Unfortunately, I've never been in the USA, so I decided to compare Russia and Italy.
1. People. When you arrive to Italy the first thing that you mention is always smiling and very emotional people. They talk loudly, with expressive intonation and many gestures. It’s a bit strange for Russian people, because in our culture it’s considered that people with good manners speak quietly and patiently; it’s very impolite to speak in a raised voice with others, of course, if they are not your friends. Also in Russia it’s difficult to find a smiling man in Russia, especially in metro. All people are gloomy, tired and dissatisfied there. But in Italy you can see many smiling people in the streets, even if they are walking along.
2. The weather, climate and landscape. I like Italian climate very much. In summer it’s warm, sometimes hot, and always sunny. Winters are not as cold as Russian’s. Also there is a sea in Italy, and that’s why the air is wetter and fresher there. In European part of Russia the landscape is very flat, everywhere are plains. Of course, there are many plains in Italy too, but the terrain is hillier, and in north and west part of the country you can see quite high mountains.
3. Cities and towns. There are so narrow streets in Italian cities, except Rome. Also there is too little space and, as in others Europeans cities, there are no roads between buildings. Buildings in Russia more modern and mostly higher than in Italy. In Italy you can see many beautiful historical buildings preserved from Roman times.
I love Italy very much, but I think Russia is more suited to me.
I also really like Italy! My favorite part of visiting there was probably the food. Russian food is good, too. It's actually not all that different from some American food. However, it can't compare with pizza and pasta, my favorites!
ОтветитьУдалитьIt was very interesting to read about Italy, espesially because I want to visit this country. Italy is country of the best sportcars in the world, high fashion and sensitive culture. Despite the country has some problems with national debt now, some things do not change. I heard that Italy is favoriute country of numbers of people. And different people love Italy for different reasons. So I want to visit Italy and to learn what I will love Italy for.
ОтветитьУдалитьMasha, your post is very interesting. But you have forgotten to mention the main Italian cultural advantage. The Italian cuisine. What a specialty is Italian pizza! I know people who eat with pleasure Italian spaghetti for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ice-cream is a piece of art. Do you like Italian cuisine?
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