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grindy · 01-11-2016, 11:45 AM

Woah. This is almost poetic in a weird way.

(My titties are stench.)
The fact that the "my" used alludes to a singular thing somehow adds beauty.

**Frownland** · 01-11-2016, 11:57 AM

Well now I have a new band name.

RoxyRollah · 01-11-2016, 12:44 PM

Ooo so do I^....Ladyvice grip and the deathstrokes.©

Plankton · 01-11-2016, 12:58 PM

José and the NoWayz

Mr. Charlie · 01-11-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem

The other forum I frequent has implemented a like button. We need that here.

^like

Other forum? How could you?

Seltzer · 01-14-2016, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by grindy

Russia is a fascinating country. The only time I've really been there was a week I spent in Moscow about ten years ago. It's an incredible city and it was one of the best trips abroad I've ever had.
I was born in the Soviet Union and Russian is my first language, but I've lived most of my life in western Europe.
I might not know lots of current things, but my Russian is still perfect and I'm still quite immersed in the culture, so I still might help you out.
I guess people are bemused because it's not really a country for tourism. No, the evil Russians are not all out to get you, but the authorities love to **** with foreigners, many cities have parts one shouldn't go to even during the day and the current political climate is very tense. Try not to pass for an American.
And for god's sake, don't buy food from street vending babushkas or those shawarma joints
Don't let that sour your expectations though, I'm sure you'll still have a great time.

Ah cool, I was torn between staying in Moscow or SpB. Settled on SpB because it seems more balanced and cultural but I still intend to visit Moscow and Kazan if I can.

I think a major reason people negatively judge Russia is that they fret too much over corruption and over-estimate its effect, imagining people living in constant fear. I can't speak from personal experience (never been outside Aus/NZ), but I suspect that corruption is simply the status quo in many countries as it's just the way things are done and people accept it. If you live in India, you probably have to pay off people every now and then in order to get things done. Sure it's not ideal, but I imagine it's no biggie for the most part. Of course, if you're a foreigner, it's much harder to know how to play the game. I guess it's just something you have to learn, just as you'd have to learn how much to tip a waiter if you go to America.

I'm kinda curious about the political opinions of Russians and I've been trying to gauge them from reading Russian forums etc. But at the same time, I think it's probably sensible not to discuss politics while I'm over there.

Haha, from what I've heard, I don't have high expectations of Russian food... dill on everything and spices on nothing! But I might be pleasantly surprised. After all, I've cooked solyanka and shchi and liked both.

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Be sure to try krokodil and tell us all about it.

Haha, my brother said the same thing

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

Russian is actually not that difficult to learn. I took two years of it in high school.

Yeah, I'm not too worried as I've studied French and Latin, so I should be mostly ok with the grammar.

Though I've actually heard from a few people that the learning curve becomes a fair bit steeper after a couple of years. I remember seeing some meme about it somewhere. I'm trying to find it, but all I can turn up is this

grindy · 01-14-2016, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Seltzer

Ah cool, I was torn between staying in Moscow or SpB. Settled on SpB because it seems more balanced and cultural but I still intend to visit Moscow and Kazan if I can.

I think a major reason people negatively judge Russia is that they fret too much over corruption and over-estimate its effect, imagining people living in constant fear. I can't speak from personal experience (never been outside Aus/NZ), but I suspect that corruption is simply the status quo in many countries as it's just the way things are done and people accept it. If you live in India, you probably have to pay off people every now and then in order to get things done. Sure it's not ideal, but I imagine it's no biggie for the most part. Of course, if you're a foreigner, it's much harder to know how to play the game. I guess it's just something you have to learn, just as you'd have to learn how much to tip a waiter if you go to America.

I'm kinda curious about the political opinions of Russians and I've been trying to gauge them from reading Russian forums etc. But at the same time, I think it's probably sensible not to discuss politics while I'm over there.

Haha, from what I've heard, I don't have high expectations of Russian food... dill on everything and spices on nothing! But I might be pleasantly surprised. After all, I've cooked solyanka and shchi and liked both.

Haha, my brother said the same thing

Yeah, I'm not too worried as I've studied French and Latin, so I should be mostly ok with the grammar.

Though I've actually heard from a few people that the learning curve becomes a fair bit steeper after a couple of years. I remember seeing some meme about it somewhere. I'm trying to find it, but all I can turn up is this

St. Petersburg is reportedly amazing and I really hope to see it one day.

Nah, corruption is nothing to worry about.
But the authorities are often huge dicks apart from that. The cops are mostly not your friends there.
And definitely try to evade political topics. You really can't imagine how ridiculously emotional people there are about it nowadays.

I'm not mad about russian food either, but you have to consider that it's very eclectic due to the country's huge size. You'll definitely find a lot you like.

RoxyRollah · 01-14-2016, 11:20 AM

You guys my necklace came!!!! Not that you guys knew I was exspecting one ...but I was. I figured if I get abducted by aliens when they go to drop me off, they will know where to drop me off.....Just get me to earth guys...Ill get back to Florida on my own.

Black Francis · 01-14-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RoxyRollah

You guys my necklace came!!!! Not that you guys knew I was exspecting one ...but I was. I figured if I get abducted by aliens when they go to drop me off, they will know where to drop me off.....Just get me to earth guys...Ill get back to Florida on my own.

Looks pretty, im digging the purple hair too.

RoxyRollah · 01-14-2016, 12:27 PM

Oh hey thanks love

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