Russian Darya Penionzhkevich moved to Texas from the Moscow region. In the first person, the mother of two tells the website "Nash Teks" about the work of pediatricians in the USA. "The fact that medical observation of children…
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The Internet is filled with stories of those who use the airbnb service, renting a place for themselves in different parts of the world, but I'm going to tell you about how I rent an apartment through airbnb - ...
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I sat down the other day to reread my posts from a year ago about my first impressions when I just arrived in New York. When I was reading, I had tears of affection from ...
The victory of US Republican candidate Donald Trump in the US presidential election did not come as a surprise to me, but, like many, gave rise to a sense of anxiety about the steps of the future president. However, both external and internal ...
America is very big. Each state has its own unique nature, laws and history. It is difficult to talk about the common pros and cons for all parts of the United States, but I found 5 points that, according to my observations, are common to ...
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Friendship or friendship? How to make friends with us in America
They say Americans don't know how to be friends. Lies, of course. Americans can do everything that we can, and some even better. We just mean different things by friendship. We will have to start not even with how we are friends and why, but with how we arrange life. For example, mobility. We are the post-Soviet population - settled people, descendants of peasants. ...
Ukrainian Citizenship: Expectations vs. Reality
Over the past 25 years, Ukrainian citizenship legislation has undergone significant changes. Notably, these changes affected not only the legislation itself but also its interpretation. What was interpreted as a clear "no" 30 years ago is now interpreted as a clear "yes." In this article...
Easter holiday here and in America: 6 differences
We've been in the States for several years now, and today—on Easter Day—I want to share with you some of the differences between our celebrations and those in the US. And they're not just about the different dates. 1. Easter cakes on the table...
Five truths about life in the USA that will turn your mind
When moving to America, be prepared to enter a different world with new rules, they told me before leaving. And they were right. After living in the USA for several years, my opinion has changed dramatically on many issues. Of course, “white” did not become “black”, but...
Notification of dual citizenship or residence permit: What legal consequences should Russian citizens be aware of?
Recently, situations have increasingly arisen where Russian citizens living abroad are unaware of their obligation to notify government agencies of their dual citizenship. In accordance with Article 11 of Federal Law No. 138-FZ "On Citizenship of the Russian Federation" dated 28…
Five myths about a healthy lifestyle
From time to time I come across books whose content I want to share with everyone, writes Tatyana Vorozhko in a blog for the Voice of America. The latest find was a book by Harvard University professor of evolutionary biology, Daniel Lieberman, The History of the Human Body. In it he ...
How to properly issue a power of attorney while abroad
The most common request in our office is for a power of attorney. Let's take a look at what it is. A power of attorney is a written authorization granted by one person to another to represent them before third parties. A power of attorney is executed in writing and must contain: the title of the document; an indication of its location...
10 myths about Americans that you will say goodbye to when you move to the USA
During my life in the USA, I said goodbye to many of my stereotypes and prejudices about Americans. Here's just one of them: in the States they eat only fast food, so there are a lot of overweight people there. Myth 1: All Americans are workaholics I lived for a long time believing this myth. Until I started working with Americans and realized...
How to Accept an Inheritance in Russia: A Practical Guide from Karina Duval
What is inheritance? An inheritance begins with the death of a citizen. Civil registry office documents, primarily the death certificate, are one source of information about the opening of an inheritance and the basis for legal succession. Civil registry office documents issued by the competent authorities of a foreign state must be properly...
Across the seas and glaciers - to the White House: the history of the table in the Oval Office
The Oval Office of the White House houses a wooden table that has been used by 23 US presidents from 1880 to the present day. The story began at sea, with the search for the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific; the first expeditions with this mission were sent ...
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