Originally posted by NUKE
Vad, why did you move from Russia to Canada?
By the way, do you have hot water whenever you want it in Canada?
Boroda was once explaining how he took a bath about once a month or something, because in Russia they don't have the technology to supply heated water in the winter because it's impossible to keep the pipes working.
Another reason why I'd hate to live in Russia. I like to take a shower at least once a day.
NUKE, you don't want to answer on my qeustion. Actually, it is indirect answer also. All information you have about Russia you got from media.
Ok, regarding your questions. I am programmer, and I move to Canada because here I have more opportunities and better salary. It doesn't mean that I hate Russia or don't want to come back in future. A lot of Canadiens are working in USA, many Americans are living and working in Europe, etc.
Hot water... yea, it is a problem in Russia. Not because of technology, more because of centralization. They don't use home heaters, hot water comes from nearest hydro station.
I don't know where are you living but you have to remember huge blackout 2 years ago when Ontario and the East of USA were without electricity for 2-5 days. At that moment I wanted to take a bath but couldn't. BTW, such blackout is literally impossible in Russia. I remeber the strike of municipal workers 3 yers ago in Toronto. It was a mess I have never seen in Russia! Garbage was everywhere. What else? Liberal election promises? Half a year wating period for urgent surgery? 60% taxes? 600 CAD welfare which is less than rent in the worst district of Toronto? 6000 CAD auto insurance premium per year in Ontario? I have mentioned only problems which are literally unknown in Russia.
But I don't hate Canada, it is wonderful country, I like it. As any other country in the world it has advantages and disadvantages. Believe me, there are a lot of things in Russia what you would like. And a lot of things what you would hate. But to hate something just because somebody told you, without own experience... it is not clever, at least.