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Your LAST bright impressions about Russia (good, bad)

Way to Russia Talk Lounge Forum Index -> Russian Contexts, Myths and Truths

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Chukot_man Just Starting Joined: 07 Oct 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Russia>Pevek>Volograd	Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:08 am    Post subject: Your LAST bright impressions about Russia (good, bad) What do you think of Russia? What ideas soar in a head about this country? I ask it a question only because I think - hearings and idle talks about нашеи to the country goes much enough. Myths, fairy tales and other..))
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Paul-Holmes Lounge Wizard Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 1073	Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:29 am    Post subject: Besides the toilet paper and driving in Moscow, I find nothing scary in Russia. Everyone seems really friend and pleasant if you do not trash their country. If a visitor takes time to communicate as a friend, then most Russians are willing to help.
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Rick Moderator Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 854 Location: Касабланка	Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:24 pm    Post subject: I agree with Paul Holmes. I find Russians to be warm and friendly people when you get to know them. This applies to Russians I met back home as well. As soon as I was able to read cyrillic it got a lot less scary too When it comes to the concept of 'service' though, this country still has a lot to learn. And this doesn't apply only to the railroad's ticket office
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surfguy Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6979	Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:34 pm    Post subject: I went to a all Russian dinner party this past weekend and had a great time. About 50 people attended and I have to say I was so glad that I went. People were from all over Russai and everyone was so friendly! Of course they all are very happy to be here in the U.S. and thier stories are amazing. Many came here with nothing and our government has helped them and now they own businesses homes and are enjoying life and the American ways. I had no idea as to the programs that our Government provides to foriegners and that they actually work. Education, housing, jobs, etc. Anyway it was a great time. In Russia I found that once I interacted with people there that they opened up. Very friendly. Just hope that Russia bridges the gap between rich and poor. And that the level of corruption subsides. I find it amazing how people with new money are just going crazy with image and status etc. It's detrimental for sure. But I guess that's what new money does to people.
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krasatulya VIP Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 590	Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:45 pm    Post subject: That's great about the dinner party, Surfguy. What was on the menu? Did you enjoy the food?
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