ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Russia, Ukraine and Belarusmoney transfer to Russia?
Suggestion Only:
I've never tried this, but Citibank has branches in Russia, especially in Moscow. Wouldn't opening a joint bank account in the US branch allow you to have a debit card with withdrawal privileges in a Russian branch at no charge at all?
Perhaps not based on this information:
http://www.citibank....o/eng/faq.htm#5
https://web.da-us.ci...UseBVCookie=yes
http://www.citibank....es/eng/atms.htm
It might be two separate entities. But who knows.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-09 12:13:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAddress Questions
QUOTE (Turboguy @ Sep 11 2007, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Russians do have some long names don't they. I don't recall exactly how I did it. I typed my application on a manual typewriter and don't recall if I moved it up a space to squeeze it in above or hand wrote that with narrow letters. I did get it in without a supplemental sheet. Maybe someone else has some answers on that.
Don't forget you can leave it blank and pen it in. Or if you have the full version of acrobat you can use the tool box to create your own custom fill box.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-11 17:08:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusLoans...
QUOTE (russ @ Sep 12 2007, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Trading an unsecured loan for a secured one is always a bad idea.
Although when it comes to education loans in the US, it really makes no difference, because you pretty much have to be in a position where you will never be able to earn anything with your education to get that loan discharged in bankruptcy. Even secure loans can be discharged once they take all the property.
Also, if you did trade an unsecured loan for a secured loan within a certain period of filing for bankruptcy, the creditor with the secured loan will be barred from jumping ahead of the other unsecured creditors.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-13 10:37:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusLoans...
QUOTE (rouguewave @ Sep 12 2007, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Seriously though, consider various options such as using a home mortgage line of credit, versus other unsecured types of loans.
Think long and hard before you use your property as collateral for a loan. The marriage better last, because if something goes wrong, she just transferred the debt to you and is in the clear as well as her parents if the money you borrow pays off her high interest loans.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-12 21:15:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusLoans...
QUOTE (Fettman @ Sep 12 2007, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmmm, well I think some of her family signed off on the loan, so I do not think I want to leave them in the dust. She would kill me anyway smile.gif
You didn't mention that there were co-signers in the original post.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-12 13:30:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusLoans...
From what I here, if you have loans from other countries and you move permenantly to the US with no intention to go back you can default on it and get away with it!
The countries use completely different credit reporting criteria and systems. And a default loan is not a crime.
I heard some folks from the UK board talk of this. Pretty cool to rack up 40k in credit card debt and then split. tongue.gif
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-12 13:18:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDOES NVC SETS THE SCHEDULE FOR INTERVIEW FOR PHILIPPINE IMMIGRANT APPLICANTS?
Due to the specificity of your question, I'd strongly recommend asking either the NVC, the embassy in Manila, or the appropriate regional forum. Here, in the Russian forum most of the members are not familiar with the process concerning the Philippines and unlike other fellow VJers we don't meddle in the business of other regional forums smile.gif
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-13 22:18:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusInterview and medical report
QUOTE (Kotenochek @ Sep 12 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
but there are times when women has a little child that need to be taken care of.
Of course. There are certain physical disabilities associated right before and after pregnancy. And I was not suggesting that a woman with a new born should camp out at the train station to save money. But a young woman in her twenties can make that sacrifice for one night.

QUOTE (Kotenochek @ Sep 12 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Women is supposed to be comforted and protected she is not supposed to fight for life.
If you don't fight for your life in America you will not reach your potential. It is also becoming increasingly harder to make it in America on the bread winner, single earning design. For those of us who were not born into a trust account, received a huge inheritance, or pre-existing business, having both spouses work to their maximum potential is key to getting the upper hand in this country.

QUOTE (Kotenochek @ Sep 12 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Her job is to make house home and family safe and cared.
I guess we will have to agree to disagree here. Both spouses can do this job and should do this job. Also, if you as a woman or man can make twice what you pay a third person to do these things, you should be working rather than doing it yourself.

The two of us would certainly make a terrible couple. tongue.gif
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-12 20:58:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusInterview and medical report
QUOTE (Kotenochek @ Sep 12 2007, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am from Moscow and thats not her part to pay for the hotel but Man:s that invites her to the Us.Otherwise If You can not afford women why have her?Man should provide and take care of women and women should love back and be good mum to the kids and good wife.But hey what about caring?
Good old 19th century philosophy. Guess what happened back then? Women were men's property. They had no separate identity. They could not sue or be sued. All of the woman's property automatically became the man's upon marriage, etc.
I am from a generation that thinks of equality. I am not buying anyone. Both spouses must work and share the household responsibilities. Both spouses should contribute the income and both spouses should love each other and take care of the kids. We never have and never will live the one sided taditional way. Women should be educated, have careers and join men in the work place as equals.
I figured you were from Moscow. The country within the country as I prefer to call it.
If neither party can pay for the hotel and both parties make scarfices and understand each others economic abilities, then they will be much more succesful as a couple. Rather than some of the crazy stuff you hear on here, how the wife gets an allowance and gets to piss away so many dollars each month. Talk to AK if you want to get some more insight on this subject.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-12 17:22:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusInterview and medical report
QUOTE (Kotenochek @ Sep 12 2007, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Camp at the train station? That’s horrible. If man does this to the women he loves he does not deserve her. Would You stay yourself at vokzal? You just never been there at night, its simply dangerous.
What rich part of Russia are you from honey? Not only have I have personally camped out at a train station, but the two of us have done it at least three times together and she has done it numerous times with her parents and friends when they traveled.
What man you ask? The poor man. We got lucky in Moscow, because we stayed at relatives home in Korolev. It is not one bit dangerous. Go and see just how many Russians camp out at train stations and airports. Open your eyes, the average Russian makes only several hundred dollars a month. They can't down 3 months salary on a 4 night stay in a hotel. And living just above the poverty line with US expenses, doesn't make me any better.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-12 15:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusInterview and medical report
QUOTE (novotul @ Sep 12 2007, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For $15 more, AO Medisina was quite a bit more pleasant, if not completely perfect.
It's not about the $15. If your goal is too limit the EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE stay in Moscow, getting medical results the same day and having the interview the following, and leaving that second day is a huge savings. If well planned one can come on early Monday morning, have the medical by Monday afternoon, pay for DHL while you wait for the results or in the late Monday afternoon after you have them, camp at the train station on Monday night, have the interview on Tuesday morning, and be on a train Tuesday night going home, wherever that is.
But as far as the experiences, they seem to vary. My wife did MOM exactly three years ago, and she had nothing out of the ordinary to report. And she was young and pretty as she is now smile.gif
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-12 13:28:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences
QUOTE (Milenka @ Sep 11 2007, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have seen a couple other shows where they did the same, in Poland they do it as well.
If shows are completely redone and not just dubbed its cool. But when they dub American movies and sitcoms, I think half the humor dies with it. The monotone voices just can't replace the real actors voices I am used to hearing in the US.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-11 21:25:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

It's like eating oysters.

Stop eating them raw, and try them on the barbecue with lemon sauce!
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-30 09:18:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

When my wife opens stuff, she rips through the packages or doesn't open them (or close them) in the correct manner, usually rendering them useless as storage containers.

That's unique to your wife :) My wife actually opens stuff too slowly to make sure not to destroy the container. It makes birthday present opening a really long and anxious processes.

And, putting meat in a shopping bag (like the ones your groceries come in) before freezing instead of using freezer paper or a ziplock.

I am just like that too. Either I am cheap or the special bag is too small.

The problem in the states is that not speaking any English at 5 years makes it very difficult to keep up in school.

Not really, Slim explains why:

However, when they leave the house, they're bombarded with English only, and that starts to take over.

My brother was this way. And I came here when I was 6. English was not a problem. A struggle at first say six months. But then good to go just like everyone else.

When immersed in a language, or even simply a dialect, for so long humans naturally "adapt" to the new language. Kids adapt faster/easier/far better than adults, but adults do it too. Just look at Madonna. She speaks English now. And, I'd be willing to bet you speak a little differently around/with your S/O than you do your coworkers. Your English has "adapted" to become like their "English" just a bit.

Agree!

I have a great example right in front of my eyes, that proves otherwise - both parents Russian, Russian is spoken at home, the boy is 3 and half, goes to American kindergarten, speaks both Russian and English fluent enough to be understood and to understand when representatives of both cultures try to interact with him. No special effort made.

That's both amazing and great! But my example is my own brother. Only Russian in the home and obviously only English outside. No ethnic kindergarten because that doesn't exist where my parents live.
Result:
He is now 12. Understands everything in both languages. But responds to Russians with a Russian accent or incorrect usage of words / syntax or insertion of English words..
Another Example:
Myself. Came when I was 6. Read and Write like a first grader. But speak fluently in both.
But I marvel at your example. Unfortunately I have run into more children like my examples than like yours.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-23 11:55:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

As far as I know when children are born in such families they automatically become bilingual - speaking Russian with mom at home and English with dad and at school. It just happens like this almost effortlessly.

Far from it. It will take a lot of effort to expose the child to Russian only before he or she reaches the age of 5. Otherwise the child will understand everything in Russian but speak with an accent in Russian or not at all. And this happens in homes where both the parents speak Russian! I am very familiar with such families. The best tip is no exposure to English until about age 5. This will include efforts like buying and reading Russian children's books, movies, and even sending them to ethnic preschool / nursery school. Options available in large Russian community cities. Otherwise good luck!
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-22 23:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

Bathroom door open-I know we are married but I don’t need to see that.

Wanted to sunbathe on the deck and got angry when I said no because she wanted to sunbathe(no suit on) and I told her the neighbors would call the police or worse just watch.

You guys sound like a fun couple :) I'd be in trouble for posting something so intimate :P
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-17 09:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

But the worst is on the bus or metro when there always seem to be a lot of people who haven't showered in at least a week!

I always figured it was because they could not afford the deodorants.

One small warning as well, watch out for Russian ice cream!

You are just unlucky, are you sure it was the ice cream? I love Russian ice cream. I think it tastes a lot better than the American kind. And the basic cone (very soft) went for just 3 rubles in 2004. Can't beat that!
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-16 09:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

She told me that to get 3kg of strawberries at home would cost almost $50.

Food prices are very seasonal in Russia. But even in Siberia during the short strawberry season during the summer, a kilogram of strawberries went for only a few dollars, especially if you buy it from the poor pensioners who bring it from the villages! Much different story in the winter of course. Some things you can't get at all during the winter.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-15 23:31:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

I was told that it prevents good financial fortune from entering a house......

Only if you do it inside the house as I understand.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-15 15:37:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

I don't know - maybe there's good water in Ohio, but if you pour yourself a glass of tap California water, you will see a lot of scary white residue in it, and no one in this world will ever convince me that it's safe to drink.

Just bottled for us unless we are cooking then boiling works just as well.

Growing vegetables here is very common.

Financially this doesn’t make sense in America. For example if you calculate the expense of traveling to an American “dacha” and buying one to begin with, plus your labor in growing the food, why you probably have already spent enough money to buy yourself a lifetime supply of organic food. But my parents still keep a small garden in America, it mostly a hobby rather than a source of food as in Russia.

The life expectancy of Americans is much higher than Russians. 75/81 to 59/73 (source: CIA) - men live 16 years longer in the States, which I guess is good for your health.

Our high life expectancy is certainly not attributable to our “better food” perhaps better medical facilities and the like, and too much drinking in Russia to explain their numbers.

Mushroom gathering is a common thing here, and I've heard so is mushroom poisoning...

Most of America got blessed with many poisonous mushrooms, berries, and the like which is not so common in Russia. Although Siberia has other pests like mosquitoes and Encephalitis / Lyme disease carrying ticks and mites!
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-15 13:41:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

Do you have a mirror by the door for this case?

Actually we do, but it was there before we moved into the apartment. What is the deal behind that? We both use it as a last minute check to see how we look before we go out the door.

The cleanliness of common areas of apartment buildings is appalling and continues to amaze me.

The thing that amazed me, is why the apartment common area and elevator has to be used as a bathroom!

Mops do not seem to exist in Russia either. Rags wrapped around a stick.

I have to agree here. One of my presents for my mother in law was a modern mop with those replaceable wipes and a button to press to release the liquid soap. For some reason they prefer to wash the floor with a rag and it looks awfully straining on the back.

Where in Russia did you go that you didn't see mops? You come to conclusions based on some limited exposures to Russia that you had, probably in some dumpy places.

I spent about 5 months in Russia in various towns and have to agree with Russ on this one.

Ouch, fresh juice not from concentrate is much more expensive.

Not too mention difficult to find to begin with. We usually just buy fruit in bulk of the farms in the central valley in California or Costco and make the juice manually. Also very expensive in terms of money and time.

She is constantly criticizing the quality of the food we buy and goes to extraordinary steps to insure we have healthy foods. I want to believe that our food is safe and healthy and wonder if anyone else has this experience.

You won’t die from eating our food. But Russian food is what we call organic here. Mostly because they lack the resource for all those chemicals we put in our food and like the Europeans I am sure they have strict laws about this kind of stuff as well.

My fiancée won't drink anything with ice in it or very cold drinks in general as she KNOWS this will give her a cold.

When the temperature reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit you quickly get over it!

Otherwise everyone would be buried in the mud! :)

Why is there so much mud in Russia? Summer and winter for that matter. What do we do differently here? Landscaping, gardening, better drainage, etc?

Edited because VJ doesn't allow this many quote blocks :P So I split it into two posts.

Edited by Satellite, 15 June 2007 - 01:42 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-15 13:38:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCultural Differences

Tapochki.

My guess on the rationale:
1. Russia is very dirty outside. This is not Germany or Austria where residents wash their sidewalk and pathway with soap.
2. It is very cold in Russia.
Take these two away, and the cold and cleanliness argument goes away.
We aren't crazy about "???????" either, but we do take our shoes off and run around in socks. Unless of course it really cold. But both being raised in that culture we both have them in the closet. So we only follow the shoes off in the house rule, with exceptions when you are late and need to run back into the house for something quick.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-06-15 10:57:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents
QUOTE (slim @ Sep 15 2007, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Moscow only sends one packet with nothing needed to be sent back in, only specific instructions on what to do for the interview.
I bet there is a direct correlation with the quality of mail service in Russia and why the embassy only does one packet.

QUOTE (novotul @ Sep 15 2007, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The procedures may be changing and those with dogmatic past experiences may lead those going through this process in near future into unnecessary problems. Those of us with more recent documentary experience should be respected, not questioned and criticized.
The easiest way to clarify this problem is to write an email to the embassy. In just a few days you will know the answer of whether you should waste your time and money. Likewise, until someone on here posts, I got a pink slip for lack of having a translated police certificate, I'd stick with the old method. The website would certainly have highlighted this rule change in some creative way if it was significant.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-15 12:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents
QUOTE (novotul @ Sep 13 2007, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
However, in the instruction packet my wife and I reviewed last weekend (before leaving her home city to come to Moscow) we caught a clear instruction that Police Reports were to be translated. There was no caveat about Russian police reports needing no translation.
QUOTE (novotul @ Sep 12 2007, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Today my wife had her interview here in Moscow.
http://www.visajourn...showtopic=87351
I'm dumb founded, didn't she already go through the interview? What are you trying to pull here, how many wives you trying to bring over tongue.gif

QUOTE (Turboguy @ Sep 11 2007, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Agpk, We did NOT have the police report translated despite my translators instance that it was required. To the best of my knowledge it did not cause a bit of problem and I am quite sure it does not need to be translated.
QUOTE (Turboguy @ Sep 12 2007, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
People waste a lot of time and money getting the police report translated and it is not necessary. I did not get mine done for either of the K-1's I have done.
http://www.visajourn...showtopic=86937
After reading this, what makes you think you need it translated? His lady did just fine just a few days ago!

I am not sure what her "new" instructions said but if I still kept ours I'd be able to show that the Russian instruction said translations when describing the birth certificate and divorce decree and did not use that word for police certificate. Based on simple language construction, the word "translation" has special meaning and the absences of it implies just that.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-13 22:10:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents

You would think that the embassy would get tired of answering emails and phone calls about all this and just change their website to make it clearer.

Efficiency is not part of the government plan. What is clear to one person might still be confusing to another. And of course some people read but don't understand, and others still just don't read. So maybe it will reduce the volume of calls but not eliminate the need for the person who answers. Plus for those who call the embassy makes a buck on that too.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-08-03 12:10:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents

One would have to come to an implied conclusion rather then a clear direct conclusion in this specific case. ;)

Welcome to the world of law!
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-25 16:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents

The interviewer nor our packet had a translated or not translated police certificate from Russia. The police certificate is only required for the visa, AOS is a completely different process, so please try not to confuse people with nonsensical advice.

The police certificate DOES NOT need to be translated, unlike birth certificate, which requires the translation.
This is from first-hand experience and based on the experience to friends of mine. There has NEVER been an issue with it.

The police report does not need to be translated. For the record on my first K-1 the police report was not translated and I had no problems with it. When we have our interview in Sept her police report also will not be translated. I have read a lot of posts here and never heard of anyone in the Russia section (or any other) getting a 221-G over a police report translation.

Where were you guys when I alone was trying to explain to the confused poster how a translation is not required?
And believe it or not, this question has been popping up on the Russian form for at least the three years that I have been here! And aparently I have been the only one, yet unsuccessfully trying to convince those folks to do nothing with the police certificate except getting the right one.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-25 10:54:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents

The USCIS will need those same documents translated for your AOS so why not meet the more stringent requirements?

Like I said before, the foreign police certificate is not needed for USCIS, thus making your argument mute.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-23 19:11:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents

:) there is no clear answer in that post also. The language on the embassy website about Police certificate in specific does not mention translation, however the language on the top of all documentary requirement list contradicts this.

All I can tell you is that I and a bunch of others did nothing with the police certificate and all of us got our visas. If you want to blow of a couple hundred rubles on it for your peace of mind you are welcome to do so. Likewise to resolve the problem you can always email the embassy at:
consulMo@state.gov
They always responded to all my questions within a few days free of charge.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-23 15:07:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents

The Moscow embassy website mentions the below and they seem to require the English translation for Russian documents. Only notarization is conditional but it does not mention anything about certification for the translation. How have others handled it?

"
Copies and translations of each document into English are required. Translations must be notarized only when the original is in a language OTHER than Russian. (e.g. a translation from Ukrainian into English must be notarized, translation from Russian into English does not need to be notarized).
"

This topic has been discussed so many times before. Look at the embassy instructions in the following post:
http://www.visajourn...mp;#entry965549

This is from a USCIS filing instructions concerning translations to English:

Don't mix apples and oranges. The police certificate only goes to the embassy and not the USCIS. Therefore, different instructions are given as to which documents must be translated and notarized and which ones are not and in which format.
The reason one needs to translate the birth certificate and divorce decree is because those documents will follow their way into the sealed envelope and back to USCIS for future AOS. The police certificate is only used to prove one is not inadmissible for a visa to begin with. Once in the US, biometrics -> background checks will then determine if one has committed any crimes in the US to cover the period after the visa is issued to determine if one is admissible to adjust status.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-23 13:47:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTranslations for documents

For example - her Police report is in Russian and now it needs to be translated in English.

Why does it need to be translated into English? Based on personal experience and the instructions in the embassy packet the police certificate if issued within Russia does not need to be translated. On the same note, most translation services in Russia are very cheap in comparison to services here and notary functions usually accompany their services.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-23 12:03:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusGood Luck Turbo
QUOTE (Turboguy @ Sep 11 2007, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YAHOOOOOOOOOOO. I got the word at 3:03 AM. The visa was approved. I guess I can go to bed now but I don't think sleeping will be very easy.
Congratulations, again! smile.gif
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-11 09:14:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPolice certificate - where to apply?
QUOTE (slim @ Sep 17 2007, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
10 Kopeks for the rights to your potty a few sheets of TP? Come on!
At one place the lady told me the toilet paper will cost $1. I told her I'll wipe my a$$ with the dollar.
..okay stole that one from Yakov Smirnof.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-17 20:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPolice certificate - where to apply?
QUOTE (natarussia @ Sep 13 2007, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Friends?
Sure, but we were never enemies tongue.gif

P.S.
QUOTE (natarussia @ Sep 13 2007, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
C'mon, argue, boast, show your machismo ... it makes a man feel more like a man, especially in a room (or forum) full of women they will never sleep with.
Life is crazy, how do you know? Couples on here constantly ask to meet up smile.gif

Edited by Satellite, 13 September 2007 - 06:07 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-13 18:07:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPolice certificate - where to apply?
QUOTE (natarussia @ Sep 13 2007, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you have anything constructive to add to the comments we were making?
Nope, because I ignore most of that silly stuff. I was just glancing and noticed you were more upset than usual. As far as forum police, lol, I have better things to do with my time.

QUOTE (natarussia @ Sep 13 2007, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been on this board with my husband for more than 3 years and these discussions prompt friendships if you view them right. Let's be friends innocent.gif
Planing on retiring any time soon? As soon as my wife gets citizenship I can promise you I will retire. smile.gif

Anyway, my overall point was not to get upset over what anyone says on here.

Edited by Satellite, 13 September 2007 - 04:01 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-13 15:57:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPolice certificate - where to apply?
QUOTE (natarussia @ Sep 13 2007, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You know, you write like you're trying to win an argument and as though you know everything about everything.
Chill out, it's a public board. If you disagree with something voice your opinion like I do.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-09-13 14:26:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPolice certificate - where to apply?

I can probably count on one hand the number of homeless chicks I've seen in my life. So, advantage: ladies.

Time to visit San Francisco. I'd say every third one is a female. Likewise, I believe there are better social resources for women and children and they actually utilize them, unlike the men!

Edited by Satellite, 11 July 2007 - 03:40 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-11 15:39:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPolice certificate - where to apply?

In 2006, there were approx. 2,000 "K" visas issued for Russians.......

Statistically speaking the K visa is rarely used. The majority of these folks "immigrate" by adjusting status in the US based on some other visa, mostly likely B2. Those numbers aren't as readily available.

That's only a short-term advantage. Cash will be depleted long before the "product" acquires tolerable survival skills.

All true except this part. Perhaps true for younger men, but the older ones, are coming in with their Social Security Pension, Army Pension, Private Employer Pension, Union Pension, and my favorite trust fund money! That is a steady supply of money for life! Therefore, the male will never have to develop survival skills. So I disagree :P The rest is so true!
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-11 10:56:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPolice certificate - where to apply?

I would actually start a business of shipping in foreign husbands. We'll see how they compete with our domestic product, in the local environment. Shoes I definitely prefer to buy from Italy, wine from France, why not consider men from the U.S.?

They don't stand a chance in that environment. From what I have seen and heard by now, they don't seem to have mental skills and physical strength appropriate to survive in less civilized areas than the geographical capital of the country (in case we wouldn't consider Moscow as a primary habitat for the attempt of accommodation due to the similarity of the conditions of the latter)

Any habitat works when you consider that the shipped in US men, like many on this board come with a lot of cash. And with money there are plenty of people dying to do everything from chopping your wood to keep the home warm to cleaning your house even in the worst of habitats, northern Siberia! Drop the money factor, send them poor, and I completely agree with you!
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-10 10:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPolice certificate - where to apply?

A trial today, Satellite? Still in "the zone"? If I'm ever in Kali, I'm going to retain your services!

Nope, I am just annoyed when people post without reading the question. As for the language and tone, I have adopted it as my own in everyday use, which is kind of scary!

I don't know if female brides are technically the leading export (they've got a good shot) but they're certainly my favorite export!

You are probably right, the real answer is oil, gas, and other natural resources. But from a manufacturing standpoint, they sure aren't making any thing.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-07-09 12:44:00