Author's notes Olga Khristoforova


From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific: a journey through the southern states of the United States

The idea to drive a car across America came about when my friend Scott had to decide last summer what to do with the car he got from his mom. The difficulty was that Scott lives on the West Coast of the United States, and the inheritance remained on ...


As an American, 20 has been living in an airplane for years.

I have always been fascinated by people with big dreams, and especially with dreams on the verge of madness. Bruce Campbell is the hero of my new article - like no other fits this description. His story is a clear example of the fact that if your dreams ...


All for a penny: as in the United States are sales estate sale

In the United States, and especially on the West Coast, it is very popular to arrange home sales of personal items, clothing, furniture and other household items. After all, in order to get rid of excess trash, it is not at all necessary to take it to the trash can - almost any things in a more or less suitable condition ...


There is a lot to learn: what surprised me about charities in the USA

Most Americans are convinced that a strong civil society does not depend on the state. On this principle, numerous non-profit organizations are built, thanks to which the American society solves many environmental, social, religious, economic and even political problems without state intervention, writes Olga Khristoforova ...


Interesting observations about studying in the USA

After moving to the USA, I chose a new profession in the spirit of “I am already 32 years old, but I still don’t know who I will be when I grow up,” writes Olga Khristoforova in her blog Holaolly. I had several options. The specialty of a programmer, such ...


What Americans think about Russia

From my own experience I know that Americans treat Russia and the Russian people with a great deal of curiosity and goodwill. Perhaps, only with the exception of President Putin, whom they consider a symbol of world evil, writes Olga Khristoforova on her blog Holaolly. My friend Scott ...

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