Author's notes Ksenia Kirillova
Almost all the tragedies of the twentieth century that fell to the lot of Ukrainians, Poles, Belarusians and Jews fell on the family of Paula Chertok. She arrived in the United States with her parents at the age of five - on a steamer, as the very first immigrants arrived. Paula grew up in ...
The Russian-speaking diaspora in the United States is quite large and includes a variety of waves - from the descendants of White emigrants to those who arrived just a couple of years ago. However, one of the first things that catches the eye of a recent emigrant in the Russian diaspora ...
Probably none of those who have experience in emigration would call it an easy experience. However, despite all the difficulties, the majority of people who deliberately leave their native country sooner or later settle in a new place, acquire a profession and integrate into the local community. However, unchanged ...
Getting a profession abroad is a challenge that many expats face. There are not many professions that can start working in the United States without any additional training. Even if your work is not "tied" to your native language and is considered ...
An unusual hobby that is gaining popularity today can treat depression as well as a doctor, develop imagination and help discover something new in everyday life or unsettled life in immigration. It is quite possible that many of us have come across photographs of collectible dolls at least once: ...
One of the most beloved American holidays has just passed in the USA - Thanksgiving Day. However, despite the fact that there is still a whole month left before Christmas, the festive mood is already felt in almost every city in the United States, and solemn events and festivals ...
Petr and Maria Kovalenko worked for many years as pediatric anesthesiologists at the Regional Children's Clinical Hospital of Donetsk. Experienced doctors, they eventually began to occupy leadership positions, and it seemed that nothing in their lives foreshadowed dramatic changes. Everything changed suddenly, with the beginning of the fighting ...
Nursing jobs in the United States are considered one of the most sought-after and well-paid jobs. However, specialists from other countries, even with a corresponding diploma, cannot work in their specialty in the United States without confirmation of their education in America. However, licensing is obligatory for ...
One of the popular myths about America is the abundance of unhealthy diets that invariably lead to obesity and the emergence of various diseases. There is, of course, a solid foundation under this stereotype: American fast food is hardly healthy and wholesome. However, it is important to consider two points here. First of all,…
The most widespread myths about America include that about abundance of unhealthy food in the US that inevitably causes obesity and various diseases. This stereotype has a solid foundation: American fast food cannot be called healthy. However, two things should ...