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Moscow Diary: By An American Living in Moscow

by Francesca De Bardin

Everyday encounters in Moscow

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Everyday encounters in Moscow

Francesca De Bardin’s account centers on her experience living in Moscow as an American with US and French passports, with everyday interactions with Russian strangers as a main thread. The description also foregrounds a cultural comparison: it presents Russia as more “we”-oriented and Western countries as more “I”-oriented, connecting that contrast to daily life. Alongside personal challenges and discoveries, the book offers the author’s observations about life in the city and invites reflection on cultural differences and similarities. Its travel perspective is shaped by the author’s position as a foreign resident rather than a short-term visitor.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in personal accounts of living abroad in Moscow.
  • Travel readers curious about everyday encounters and cultural comparisons involving Russia.
  • Readers exploring how cultural differences shape social life.

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Life abroadEveryday encountersRussian societyCultural differences and similarities

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Book overview


With both US and French passports, I could live almost anywhere........And I chose Moscow.

This is the story of my heart warming experiences with Russian strangers I met almost daily. I'll tell you startling facts about life here in Moscow that have been hidden from you until now.

Russia is a "We" oriented nation, unlike western countries that are "I" oriented. That difference is profound and affects every aspect of Russian life.

You will be surprised and entertained to learn about the challenges I faced and the new discoveries I made as an American foreigner in this Eurasian nation. Hopefully, it will warm hearts and minds and encourage us all to better understand, respect and value our differences and many similarities.
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