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Most Russians live in small flats in large apartment buildings. Apartments are scarce and usually there are two to three generations living together.

Single people live with their parents and even married couples may live with one spouse’s family due to the scarcity of flats and the economics of living on their own.

Family members depend on each other. Grandma may look after the children and cook and clean for the family while the others are off at work. They take care of each other. Read the rest of this entry »

According to Lynn Visson’s “Wedded Strangers” :

“Russians have a collective spirit. Americans are individuals. For Americans, individualism has a positive connotation. For Russians, it has a negative connotation.”

“Russians are raised to expect a life with difficulties. Americans are raised to expect the best. Americans think a smile and a sense of humor are the best things you can have. They will carry you farther and they don’t cost anything.” Read the rest of this entry »

Russians make fun of Americans because they smile all the time. Americans flash a smile for strangers with all thirty-two teeth showing.

Russians do not overuse smiling as a way to meet the outside world. Daily life in Russia is difficult. Even small errands require much more effort than similar chores in the west. There is little comfort and happiness. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lynn Visson’s “Wedded Strangers” identifies differences in work ethic between Russians and Americans:

“Americans, with a work ethic, grew up knowing they would have to work hard to get a job. For Russians, under the Soviet system, the government found them a job or they got a job through personal contacts.” Read the rest of this entry »