Congrats Fyodor on getting the visa! Maybe it was because of your nationality (Belorussia) was in a different quota than applicants from the Russian federation.

Great that you are able to get help by Americans and native English speakers here. A well written letter and resume makes a HUGE difference when applying for work. Remember that the power is in the numbers.... The more applications you send out, the more likely you are to find something.

I am in your country now! In Gomel. Very nice city! I am writing a travel blog in the Travel section of the forum with my thoughts and observations.

GOOD LUCK WITH THE TRIP - I hope you'll be treated as well in the US as I have been treated in the CIS countries so far...