What do you like the most in Russia?

Well to be completely transparent I had no clue if I would like it or not. My wife is from Russia so I decided that instead of her coming to the States, I'd come to Russia. It was the best decision I've ever made.


I've heard from many people that they think I'm crazy, but I'm not. Crazy is to stay living somewhere that doesn't match your personality. I lived in the States my entire life struggling in a society of "me firsts", I've got to be the winner syndrome, and the list goes on. Please don't get me wrong, Russia isn't perfect but it has many strong points as well. I've found that family is very important here (something I believe strongly in), the moral character of most of the people I've met here is much higher, I noticed that those I was coming into contact here understood the importance of lifting one another up, and the humility for the most part was very surprising.

But the question was asked, what do I like the most? The Russian Cuisine of course! Borscht, Shchi Blini, Kholodets, Olivier salad, Pelmeni, Shashlik, and of course dark rye bread - the best bread in the world.

The other thing most people don't know about Russians is that they know how to smile, I have living proof.