What Locals Like and Dislike About Life in Moscow | Easy Russian 40

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of EZRUSHIN from Moscow. Today we have Polina and Nikita with us. I'm here all of a sudden in the frame. Today we decided to talk with Moscow passers-by about what they like and don't like in Moscow. And of course we decided to start with each other, because we have completely different opinions. Polina, for example, really likes Moscow, and I, to be honest, don't. Polina, what are the pros and cons for you in life in Moscow? Well, first of all, Moscow is my native city, so there are a lot of places here that are connected to my personal memories. These are places of strength for me. Then I like the rhythm of the city. I grew up in it, and for me it's always an energy boost. Crowds, going somewhere quickly, rushing, running, I like it. I noticed that when I come to other cities or on vacation, I always force myself to walk slowly, trying to track this moment. Although I like to walk fast. I also like a lot of places where you can eat. All the world's cuisines I love to eat. I miss it very much in other cities. I like that you can get everywhere without a car, and it's very convenient. Transport, good roads, bicycles. Of course, not like in Amsterdam, but we strive for it. Architecture, culture, everything is as usual, this is also a plus. Polina, I practically fell in love with Moscow after your speech. In fact, I don't like Moscow for a lot of things you listed. I really don't like the Moscow overcrowding, this rhythm, where everyone is in a hurry, overcrowded subway, endless traffic jams. It all causes me a lot of stress. I have to rest for a long time and come to my senses. I still like some quiet, cozy cities. Although I understand that it is quite difficult to give up the fact that everything is really there in Moscow. There are good shops, good restaurants, good medicine. For example, in the Russian countryside, you won't find it everywhere. Therefore, I would probably move to Europe. It would be great there. Yes, but wouldn't it be a little boring for you there? Indeed. Well, I hope I'll find out somehow. Well, let's find out how the Moscow passers-by will answer this question. Let's go! In life in Moscow, I like its architecture, its antiquity. I am a native Moscovite myself. I don't like the fact that there are always some repairs going on, that is, they can't do what they have already done, and go and admire. Constantly something is being repaired, constantly something is being covered, especially in the center. This is impossible, thank you. I don't like it, of course, it tires the number of people in the subway. Well, and the long distances. I have been living in Moscow for 6 years. I am from Yekaterinburg. But, in general, I fell in love with Moscow. I don't like the shops on some streets, which are so crowded. There are a lot of such, you know, semi-legal shops. I don't really like it. And there are a lot of such people near these shops. Well, it's not very pleasant to just walk. Dangerous companies. Well, yes, something like that. Good question. Well, if it's negative, then it's too much noise, a lot of fuss. I don't like that everyone is busy with their own business. No one is walking. And meeting friends is a big problem. I have been poisoned by Moscow for a long time. And that's why I like everything. I like to walk in the crowd. I like it. Some people don't like that there are a lot of people. I like to be in the crowd. I like it when there are a lot of people. I like to travel around Moscow. Like, here is Moscow, right? What is Moscow? Moscow is when we go to work and we come back from work. And often people live their whole life in Moscow and they don't see anything, right? I like to walk on my weekends. I like to visit museums. Well, for example, today I am in this place, although I don't live here. I live in a completely different part of Moscow. But I had an opportunity to visit the Matronushka church. So I'm walking. Minuses? It's, of course, the energy, which is very, very much. When you go down to the subway, you are literally sucked out. But if you don't go to the subway, then everything is fine. And traffic jams. That's all. You are sucked into your energy. Well, you know, I mostly go to the subway. Ground transport is rare. But in the area where I live, there is no such thing. This is the peak hour, when people go from work to work on weekdays. Yes, yes. Otherwise, I would not say. Ecology is still more pollution. The fact that now they began to fight garbage is good. Finally. Minuses? Gas pollution is big. Overpopulation. And, well, social. I'm obsessed with it. There is such. I like that I love the city center. I like that people are interesting, creative. There is a theater, there is a place to go, there is always something to do. And if positively, then, in principle, perestroika, new well-developed areas appear, greenery. I like it. But in the center it is beautiful. Yes, in the center it is beautiful. It is very atmospheric. What do I like in general? Moscow itself is beautiful. There is a place to go. The same theaters. I go to the theater, yes, I like it. Especially ballet. Opera. I like that there is everything here. If I need something, I can easily find it. Moreover, in all areas, wherever I need it. If I do it in the region, then I need to go to the regional center first. The regional center sends it all to Moscow. Only then the issues are resolved. I just tried to fix the camera now. I think if I didn't do it in Moscow, it would be a nightmare. Moscow is a very open and free city. When you come to other cities and to Russia, then, how to say, some freedom is missing. Some restrictions in terms of the Internet, the development of transport and everything else. There are many opportunities. You can go to the gym, swim, do sports. Oh, and culture. We have a museum. Have you come to Moscow or were you born here? No, I came to Moscow. Where are you from? I am from Kirov Oblast. I am from Moscow. I am from Krasnodar Territory. You have glass. We have heat. We lack heat. No, I was not born in Moscow. But since my childhood we have lived in Moscow. I was 12 years old. I have been living in Moscow for a long time. For 65 years. We all came here. We were small. Our parents came here after the university. They usually come here. At that time, I think, it was not so... The city was better. Now it is worse. I am 60 years old. I have been living here for 57 years. It was a green and quiet city. Now it is green too, but not quiet. When you moved here, what impressed you the most? The number of people. The crowd in the subway. People are more organized. They are more mobilized. In the Urals, people are a bit softer. They are not in a hurry. We have a shorter distance. I was surprised. It was a long time ago. It was the Perestroika. I was surprised that there were no cafes. There were some canteens. It was terrible. When we arrived, there was no place to go. It was not presentable and not interesting. It was a long time ago. I was surprised by the scale. At that time, I was indifferent. There were a lot of people. Everything was moving. There was no attention to the people around. I like the rhythm of the big city. Sometimes it is cool, but sometimes it is very tiring. Most often it is tiring. Everyone is busy with their own business. Everyone is at work. No one can meet. Everyone is busy with their careers. They lose their social connections. Krasnodar is also a big city. Do you feel it there? I am from a small city. I see. I feel it there, but when I come there, I see that all my friends meet somewhere, go somewhere. If once in a couple of months someone calls you and finds time for you, it will be a miracle. Why do you like the city you live in? What is the difference between Krasnodar and Moscow? Write in the comments. See you!