Questions FROM Russian Woman :)

[2tallbill]

just random Russian guy

It's a street, Pushkinskaya ulitsa in Kiev and if you follow it runs close to McDonalds,
however when you are in Ukraine you should eat the local cuisine and not the garbage
at McDonalds. You can find a better place to eat I think on Shevchenka ulitsa 
which runs parallel to the Nyvka river. Always eat tasty local food rather than third
world McDonalds type food.

Udachi!

Bill

[Betelgeuse]

It's a street, Pushkinskaya ulitsa in Kiev and if you follow it runs close to McDonalds,
however when you are in Ukraine you should eat the local cuisine and not the garbage
at McDonalds. You can find a better place to eat I think on Shevchenka ulitsa 
which runs parallel to the Nyvka river. Always eat tasty local food rather than third
world McDonalds type food.

Udachi!

Bill

Best place to eat in Kyiv 
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294474-d3530684-Reviews-Kyivska_Perepichka-Kiev.html

But I have heard from many Ukrainian friends of mine that umm.. "food" in Ukrainian McDonalds tastes better than in any foreign 

[jone]

To know Pushkin is to understand the heart of the Russian people. 

[Anotherkiwi]

Gator--there is a hole in the ozone layer that cover Australasia ( ie Aus % NZ -- as the area had a traditional name) -- so the net effect is that the burning rays are far stronger down here than in other parts of the world.

As I wrote above.  This is something that seriously cannot be emphasised enough, whether from the point of view of a potential immigrant (FSUW or anyone else) or a simple tourist.

Part of that gives people are more aged skin--unlike the pristine skin of many in the northern EU countries.That EU skin--even those that tan nicely in EU summer--will be burnt raw in Aus in a few hours unprotected in the sun.It is actually very hard to tell people the risk they are taking in the sun--even a modest temperature day ( eg 20C /70F) can burn--let alone a 40C day!!
Australians led the world in creating powerful sunblocks,hats and clothing that are worn as a matter of course by schoolchildren to compulsory clothing for outdoor workers sun protection.

Same in New Zealand.  So many tourists take absolutely no precautions, thinking that a summer's day with only mild temperatures (e.g 20-25 degrees) won't harm them.  I can't believe the number of people I see who forego even the most basic protection - a hat and sunglasses.

As to who has the worst incidence of skin cancers-- the fact that it is very high numbers here is enough-- without getting into a silly debate about Colorado incidence(we also have high country in AUS--and my guess is NZ has more skiing than Colorado!!--- and all under a hole in the ozone layer--btw--I do not know if that hole extends to NZ fwiw).

I don't think cc3 was getting into a "silly" debate; just pointing out the risks of living at altitude.  It's the same reason that Concorde always had radiation meters going when flying at its usual cruising height.  As for the hole in the ozone layer, it most definitely does extend to New Zealand!

In summary-- the Aus sun will burn most raw-regardless of skin colour to start with.

Northern Hemisphere readers need to think of the Australian city streets and beaches as being the equivalent of the middle of the Sahara as far as burning goes.  I've spent very hot, dry days in India, China and Russia, and there is simply no comparison.

[southernX]

But I have heard from many Ukrainian friends of mine that umm.. "food" in Ukrainian McDonalds tastes better than in any foreign 

yes id agree , im not a fan of maccas,&dont eat there often  howver it is done very well in ukraine ime
much better than other places

one good eating place is '' mafia ''
SX

[Boethius]

As Pushkin said, "Я, конечно, презираю отечество мое с головы до ног — но мне досадно, если иностранец разделяет со мною это чувство. " - I absolutely despise my Motherland, but it annoys me when a foreigner feels the same for my country.

I read this to my husband.  His response was "Pushkin, actually, is not really Russian, and Vyazemsky wasn't exactly a Russophile."  He then told me Pushkin's comment, cited above, was in response to this poem -

РУССКИЙ БОГ
Нужно ль вам истолкованье,
Что такое русский бог?
Вот его вам начертанье,
Сколько я заметить мог.
Бог метелей, бог ухабов,
Бог мучительных дорог,
Станций - тараканьих штабов,
Вот он, вот он, русский бог.
Бог голодных, бог холодных,
Нищих вдоль и поперек,
Бог имений недоходных,
Вот он, вот он, русский бог.
Бог грудей и ... отвислых,
Бог лаптей и пухлых ног,
Горьких лиц и сливок кислых,
Вот он, вот он, русский бог.
Бог наливок, бог рассолов,
Душ, представленных в залог,
Бригадирш обоих полов,
Вот он, вот он, русский бог.
Бог всех с анненской на шеях,
Бог дворовых без сапог,
Бог в санях при двух лакеях,
Вот он, вот он, русский бог.
К глупым полон благодати,
К умным беспощадно строг,
Бог всего, что есть некстати,
Вот он, вот он, русский бог.
Бог всего, что из границы,
Не к лицу, не под итог,
Бог по ужине горчицы,
Вот он, вот он, русский бог.
Бог бродяжных иноземцев,
К нам зашедших за порог,
Бог в особенности немцев,
Вот он, вот он, русский бог.

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[GuppyCaptain]

Did your ex-Russian boyfriend give 100-200$ to your family ?????  So, why should Western men be different ???

Because $200 is the average Ukrainian's monthly salary and that's those that are actually working and not on a reduced pension. Conversely, $200 is close to or about what an average WM makes in ONE DAY.

If there is another reason needed how about the fact that they are now family?! Doesn't that mean anything?

Obviously there needs to be a limit, but come on! 

I know.....holy thread revival. 

[2tallbill]

But I have heard from many Ukrainian friends of mine that umm.. "food" in Ukrainian McDonalds tastes better than in any foreign 

Bumped up from 2016

[ML]

I have eaten at McDs in several different countries.

Nothing remarkable to report.

[2tallbill]

I can't believe the number of people I see who forego even the most basic protection - a hat and sunglasses.

That's very dangerous, how will they protect your eyes from umbrella drinks?