Английский с Laura Pickens

Cultural Differences in Marriage: Not Just Russian and American 🌍 If you're interested in relationship differences, you probably already know that Americans might ask a girl to pay for herself on a date, while in Russia, this is quite rare. Living here in Krasnodar with my Russian husband, I constantly encounter these differences — seeing both the positives and negatives in each. 💵❤️ I believe that understanding we are not obligated to each other is key to harmonious relationships. Ayn Rand's words inspire me: "I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine." What cultural differences in marriage have you noticed? Let's discuss! 💬 💌 Want to chat about this or learn more? Click here to join our chat at 299 rubles for 30 days.

Bear or man? 🐻 Like practically every American woman, I've had men take advantage of opportunities with me. This fear isn't irrational in America. And yet, something is missing in Russia. It’s definitely worth exploring. These questions and the answers from so many people help me understand the depth of our cultures. If you want to discuss this with me, join me on my private chat on telegram. For 299 rubles a month you have unlimited access to discuss this or get your English language questions answered by an native speaker.

1. Pre-cook the Ribs: To make sure they're tender, it's best to pre-cook them: - Boiling: Simmer the ribs in a pot of water for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, onions, garlic, herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley), vinegar to the water for extra flavor. 2. Grill the Ribs: - Preheat the electric grill to a high temperature. - Once the ribs are pre-cooked, brush them with barbecue sauce. - Grill them on the electric grill for 5-10 minutes, turning them occasionally and basting with additional sauce, until they are nicely caramelized and heated through. 3. Rest and Serve: - Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving. - Add more barbecue sauce, if desired, and enjoy! Pre-cooking helps tenderize the ribs, and the final grilling step ensures you get that grilled flavor and caramelized barbecue sauce.

I've had several encounters with unstable people in Russia who see me as a target, and none are worse than drunks. If you can imagine some of the unhinged comments I get on my channel, imagine if I met them alone on the street at night. Sometimes that's what it feels like. I feel very safe on Russian streets, it's just the rare occasions that I feel in particular specific harm. If you want to talk to me about this topic, other topics about living in Russia, or about English, join us on my private channel for 299 rubles / month.

Blood on the Clocktower online 📅 Sunday, April 28 🗺 ONLINE 🕰 19:00 – 21:00 MSK 🌐 EN 🇬🇧 💵 1000 руб No matter where where you live, come join us for fun night of speaking and murder. We play using the official online app. Don't worry if you've never played before, we can teach you how to use the game and the app in just a few minutes. If you wanted to see what this game is all about, this is your chance.  To reserve your seat send 500 rubles deposit to to my Tinkoff bank card and write me @laurapickensru 2200700816673981

A Saturday at Work! 🛠📅 Here it is... After 15 years in Russia, I finally had to work on a Saturday! The government decided so, but it was also so quiet at home — the kids were out. It feels nonsensical from my American perspective, yet so logical! 🤔🇷🇺

Touching Words from Followers 💌 Some messages from you, friends, touch me so deeply they stay in my heart forever. This one is definitely one of them... ❤️

🚗 Creative Russian Parking! 🎨 Sometimes breaking parking rules in Russia turns into an art of adapting to the circumstances. Here in Krasnodar, I've noticed how locals find surprisingly organic solutions in situations where the design or rules aren't quite thought out. It's not just about parking, but many other aspects of life where flexibility and ingenuity come to the forefront. This is one of the many reasons I love living here!

🎉 Alone but unstoppable on my professional holiday! 🥳 Today is my professional holiday, and although I don't have colleagues to celebrate with, I've still managed to create a festive mood! Usually, we'd be partying at the office and then dancing the night away... Sounds like amazing fun! But my boss said no. 😂 Oh wait, that's me. Well then, I guess I'll celebrate my own way! 🎈

I finally made it, but it wasn't without adventures! 🎉 Today, I want to share a story about my bureaucratic battles here in Russia. I faced these difficulties probably because I'm not local. 🤷‍♀️ Yes, I sometimes got confused with terms, especially with the word "account," which changes depending on the context in Russian. But now, after four years, I have finally figured out how to register with the unified government system. Hooray for me! 🙌