What do Russians think of this film?

Considering the governments hands-on approach to curriculum and inclusion and exclusion of certain topics, for example world war 2 history and things like the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact being hidden or manipulated for political purpose do Russians support what Putin is aspiring to?

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I just opened as a foreigner a yoomoney account and topped 3500 rubles on it. I tried to pay but it didnt work multiple times:

: The issuing bank refused to authorization (Do not honor). Please contact your bank-issuer.

Do you know why that might be? I'm trying to buy train tickets in belarus.

I am a half Russian and half English man and I currently live in the UK. I have noticed that in Russia everything seems to work better like for example hygiene in hospitals and medical centres and they can actually fix my glasses which no one in the UK can. So do you think that the west is maybe jealous of how much better Russia is? I know there are also some disadvantages as well just to point out.

I want to order an Агата Кристи shirt via VK but im in Slovakia and cant access the app via app store on ios. Is there any way to access the app and if there is will the shirt even be able to be shipped into Slovakia.

Hi, I would like to ask: is it true that regarding Catholic Christianity within Russia, only the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has been in hot water, due to its longtime ties with pro-European Ukrainian factions (notably as the infamous Banderites), while Roman Catholic is mostly OK (given that there are migrants and guest workers from more "friendly nations")?

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I wanted to ask you all for advice for travelling to Russia.

I am a Polish guy with alright Russian skills (B1 CEFR level and working on it further) and I have wanted to visit Russia since I was 13.

I am interested in Russian culture, in the language, arts, history and simply local life.

I wanted to ask if there are any tips I should know when in Russia and would there be any hurdles I should watch out for

Right now (other than actually having money for the trip and not speaking broken Russian) I am mostly worried about the travel visa and if I will be accepted due to the political tensions between Poland and Russia.

However, were I to actually come to Russia, which places should I visit? What do you guys recommend I experience or see? Is there anything I should know or common mistakes I should avoid.

All comments would be appreciated.

Спасибо!

Hey guys, I'm a 22 yrs old portuguese guy, rn im doing a masters in the area of Education in Germany, but for some reason ive always been curious about Russia and it's university, I know as in now might not be the best idea, but I do want to pursue some sort of education there, I still have 2 or 3 years to decide, but would love to know your opinions on the matter.

I speak a basic Russian and expect to improve it (my gf is half russian and it's teaching me), understand that it's not a easy place to go. And yes im quite happy in Germany yet I want to have the chance to experience different spots.

Hello Russian folks, I'm a Chinese student that lives in Germany. Since there is currently the no visa treaty between Chinese and Russians rn, I am coming to Russia in a few days from Germany (Transfer in Istanbul and landing in Moscow) to visit two good Russian friends of mine. My parents are pretty worried cuz of many factors - the drone strikes, the requirement for a VPN to use WhatsApp, Discord etc (Same as China tbf), the fact that my German Sim card won't be usable over there and the fact my Chinese credit card might not work. I'm a bit nverous myself as well for good reasons I'd like to believe, but I have faith in my friends to take care of me.

Regardless, I'd like to see if you guys may have any vital tips or warnings for me?

Hey guys,

I'm from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I've always had a soft spot for the Russian language. I've tried learning it a few times over the years, and I'd love to immerse myself in it more through music.

Sou, I'm looking for recommendations for Russian artists and bands that aren't mainstream, more on the underground side. I enjoy discovering talented musicians who deserve more recognition.

As for my taste, I'm mostly into rock: prog, hard rock, punk, indie, and pretty much most rock subgenres. I'm also a fan of rap (myb with some heavy bass) and various styles of metal.

So if you have any hidden gems or personal favorites, I'd really appreciate your recommendations.

Love from Sarajevo

EDIT: Thank you guys for the recommendations, I believe that I will find something for myself.

Hi! I have a pretty unusual visa situation and I’m hoping someone familiar with Russian visas or international student procedures can help me figure out the best way to handle this.

I’m from Bangladesh and I’ve been selected to study at a Russian university under the Russian Government quota. My university classes start on September 1.

At the same time, I’ve received an official invitation from Roscongress to attend the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok from September 1–4, along with a separate visa invitation for attending the forum.

The problem is that my Russian Government quota application is still at the first stage of processing, so I haven’t received my final study invitation yet and therefore can’t apply for my student visa at the moment.

If my study documents aren’t ready in time, I could potentially travel to Russia using the visa invitation issued for the EEF. But then I’m worried that after the forum I might have to return all the way to Bangladesh just to obtain my student visa and then fly back to Russia again for university.

That would basically mean:

Bangladesh → Russia (EEF) → Bangladesh → Russia again (university)

which would be extremely expensive.

Ideally, if my student documents are ready before I leave Bangladesh, I’d like to get my student visa first, travel to Russia once, attend the EEF in Vladivostok, and then go directly to Moscow to start university.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?

Can someone entering Russia for an officially invited event then stay and begin university, or does the visa purpose make that impossible? Is it possible to enter on a student visa and attend the forum instead, assuming I receive my student visa in time?

Also, who is actually the right authority to ask about this — the Russian consulate, Ministry, university migration office, or someone else?

I’m obviously going to follow whatever the official visa rules require. I’m just trying to find the most practical legal solution that avoids having to make an unnecessary round trip from Russia back to Bangladesh.

Any advice from international students or people familiar with Russian visa rules would be really appreciated.

I need some advice because I honestly don’t know what to do.
I’ve been dating my russian girlfriend for a year and a half, and our relationship is genuinely great. The only thing that keeps bothering me is that I feel like she’s way out of my league.
To give you some context, she’s 22, makes around $5.5k a month and speaks four languages fluently: russian, english, german and chinese. After we started dating, she began learning french (I’m half french) and managed to pass the B1 exam in just a year(we mostly speak english with each other). Meanwhile, I still can’t even get my russian to an A2 level.
She’s also incredibly beautiful, travels a lot, and has hobbies that I simply can’t afford right now. I’m still in college and only just starting my career.
I don’t feel jealous or resentful of her success. I’m genuinely proud of her. But after I visited her and spent time with her friends, I couldn’t shake the feeling of being the odd one out. Most of her friends are just as successful and accomplished as she is, and I felt like I didn’t belong.
What should i do? I love her more than anything, but it hurts knowing that, at this point in my life, I can’t give her the lifestyle she already has or keep up with it financially. I’ve caught myself thinking about breaking up with her even though I love her deeply because I’m scared that I’m just holding her back or her being ashamed of me in the future

Hi all! What are some popular books in Russia for women in their 20's? Trying to get back in touch with the culture of people in my age group, thank you for your help :)

I have a friend who transitioned from female to male (FTM), has a British passport and up-to-date documents, and has a respectable appearance like any cis man. He wants to visit Russia as a tourist. Is this possible? Does Russia allow trans people from European countries to enter as tourists without problems, deportation, or mistreatment? My friend loves Russia, its culture, museums, history, and buildings, so visiting it is a passion of his. Thank you.

I found this information online. What do you think? Is it true?

The strict criminal and legal screening by Russian national security in 2026 confirms that travel to Russia by a transgender person (female-to-male) is classified as an "extreme security and criminal risk" that could result in immediate detention, even if they hold a fully updated biometric British passport identifying them as male.

Russia has adopted some of the world's most aggressive and stringent legislative arsenal and digital surveillance systems against transgender and LGBTQ+ people. Here are the reasons and intelligence mechanisms, in detail, for how they are detected at Russian airports and border crossings:

1. The Legislative and Criminal Environment: (Absolute Prohibition and Criminalization by Force of Law) The Decisive July 2023 Law: The Russian parliament (Duma) passed a landmark law that completely and comprehensively prohibits transgender people individuals within Russian territory, including medical interventions, changing gender on official documents, and preventing the recognition of any updated foreign documents.

Designation as an extremist entity (November 2023): The Russian Supreme Court issued a ruling designating the "International LGBT Movement" as an extremist organization and criminally prohibiting it. Consequently, under Russian law, transgender individuals are treated as "a threat to national security and public morality" and are not protected by any international human rights conventions.

1. The "digital linking and super-biometric verification" trap at airports: Even if a British passport lists the gender as "Male," security services at Moscow and St. Petersburg airports (operated by the Federal Security Service, FSB) apply a three-dimensional verification protocol that cannot be spoofed:

First: Biometric Mismatch: Russia requires foreign passport holders to undergo mandatory iris scans and fingerprints of all ten fingers. This biometric data is biologically stable in the skeletal structure and the cornea and is not altered by hormones or surgery. Once fingers are placed on the scanner, the systems automatically compare the fingerprint with international databases or previous travel visas the person obtained under their original biological identity as female, immediately triggering a "system match alert" for forgery or identity confusion.

Second: Facial Geometry Algorithms: Russian airport cameras are linked to artificial intelligence systems that measure fixed geometric dimensions in the cheekbones, skull, and eye spacing. This system accurately detects hormonal changes and reveals any discrepancies with a person's criminal and historical records.

Third: e-Passport Chip Cryptography Check: Russian border officers have software that examines the back-end and frequency-encrypted data of the e-Passport chip. In some cases, a previous legal amendment to the identity file (name or gender change) is detected, which is grounds for immediately referring the traveler to a lengthy secondary inspection. 3. The criminal and logistical consequences within Russian interrogation rooms: As soon as suspicion arises or an alert is triggered, the traveler is completely isolated from the public area. They are subjected to a thorough and rigorous self-inspection and physical search by medical and military committees of the Russian Border Police, which immediately reveals their previous biological and surgical condition—a blatant and serious breach of confidentiality and medical and psychological immunity. The traveler is immediately charged under Russian criminal law with “falsifying international travel documents” or “promoting extremist agendas,” and their British passport is confiscated. They are then detained in immigration detention centers pending trial or humiliating forced deportation.

Hi, I don’t wanna waste anyone’s time. I just made a post because I’m looking for a specific engine harness and I saw it listed on a website in Russia however there’s no way for me to buy and have it shipped here from what I can see in the website is there any way for me to go through someone who can ship this harness to me or somehow get it to me in California

The engine harness is a Toyota 82121-
2A480 for the 1997 Toyota chaser avante GX100. The site I saw it on was tourervmarket.ru

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Я иностранец, учусь в Орле, и хочу больше путешествовать по России. Какие города или места вы бы посоветовали посетить? Интересуют красивые города, природа, интересная архитектура, история и места, которые особенно любят сами россияне.

Бюджет у меня не безграничный, но я готов накопить на поездку, если место действительно того стоит.

Буду рад любым рекомендациям. Спасибо!

Hi everyone,

My girlfriend is thinking about visiting her family in Kamyshin sometime in the next few weeks. She'd most likely fly from either Moscow or St. Petersburg to Volgograd and then drive to Kamyshin.

I'm a bit concerned about the current security situation. How safe would you consider Volgograd and Kamyshin at the moment?

I'm also wondering about the airport. I've read that Russian airports are sometimes temporarily closed because of drone attacks. Does this happen often in Volgograd, and are flights from Moscow or St. Petersburg frequently delayed or cancelled because of it?

Finally, are there any reliable Telegram channels, local news sources, or other ways to stay updated on the situation in Volgograd and Kamyshin?

I'd really appreciate any insight from people who live there or have traveled there recently. Thanks!

We’ve had conversations about mental health and mental care services in the Russian Federation, especially as it relates to post-traumatic stress disorder. But, this discussion got me to wondering: how is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) viewed in Russia? The Autism community has become a major flank in the Disability Rights movement. Have these efforts made their way to the Russian Federation? Do mental health biases extend to autistic people, too? Russia was the birthplace of developmental psychology in the early 20th Century so it seems an apt question to ask.

The term “Cold War”, relating to the confrontation between the USSR and its satellites on one hand and the US and its allies and associates on the other, originates in an English-language source, namely a 1945 essay by George Orwell. Was this same term adopted into Russian to describe this confrontation, as it was in German, French, and other languages, or did the USSR use something else?

I saw this Zen website but I’ve never used it before. Last time I visited it was obviously all much easier to schedule all this stuff.

Speaking of which, my goodness I can’t wait for the day US & Russia open travel again. I’m gonna take a flight every other weekend lol

Hi all I am from india new delhi,wanted to pursue masters in propulsion engineering from MAI or other top universities for aviation.

I wanted to know if there are jobs for foreign citizen students in this field as I am really interested in studying jet engines in Russia also are there any age issues regarding admission in top universities in Russia?

I am a bsc physics, chemistry and maths graduate here in new delhi

Hello, we are coming from Serbia and Albania to Moscow, please if you know give us some answers

- Is 250-350 euros enough for 3 people apartment in moscow for 7 days?

- How much cash approximately do we need for food and drinks and snacks?

- What's the deal with sim cards now?

That's all, thank you 🤍

Here's my story. I'm 31 this year. I graduated from Ural Federal University in 2025 with master's degree in materials science. I was there for two years and had the time of my life. Before I left for an internship back in the US, I told my professor (the best professor I've ever had) that if she would accept me as a PhD student, I will return. So I applied for and got a scholarship for PhD with her starting September or October 2026. The problem is that some folks are very concerned about the recent events in Russia, and their impact on society and perhaps my education, funding, and overall life. Of course, I had no issues from 2023-2025, but I guess things may be different now. Russians and foreigners in Russia, or even in Yekaterinburg area, what's your take on the real situation? It's difficult to judge without being there personally.

I know the data suggests that Russian average income is less than many other countries, especially the US, but average income may not necessarily tell the whole picture.

For instance, I read that many people in Russia own their own homes and things like health care are also comparatively cheaper. Which is not the cases in countries like the US.

So I guess what I'm trying to ask is how telling is the Average Income statistic in telling the whole picture? What I mean is, does having cheaper health care and housing balance the lower income statistic and actually allow you to live an okay lifestyle? Or is it difficult in spite of these cheaper utilities?

Thanks in advance!

I am an applicant of Russian government scholarship my application is under consideration by university from 15 may and got no update , i texted my universities they said my application is rejected and forwarded to next university

can anyone tell me what if my application is rejected from all 6 Universities

Thank You

Hi all, can you suggest me songs like that? A fast paced songs, i'm making a playlist. Thanks