If I was to take a trip to Russia
I was wondering, what would be a cheap place to live for a small time. there was a thread that 200$ for 2 weeks and to me that seems very expensive.
Are Rubles worth more than USDs'?
I hear that people will hurt, rob, Americans or even kill us. Is this true?
If so is there a way around this? possibly looking Russian? is there a certian style that I should choose so this dont happen?
My school might send me there to study and depending on how well I do, I might be there for 2 years.
"My native friend from St Petersburg says Americans and Russians dont think the same, but dont worry us Russians are great peoplean dyou'll learn that we have a great sense of humor" what does he mean? is there a way of thinking or something to work this out? Is his comment even true?
And is there anything I must absolutely need to know before going? dont worry I have plenty time to plan/study/gather funds.any help with this Is highly appreciated. :D
balshoi spacibo
Re: If I was to take a trip to Russia
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I was wondering, what would be a cheap place to live for a small time. there was a thread that 200$ for 2 weeks and to me that seems very expensive.
Are you out of your mind? If you think 200 bucks for 2 weeks is too much, then you need to stay home mooching off your parents. Seriously. If that freaks you out (and that's a REALLY cheap rate) then I'd hate to see what you'll do when your airplane ticket costs 800-1400 dollars.
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Are Rubles worth more than USDs'?
Jigga-what? I don't have time to give you an economics lesson and explain the concept of currency exchange, so let's just say "no."
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I hear that people will hurt, rob, Americans or even kill us. Is this true?
The Putin administration has instituted a new law that says every citizen must beat at least 3 foreigners per year. Multiply that by 140 million, and you'll see that you're chances of dying are pretty good.
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If so is there a way around this? possibly looking Russian? is there a certian style that I should choose so this dont happen?
Wear clothing. Nudity will get you nowhere (ask Kalinka Vinnie for pointers here). Also, make sure to wear shirts that have large flags of the country you are from on them. Oh, and definitely buy one of those fake militsia hats, too.
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My school might send me there to study and depending on how well I do, I might be there for 2 years.
You won't last that long. Trust me. No foreigner can hack Russia for more than a year without a break. Especially you.
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"My native friend from St Petersburg says Americans and Russians dont think the same, but dont worry us Russians are great peoplean dyou'll learn that we have a great sense of humor" what does he mean? is there a way of thinking or something to work this out? Is his comment even true?
Russians aren't like Americans. That's why they took out Lenin's brain -- he was the first Russian to have one, and probably the last. They mostly have gills in the place of brains. Thus, they are completely different than you and me, and it shows, by their serious expressions and glares on the street.
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And is there anything I must absolutely need to know before going? dont worry I have plenty time to plan/study/gather funds.any help with this Is highly appreciated. :D
balshoi spacibo
Good, because writing "balshoi" is liable to get your arse kicked.
Now that I'm through being a totally jackarse, please try to read up on this yourself a bit. Google is very good for this sort of thing. Don't just come to a forum and expect us to plan your trip for you. Allow me to demonstrate:
Correct: Does anybody know of a flat available for the year in ______? I've checked ______, ______, and _____. Are there any other places I can find this information?
Incorrect: His Guyz. I'm mAybe Gonna Gooo 2 Rocsia N' I'd like TO know what I NEED to no abut that place.
Re: If I was to take a trip to Russia
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Originally Posted by Sir Krist
I hear that people will hurt, rob, Americans or even kill us. Is this true?
If so is there a way around this? possibly looking Russian?
Yes, as in every country, a foreigner is an easy prey for some fu*kheads!! You should watcha or yal be hurt!!! (anyway, the chance of being beaten is very small, look at things easy, take cool and just relax)
Re: If I was to take a trip to Russia
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Originally Posted by Sir Krist
...And is there anything I must absolutely need to know before going? dont worry I have plenty time to plan/study/gather funds.any help with this Is highly appreciated. :D
balshoi spacibo
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