharing your experience,

Julien

coledavis New member

Member since 07 November 2009

coledavisNew member24 February 2014 19:51:25

Message to Russians: British people don聮t mind foreign accents, as long as people speak clearly. People get on buses and get access to counter services quite quickly by forming a queue.

Message to Brits: Russian bus drivers do not see any harm in waiting for passengers; for many English bus drivers, being helpful to passengers seems to be against their religion. Many Russians manage to drink a lot without picking a fight; even when they fight, they do not seem to feel the need to carry a knife.