You Asked, I Answered: What It’s REALLY Like to Live in Germany

What’s it like to live in Germany as a foreigner?
You asked me the most popular, awkward, and brutally honest questions about life in Germany—and in this video, I’m answering all of them. From culture shocks to everyday struggles, what I love (and what drives me crazy), this is the real, unfiltered truth.

❓What surprised me the most about Germany?
💬 Do Germans really follow all the rules?
😱What’s the biggest difference between Germany and Russia?

Whether you’re thinking of moving to Germany, already living here, or just curious—this video will give you a full inside look at what it’s REALLY like.

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🌍 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:26 What’s normal in Germany but weird in Russia
2:33 Relationships: managers and employees
4:01 What’s the biggest difference between Germany and Russia?
6:02 What shocked me the most about Germany?
8:33 Germans and the rules?
8:59 Germans and small talk?
11:21 Why do Germans love cash so much?
12:59 Is Germany better than Russia
14:18 One thing from Germany
16:04 Do you ever feel like an outsider in Germany?
18:23 Why is it so hard to find an apartment in Germany?
21:43 How has moving to Germany changed you?
23:24 What’s been the hardest part about living abroad?
24:16 Would you still move to Germany?
24:30 Let's connect!

👉🏻RUSSIAN MENTALITY: the UNTOLD TRUTH ABOUT RUSSIANS
https://youtu.be/D7WfvK4vXys

👉🏻A Russian Perspective on the World: Why Everything Feels So Different NOW
https://youtu.be/ZIepdj0rCE8

👉🏻Russians vs. Germans The Biggest Cultural Differences
https://youtu.be/MP_v74dyywA

👉🏻FROM RUSSIA TO GERMANY: What Nobody Tells You! | Mary Blinkova
https://youtu.be/Euy-JOFZbjc

👉🏻From Russia to Germany: Exploring Cultural Differences
https://youtu.be/rRDQaBhARgo

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