How does it feel to be a Russian living in the USA?

Since you've posted this question, it has gotten immeasurably worse. Nine out of ten times I open a newspaper or turn on public radio, I read and hear more unfounded nonsense demonising Russia and Russians. read more

So, to answer your question - sometimes it does feel a bit uncomfortable at times, although most people are smart enough and decent enough not to take their anti-Russian feelings on individuals who not only have nothing to do with the Russian politics but haven’t lived in Russia for a long time. read more

Here’s a short list of things Russians do that Americans might find a little weird. An American going to Russia for the first time is bound to notice some differences in the way people act. Here’s a short list of things Russians do that Americans might find a little weird. read more

Cost of living in Russia. Russia is frequently referred to as Europe’s most expensive country in which to live and according to many analysts this is set to remain the case for quite some years to come. In the 2012 Mercer cost of living survey Moscow was named as the 4th most expensive city in the world for expats for the third year running. St. read more