Thread: Where is everyone from?

Ok, I know this poll may have been done before, but there is new people all the time. So I am curious, what country are you from and tell about the city you live in and what is it like? No need to give a specific name of the city if you don't want in case your worried about some obsessive internet stalker hunting you down. Just tell what your city is like and common things there that may not be found elsewhere. Also, are there allot of Russian speaking people where you live? Thanks!

Do you want our birthplace or our current location? Please specify.

Чикаго, Иллинойс, США
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Not born or raised here, but I call Chicago home too!

I'm from Odessa, Ukraine.

Also, Chicago....wouldnt you leave the "s" out of the Illinois when using Russian because the S is silent?

Do you want our birthplace or our current location? Please specify.

either or both, it doesn't matter

I'm from the triange, area around the capital of North Carolina. We need more Russians here. The only russians I know here are my boyfriend and his family and friends. All Russians move to Raleigh!!! Its a great place, promice!

I am from Mexico City. There is a very small Russian population or people who speak Russian in my country. Maybe around 1,000 people. There was a large Russian immigration after the Soviet Revolution, most established in the Baja Peninsula and still keep their language and habits. There was another immigration wave of Jews coming from Russia, Poland, Ukraine and Belarus. And more recently, ten years ago, many scientists, musicians and other artists have arrived.

Los Angeles California.
Swimming pools and movie stars.

From London (voted Western Europe).

Currently in Harbin China. Russian speakers: a lot, they form the largest part of the foreign/expat contingent. There are also some Russian tourists (during the summer) who come here for shopping as far as I can tell, plus a fair few local street traders and taxi drivers speak a little (badly).

Things that can be found here but not where you are: probably far too many to mention

I'm originally from St.-Petersbug, Russia.

Now I live in San Francisco bay area, in the heart of silicon valley

There are a lot russians here, so my english doesn't progress as fast as I like it to

Los Angeles, California too.
There are-as far as I know-many many many Russians here. I love it. We have streets like Santa Monica and now Sunset that are starting to have more and more restaurants, stores, and other businesses started or owned by Russians.

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San Fracisco Bay Area, California.

Originally Posted by Pravit

I live in Las Cruces, New Mexico. What can you find here? Retirees. Sand. OH! But wait! I've almost forgotten to mention the pride of Las Cruces...the largest enchilada in the world! We're even in the Guinness World Records now, I believe. In fact, keep your eyes peeled for a thing about our Whole Enchilada Fiesta on Food network. It's not very interesting, but you can close your eyes and think...there lives our Prince of Somalia!

Aw, man, do I want some enchiladas. Perhaps I will pay my 25 cents after work today and walk across the toll bridge to Mexico and get a plate of 'em. Mmmm.

So, yeah. Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Currently living in the Rio Grande Valley. All in all, I do prefer WI, but the enchiladas are much better here.

Yo Lindzi, come to Las Cruces next year for the Whole Enchilada Fiesta. You might even get to see the fiesta's mascot...cleverly named "Twefie."

As for how the enchilada tastes, it's nothing spectacular, but come on. It's like a thirty foot wide enchilada. You can even come again a week later for the Southern New Mexico State Fair, which is basically the Whole Enchilada Fiesta without the big enchilada.

I LOVE enchiladas! I'm scarfing up as many as possible before my return to Moscow in 3 weeks.

A thirty-foot enchilada. The mind boggles.

Are the hot air balloons at the State Fair, or is the hot air balloon festival yet another distinct New Mexican hoopla? Y'all have a lot of parties.

Originally Posted by TheCardinal

San Fracisco Bay Area, California.

Huh it seems we could drink some beer together and discuss learning languages sometime . Where do you live in bay area ? I'm from Los Altos.