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USA Expat in St Peterburg Answers Questions About Americans

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Dec 2, 2009, 5:49 am
Let's suppose you left your country nine years ago... How would your thinking change?  How would your viewpoint remain the same? Well, I am that man ...and here I reveal how I look at th...
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American Russia Observations

Robert MacDonald Oct 6, 2009, 1:28 am
I don't understand how Blogged works. Why are people sending emails that they are following me or my blog and then I see they are following thousands. What's the point. Really, it's a little creepy... I don't like the term FOLLOW as it implies danger or Big Brother. Please explain all this to me. I just want to have more blog readers from all parts of the world.
Robert MacDonald Nov 23, 2009, 2:36 am
Blogged Directory has a lot of dead blogs and blogs that haven't posted for a long time. Who is responsible for keeping the Directory up to date? These problems are a waste of time for users and reflect badly on your organization.
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St Peterburg Spots the Americans

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Nov 19, 2009, 8:59 am
In this first of a 3-part series, we present a list to help you Spot the Americans! by looking at behavior and appearance.  This is a good natured list full of stereotypes that have some weight, ...
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An Expatriate Learns Russian in St Petersburg

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Nov 12, 2009, 8:55 am
The second in a series  Click here to read "Learn Russian in Only Nine Years" posted on     23 March 2009.                 ...
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How to Identify a Russian Spy

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Nov 7, 2009, 9:03 am
Soon we will give equal time to uncovering secret American tourists in St Petersburg, but now we give a good humored look at 25 obvious characteristics of my Russian brothers and sisters. Spot yo...
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Medical Care Attitudes in the USA and Russia

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Nov 3, 2009, 1:22 am
My unique health care experience in the USA and Russia... I was an active participant in the US medical 'system' for many years, putting in large claims for my child, and then myself after I ...
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An October Summer in Sochi... 10 days away from St Petersburg rain and snow!

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Oct 29, 2009, 10:28 am
All we want is some good weather... A month or so ago, Larissa got a call from Galla, a friend who had just returned from two weeks in Xocta.  We decided to follow Galla's example and ...
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Bargain Expatriate Life In St Petersburg

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Oct 9, 2009, 3:25 am
What a difference a decade makes! It is obvious there is much less buying power for the American dollar in St Petersburg than when we arrived in June 2000.  But until recently I was unsure h...
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Robert MacDonald has rated Misha's Russia Blog 8.9 out of 10

Robert MacDonald - Comprehensive presentation of political and economic news. Is something is big news for Russia, this blog is a good spot to understand things better... and with detail.
Oct 7, 2009, 1:33 am

Robert MacDonald has rated Moscow Rules 9.2 out of 10

Robert MacDonald - Wow! Balanced and insightful comments about eastern politics and other topics. Well written with faultless phrasing and design. A useful reference for understanding Russia and the Russians better.
Oct 7, 2009, 1:26 am

Robert MacDonald has rated Moscow Rules 9.2 out of 10

Robert MacDonald - Wow! Balanced and insightful comments about eastern politics and other topics. Well written with faultless phrasing and design. A useful reference for understanding Russia and the Russians better.
Oct 7, 2009, 1:26 am
Robert MacDonald is following the blog Moscow Rules

Robert MacDonald has rated On Life in St.Petersburg 7.6 out of 10

Robert MacDonald - I am happy to see another blog from St Petersburg that has quality and interest. The blog stays very current with an often day to day account of her activities, observations, and faith. Today she had a leak from upstairs, part of living in SPB often, unfortunately. The writing reflects good grammar and taste. Photography is good. She helps people understand life in St Petersburg and the people who live here better.
Oct 6, 2009, 8:09 am

Robert MacDonald has rated On Life in St.Petersburg 7.6 out of 10

Robert MacDonald - I am happy to see another blog from St Petersburg that has quality and interest. The blog stays very current with an often day to day account of her activities, observations, and faith. Today she had a leak from upstairs, part of living in SPB often, unfortunately. The writing reflects good grammar and taste. Photography is good. She helps people understand life in St Petersburg and the people who live here better.
Oct 6, 2009, 8:08 am
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Propiska... A Way to Understand Russian Life

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Oct 2, 2009, 9:17 am
A foundation of Russian society... Many people think they have a grasp of modern Russian history but few acknowledge the importance of propiska, permanent apartment registration.  It is the...
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St Petersburg Secretive About Good Works

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Sep 25, 2009, 9:04 am
Listen closely to what I'm whispering... They don't like to talk about it, but I believe Russians are the most secretive people on the planet.  Europeans are more reserved than A...
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Russia is Good for Me

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - Sep 12, 2009, 7:33 am
Thanks for returning after the summer break!  In the States I rarely took a real vacation, so I am happy at age 66 to spend three wonderful months away from St Petersburg in the beautiful countr...
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A Sentimental Village

Robert MacDonald posted an article on American Russia Observations - May 26, 2009, 3:25 am
This is our last post until September. Here's why... On a map of Eastern Europe draw a meridian of longitude south from St Petersburg. Then draw a parallel of latitude east from Riga, Latvi...
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About Me

We left America in 2000 to retire to St Petersburg Russia. I am a Duke grad '64, was a sailor USN '66-'70, teacher and insurance man for 30 years in Hunterdon County, NJ., eventually owning my own small agency in Flemington.

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