Russia Changed Me - Here's How

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When I first arrived in Russia, I thought I was the one bringing the lessons. But 24 years later, I’ve realized Russia had far more to teach me than I ever expected.
From adapting to unpredictable bureaucracy… to rethinking work-life balance, money, and even morality — living in Russia changed the way I see the world, and myself.
In this episode, I share the surprising, humorous, and meaningful ways Russia reshaped me. If you’ve ever lived abroad — or even just stayed somewhere long enough that it rewired your thinking — this one’s for you.

👉 Have a story of your own? Drop it in the comments — I’d love to hear it.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Russia Changed Me — Here's How
1:15 - Arriving at 44: Set in My Ways
4:50 - Bureaucracy, Bluntness, and Russian Patience
7:30 - Learning the Logic Behind the Chaos
10:15 - Final Reflections — And How I See Life Now
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