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Why Russia?

Why Russia?
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Nizhny Novgorod
Russia
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RUDN University
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FIFA World Cup 2018
Breaking Bad
MGIMO
Cryptocurrency
Germany
Family Values
Public Transportation
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Colombia
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Bandeja Paisa
Latin American Community

In this podcast, we ask people one simple question: Why Russia? Guests include expats, businesspeople and everyone else who lived long-term in Russia and wants to share his experience of living in the biggest country in the world.

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In this episode of the Why Russia Podcast, Kevin Youngblood, an American who has spent the past nine years living in Russia tells his story. Kevin shares his journey from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, detailing his experiences ... more

In this episode of the Why Russia podcast, we chat with Rizma Joshi, a Nepalese native, about her intriguing journey from Nepal to Moscow. Rizma shares her motivations for moving to Russia and her initial cultural shocks. She also discusses the chang... more

Philipp, a German expatriate currently living in Moscow, shares his journey from starting an international business consulting company in Moscow to focusing on other interesting ventures in Russia. He elaborates on his mission to improve German-Russi... more

In this episode of the 'Why Russia' podcast, we host Alexander 'Alex' John Lee, an American software engineer living in Moscow. We delve into his unexpected journey from being a foreign student intending to stay a single semester to living in Russia ... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Youngblood
An English teacher from the United States, living in Nizhny Novgorod.
Episode: From Breaking Bad to Breaking New Ground: Kevin’s Journey from Albuquerque to Nizhny Novgorod
Alejandra Ballesteros
Colombian student and language teacher
RUDN University
Episode: From Colombia to Russia: Alejandra's Journey

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Propaganda. I don't know who puts this together but it sounds like a product of Sputnik... Russian state media.

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    3 years ago

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From Colombia to Russia: Alejandra's Journey
Q: What advice would you give to your younger self before coming to Russia?
I think the most important thing is about the language. Of course, to know a little bit will help you a lot... understand the culture in advance...
From Tennessee to Moscow: Alex's Adventure
Q: What advice would you give to other international students who might want to repeat your path?
Start off with one semester at M.G.O.A or higher school in economics, then decide if they want to continue. Immerse in the language and avoid only hanging out with other foreigners.
A German Businessman's Story: Between Berlin and Moscow
Q: Why did you decide not to live in China but in Russia?
He feels that Russia is more accessible and culturally familiar to him compared to China, with a more positive experience in interacting with local people.
A German Businessman's Story: Between Berlin and Moscow
Q: What do you recommend to do in Moscow to feel German authentic culture here?
Philipp suggests visiting German restaurants and beer houses in Moscow, while also emphasizing that authentic experiences can be found through interactions with locals.
Living in Moscow: Rizma's Experience as a Nepalese Expat
Q: What advice would you give to a foreigner considering moving to Russia?
Do your research before coming to Moscow to avoid panicking as many friends of mine have faced.

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What is Why Russia? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the complexities and richness of life in Russia, this podcast features personal stories and insights from various individuals who have made significant transitions to living in the country. Through discussions with expats, businesspeople, and locals, episodes reveal the cultural nuances, challenges, and unexpected joys these individuals have encountered in their journeys. Notably, the podcast emphasizes a diverse range of perspectives, showcasing experiences that span different regions of Russia and highlight the interplay between personal backgrounds and the broader socio-cultural environment.

Listeners can expect a blend of narratives that cover everything from overcoming language barriers to navigating integration within Russi... more

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