Do you want to visit Russia? - Page 2

Brian · 11-16-2008, 03:27 AM

Russians are friendly, but they usually keep to themselves. They aren't used to American's friendiness.

Would I want to visit Russia again? I don't think so.

If I remember correctly -- Russians don't like for windows to be raised/opened even if it is so hot.

Jiro, you should go to Dubai to surprise your buddy. There is no doubt, you'll like Dubai. I loved it. I would move there if it is that friendly for deaf people like myself.

**Jiro** · 11-16-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Russians are friendly, but they usually keep to themselves. They aren't used to American's friendiness.

Would I want to visit Russia again? I don't think so.

If I remember correctly -- Russians don't like for windows to be raised/opened even if it is so hot.

Jiro, you should go to Dubai to surprise your buddy. There is no doubt, you'll like Dubai. I loved it. I would move there if it is that friendly for deaf people like myself.

oh no - He lives in DC and I don't know where's he in Dubai lol. I think he'll be returning soon.

Brian · 11-16-2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

oh no - He lives in DC and I don't know where's he in Dubai lol. I think he'll be returning soon.

Oopsie LOL. Well, maybe you can go there with him one day.

**Jiro** · 11-16-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Oopsie LOL. Well, maybe you can go there with him one day.

BELLY DANCERS!

**Reba** · 11-16-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

You means Americans are more friendlier to strangers than Europeans? Just wonders.

Yes. Hubby said that people looked at him and the other Americans in his group in a puzzled suspicious way when they (the Americans) smiled at them on the street. Also, our missionary friends have mentioned several times how people in other countries are not as open or friendly to strangers.

Here's an example. We have missionary friends who live in Poland. The husband is native Polish, the wife is native American (they now have dual citizenship). Their children were born and raised in Poland. Our friends told us that in Poland, you don't smile at a stranger unless you are flirting and trying to pick up someone for a date. When our friends came to America recently for a visit, their oldest son (about 8 years old) asked his parents, "Why are all these people flirting with us?" He just couldn't understand American friendliness.

**Reba** · 11-16-2008, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

I think Reba meant that they didn't think Americans were that friendly.

No, it's the opposite. Americans seem too friendly to foreigners. The people in Ukraine were suspicious of American friendliness, until they got to know each other.

**Jiro** · 11-16-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Reba

No, it's the opposite. Americans seem too friendly to foreigners. The people in Ukraine were suspicious of American friendliness, until they got to know each other.

ah.

for clarification. Little odd but understandable.

**Foxrac** · 11-16-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Yes. Hubby said that people looked at him and the other Americans in his group in a puzzled suspicious way when they (the Americans) smiled at them on the street. Also, our missionary friends have mentioned several times how people in other countries are not as open or friendly to strangers.

Here's an example. We have missionary friends who live in Poland. The husband is native Polish, the wife is native American (they now have dual citizenship). Their children were born and raised in Poland. Our friends told us that in Poland, you don't smile at a stranger unless you are flirting and trying to pick up someone for a date. When our friends came to America recently for a visit, their oldest son (about 8 years old) asked his parents, "Why are all these people flirting with us?" He just couldn't understand American friendliness.

I'm quitely not surprised about difference on between Americans and Europeans, I'm really can't remember so much when trip to London in 13 years ago during young childhood.

I'm proud to be American, despite on more conservative when compare to many part of Europe.

Thanks for explanation.

**Foxrac** · 11-16-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolie77

I would not mind going to Russia just to have a look. Of course, it won't be any time in the near future given of the grim situation over there.

One of my friend was in an exchange program and stayed in Russia for 3 months. She was telling me about her experience living in Russia during that time. It was quite interesting. She said the living condition over there is quite harsh. From what she said, the jeans over there are way a lot expensive. Ouch.

How much cost is jeans in Russia?

Pinky · 11-16-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Byrdie714

I was a kid when I took the trainfrom Moscow to Vladivostok and then we took a ship to Japan.

The train ride lasted for 7 days. The food was decent and we went in the middle of winter which amazingly--the compartments were warm and cozy.

The reason why I said, "

" is because the weather was depressing at that time of the year. I remember distinctively that my mother slept for 2 days!

Wow! You have a great experience of your travel. I understand what you mean.

LoL

Pinky · 11-16-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by webexplorer

Here are the links that you will be surprised. Russia is almost copying the idea from Saudi Arabia's island.

Palm Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Palm Jebel Ali [Palm Islands, Dubai] - Property Development - TEN Real Estate [UAE]

Thank you for links. I like the Islands Design. I agree with you about Russia is copycat from UAE. May UAE came to Sochi, Russia to help with design the islands.

FoxRac is right. It's not Saudi Arabia.

Pinky · 11-16-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PuyoPiyo

No, just the fish egg and their Russian style fish, I ate dinner with them only once

That's very true, I think most of European people tend to not really friendly with the strangers, like they don't smile at you if you smile at them. My friend's family was shy to meet me at the first time and doesn't even smile except for the parents till they finally getting know me.

They might be shy because of speak in foreign languages?

Pinky · 11-16-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Reba

No, it's the opposite. Americans seem too friendly to foreigners. The people in Ukraine were suspicious of American friendliness, until they got to know each other.

That's odd. I can't understand why Ukrainian and Russian are feeling strange with American's friendly. I have a friends moved to USA from Latvia. They are so friendly and have a great heart. I guess everyone are different.

Pinky · 11-16-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

How much cost is jeans in Russia?

That what I thought to ask Jolie how much for jean in Russia. It sound expensive to buy jean. Do you think it's thick jean? I am waiting for Jolie to respond.

**Foxrac** · 11-16-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ~♥~Pinky~♥~

That what I thought to ask Jolie how much for jean in Russia. It sound expensive to buy jean. Do you think it's thick jean? I am waiting for Jolie to respond.

Jeans in USA is usually $30-$80 for good brand, expensive jeans like Diesel could be up as $280.

Tousi · 11-16-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

How much cost is jeans in Russia?

Probably a side of beef.

Pinky · 11-16-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

Jeans in USA is usually $30-$80 for good brand, expensive jeans like Diesel could be up as $280.

Really?

It's so expensive!

Brian · 11-16-2008, 11:23 AM

I believe some Russians travel to other countries like Ukraine, Germany, etc to buy clothes and things more cheaply.

**Foxrac** · 11-16-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ~♥~Pinky~♥~

Really?

It's so expensive!

in USA? It's normal price for jeans, expensive jeans like Diesel are always expensive.

Pinky · 11-16-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

in USA? It's normal price for jeans, expensive jeans like Diesel are always expensive.

I am talking about Russia's jean not American.

Brian · 11-16-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ~♥~Pinky~♥~

I am talking about Russia's jean not American.

I cannot remember how much they priced jeans, but I would say no more than $300 (USD).

Liebling probably will know.

**Foxrac** · 11-16-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ~♥~Pinky~♥~

I am talking about Russia's jean not American.

I don't state about price on jeans in Russia yet, just only jeans in USA.

**Foxrac** · 11-16-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian

I cannot remember how much they priced jeans, but I would say no more than $300 (USD).

Liebling probably will know.

or authentic.

Brian · 11-16-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

or authentic.

Oh yes, Authentic - how could I forget him?

**Jolie77** · 11-16-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

How much cost is jeans in Russia?

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Originally Posted by Brian

I cannot remember how much they priced jeans, but I would say no more than $300 (USD).

Liebling probably will know.

Well, from what I was told by my friend, She said the jeans in Russia was between $200 to $300, perhaps more than that. That was few years ago. I am not sure how much it costs now these days.

I'm sure either Authentic or Liebling can answer and clear this up.

**Foxrac** · 11-16-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolie77

Well, from what I was told by my friend, She said the jeans in Russia was between $200 to $300, perhaps more than that. That was few years ago. I am not sure how much it costs now these days.

I'm sure either Authentic or Liebling can answer and clear this up.

I found out that inflation in Russia is higher.

**Reba** · 11-16-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ~♥~Pinky~♥~

That's odd. I can't understand why Ukrainian and Russian are feeling strange with American's friendly. I have a friends moved to USA from Latvia. They are so friendly and have a great heart. I guess everyone are different.

It has nothing to do with language or "heart". The Ukrainians that Hubby met had warm and generous hearts. They were just more suspicious of stranagers who smile at them. They suspect that there is an ulterior (hidden) motive.

It was a poor country that had experienced a very harsh history.

**Jiro** · 11-16-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolie77

Well, from what I was told by my friend, She said the jeans in Russia was between $200 to $300, perhaps more than that. That was few years ago. I am not sure how much it costs now these days.

I'm sure either Authentic or Liebling can answer and clear this up.

you are correct. Jeans in foreign countries are very expensive. That's why whenever there is riot, they raid clothing stores for jeans.

**Foxrac** · 11-16-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

It has nothing to do with language or "heart". The Ukrainians that Hubby met had warm and generous hearts. They were just more suspicious of stranagers who smile at them. They suspect that there is an ulterior (hidden) motive.

It was a poor country that had experienced a very harsh history.

because of USSR? I remember and it was really very harsh that I had seen during USSR time.

**Chevy57** · 11-16-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

How much cost is jeans in Russia?

I will ask my friends who moved from Ukraine last two years ago about cost of blue jeans. Let you know soon.

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11-16-2008, 03:27 AM	#31 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,750	Russians are friendly, but they usually keep to themselves. They aren't used to American's friendiness. Would I want to visit Russia again? I don't think so. If I remember correctly -- Russians don't like for windows to be raised/opened even if it is so hot. Jiro, you should go to Dubai to surprise your buddy. There is no doubt, you'll like Dubai. I loved it. I would move there if it is that friendly for deaf people like myself.

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11-16-2008, 11:23 AM	#48 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,750	I believe some Russians travel to other countries like Ukraine, Germany, etc to buy clothes and things more cheaply.