Russian woman Daria Penionzhkevich moved to Texas from the Moscow region. In the first person, a mother of two children tells the site "Our Texas" about the work of pediatricians in the United States. “The fact that medical supervision of children in the United States and Russia is very different ...
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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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Scary and funny at the same time: Russia is turning into a revived dystopia
Every day Russian propaganda becomes more and more surreal. If at the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she was inspired by the aesthetics of the Third Reich, now she has almost verbatim begun to “cosplay” well-known dystopias, doing it also seriously, without the slightest self-irony. A few days…
The cons of political asylum in the US compared to Europe: why America is not always the best option
The ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war and the introduction of electronic summonses in Russia, which make it easier to send conscripts and mobilized to the front, again raised the question of moving to another country for many Russians. For many, moving involves obtaining political asylum in the US or the EU. Wherein…
Easter holiday here and in America: 6 differences
We have been in the States for several years now, and today - on the day of Orthodox Easter - I want to share with you the differences in the celebration here and in the USA. And they consist not only in different dates. 1. Easter cakes on the table...
Report from the most pro-Putin country in Europe: the majority of Serbs support Russia, although they condemn the idea of war in general
Serbia is called the most pro-Putin country in Europe, and at the same time, an active anti-war movement has developed here, which arose on the wave of new emigration from Russia. However, it is extremely rare to see Ukrainian flags on Belgrade buildings, unlike other cities in Europe.…
Seven common mistakes Russian-speaking immigrants make to the United States
The difference in mentality is a stumbling block for many immigrants, especially those who decide to move to another country in adulthood. Unfortunately, sometimes a lack of understanding of local peculiarities can lead not only to funny curiosities, but also significantly complicate adaptation, ...
Doctor's advice: how to buy medicine in the American pharmacy at the best price
Once we had a doctor visiting us, and he shared advice on how to buy medicine at a pharmacy at the best price. Those living in America - watch out! Tip one: Download the GoodRx app, it's free. There you enter the name of the medicine and the application...
Vacation in Dallas, or why you should not believe the stereotypes about this city
Among Russian-speaking immigrants and even some Americans who have never been to Texas, there is a fairly typical idea of this state. Texans are often portrayed as modern-day George W. Bush-style cowboys: gruff, simple, not very erudite, and…
What not to be afraid of in the USA: advice to new immigrants
The other day, I celebrated 9 years of my life in America - a long way that I had to go from a girl from the Urals who first arrived in the United States on a temporary visa to an American expert in the field of foreign policy. It was a difficult journey, with…
Marriage, birth and divorce certificates: what to do with important documents issued by another country
The reason for writing this column was the ruling of one of the Moscow courts - it left our claim for divorce without progress. The court demanded that the original marriage certificate be submitted to the case file, although this requirement does not comply with the law. Eventually…
Five household trifles from the life of Americans, which should be adopted by all
For a year in America, I managed to live in ten apartments in different parts of Washington and the suburbs, and I am very happy about that. Despite the inconvenience of moving, I studied the city and the housing market. I also saw a typical American life. It would seem, well ...
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