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What annoys me in the USA: the experience of a Russian-speaking immigrant

“I’ll tell you about ten reasons that really piss me off about the USA and the American way of life,” writes the author of the America Inside blog on Yandex.Zen. Next - from the first person. Reason #1. People in the USA are simply incredibly skeletal, not flexible, and under-instructed. They live according to instructions...


Russian English: subtle mistakes in speech that betray immigrants

It is impossible to learn English perfectly. But people from post-Soviet countries have their own mistakes, which will almost certainly make it clear to a foreigner that you are a Russian speaker. Moreover, the reason for these errors is quite simple - the habit of thinking in Russian. About 20 such errors and...


Scientists from Harvard have created a 'cocktail' to rejuvenate the body: the effect is obvious in just 4 days

A team of scientists led by famed anti-aging researcher at Harvard Medical School, David Sinclair, has published a paper stating that a mixture of chemicals can reverse cellular aging in just four days. The publication Science Alert told in more detail. This…


Eight alternatives: what you can do with a Christmas tree to avoid throwing it away

After the Christmas and New Year holidays, you always have to think about where to put the festive tree. And the main thing is not just to throw it away, but to give the forest beauty a second life or put it to good use. Money Talks News writes about this. For many years people...


Dumplings conquer America: 5 of the best restaurants of Ukrainian cuisine in the USA

Ukrainian cuisine has conquered many countries, and it has not bypassed the United States. Many Ukrainian restaurants have already received the status of the best throughout the country. Voice of America journalists visited 5 of the most authentic and interesting restaurants serving Ukrainian cuisine and learned their success stories. 1. Veselka:…


Personal experience: 'I left Russia as an old man, and came to the United States young and promising'

Why does an American citizen at 40 or 50 still consider himself young and make plans for the future, while a Russian is already “living his life”? Not all US residents can understand this fact. The author of the blog “Made in USA” writes about this on…


He worked with Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando: how a Russian-speaking immigrant conquered Hollywood

Film historian Harlow Robinson has written a book about director Lewis Milestone. All Hollywood called him Millie. He himself, when his Russian-speaking colleagues officially addressed him as "Mr. Lewis Milestone", said with a laugh: "What kind of Lewis I am, I am Leva Milstein!"


How is buying a house in the United States: the experience of a Russian-speaking immigrant

A Russian who moved to the United States a few years ago and bought himself a house in one of the cities of the "golden life" told Realting in detail how this happens in the States, and why there is practically no chance for real estate fraudsters. “Every home has a story, and in America anyone can learn it” Arseny ...


Interview in English: how to prepare to get a job

The Lifehacker edition has written a manual that will help you look competent in front of a foreign HR specialist and make a good impression. 1. Write the truth in your resume. Usually companies require the applicant to know English not so that later the manager can boast of the linguistic savvy of the employees. The language will be needed ...


What social skills should you include on your resume to get a job?

As the US economy slowly recovers and tens of millions of unemployed people seek new job opportunities, many will update their resumes to send out to potential employers. Grow writes about it. If you are updating your resume in hopes of getting the attention of recruiters and hiring managers, ...

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