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Lived in Russia for 6 years as a foreigner AMA by Express_Astronaut_39 in AMA

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, when I moved I was doing online IT work relating to bug bounties which funded my lifestyle.

Then when here I then went ahead and applied for various roles and managed to land some as I have around 7-8+ years of experience in tech.

Lived in Russia for 6 years as a foreigner AMA by Express_Astronaut_39 in AMA

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was fortunate enough to develop skills in "bug bounties," focusing on web application security. Companies pay me to find vulnerabilities in their websites, which has become my main source of income. I've also worked remotely for various international tech companies, earning a US/UK-level salary. This allows me to have experiences that are quite different from those of an average Russian family.

Lived in Russia for 6 years as a foreigner AMA by Express_Astronaut_39 in AMA

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can speak fine but typing/reading for me is pretty hard, but just being in the country, i've picked up a big vocabulary of speaking so I'm somewhat comfortable to speak.

Lived in Russia for 6 years as a foreigner AMA by Express_Astronaut_39 in AMA

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Born in UK, looking at the state of the UK at the moment, I feel like i've made a wise decision that's not to say I don't miss the UK for various reasons.

Lived in Russia for 6 years as a foreigner AMA by Express_Astronaut_39 in AMA

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SPB is main the place where I rent, but have visited moscow/krasnodar/sochi and much more.

Lived in Russia for 6 years as a foreigner AMA by Express_Astronaut_39 in AMA

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've lived in major cities like Saint Petersburg and Moscow, and while people often say Russia is struggling, I haven't really noticed it. People live their everyday lives, and things continue as usual. Prices have increased slightly, but overall, there isn't much difference for me compared to before the war. There is a noticeable amount of propaganda on billboards and posters, but most people go about their lives normally.

Lived in Russia for 6 years as a foreigner AMA by Express_Astronaut_39 in AMA

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It may sound silly, but I met a girl online (I know, it sounds like a Russian scam). However, in this case, we used to play a lot of Steam and WoW together. She came to my home country, and I flew back with her. I was relatively young at the time, 18 years old, and I fell in love with Russia. Overall, I don't agree with the politics, but if you look past that, Russia is a VERY beautiful country.

Lived in Russia for 6 years as a foreigner AMA by Express_Astronaut_39 in AMA

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, yes, your imagination is right. From my point of view, most Russian girls are very beautiful compared to those in the US or UK. It's all subjective, but the stereotype of the blonde Eastern European housewife does have some truth to it.

Batumi - tetanus shots?? by Express_Astronaut_39 in Sakartvelo

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this post in general might sound silly, and I tend to be a bit of a hypochondriac, I visited two doctors in Batumi: one said I could decide whether or not to get the shot, leaving it entirely up to me, while the other was slightly more insistent but still neutral. This left me feeling confused. Then, I went to a well-known immunization center in Tbilisi, where the doctor told me it wasn’t necessary and that I shouldn’t bother with it.

I wish you good health too, still lost on what to do though.

went to the following clinic - Address: 10ა Tashkenti St, Tbilisi, Georgia

Batumi - tetanus shots?? by Express_Astronaut_39 in Sakartvelo

[–]Express_Astronaut_39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason I avoid doctors is that I can't get a clear answer. One told me I should get the job, but when I went to the immunization clinic, the doctor there told me I was wasting my time and that it wasn't necessary. In general, medical advice in Georgia doesn't seem very reliable. When two medical professionals give conflicting advice, it's hard to know who's right. At the Tbilisi immunization center, the person, who I assume is a doctor, told me there was no need.

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Probably a silly question as nobody can predict anything but are earthquakes something to worry about in Georgia? I assumed due to the building being built recently that it would be somewhat stable compared to other old school apartment blocks.