Life In Russia | Ukraine
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Travel Mistake in Russia: Not Bringing Gifts
Category : Life In Russia | UkraineHave You Made This Travel Mistake in Russia? Headed to Russia or Ukraine on a social visit? Here are two words of advice: Bring gifts!. In the U.S., we rarely bring gifts when we travel, except on Christmas, of course, or when visiting a relative who has a young child. But in Russia or Ukraine,…
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What Language Do They Speak in Ukraine?
Category : Life In Russia | UkraineIn Ukraine there are two spoken languages: Russian and Ukrainian. In general, in the big eastern cities like Kharkov and Dnepropetrovsk, the people speak primarily Russian. (Because that side of Ukraine borders Russia.) On the west, in smaller cities like Lvov and Lutsk, the spoken language is Ukrainia. In Kiev, you’ll hear both, though in…
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Face Control: Let’s Face It – It Sucks!
Category : Life In Russia | UkraineFace Control is a rude sounding name for the equally rude ritual that takes place before entering exclusive night clubs in many Russian cities. During Face Control, the doormen judge your looks and decide whether to let you into the club or not. Hot women get an automatic pass…
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What is a Russian or Ukrainian apartment like?
What is a Russian or Ukrainian apartment like? WATCH my tour of a Russian apartment… [leadplayer_vid id=”51F5CF46E5B3A”] Conditions of Russian apartments vary widely. If you’re in a “luxe class” (aka VIP, 1st class, Euro-remont) apartment, you’ll be very comfortable. In a “luxe” (short for ‘luxury’) apartment, the bathroom will ne nicely tiled, the kitchen well-equipped,…