Welcome to Understanding Russia! 🇷🇺
Here we break down stereotypes and show you real life in Russia – sometimes with humor, sometimes with facts, but always authentically.

👉 Do Russians really drink vodka every day?
👉 Are there bears walking the streets?
👉 Why don’t Russians smile much – and are Russian women really all elegant?

We – Wlad, born in Moscow and raised in Germany, and Marina, who grew up in a Russian village before moving to Moscow – give you two perspectives: the view from the outside and that of a true insider.

Beyond stereotypes, we also cover topics that truly help you:
✈️ Traveling in Russia
🛂 Visas & entry requirements
🏠 Living and moving to Russia
💰 Costs of living, salaries & rent
🌍 Culture, mentality & differences

If you really want to understand Russia, subscribe and join us on this journey through myths, facts, and personal stories.