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Discussion on: "Once you got the visa, don't worry, it's going to be fine" — Jessica Deen about the Russian visa process, safety, and culture

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jeikabu

Very interesting for me.

I spend quite a bit of time in Ukraine- not Russia- but closer culturally than, say, the U.S. I also work with a lot of Russians and Belarusians, the "bluntness" takes time to get used to.

Thanks for sharing. There needs to be more of these kinds of posts to encourage us devs to challenge our comfort zones.

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Ruslan Akhmetzyanov • Edited

// the "bluntness" takes time to get used to

Does it feel better when you get used to it?

Thank you for appreciation. I have 6 or 7 more interviews, so stay tuned :)

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jeikabu

Given enough time and exposure (and a dash of patience/understanding) most anything can become the new “normal”. I’ve grown to appreciate straightforward candor, and conversely find indirect behavior a little frustrating.

Looking forward to the rest. Keep up the good work.