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Ukrainian woman names the main downsides of living in Warsaw: from expensive rent to hair problems Personal experience

Ukrainian woman names the main downsides of living in Warsaw: from expensive rent to hair problems

Blogger Ekaterina named expensive rent and food, lack of sunny days, and hair problems, which she associates with local water. She also warned compatriots against making a poor choice of employer…

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Children always in dirty clothes: a Ukrainian woman was surprised by child-rearing in this popular European country Personal experience

Children always in dirty clothes: a Ukrainian woman was surprised by child-rearing in this popular European country

According to Lyudmila Rusina, after moving to Germany, it was unusual for her to see how calmly parents treat children's dirty clothes. Children are given more freedom, allowed to choose their own…

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How much does life in Poland cost in 2026: Ukrainian woman reveals expenses for two Personal experience

How much does life in Poland cost in 2026: Ukrainian woman reveals expenses for two

A couple in Wrocław paid 3100 zlotys for a two-room apartment, spent another 1800 zlotys on food, 650 on fuel, and 350 on establishments. In total, basic expenses alone amounted to about 5900 zlotys…

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Ukrainian woman leaves Poland after four years: which country she chose Personal experience

Ukrainian woman leaves Poland after four years: which country she chose

Ukrainian woman Anna decided to leave Poland after four years of living, together with her boyfriend. Among the reasons, she cited difficulties with legalization and a change in attitude towards…

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Ukrainian woman receives 12,000 euro bill after giving birth in Germany: what happened Personal experience

Ukrainian woman receives 12,000 euro bill after giving birth in Germany: what happened

A Ukrainian woman in Germany received a 12,000 euro bill from a hospital after giving birth. The reason was problems with confirming health insurance and the newborn's documents. The family managed…

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Notes of an Illegal in Berlin -6 Personal experience

Notes of an Illegal in Berlin -6

The next morning brought us a most unpleasant surprise. The indigenous inhabitants of this house, having gone unnoticed by us during the daytime, decisively announced their presence under the cover…

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Notes of an Illegal in Berlin -5 Personal experience

Notes of an Illegal in Berlin -5

Regarding the authenticity of the events described in the 'Notes,' I can offer the following: perceive these articles not as a documentary account of real historical facts, but as light reading akin…

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Notes of a Berlin Illegal -4 Personal experience

Notes of a Berlin Illegal -4

Discount stores are certainly a good thing, but there are places where prices for some products are even lower. These are Turkish shops. Unfortunately, the service in them leaves much to be desired…

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Notes of a Berlin Illegal -3 Personal experience

Notes of a Berlin Illegal -3

As a child, I was madly fond of reading the works of Arthur Conan Doyle, admiring the flawless deductive thinking of his main character. But it never occurred to me then that many years later I would…

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Notes of a Berlin Illegal -2 Personal experience

Notes of a Berlin Illegal -2

If you don't have acquaintances who can find you a job, then there's no point in coming to Berlin with your new Ukrainian ambitions. Moreover, the job should not be occasional – from time to time…

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Notes of a Berlin Illegal -1 Personal experience

Notes of a Berlin Illegal -1

In the first issues of 'Zagranitsa' for 2001, an article 'Three Days in the Life of a Berlin Illegal' was published – a story of our compatriot who experienced all the 'delights' of illegal life in…

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Three Days in the Life of a Berlin Illegal -2 Personal experience

Three Days in the Life of a Berlin Illegal -2

Today we offer readers the conclusion of a story about the first working days of one illegal immigrant who began his labor activity as a 'black' builder of Germany's bright future.

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