>>2684268
What's the current dating app meta? Excluding VK.

>>2684268
I have a few questions about russia

How is life in russia?

Do you like living in russia?

What do you mean by dangerous areas?
What are they and why are they dangerous?

Is it true you guys have infrastructure issues? Like Not having electricity all the time? Or is that just propaganda?

Is it difficult to own land in russia?
In America land is unobtainably expensive because The Jewish regime doesn't want us having families

I've heard my whole life about how much it sucks to live in russia but is it really that bad? Ide like to visit an orthodox majority country some day because i am orthodox and america is eating away at my soul and sanity.

>>2684298
Nothing worth using, all of them are trash.

>>2684397
>Not having electricity all the time
Literally what?

>Ide like to visit an orthodox majority country some day because i am orthodox
Most people here are not religious, so Georgia would be your better bet.

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>>2684268

Traveling with Russell on Youtube does this also Sam's Russian Adventures on Youtube. Really opens your eyes to the real Russia outside all the Western media and propaganda. I was blown away just how beautiful the architecture and stores were in Russia. Being from America it looks like Russia is doing just fine under sanctions. You guys seem to be thriving!

>>2684397
>Is it difficult to own land in russia?
not possible for foreigners, you can own apartments

>Is it true you guys have infrastructure issues? Like Not having electricity all the time? Or is that just propaganda?
Russia is a huge exporter of energy and grains, they have more than enough electricity and food

If someone wanted to live a traditional lifestyle (e.g. farmer/honesteader), how difficult would that be in Russia? In USA it’s pretty much impossible now due to land prices

>>2684268
Aside from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Golden Ring, Kazan and maybe Sochi, which places do you recommend me?
Also, why don't you make a tourism tour on where did former Politburo big men live? I know that Beria's house became the embassy of Tunisia, and that's it.

>>2684397

part 1
Living in Russia is normal, but if you compare, living in Russia is good. I was in the Philippines and I can note that living in Russia is many times more comfortable. I don't think there are any more significant differences between life in the USA and in Russia than there are between the Philippines and Russia.
In my opinion, Russia is a fairly developed and civilized country. I don’t think that in terms of providing the majority of human needs, Russia is different from Europe.
Now I will not write about the advantages, but about the facts that I discovered after a trip to a less developed country.

1. Our public transport is very developed, so you can easily get by without a car.
2. we don’t have any power outages (1 kW*h costs about 5 cents)
(but I should note that due to Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure, there may be short-term disruptions in frontline cities)
3. We have very good, stable and cheap high-speed Internet (I have 100 Mbit at home, but somewhere you can get 1 Gbit, it’s just not necessary). I pay about 2-3 dollars a month for it lol.
4. there are enough food and grocery delivery services

>>2684397
part 2

5. The stores have a fairly large selection of vegetables and fruits. Fruits are SWEET and they don’t cost much more. For example, in the Philippines, watermelons are unsweetened, the only sweet fruit was Mango. I didn’t even come across our variety of berries there. If you want, try going to "kuper.ru", choose some Moscow, Lenta or Auchan store (hypermarkets) or Pyaterochka or Magnit (supermarkets) and see what is available in vegetables and fruits. But there is seasonality - potatoes usually cost 25 cents per kilo, but out of season they cost 2 times more. Watermelons are also not yet in season and are not as sweet and cost twice as much (seasonal price 10-20 cents per kilogram).
And so on.
You can see the variety and prices yourself through kuper.ru, probably in any city in Russia.

I would like to add that Russia is similar to America - we also consist of many subjects and regions. Despite this, we Russians are pretty much the same. We believe that the main thing is that the person is good. Different regions have different mayors and different conditions of the city, but I don’t think we have any devastation or slums. That is, Russia does not have its own Skid Row.

>>2684397
part 3

We don’t have any homeless people lying on the street in large numbers. I feel safe in Russia, in my city.
But again, cities may differ and areas may be so-so. I live in a small provincial city with a population of less than 1 million people.

About dangerous zones - front-line zones (territories bordering Ukraine), Crimea - areas that are subject to shelling from Ukraine. Plus, I would not want to go into specially protected areas - military bases or other places associated with this. I don’t know of any other dangerous zones in Russia. True, I’ll clarify. Russia is the biggest country. Like the United States, Russia's population is poorly dispersed, with much of Russia's territory uninhabitable due to permafrost. In addition, there are many places in Russia far from civilization, some of which can only be accessed by helicopter or in winter when the rivers freeze. Russia is different. Perhaps you can find analogies in the USA.

I apologize if I express myself in incomprehensible language, I try to distill thoughts into simple, straightforward phrases that do not fit well together, but are able to convey the idea. Therefore, the text turns out to be chopped up.

>>2684397
part 4

regarding electricity and infrastructure - in Russia such problems could have existed 20-30 years ago. I live in an apartment and it is very rare for there to be no electricity. BUT. Every summer we carry out scheduled work to maintain the central hot water supply in working order so that there are no problems in winter. The so-called pressure testing, if I'm not mistaken. Therefore, in the summer, perhaps in any city in Russia, hot water is turned off in small areas. But this can easily be solved by installing a boiler. I'm lazy and don't have it, although it's cheap. I can just go to my relatives for a bathhouse. The main idea is that I don’t think that we are very different from Europe.
We have central cold and hot water supply, sewerage, gas. I don’t use gas because it takes a long time to heat water, although a cubic meter of gas costs about 10 cents. For living in an apartment I received a bill of about $50. Of these, electricity is $10, hot water is $10. In winter it is more expensive due to heating - about plus 50 dollars.
I live alone, in an apartment.

>>2684397
part 5

In Russia, owning land is as easy as buying a car in America. In 1 day you can buy land from another person and register it in your name. The land is worth differently everywhere. Very different. A country house can be bought, for example, for 3000+ dollars. Land closer to the city where you can build a house could cost you $10,000 or more. But. I speak from the position of a citizen; for me, buying land means putting a couple of signatures and waiting at the multifunctional center for the provision of public services (https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9C%D0%BD%D0% BE%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%84%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BA%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BB% D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9_%D1%86%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D1%80) it’s not long in my turn to register the transfer of ownership in 10-30 minutes .

As for families, this is a sore subject. In Russia there are about 80% divorce rates and girls have high demands and competition. Not everything is rosy. Although the girls are beautiful, yes.

>>2684397
part 6

Living in Russia is absolutely NOT bad. Everywhere is quite clean, tidy, and cultured. I wouldn't say we're very orthodox. We have very high freedom in society. As a rule, marriages break up when the girl files for divorce. In traditional countries, it seems to me, there is more patriarchy and struggle for the family. 1 marriage for life. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for us lately.
At the same time, even though society does not approve (encourage) gays, we treat them loyally (the main thing is that the person is good), provided that the person is not an asshole and for some reason tells everyone that he loves penises and that everyone needs try. I think it's like with vegans - you can be anyone and do anything as long as you don't harm other people or make them uncomfortable with your actions.
But people won't like it if 2 guys kiss in front of everyone. It's funny, but guys and girls usually don't kiss in front of everyone. An ordinary civilized country?

>>2684397
part 7

if you want to visit Russia or travel around it in the near future and you are a good person, I can keep you company. I haven’t traveled to Russia yet either. The only thing is to first study what is happening with the visa regime now.

For the rest, it’s better to do it before the fall - 1. while it’s warm everywhere 2. before the political situation changes.
and the proposal is relevant for all good people without a stone in their bosom.

>>2684503
Oh! U need to watch Justus Walker (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7SCpAUHK_9A8XlCQOAehg) he is american literally a farmer who lives in Russia.
and land prices for agricultural work are much lower. a hectare costs about 40-50 $ yes. really.

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>is there anything you would like to know about Russia?
why do you guys have so much AIDS? you know that's the faggot disease, right?

>>2684568
>you know that's the faggot disease, right?
In the West, maybe. Surely not in Africa (the main hotbed of AIDS) and definitely not in Russia, where it's due to the intravenal drug epidemic in the second half of the 90s.

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>>2684570
>second half of the 90s in russia
absolute kino

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>>2684534
Russia is a very big country. It all depends on what interests you. Mountains, seas, forests, architecture, cultural places, houses of writers, museums, people. Decide for yourself what color you need. Yakutia, where the Yakuts live - it’s about deer, nature, the Yakuts and their national culture. More than 190 peoples live in Russia. Almost each of them has its own traditional culture and flavor. We are all Russian, but our cultural background may be different. And now I want to choose a direction, staying in each “state” for another day and going to the next, seeing how Russia, nature and historical cultural features are changing. Today you eat borscht, tomorrow you eat bishbarmak, the day after tomorrow triangles with chak chak, and a week later you eat deer meat or the brains of some animal with the Yakuts, because tomorrow you want to go to the Evenks to try their stroganin and see cultural museums. Do you know what I mean? )
I hope I can attach pictures. And now you are traveling around the country - there are girls everywhere, Russians and they think like Russians. Attaching photo. p.s. I took the photo from VKontakte, i cant be sure are they real, but its just for example.

>>2684568

Unfortunately, this is not a disease of homosexuals. despite the fact that the disease is transmitted through damaged mucous membranes, the chances of infection during anal sex are higher than during vaginal sex. but it is also possible to become infected through normal sex. but in Russia in the 00s, there was a widespread problem with drugs, which was a common cause of AIDS. At the moment, I don’t think that the AIDS level is significantly higher than other countries, since there are no reasons or significant preconditions for this. I recommend double-checking the source.

>>2684574

Is video quality still this high in your country?

>>2684503
Land is cheap but not very fertile in most parts of the country. Check out this guy's channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@countrysideacreshomestead2008
He's Canadian so can't legally own land in Russia, but was able to circumvent it by starting a 51% Russian-owned joint venture.

>>2684268
pls

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>>2685179
what do u mean? )

>>2685415
About Sakhalin Island

I haven't been to even 5% of places in Russia. All that is known about Sakhalin Island to the ordinary citizen is that
1. crabs and other seafood are caught there
2. Japan is very interested in the islands located next to it
3. Sakhalin is located in what we call the Far East
4. To get from Moscow to Sakhalin, it will take 6-7 days by train or the same by car, and you will have to travel 9,700 km.
5. when it’s 10 a.m. in Moscow, 6 p.m. on Sakhalin
that's why Russia never sleeps. we take turns sleeping

>>2685648
>>2684397

I was the one who posted this reply.
Thanks a lot for the information.
I'm assuming you've been to the country yourself so feedback is very much appreciated. I am interested in relocating to a new country from the United States and Russia seems like a firm candidate.
All I honestly want is a shack on / near the beach some day. Somewhere safe with rich culture. I just want to go fishing, sailing, go to church, and play accordion for the rest of my days and never have to look at another pride flag again in my life.

You mentioned Sakhalin Island
I'm not sure what that place is but ide be interested in finding out about more specific places with a strong connection to life by the water. I know Crimea is pretty much a no go zone at this time but I'm open to any suggestions if you know of any. I very much appreciate your feedback.

I'll put a name in the name field for the sake of recognizing my posts

>>2686171
try reading this site in English https://sutochno.ru/info/morya-rossii

what climate zone do you prefer?

By today I have already come across a couple of news about power outages in a couple(2-3) of areas. I'm sure it's short-lived, but it happened. There are 89 regions in Russia

>>2686288
news has just appeared that there are problems with the failure of one power plant of 1.5 gigawatts

>>2686285
4 seasons. Somewhere normal. Not blistering cold and not blazing hot.

How common is it becoming to have friends / family members who died in the war? Is it something like

>"hey I wonder what Andrej from high school is up to"
>"he was blown up in Ukraine"

>>2686594
Four seasons means blistering cold AND blazing heat, dumbass. Winter and summer.

>>2686739
most the people who die in SMO are like 49 yo drunks who live in the middle of nowhere, not anyone Moskva/Piter twinks posting here would ever meet irl

>>2686739
>How common is it becoming to have friends / family members who died in the war?
Very uncommon (in the big cities at least)

>>2686823
No what that means is
I don't want to live at the north pole.
I also don't want to live in a desert.

Where I live has four seasons.
To me this is normal.
To you it has extremes.
This is because you are a little bitch.

I'm an American moving to Japan but I really want to go to Russia. Having passport stamps that are US military related from previous employment at a military base, do you think am I going to have issues with immigration?
Where I live in America has a ton of Ukrainians and they're so beautiful. I'm not really attracted to Asians but every Ukrainian girl I flirt with always rejects me. My dream girl would be half Russian half Japanese.

>>2687462
I was thinking of visiting Vladivostok for instance. Also, how could I get a job??

>>2687462
Russia is not US, they don't care about your previous stamps

>>2684495
Nice to see a fellow Russell and Sam enjoyer

why are russian girls such whores?

Could someone go deep into Russian forests and build without detection

How do Russians feel about Edward Snowden living in the country?

>>2687891
russian men are drunkards with aids. gives russian girls the ick

>>2687891
it's the same reason catholic Latinas and pinky's are whores every Sunday they go to mass and worship a "virgin" and their mantra is to not think about sex which is the horniest thing you can think about

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as a T50 brownoid, would I be welcome as a tourist in Russia?

>>2687891
Have sex, incel

Bump

Do the women like American men?

>>2689236
no everyone hates mutts

>>2688178
your comment has an iq < 0.

>>2688355
if you are good man, you are welcome everywhere, i think so, as russian

>>2689236
yes. before many women dreamed of marrying an american, i don't know about now. maybe not so much, but in general, i'm sure there will be those who want to

If anyone wants to take a stroll around Russia, I can keep them company while it's summer.

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>>2689236
You could have an African passport and pick up a Russian girl. Seriously, they are that desperate to gtfo. Remember during the World Cup in Moscow when the Russian government had to tell the local women to stop fucking all the spics and niggers because it was making Russia look bad? Super easy with an American passport.

>>2690580
fucking kek
looks like it's time to learn Russian

>>2690580
Russia is the most pathetic nation in the world. They've handed theirselves to Central Asian muslims. Not to mention instituoinalised gay rape in the military, and Afriica tier AIDs.

Imaguine being so anti-gay, you havfe a huge HIV rate, lol

>>2690580
Take your black cock fetish to /pol/

>>2684268
Post your female cousin.

>>2684268
Can you travel freely? like could you get the train to a random city and just explore or camp up somewhere?

>>2690800
btw I'm not trying to sound patronising/rude I genuinely know nothing about life in Russia

>>2690800
Why would be it a problem? Unless that "random city" is a closed city of course.

This thread confirms to me why I should hate Americans.

>>2690620
a u ukranian? you are know less then nothing about Russia

>>2690800
of course ) like in any other country, I guess?

>>2684268
No I don't care about your AIDS-ridden faggot ""country"" full of fags and trannies.

>>2691107
We're not talking about the USA here.

>>2691113
I know, we're in fact talking about gayssia.

>>2691117
>No I don't care about your AIDS-ridden faggot ""country"" full of fags and trannies.

you're wasting your time just writing nonsense about Russia, really?)

>>2691149
Where's the nonsense? Everything I wrote is true.

>>2684268
Hey OP, thank you for the thread, I have a few questions:
>Can you get by with only English?
I would like to learn some Russian before going but it will take quite some time to master it
>Is there a workaround to transfer money to Russia from Europe with sanctions in place? Supposing one must transfer a big sum how would they do?
>Are there schools teaching Russian to foreigners and are they expensive? Does Russia have visa options for language students?
>What is there to visit in Kamchatka?
It looks beautiful but idk much
>Is healthcare easy to access and of good quality?
Im also interested in private healthcare since in my country the public one has very long waitlists
>How are the politics in big cities such as Moscow and Petersburg?
I met a guy from Moscow abroad and he was very pro-West, liberal (though not like the crazy ones we have here) and somewhat contemptuous towards Russia which was surprising
>Are Russian women really as difficult and materialistic as they are said to be?
I've heard contrasting information
>How many are actually religious?
>Is immigration a problem in big cities?
>How is the purchasing power of the average Russian? How much does one usually earn and can they live comfortably on it?
>In which industries do the expats in Russia usually work in?
>Is prostitution common?
Just a curiosity since my grandpa was once pranked with false allegations of going to a brothel during his USSR work trip

>>2691257
>thank you for the thread
thanks for your courtesy )

>Can you get by with only English?
of course. u can use google translator First, be sure to download a dictionary of Russian and English languages, so as not to depend on the Internet. You write your thoughts in English - let the person read them, he writes in Russian and you translate into English.
AND
in fact, in Russia there is a very high percentage of young people who have a basic knowledge of English. solving basic questions will not be difficult even without a dictionary, I am sure.

I traveled as a savage to another country with a very weak knowledge of the language and it was very fun and interesting. I think it was a slightly different experience, more adventurous.

>Is there a workaround to transfer money to Russia from Europe with sanctions in place? Supposing one must transfer a big sum how would they do?
I don't know exactly, but it's easy to buy or sell cryptocurrency through exchangers, for example by choosing through bestchange.ru but be very careful - beware of scam.
I don't know any official methods, or they may cause problems with a large commission or freezing. It seems to me that it's better to use cryptocurrency.

in any case, if you need advice or help on this or any other matter and you need a person who you can definitely trust in Russia, you can write to me https://t.me/abirvalg7
but just in case I'll ask - if it's related to hard crime, then I won't be able to help.
>Are there schools teaching Russian to foreigners and are they expensive?

a large number. both online and offline. as far as I have searched now, the price is approximately 15-20 dollars for 1 hour of classes.

in Russia there is a student visa, but as I understand it implies admission to a Russian university

>What is there to visit in Kamchatka?
volcanoes, mountains, fishing
it feels like a bit of a "wild land", I think that's what association foreigners might have with the word "Siberia".

>>2691257
try to look at this site through google translate
https://journal.tinkoff.ru/faq-kamchatka/

>Is healthcare easy to access and of good quality?
I can only tell you from a citizen's point of view. for citizens its all good and OK, as i think.

PROS:
probably any doctor you are interested in will see you and be able to write you a prescription for medications and recommendations (it is not necessary at all for purchases at the pharmacy - they do not look at it). He will also send you for tests or give a referral for an examination - be it an X-ray or MRI or something else. General blood, urine, feces, AIDS, syphilis tests - are done free of charge. Any specialists are free - a surgeon, gastroenterologist, venereologist, proctologist, urologist - probably anyone, except, perhaps, a dentist. Any operations are usually free - a fracture, removal of something or anything else, except for cosmetic ones. People have heart operations absolutely free of charge. Calling an ambulance is free, which is often abused by grandmothers. If you feel bad, and today is a day off or you can not get to your local doctor, you can come to the doctor on duty. He won't leave you in trouble - he'll either write a prescription/recommendations or refer you to the appropriate doctor. As a rule, if it can be treated with medication, he'll write down what medications you need to buy. It won't be difficult for him to prescribe you treatment for otitis or tonsillitis.
I'll add that if the treatment involves therapeutic exercises or physiotherapy, then it's also free and is carried out within the walls of the clinic. If there are problems with giving injections, then there's a treatment room where they'll give you injections or put you on an IV or something else - free of charge.

CONS:
1. You need to buy any medications yourself
2. Any specific tests (for testosterone or glycosylated hemoglobin, for example) are paid.
3. Long queues for MRI, which is easier and often requires a fee.

>>2684298
not OP but I played around a bit with Mamba. the setup process was weird in that it asked for the exact weight and height of women you would like to see

>>2687465
they absolutely do retard

>>2687462
you will probably get interrogated by an FSB agent on why you want to enter the country and they'll accuse you of being CIA. American passport is probably the worst one, after Ukrainian, to use to enter russia, and your military background does not help. especially if you want to visit militarized border areas like kalinigrad or vladivostok
that being said, if you're fine with FSB going through your phone at the border you can probably make it through to visit

>>2691257

4. To see a specialist, you need to make an appointment in advance. Sometimes it can take from two weeks to a month. I would say the average period is a week or two. But this is if it is not urgent. If it is urgent, they will see you this day or in the next few days. When preparing for surgery, they will try to help you get to all the specialists on time, for example. If something is really urgent, doctors will lend a helping hand and try to give you a referral out of turn. (by the way, an ECG is also free)
I will add that if the case is serious and complicated, they can write out a referral to a cooler capital/regional clinic.

5. Dental treatment is most likely almost entirely paid (tooth extraction is free, fillings, etc. are paid). I always went to private doctors and it was not cheap. Treatment of deep serious caries cost me $ 100 :) yes, I think it is expensive. The average salary now is about $ 600-1000 per month.
Usually everything is done well, but in my last experience in a cheap clinic but with a good specialist, they redid and did better what the doctor did for me in an expensive dental clinic. An unpleasant experience.

We do a crown on a tooth and implants and it probably costs more. About 150-500 dollars, for 1 tooth, probably. I take prices not from Moscow prices (everything is several times higher there), but from an ordinary city.

>>2691257
>How are the politics in big cities such as Moscow and Petersburg?
I didn't quite understand your question and it's very specific. Are you from the CIA?)
In short, everything is fine, just like in any other city.
People live, work, have fun and love their country, but they will show it in deeds, not in words.
We don't like those who have gone abroad. Not because they left, but because they expected Russia to fall and they fled, ruining their lives. Now they justify their flight, trying to convince themselves and those around them that Russia will soon end or that everything is bad in Russia. This is a separate category of citizens, usually infantile and not very smart.

part 1 and will part 2 in new message because too much letters

>>2691257
It is difficult to translate this into English even through a translator, but they are something like envious people who believed the propaganda and began to consider themselves smarter than everyone else, becoming heroes, geniuses, people of a higher order, chosen ones, who alone know the truth. But the reality did not coincide. Putin is to blame, of course. Therefore, they are ready to blame anyone and anything, not admitting their stupid mistakes in life. Rich people usually live well in any country. And in any country there are rich people. Many people in Russia live well, often because they achieved this themselves, purposefully going for it. There is a saying in Russia - even a bad dancer gets in the way. Russia has many problems like any other country. But Russia is definitely a good place to live. The country is not the president. The country is you yourself, your parents, neighbors, people around you who are ready to help you in difficult times, this is the centuries-old culture of your people - folklore, art, history, the achievements of your state. These are Great People who appeared when the people of this country needed them. This is the people's thirst for life despite everything. People who speak badly of my country, they speak badly of all of this. If they are part of this country, and speak badly not of specific minuses, but of the country as a whole, then they speak badly of their family, their achievements, of themselves. This is madness, infantilism.

>>2691257
>Are Russian women really as complicated and materialistic as they are said to be?
I've heard conflicting information

hmmm.. I don't know, I can't say - I have almost nothing to compare it to.
I'll say this - we are all human and act on instincts.
girls - especially.

they will like attention, courtship. they won't like stinginess - if you invited them to a cafe and didn't pay for everything yourself, say, $30, then you will really fall in their eyes. it's better to be honest - if you don't have money, it's better to admit it.
money is not important if you have something to attract them with.
still, they are not that materialistic, I think. you can be a failed pauper, but if a girl finds something in you, she will be with you.

I think that there is no such thing as every girl asking you if you have money and how much, and also if you have an apartment in your property and if not, then goodbye - no. there is a buyer for every product.
if you are a foreigner, I think this will already be your thing and a good help)

and also - people are different. I am almost sure that the classification of girls that you have in your country is also fair for our girls. there are good girls and there are more of them. let's say this way, if you constantly come across girls of a certain type, then you are looking in the wrong place or not the right way.

>>2691257
>How many are actually religious?
I don't know, it's hard to say now. There was a period in Soviet Russia when they fought against religion, despite this, many people kept their faith. But nevertheless, despite the fact that there are many churches, mosques and other buildings of other faiths in Russia, people do not flaunt their faith much. Sometimes they cross themselves when they drive past a church, wear crosses, pray, but they do it quietly, discreetly. Faith is in a person's soul and there is no need to flaunt it - this can be interpreted as a sign of pride.
as I already said, there are different faiths in Russia. Islam, Orthodox Christianity. I don't know why in English it sounds like Orthodox, but this is ordinary Christianity)
for example, an American who moved to us, Justus Walker, is quite a believer and conducts online sermons on YouTube. By and large, I can say that there are believers and there are many of them - all-Russian religious holidays, for example Epiphany, when the president himself plunges into an ice hole, are widely covered in the media. I believe that the main thing is to be a good person and most people try to live like this, without saying that they do this because they are Christians. Islam, which I mentioned earlier, is absolutely not radical in our country. In Tatarstan, for example, I know that believers in Islam go to celebrate Christian holidays, and Christians go to congratulate people who believe in Islam. friendship of peoples. that's how it should be.

well, briefly: there are many believers, but they do not do it for show. people are understanding.

>>2691257
>Is immigration a problem in big cities?

yes, this year it is becoming a problem. The state has taken up the solution to this problem, I think there will soon be changes for the better. But now are difficult times, now the unemployment rate is extremely low, so there are more migrants. We will see.

>How is the purchasing power of the average Russian? How much does one usually earn and can they live comfortably on it?

Well, you could say that the salary is about 600 dollars, and I wrote about the prices earlier, gasoline costs about 0.6$. You can look at the prices for food on SberMarket. In principle, you can live well, without denying yourself food and entertainment. But again - I have almost nothing to compare with - I don't know what kind of comfort other people are used to. You can't fly on vacation twice a year, but once a year - you can definitely get out abroad.
Perhaps you need to clarify the question.
If anything, there is an indicator of purchasing power parity, you can compare countries there.

>In which industries do the expats in Russia usually work in?

I don't know, but the first thing that comes to mind is to try to get a job as an English teacher at a language school, because communicating with a native speaker to practice your spoken English is good practice for learning.

>>2691257

basically yes, but it's not very noticeable. that is, you have to look for it. you won't meet a prostitute offering her services on the street. but you can probably go to any sauna and ask the administrator to call you a prostitute - they get a percentage of it.
besides, you can try to find a site offering prostitutes in your city, but these sites are often blocked by the state.
and you need to remember
1. no money in advance via the Internet
2. the photos on the site are a lie.

in other words, prostitution is illegal, they fight it, but if you know where to look, you will find it almost easily. by the way, it costs about $ 60 per hour.

if you are caught visiting a prostitute, you will face nothing. there is no such law. she will be fined ~ $ 20

BUT. God forbid you get involved with an 18- , they will give you a full slap. sex with 16+ is possible, but if you pay a girl 16-17 for sex, you can go to jail.
remember - sex only with 18+.

I thought, it seems to me that prostitution, although it exists, has gone into the shadows. I suppose that prostitution is not quite "common".

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>>2691414

I'm currently on Mamba, there are quite a lot of spammers there, as it turns out)
regarding weight and other things - I think it was possible not to specify or to specify in a wide range. I looked, I have age, height and city in the filter and I can specify them from maximum to minimum.

>>2691414
I want to add that VK has a new app called VK Dating. Like Mamba, but the conversion is much higher and there are still 0 spammers.

>>2691419
>they absolutely do retard
sauce needed

>you will probably get interrogated by an FSB agent on why you want to enter the country and they'll accuse you of being CIA
they aren't going to interrogate every mutt that comes
first you need a visa and they do their checks during the visa application process
again it's no the US so they aren't going through your phone on the border

>>2691425
>I didn't quite understand your question and it's very specific

So, to provide some clarification. I don't know where you're from exactly but here in the United States specifically the cities often have extremely different political climate in comparison to the rest of the country. They are mostly if not all liberal leftist hellscapes, promoting gay rights, immigration, drug culture ect while at the same time being the main hubs of all crime, homelessness, and public defecation in the country.

Anyways, speaking of that.

Do I need an invitation to visit russia on vacation? I read something about needing an invitation for a visa.
Seems like a very interesting place to visit and I would very much like to see the country in person some day.

>>2691540
>Do I need an invitation to visit russia on vacation? I read something about needing an invitation for a visa.
your hotel will take a care of that

>>2691540
no its the same everywhere here - we know our enemies, we all different but we are the same.
What unites us is not tolerance, but acceptance.

>Do I need an invitation to visit russia on vacation?
Regarding the visa - you need to clarify, but I know that in general, you can come for 1 month without an invitation as a tourist and for several months if with an invitation. There are different visas, it is better to google guides in your language for your country.

>>2691535
>they aren't going to interrogate every mutt that comes
>first you need a visa and they do their checks during the visa application process
>again it's no the US so they aren't going through your phone on the border

Border guards check Ukrainians at the border to prevent saboteurs and other bad people from coming to us. They really do check phones and even telegram channels for subscriptions with cannibalistic channels and comments.
in other words - "if you hate us, then you shouldn't come to us, go back to Ukraine"
I haven't heard of them being punished for this, they're simply not allowed into Russia.

Based thread. Cheers OP for taking the time to answer questions.
Used to live in Russia - in Samara. One of the few westerners who's spent over a year living in Russia, Ukraine and Poland, lol.
Would like to head back to Samara one day, and have always dreamed of getting to Magadan via Yakutsk. Been in my head since being 17 or so. Probably would get denied entry right now though.

Many people I knew said the attitude towards foreigners changed massively around like 2017, and many packed up due to ultra-nationalist vibes. A huge shame, as I remember getting fucked up in dive bars and out on the street with proper locals who barely spoke English, who were ultra curious about meeting 'a westerner'.

What's the attitude towards alcohol right now? Surprised me back in 2011 how many young people seemed to look down on drinking. Are people going ultra straight-edge and keeping low profiles to avoid getting seen as '''undesirable''', and therefore, trench material?

What's the music scene like nowadays? Used to love everything you'd find on the Brat soundtracks, and LOVED my rock bars. Most recent stuff I heard was Leningrad, which was kinda fun, and had great music videos.

Not really sure what I wanted to ask desu. Just wanted to chip in. Maybe some more questions will pop up.

>>2691535
> sauce needed
they interrogated my friends for having tattoos and Canadian passports just a few weeks ago. and of course you can see that OP (>>2691570 ) corroborates my account

>>2691689
>Many people I knew said the attitude towards foreigners changed massively around like 2017, and many packed up due to ultra-nationalist vibes.

I am very skeptical about this statement. But as a person from Russia I have not encountered this and I do not know a single person with "ultranationalist" views. In fact, in Russia they do not like two categories of people - gypsies and assholes. But this is the point of view of a Russian, who by definition is unlikely to encounter this.

right now, I can confirm that the mood has swung in this direction. about a few months ago. The reason is the terrorist attack with mass murders in Moscow, for example. Mass crimes by migrants. But even in this case, no one goes and tortures non-Russians. Plus, the state strictly monitors this. That's why I'm skeptical about 2017. There were no reasons then. But now there are - and have you seen much evidence of the oppression of non-Russians by Russians in Russia after the terrorist attack?

right now, I can confirm that the mood has swung in this direction. about a few months ago. The reason is the terrorist attack with mass murders in Moscow, for example. Mass crimes by migrants. But even in this case, no one goes and tortures non-Russians. Plus, the state strictly monitors this. That's why I'm skeptical about 2017. There were no reasons then. But now there are - and have you seen much evidence of the oppression of non-Russians by Russians in Russia after the terrorist attack? Of course, I can't speak for everyone, but I can speak for my circle, as well as the people I see on the street, and their attitude. Russians are quite patient. If ultra-nationalist relations begin, there will definitely be enough evidence of this.

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>>2691689
wanna add -
It's unlikely that your friends would lie, but I can't confirm their words. I have a good attitude towards good people.

>What's the attitude towards alcohol right now?
The attitude towards alcohol is moderate. People drink, but they do it in a more cultured way. Drunk people do not lie on the streets. I assume that people drink the same way as in other cultural countries. I looked at alcohol consumption per capita, Russia 11.2 liters (2016-2018), Great Britain 11.4, Poland 11.7.
To be honest, I am strictly against alcohol. But many people drink in moderation on Friday night.

>>2691689
now among young people Russian rap is fashionable consisting of vulgarity and swearing, about vaginas and sucking. categorically crap. I think that music is in decline *grumbles like an old man* BUT! on the other hand, there are such wonderful performers as Igor Rasteryaev or Radiotapok (covers). I will assume that although music is degrading all over the world, you can always find something to your taste. I think about music someone else will be able to tell from Russia, I feel that I am not the only one from Russia here)

thanks for the questions, interest)

>>2691689
>Many people I knew said the attitude towards foreigners changed massively around like 2017, and many packed up due to ultra-nationalist vibes
Sounds like BS to me. Can't think about anything that happened around 2017 that might change the attitudes towards foreigners that much. 2022 - maybe, but the attitude has changed mostly towards foreign governments, not citizens.

>What's the attitude towards alcohol right now? Surprised me back in 2011 how many young people seemed to look down on drinking
Excessive drinking is definitely frowned upon and viewed as low class, for sure. Overall, modern Russians aren't anything special compared to European average when it comes to drinking. That said, drinking among women is definitely on the rise thanks to glamourization of alcohol by social media and pop singers (Anna Asti being the biggest offender).

>What's the music scene like nowadays? Used to love everything you'd find on the Brat soundtracks, and LOVED my rock bars
Unfortunately it's mostly varieties of (c)rap, especially hookah rap. Rock is less and less of a thing, although there's some kind of post-punk revival. Rock-themed bars are still a thing, though.

>>2691570
OP isn't an Ukrainian

>>2691257
Well I'm not OP, and that's not a "few", but a whole trainload of questions. However, I'll try to answer at least some of them:
>Can you get by with only English?
In big cities probably yes, but it's going to be hard. Signs in English aren't common, and most people, even the young ones, can't speak English fluently.
>>Is there a workaround to transfer money to Russia from Europe with sanctions in place? Supposing one must transfer a big sum how would they do?
Not many options other than crypto. Not sure if Pyypl works nowadays.
>>Are there schools teaching Russian to foreigners and are they expensive? Does Russia have visa options for language students?
There are student visas and lots of foreign students, but no idea about the tutition fees (they're probably afforable since most those students are from poor countries)
>What is there to visit in Kamchatka?
Nature mostly. It's quite expensive for most Russians.
>Is healthcare easy to access and of good quality?
Paid healthcare - yes. Everyone loves to take a shit on the public one, but it also isn't that bad considering it's free.
>How are the politics in big cities such as Moscow and Petersburg? I met a guy from Moscow abroad and he was very pro-West, liberal (though not like the crazy ones we have here) and somewhat contemptuous towards Russia which was surprising
Nothing surprising at all, big cities are shitlib centrals. Many of those people have now fled to Georgia and other neighbouring countries, though, and their political views are more of "Putin is literally worse than Hitler" rather than "I'm ponysexual and there's over 9000 genders" (the latter is a think only on Twitter).
>>Are Russian women really as difficult and materialistic as they are said to be?
Depends on what you mean by that. Most women surely aren't into sex with random men, if you mean that by "difficult". And yes, your wealth and social status is very important (especially for 25+ y.o.), like in any other non-feminist society.

>>2691751
Ngl, would love to see a non-nuclear Russian invasion of Alaska. Think both nations should send all their armies there and duke it out for control of the Northwestern Passage.

The films would be KINO.

>>2691257
Continuing >>2691918:
>How many are actually religious?
Outside of conservative Muslim republics of North Caucasus, not many, and it's mostly elderly people. Most people view religion as a symbol like flag or coat of arms, not something to be strictly followed.
>Is immigration a problem in big cities?
Yes, and the anti-immigrant sentiment is quite extreme (even if immigrants haven't actually done anything wrong to most people)
>>How is the purchasing power of the average Russian? How much does one usually earn and can they live comfortably on it?
Not going into details, it's in the lower brackets of so-called "golden billion": surely lower than in the rich Western countries but higher than in 3/4 of the world.
>In which industries do the expats in Russia usually work in?
No idea, there aren't too many of them if we're talking about Western expats.
>Is prostitution common?
Pretty uncommon and expensive nowadays. Also let's not discuss prostitution or sex tourism on here since mods will delete and ban.

>>2691406
Thank you again for the very detailed answer
>if it's related to hard crime, then I won't be able to help
No, don't worry, I was thinking about that in the hypothetical event one wanted for example to move permanently and/or make a big purchase such as a house
>Are you from the CIA?
No, i dont like the feds, can't forgive them for what they did to poor Terry Davis, i'd rather be in the FSB.
Jokes apart, I asked that question because I was curious about what percentage of those living in the big cities are "liberal" since the cities tend to be more left-leaning here
>If they are part of this country, and speak badly not of specific minuses, but of the country as a whole, then they speak badly of their family, their achievements, of themselves. This is madness, infantilism.
Those were my thoughts as well when I met this Moscow guy which I mentioned, he wasn't a bad guy but he would always describe Russia outside the capital as some kind of grey boring wasteland of poverty and oppression which seemed very far from the truth to me. It is unfortunate that such a mentality exists, but in my country too it is very common, I guess it is a universal phenomenon
>>2691918
Indeed I let myself get carried away, thank you for answering them though
>Depends on what you mean by that. Most women surely aren't into sex with random men, if you mean that by "difficult"
By "difficult" I was thinking more about things such as nagging or being overly confrontational/looking for drama without due reason. Women not being into casual sex or asking for financial stability doesn't bother me, it is very reasonable as long as it doesn't degenerate into trying to drain as much money as possible then jumping ship

>>2691918
>Not many options other than crypto
you can use place like Dubai or do parallel transfers
but why would you want to transfer large sums of money to Russia as a tourist??

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>>2684268
I want to visit moscow this winter and go to the shopping mall they setup in red square, I want to engage in the culture but i'm paranoid about looking like a tourist, I want to wear a Ushanka hat, Do young people wear these? do I keep the flaps up or down,ect.

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>>2692205
wear something like that (photo)
Nobody wears an Ushanka hat, except in villages, may be

>>2690800
if you are american you will get kidnapped for a minor misdemeanor and will wait a year in prison to be exchanged for some arms dealer or a spy

>>2691257
>only English?
absolutely not, maybe just maybe in the travel areas of moscow or st.petersburg. Get a guide
>prostitution
in said cities its relatively easy to find by just searching online, even tho its technically illegal
and they get busted regularly, but the whores that work there are fucking ugly, unless you have money perhaps.

>>2692494
older people do, and police

>>2689236
they like american money :)
>>2693285

>>2691018
this is /pol/ talking points you'll learn to recognize them

>>2684268
How safe is it for an American to visit Russia rn?

What type of budget do recommend for visiting?

>>2694210
i think its safe enough, but less then before 2022.
In general it is safe, perhaps except for the regions of Chechnya and Dagestan.
I am now reasoning from the point of view of where in Russia it is safer, trying to exclude minimal risks. In fact, the key to a good attitude is: "i just want to get to know russian culture better and what you are really like".

The budget depends on how much you plan to travel and what level of comfort you are used to. I would proceed from the fact that when traveling as a tourist, I would spend no more than $50 (probably about $35) per day on renting a room in a hotel, up to $20 (probably about $10) on food, and then the question of travel and the cost of entertainment and other things. This is the minimum with the coverage of minimal needs.

>>2694287
you could find a decent apartment for $15 a day if its not in Moscow, wouldnt vouch for how easy it will be to communicate with the owners as a foreigner tho
why the fuck anyone would want to go here, this thread is just a larp i swear

>>2694354
now it's a perfect time to visit Russia: not much other tourists and it's affordable
major Russian cities are way safer than western ones, there are no "no-go zones", just don't be a total retard and you will be fine

>>2694358
yes there are, some sleeping districts of moscow and st.petersburg have islamic patrols beating people up for colored hair and revealing clothes

>>2694359
sauce?
>>2694370
and how many people have been droned in moscow and st. petersburg during last year?
traffic is by far the most dangerous thing in Russia and most of the world, traffic tends to be more dangerous outside major cities

>>2694399
hmmm, probably has nothing to do with
>needlessly started first full on war in Europe since 25years ago
>single-handedly caused massive inflation because Energy prices
>generally hostile towards neighbors / EU
>threatens to nuke Europe every other day
>regularly interferes in other countries elections
>generally a poor shit hole except for a few big cities
i really do wonder what might be the reason

personally what really tipped myself to hating Russia was when they reduced / stopped sending natural Gas to my country through Nordstream 1
instantly doubled my heating bill - that ate directly into my travel budget

also I don't like to be threatened with bombs

>>2694381
>sauce
мнoгoнaциoнaл в тeлeгe пoчитaй

>>2694399
imperialist governments want to divide it and take its resources

>>2694399
>why do citizens of countries that state banned pro-russian news have negative opinion about russia?

>>2694426
>independent press
No such thing

>>2694426
>no u

politic is an another place. please stoph it Ron.

>>2693293
>/pol/
rent free

>>2684547
ahaha
its such a bullshit
t. russian anon

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>>2694681
>further confirms the initial accusation, with this board having proven history of /pol/ faggotry that the mods had to mention that all political discussion goes to /pol/ in the sticky
its embarrassing if you thought that was your "gotcha" moment

>>2695833
What exactly in that list isn't true?
t. another Russian anon

>>2695864
>I don't think there are any more significant differences between life in the USA and in Russia than there are between the Philippines and Russia.

this dude literally says that life with a salary of 300 dollars a month is no different from life in the USA

Russia also has terrible infrastructure, terrible public transport and roads. But this does not apply to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but not always.

>>2696188
>USA
>public transport

Maybe this is the wrong thread for this, but has anyone been to Kursk, Ukraine?

>>2696188
Are you still living in 2004?

>>2696188
I have given the prices and substantiated my calculations. I use mathematics, you can prove my wrongness - this will be a good argument.

They wrote here about bad roads, about bad this and that - you can use Google maps and check these theses yourself. The man is clearly a provocateur. Using public transport, I can get almost anywhere from my province - get to the meeting point from the city to the train station, from the train station get to almost any city in my country, if necessary - in another city there will be a bus from the train station to another city. In the city, I will take a tram or a bus and get to the desired point. On foot, I will walk a maximum of 10-15 minutes to a new transfer. I got this impression.
Roads are bad only in the spring and not everywhere, when the cycle of freezing / thawing of water in the asphalt begins, which penetrates into the cracks and expands destroys it.
If the road is paved, then it is usually repaired during the year in order of queue. They don't just fix it patch-by-patch, but once every so many years, they completely remove the coating and put in a new one.
Those who write nonsense about Russia probably live in the 2000s or have never been to Russia.
But. Russia is huge and in some places very locally, old problems may persist.

>>2696539
they are the same kind of shills who are repeating old lies such as "Chinese are living in stone age outside Beijing/Shanghai"

>>2684268
The idea i have from media about Russia is that it is run by gangsters and police are owned by gangsters. If you want a good job making good money you need to work for them. If you work your own shop and are a success then they will meet you over time.

How true is this?

>>2696539
>I will take a tram or a bus and get to the desired point

On a shitty bus, either a marshurtka or a Pazik. It was not by chance that I said that public transport is shitty. I don't know about Moscow, but where I live, it's mostly Paziks. And even then, they don't always exist. In some cities like Yekaterinburg or Novosibirsk, they may not cover all city area , and you can't go anywhere without a car or a taxi, and the metro is very small and only covers the center.

Also about salaries, I don't know what kind of math you used. But by rejecting the obvious, that salaries in Russia are shitty, you look like a provocateur and not me. I didn't say anything like that, I just pointed out the downsides and that you are keeping silent about the negative and publishing lies.

>>2696704
Maybe that was the case 25 years ago or so.

I have both English and American passports. Would it be cleverer for me to go to Russia as a tourist and meet people acting like a fully British person (obviously I speak some Russian, but I mean when they ask where I'm from)? The Russian government seems quite into the idea of Perfidious Albion but of course I know that's propaganda. In Eastern Europe people are more interested in me being an American than a Brit; that's why I ask. I guess I'm wondering if the Russian perceptions of the people from the US & UK are different? Thanks!

>>2696704
Given that their leader is a mafia thug, with mafia thug mentality and only puts other shizos like himself in postions of powe, it's pretty much guaranteed.

Hovewer if you stay pretty close to the common cattle in terms of notice it's likely some pig headed pidor won't be demanding his cut.
But the real question is why would you ?
If large multinationals have to leave, selling everything they have, what s the point in investing anything in that shithole ?

>>2696338
At leat he's not living in dream pulerstan huffing that copium

>>2696793
>>2696794
Seethe more, clown.

>>2696793
>>2696794
Your F>>2696794
renchness is showing

>>2696704
Unlike in...

>>2696704
>>How true is this?

:D funny. That was in the 90s. Now you have to climb really high to attract that kind of attention. That's true for all countries.

>>2696715
what do you mean "doesn't cover the entire city area?" are you talking about industrial areas?
How much is your salary and what do you have enough for? Do you have enough for housing, food, clothes, equipment, entertainment?

>>2696745
>>I have both English and American passports. Would it be cleverer for me to go to Russia as a tourist and meet people acting like a fully British person (obviously I speak some Russian, but I mean when they ask where I'm from)? The Russian government seems quite into the idea of Perfidious Albion but of course I know that's propaganda. In Eastern Europe people are more interested in me being an American than a Brit; that's why I ask. I guess I'm wondering if the Russian perceptions of the people from the US & UK are different? Thanks!

You asked a very interesting question, which I had not thought about.
I will answer very subjectively: if you come as a Briton, then I will remember the James Bond films. It seems to me that the English are not frequent guests in Russia. Americans are more interesting people in this sense, because they are attracted by Russian culture. The desire of another person to get to know you better with the purest intentions causes a reciprocal cordiality. Honestly, I just don’t know. From the government’s point of view, it is better to look at visa regimes and other statistics on visa issuance and look for information on specialized forums or chats.

>>2696793
you are probably ukrainian. go away please.

this is a travel board, travels aren't going to travel on their first trip to Russia to some remote Siberian town with shitty infrastructure
in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, and several other cities that travelers might visit public transport is good, way better than in US or most of the world
taxis are cheap, so you can always get a taxi if public transport isn't convenient

>>2697126
this is a thinly veiled politics board

>>2697253
You shouldn't be so confident in asserting anything without having reliable evidence. Even if you are Ukrainian and you are ready to be neutral, I don't mind you visiting my country and seeing for yourself what I said. I don't hold a grudge against you.

>50 pbtid

>>2697324
I fuck your mother cyкa

>>2697126
Simply believing that shithole has anything better than US is delusional, but shilling it in an unrelated topic is a mark of a degeneration typical of the russian mind.
This is why people shouldn't visit the shithole.
There's nothing of value watching nigeria with rockets subjects talk themselves into believing they a world anything

>>2697396
>has anything better than US is delusional
kek half of the world has better public transport than US, including many cities in latin america
mutts are truly delusional believing that their country is the best

>>2697396
Even Americans themselves say on here that their country is a shithole of colossal proportions.

>>2697530
All depends. If you, say, live in the center of any American city then it is. If you live in any decently white suburb or a rural area then it is by far and away the best place to live in the west (and overall the world). It is going downhill, but it will be a while before the US becomes a true shithole and there will still be states that are fine. I still wish I could take a vacation to Vladivostok though, it seems like San Francisco without all the homeless and fentanyl

How much time would you reccomend someone to spend in Moscow and Saint Petersburg during a trip if you want to see most things in those areas? Thanks.

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>>2697396
Mmmm, I believe a /trv/eler over all of our media.

>>2698562
It's hard to say. A week minimum, in each city, I think. Of course, you should first define your interests, and then the attractions that match your interests. And then proceed from how much you are ready to speedrun tourism and squeeze out all your strength.

>>2684268
Why did you guys decide to invade Ukraine and basically fuck over your own economy? Why is "one of the superpowers of the world" struggling to conquer a poor country with a fraction of your population?

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>>2698636
Shhh. Let the moskals dig their own grave. It's like watching a trainwreck in slow motion.

>>2698636
>>2698637
Samefag

>>2691414
Based ruskies. I will download it in my American small town to support them

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>>2698636
>"fuck over your own economy"
>currently has higher gdp growth than all G7 countries
Sisters...

>>2691414
>setup process was weird in that it asked for the exact weight and height of women you would like to see
kek that's fatphobic!

is there moderation here?

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>>2698703
OH NO NO NO

>>2697364
dont use my nick. It's a pity your mother doesn't know who she raised.

How are dual U.S. and Russian citizens treated while in country? Have a friend going and am concerned about their safety.

>>2702854
If you have a Russian citizenship among any others, then for Russia you're a Russian citizen and should enter/exit the country as such.

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Can I move to trad and white puccia and still keep my legs? apparently russia is sending everyone they can into the meat grinder for the failing war they started

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>>2684268
Where the heck is the John Paul Jones house in SPb? I would like an actually street address.
>>2684564
>As a rule, marriages break up when the girl files for divorce. In traditional countries, it seems to me, there is more patriarchy and struggle for the family. 1 marriage for life. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for us lately.
Explain this in detail. Why do Russian women divorce so much? I see that Russia has some of the highest divorce rates in the world.

>>2687462
I went to SPb in January and they knew about my travel to Afghanistan while it was under US occupation. The visa application asks for all foreign travel in the past ten years or something like that. You might be interrogated and searched, especially if you enter outside of Moscow or SPb, because it's very odd
>>2691535
You're right except that can and sometimes do go through phones. They ask for your passwords and leave the room with your devices and come back in 30 minutes. I know a Russian woman whose bf at the time got his phone searched at the border. The FSB agent texted her "hello" in Cyrillic using the bf's phone.

>>2702854
As people with dual loyalties. They get treated like shit at the border and are always suspected of "treason", like that Dual US/Russian woman who was sent to prison for giving $50 to a Ukrainian child refugee charity.

I want to travel to Russia but I'm asian american. Not sure how they would treat me. I've had Russian colleagues before and we always got along well.

>>2702997
Russians like Asians. The American part? The government won't like you but just behave right and nothing bad will happen. If you have foreign citizenship and/or language skills, I would recommend you use them.
SPb is 10% Chinese tourists in wintertime.

>>2697530
That only proves the point that many Americans are doomer pessimists. The deterioration that is undeniably spreading in America is still in its early stages, but instead of making efforts to stop or reverse it, these people prefer to obsess over it.
>t. spent four months vagabonding middle America this year, nowhere else in the world has such beautiful and accessible sparsely populated areas

>>2684268
I only know English, Spanish (native) and French and German, but no Russian at all, how fucked am I if I visit Russia? What about cities like Petropavlosk?

>>2703103
Also, if I want to go to Petropavlovsk, what's the best way to approach it?

My idea would be Santiago (CL) -> Moscow (by airplane) -> Vladivostok (transsiberian train) -> Petropavlosk-Kamchatka (boat)

>>2702854
no one will care while you're in the country
it's just like any other country: if you are in country X and have citizenship of X then you're treated as a citizen and other citizenships are ignored (see about the Telegram founder for an example)

>>2703107
if you are starting from Santiago, wouldn't it be better to fly to Vladivostok?
Moscow - Vladivostok is a 9h flight

>>2703103
You're fucked outside SPb and Moscow if you don't speak Russian.

>>2703130
Maybe... I wanted to have the transsiberian train experience. Maybe backwards is better tho? Vladivostok -> Petropavlosk -> Vladivostok -> Moscow -> St Petersburg -> Finland (?) -> Santiago

>>2703383
Finnish border is still closed but you can go overland to Estonia
or just use non-western carries to fly out from Moscow/SPb/Vladivostok

>>2703107
Want to do this badly but I work for burger govt. and it likely is not a good idea for myself

>>2702974
please get out, ukr. fake
>>2702989
https://www.google.com/maps/@59.9343775,30.3132326,3a,15.4y,69.76h,99.72t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWO1iHR62XeUiFPwLeHMKDg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205409&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

its all what i found
https://dzen.ru/a/ZT4Cod30nXsoKXbF?ysclid=m0i29v4mcn630923224

>Explain this in detail.

I don't know why this is so. Most likely, it is the influence of a large number of factors. I suppose that "Internet psychologists" had a significant influence, pouring into our ears that all that is needed for a girl to live a good life is a divorce. That's how it seems to me for now.

>>2702992
The transfer of funds to which the prosecution appeals may be linked to the US-Ukrainian foundation Razom for Ukraine, to which Ksenia allegedly sent about $50 from her US account in February 2022.

about Razom for Ukraine:
telegra*.*ph/NKO-Razom-for-Ukraine-07-02

I agree that it is worth refraining from transfers to persons affiliated with Ukraine. For example, the company GSK, which makes the game Stalker, admitted that it sent donations from Russians to the war to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thereby exposing everyone to the threat of prison. A grim story, where they showed themselves by saying that a good Russian is a dead Russian.

>>2702997
u need to remember only 1 thing - if u a good man, all will be good. the only thing is, I can't vouch for the drunks.

>>2703103
>I only know English, Spanish (native) and French and German, but no Russian at all, how fucked am I if I visit Russia? What about cities like Petropavlosk?
yes, it's easy. just download google translator with Russian and English dictionaries, buy a sim card in Russia and connect to the internet.
you can easily translate from English to Russian on your phone and show it to people - they will understand you.
Petropavlovsk is not Russia, it is Kazakhstan

>>2703199
no. just use google translator with speech translator. it is very easy.
if somebody wants to test it - u can find my telegram address early.

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can you get weed in russia? is it easy to get? can you go to jail for it?

>>2704866
>can you get weed in russia? is it easy to get? can you go to jail for it?

maybe, it's not that hard if you're into that. yes, you can go to jail.
drugs are a serious crime in Russia and you can go away for 10 years.
I strongly don't recommend it.

I think a foreigner shouldn't get involved in this, you could potentially run into a shitty extortion scam.

but these are all my personal concerns, just like the fact that you shouldn't get involved with drugs at all, since it's a huge risk anywhere.

>>2684268
where to meet bears

>>2684268
when is putin givinhg out visas

>>2706434
kamchatka
>>2707089
Depends on where. Generally, visa centers issue them, if I'm not mistaken.

>>2707089
just apply for evisa: https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/index_en.html

>>2684574
Jesus Christ
Is this real or did someone edit those subs in?

>>2707633
After the defeat in the Cold War and the collapse of the USSR, very hard times came to Russia - the country was plundered, people did not receive wages for six months, often in what they produced. People started vegetable gardens where they planted 1000 square meters of potatoes so that their children would have something to eat. Pride in the country was gone. The population drank themselves to death. Many homeless children appeared. Banditry on the streets. Organized crime groups. Constant murders on the streets, racketeering. Programs like "Criminal Russia" were constantly on TV. Terrorist attacks. As a result - a war in the lair of terrorists - the Chechen war. The constantly drunk President Yeltsin, because of whom people blushed. At school - gopniks could pester you, beat you up, demand that you bring them money every week. After school, while you were walking home - other gopniks could pester you and beat you up and demand money again. There were many drug addicts, drug-addicted children. Documentaries with rotting heroin addicts were shown in schools. Very strong propaganda against drugs. I saw a similar, and maybe even this one, film with children, how they have been engaged in prostitution since their early years. This is reality, this is the history of Russia. A new president came, appointed by Yeltsin. He ended the Chechen war. Gradually, enterprises began to pay salaries. Salary delays went away. Previously, they wrote about the army in the light of "everything was stolen", positive changes began. The new president began to restore order. He began to slow down theft, opened a case against YUKOS, forced companies to pay taxes for the extraction of Russian minerals, oil. Money and technology began to appear in the country. People stopped starving. The problems of the state began to be solved. Street children left, it was no longer possible to meet children with bags with superglue. [...]

>>2707633
[...] A paradigm shift began to break in society that there is nothing to be proud of in Russia. Dignity began to awaken in people. We began to remember that we are the descendants of great people. "Are we trembling creatures or do we have rights?" © Dostoevsky.
But this is part of our history. And we have no right to forget it.
"Whoever does not remember history is doomed to repeat its mistakes." © Churchill.

soon a song like in pirates of the caribbean may be sung
https://dzen.ru/video/watch/6256a8f55779d36c2dd6ce34

>>2706434
saint petersburg has many underground gay bars to offer

>>2703107
>>2703130
Looks like the best route is Santiago -> Los Angeles -> Shanghai -> Vladivostok.