Living in Russia

It's hard to live in Russia. But, on the other hand, it is somewhat easier. People in Russia are saved by the habit of living as a family, surrounding themselves with people and sharing problems with their relatives. Someone is saved by the church and religion, and someone is saved by books, science and the struggle with the system. People in Russia know how to appreciate little things and each other. They know how to enjoy meeting with relatives, a weekend at the dacha, fishing catch, reading a book and going to the theater. They know how to dream and make plans. People in Russia are so used to getting out of the crisis, fighting injustice and believing in a bright future that they “cope with life” without even thinking about it. And this is the meaning of life, this is the essence of simple human happiness.

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