In Holland, I work for a large company that successfully cooperates with Gazprom. As a result of my work duty, I had to go on a business trip to Russia, knowing nothing about the country or the language. I only had time to listen to two terrible online lessons and flew to Moscow.
The first impression of the country was negative, but, as you know, this often happens to foreigners. I remember my feelings very well at passport control, where all the employees are very strict and precise. The big problem with Russian for us is that we don't have an imperative. Therefore, Russian in English, sometimes, are expressed very rudely. So I got my worst impression of Russia at the very beginning of my journey.
I remember my first day in Moscow perfectly: I got lost at the airport and didn't know how to get out. I watched what the Russians were doing - they were all heading for a small bus. I watched and wondered what I should do. Then I was approached by a nice girl, very pleasant appearance, who apparently realized that I was in a difficult situation, and led me to the information center.
I lost my temper in a hotel in the center of Moscow. To be honest, when I passed through the avenues, I was extremely impressed with the city's beauty and uniqueness. I decided to take a walk and see at least the main sights of the capital of Russia. So I took a little rest and went on my way.
In Europe, many people associate Russia with its Soviet past, so I succumbed to stereotypes and visited the most iconic places - Red Square, VDNH and Gorky Park. Of course, the language barrier became the main problem when interacting with people, because I literally could not speak anything in Russian. And the desire to know modern Russia seized me with my head.
The Netherlands, as you know , is a country of free morals. And I am a young, energetic man used to our rhythm of life, to freedom, to the ability not to limit yourself in your desires. I understood that many things that are allowed here are prohibited by law in Russia, but I still deci
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