Turkish Airlines does not allow Russians on flights to Mexico: they fear that they will illegally cross the US border
The Russian Embassy in Turkey urged citizens to avoid Turkish Airlines flights. Airlines are denying Russian passengers boarding connecting flights from Istanbul to destinations in Latin America, MoscowTimes reports. “We are forced to advise our citizens to carefully weigh the advisability of using the services of this...
Three US cities where our people move if they don’t want to learn English
Is it possible to move to the USA, live there for 30 years and not learn English? Of course, it is possible if there are Russian cafes, restaurants, shops, Russian-speaking neighbors, sellers, doctors, etc. around, writes the author of the “Blog about the USA” column on Yandex.Zen. Next - from the first...
Dependence on cars and one supermarket per city: why ours is unusual in one-story America
Although many people think of big cities like New York, Chicago or Los Angeles when they hear the word “USA,” the vast majority of the country’s residents live in what is known as single-story America. Therefore, the author of the blog “Elena in America” on Yandex.Zen decided to tell what it’s like to live in a “dormitory” town...
The story of Hedy Lamarr: how a self-taught immigrant invented Wi-Fi
Hedy Lamarr, a Jewish immigrant, was not only a glamorous movie star, but also a gifted, self-taught inventor. Hedy invented Wi-Fi technology and developed a system capable of sinking Nazi submarines, History reports. In the 1940s, few Hollywood actresses were more famous and beautiful than Hedy...
Gunsmith 'Rust' was jailed for the murder of Ukrainian Galina Hutchins
As NewYorkPost reports, on April 15, the gunsmith of the film “Rust” was sentenced to 18 months in prison for the murder of the cameraman, Ukrainian Galina Hutchins. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, 26, was brought into court in handcuffs and wearing prison clothes. After that, several close friends and members...
What folk remedies treat the common cold in the USA: what surprises our
“Any nation has its own traditions and everyday habits, which may seem strange to a person from another culture. Americans are no exception. Sometimes we are surprised by their food, clothing and interior preferences, but today I will tell you about what home remedies ...
Personal experience: why immigrants have more chances of success in the USA than Americans
Olga Khazan grew up in the United States and has Russian-Jewish roots. Since childhood, she stood out for her unusualness against the background of other children. In her article for The Atlantic, Olga explained why being weird isn't so bad for life. Further…
Strange laws on alcohol in the United States, which surprised the Russian-speaking immigrant
Author of the channel “Americano | Americano" on Yandex.Zen spoke about American laws regarding alcohol, which surprised him after moving to the United States. Next - from the first person. After moving to the USA, I was constantly surprised by local laws, customs and traditions, but this...
How a Kazakh restaurant in Chicago is winning the hearts of Americans
Tary Cafe in Chicago invites everyone who misses Kazakh cuisine or wants to try it. The cafe is suitable for those who want to feel the warmth and solidity of Kazakh culture, Chicagotribune reports. At Tary Cafe you will be surprised by elegant tableware and thoughtful interior…
The European Court found sanctions against two Russian oligarchs illegal
Lawyers achieved the reversal of decisions on European sanctions against two Russian oligarchs. But for now, Pyotr Aven and Mikhail Fridman remain under punitive measures, the Guardian reports. The European Court ruled that the Council of the European Union did not provide sufficient evidence to establish the involvement of Peter the oligarchs...