Well economics is definitely noooot my thing so nah lol
It's just the name of the University, they have one of the best theoretical physics programs in a country. There is also Skolkovo, they have a condensed matter program.
There is prejudice against Greek people in particular??
No, but there is a good likelihood to be confused with Caucasians and there is prejudice against Caucasians. Probably not as prevalent in academic environment, but still.
I don’t know, like, what are people weird about?
Even in Moscow, a lot of people are increasingly socially reactionary, extremely aggressive against LGBT stuff. What else? Supposedly Russians never smile and always look grim.
It’s just the name of the University, they have one of the best theoretical physics programs in a country. There is also Skolkovo, they have a condensed matter program.
Huh. I didn't know about that stuff. Interesting.
No, but there is a good likelihood to be confused with Caucasians and there is prejudice against Caucasians. Probably not as prevalent in academic environment, but still.
You mean, like, people from Caucasus right? They don't like them in Moscow? BTW it wouldn't be entirely incorrect, my great grandparents were pontic Greeks from Trabzon which is close to the Caucasus I guess lol
extremely aggressive against LGBT stuff.
Well I'm bi so that's pretty bad lol. Is that also true for younger people? Because older people here are also super angry at LGBT people but young people are alright.
Supposedly Russians never smile and always look grim.
OK, well, at least I'd have an excuse to not smile which I find awkward sometimes for some reason lol
There is prejudice against Armenians, Azerbaijanians, Georgians, Chechens in all central Russia. They are basically Latino immigrants of Russia, considered to be tribal, impulsive and backwards.
Is that also true for younger people?
The prestigious universities of Moscow are like the only places libs congregate in in Russia, but even there there are still enough virulent homophobes that are capable of violence. I've never met an openly LGBT person while studying in one those universities and that's for reason. Shit's scary.
I see. Sucks about the LGBT thing. Like, I've encountered a looot of homophobia and it doesn't really phase me that much any more but I would definitely massively prefer to be able to be openly bi, which I can here in unis.
Thing is, I also hate the lifestyle in places like the UK etc. I visited my friend who studies there and stayed in her apartment for some time, it was lots of fun for me because I was just spending a few days but I could tell I'd be super grossed out if I had to live there. It's just... Their way of life is very stressful, depressing and kinda gross to me, I don't really understand it and I can tell I wouldn't feel well there. I've also been in France and Germany, France isn't as bad I guess but I still wouldn't like it. Of the countries I have been in and know people from the only ones I thought were kinda cool were Italy and maybe Ireland, and even then Ireland had some of the features I dislike about England. Kinda sucks that most countries suck... But I guess I am not at serious risk of being assaulted for my sexuality there, which is important.
I really like Russian science books tho... In fact I am reading one now.
There is prejudice against Armenians, Azerbaijanians, Georgians, Chechens in all central Russia. They are basically Latino immigrants of Russia, considered to be tribal, impulsive and backwards.
I kinda wanna buy Landau Lifshitz in Russian so that I can learn both. I like learning languages by means of trying to go through a book. Also maybe it will be cheaper than the ridiculously expensive English versions.
By the way, do you know where I might order Lanlifshitz in Russian if I ever decided to? Is there like some kind of Russian amazon that might deliver to Greece?
Also I can never figure out when o is pronounced o or a lol
There is a russian site called Ozon that sell those books and it says they deliver outside of Russia. Also my SO has strong opinions on which volumes are good and which are not so good.
Also I can never figure out when o is pronounced o or a lol
It's always pronounced as o when it's stressed but outside of that it seems like there are no rules. It's like English spelling, you just have to remember it. So just pronounce it as o and people will understand you. You will learn eventually after enough exposure.
No but I was reading the StatMech one a few days ago. Eventually I wanna buy the whole series if I somehow find the money. It is Linear Algebra and Geometry by Alexei Kostrikin and Yuri Manin. Everything by Yuri Manin is really cool.
It's just the name of the University, they have one of the best theoretical physics programs in a country. There is also Skolkovo, they have a condensed matter program.
No, but there is a good likelihood to be confused with Caucasians and there is prejudice against Caucasians. Probably not as prevalent in academic environment, but still.
Even in Moscow, a lot of people are increasingly socially reactionary, extremely aggressive against LGBT stuff. What else? Supposedly Russians never smile and always look grim.
Huh. I didn't know about that stuff. Interesting.
You mean, like, people from Caucasus right? They don't like them in Moscow? BTW it wouldn't be entirely incorrect, my great grandparents were pontic Greeks from Trabzon which is close to the Caucasus I guess lol
Well I'm bi so that's pretty bad lol. Is that also true for younger people? Because older people here are also super angry at LGBT people but young people are alright.
OK, well, at least I'd have an excuse to not smile which I find awkward sometimes for some reason lol
There is prejudice against Armenians, Azerbaijanians, Georgians, Chechens in all central Russia. They are basically Latino immigrants of Russia, considered to be tribal, impulsive and backwards.
The prestigious universities of Moscow are like the only places libs congregate in in Russia, but even there there are still enough virulent homophobes that are capable of violence. I've never met an openly LGBT person while studying in one those universities and that's for reason. Shit's scary.
I see. Sucks about the LGBT thing. Like, I've encountered a looot of homophobia and it doesn't really phase me that much any more but I would definitely massively prefer to be able to be openly bi, which I can here in unis.
Thing is, I also hate the lifestyle in places like the UK etc. I visited my friend who studies there and stayed in her apartment for some time, it was lots of fun for me because I was just spending a few days but I could tell I'd be super grossed out if I had to live there. It's just... Their way of life is very stressful, depressing and kinda gross to me, I don't really understand it and I can tell I wouldn't feel well there. I've also been in France and Germany, France isn't as bad I guess but I still wouldn't like it. Of the countries I have been in and know people from the only ones I thought were kinda cool were Italy and maybe Ireland, and even then Ireland had some of the features I dislike about England. Kinda sucks that most countries suck... But I guess I am not at serious risk of being assaulted for my sexuality there, which is important.
I really like Russian science books tho... In fact I am reading one now.
The Greek analogue to that is Albanians.
Is it Landau-Lifshitz?
I kinda wanna buy Landau Lifshitz in Russian so that I can learn both. I like learning languages by means of trying to go through a book. Also maybe it will be cheaper than the ridiculously expensive English versions.
Good luck with that! If you ever have questions on education in Moscow or Russian language, send me a message.
Sure thing!
By the way, do you know where I might order Lanlifshitz in Russian if I ever decided to? Is there like some kind of Russian amazon that might deliver to Greece?
Also I can never figure out when o is pronounced o or a lol
There is a russian site called Ozon that sell those books and it says they deliver outside of Russia. Also my SO has strong opinions on which volumes are good and which are not so good.
It's always pronounced as o when it's stressed but outside of that it seems like there are no rules. It's like English spelling, you just have to remember it. So just pronounce it as o and people will understand you. You will learn eventually after enough exposure.
No but I was reading the StatMech one a few days ago. Eventually I wanna buy the whole series if I somehow find the money. It is Linear Algebra and Geometry by Alexei Kostrikin and Yuri Manin. Everything by Yuri Manin is really cool.
Also one thing that may be bad is that I am literally allergic to cold. Yes, it is a thing, it's called cold urticaria. Although mine is pretty mild.
That's sucks. On the other hand considering the global warming there haven't been a really cold winter in Moscow for like fifteen years.