Cheaper and better quality: why an American living in Russia buys some goods in the USA

We talk a lot about adapting to American culture as immigrants in the United States. And what about the Americans who moved to Russia. What difficulties they have to cope with, what they cannot find in Russia and are forced to buy in the USA with a margin, the author said. blog "American about Russia" on Yandex.Zen.

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“I still order some goods from America for several reasons. For example, the quality of an American product is higher or it is not easy to find the right product in Russia. Therefore, about twice a year my parents send me a package with what I need,” writes the blogger.

Vitamins and medicines

According to the author, vitamins and medicines are much more affordable and of better quality in the United States. Considering that it is quite legal to import drugs into the Russian Federation if they are provided by a licensed company, he did not think for a long time about where to get the necessary drugs.

Klenovыy syrup

Yes, maple syrup can be found in supermarkets in Russia. But, according to the blogger, he is not American.

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“I can’t find a suitable syrup among the Russian assortment, and sometimes I really want to bake pancakes and pour aromatic maple syrup on them. Of course, I don’t order in large quantities; one bottle is enough to remind me of the taste of the USA,” he writes.

Apparel

“I also buy some of the clothes from my wardrobe from the USA. Most often these are branded items, which are not only more difficult to find in Russia, but you will also have to pay more. I simply order clothes from the brand's website to be delivered to my parents' house, and after that they pack it in a parcel. You can do this through special services, but I don’t see the point in this, since my relatives will still collect the package for me,” the author shares.

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Sun-dried tomato paste

Tomato paste is an integral attribute of Russian cuisine, but the American never found a paste from sun-dried tomatoes.

“Many people know about the delicious sun-dried tomato snack. The Americans liked this dish so much that they began selling pastes made from these tomatoes. This paste can be added to the sauce when preparing pasta, then the aroma and taste will change for the better,” writes the blogger. — I don’t order anything from sweets, because I think Russian chocolate is the best. The rest can be easily purchased in Russia, for example, I order peanut butter in Russian online stores.”

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