American expat story | Business, dating, citizenship & building a house in Russia

Tim Kirby is an American expat living in Russia. I asked Tim why he chose to move to Russia, how he got a Russian citizenship, what he loves and what he hates about Russians and their lifestyle, and his opinion about differences of Russian and American cultures.

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Time codes:
0:00 Russia is #2 country with the highest immigrant population
1:38 Why Tim decided to move to Russia?
2:52 Why would Americans want to move to Russian dacha or buy a house in Siberia?
6:08 "Russian don't know anything about Russia"
7:50 Is it hard to buy property in Russia?
8:18 How did you get citizenship?
9:16 About immigration to Russia
11:01 What is a Russian dream? Comparing USA and Russia
15:13 Where is it easier to become a successful entrepreneur in the US or in Russia?
17:17 Talking about Russian food at the table in a fast-food restaurant
18:18 What foods from the US did you miss the most?
20:42 Any differences in how Russians and Americans act in the work/business environment?
22:38 About following the rules in Russia
24:54 What’s the main difference in how Russians and Americans communicate?
27:28 Tim's thoughts about Russian women & dating
32:42 What Americans should never do in Russia? - Take off your shoes!
37:53 What are Russia’s biggest problems?
40:50 What do you like the most about your life in Russia?

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