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…

Tights and panama hats: what clothes and shoes familiar to Russians do not wear Americans

Everyone knows that the culture and methods of raising children in our countries and the United States are different. But everyone thinks that when it comes to clothing, everything is about the same in all countries. But, as it turned out, this is not at all the case. The author of the blog “50 ...

'Little Moscow' in Florida: is there a threat to the Russian rich in the US

"Little Moscow" in Florida has become a second home for many members of the Russian elite. Unlike its namesake city, it is located on a small strip of land near Miami, according to INSIDER. "They love being here and they love spending their money and enjoying life"...

A sought-after and expensive souvenir: why Americans are hunting for Russian coasters

If you ask an American what to bring as a gift from the post-Soviet countries, you can hear an unexpected answer - an iron cup holder. The author of the blog "50 Shades of New York" on Yandex.Zen said that this is a rather sought-after and expensive souvenir in the United States. "Tea in...

KGB agents and Soviet super soldiers: what Russian superheroes look like in American comics

Recently, the world-famous Marvel studio presented its new film “Black Widow”. This is a solo film about an already beloved character - Natasha Romanoff. In addition, this is one of the few films that were released during the pandemic. And although Romanoff is the most famous...

What products are familiar to us immigrants cannot find in the USA

Russians living in the United States often complain that they cannot find products familiar to the CIS on the shelves of local supermarkets. The author of the Made in USA blog on Yandex.Zen told us which of our products cannot be found in the States. Next - from the first person. Surprisingly, some...

What Americans See Russians: Three Key Features

The author of the Friends of Russia // World channel on Yandex.Zen spoke about three epithets that Americans and residents of other countries use to describe Russians. Further - from the first person. Light-hearted and harmless black humor Probably, all Russian people do not mind making fun of misfortune and death. Often ...

World famous American brands created by Russian-speaking immigrants

We know many brands and believe that most of them were invented by foreigners, and our people usually implement their ideas at home. But it is not so. There are several world famous brands that our immigrants have had a hand in creating. Blog author ...

Birch sap and superstitions: Russian habits that surprise Americans

Each nationality has its own customs and traditions. We are all accustomed to certain stereotypes about a particular people. The Boom edition spoke about Russian habits that amaze Americans and other foreigners very much. Ventilate the room in winter It is clear that in ...

Features of national compassion: what is the difference between sympathy and mutual assistance among Russians and Americans

In Russian culture, the myth of "soulful and sacrificial" Russians and "selfish" Americans is still quite popular, which is as far from the truth as the opposite idea of ​​extremely kind Americans, absorbed in volunteering and charity, and "cruel" Russians. In fact ...

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