Moving to a new place always comes with challenges, but many Russians stay in Atlanta for a long time. Here’s what student Andrey, who moved from Chelyabinsk, says: "Some complain about unemployment and claim that finding a job is almost impossible. This is not true. You can find a job in a day; the main thing is not to sit idly. My first job, found in a day, was as a cashier at Dunkin' Donuts. Besides the minimum wage and a small number of working hours, the bonuses were bad coffee and a sandwich for lunch. Already a saving! Moreover, with the unofficial permission of the manager, at the end of the shift, you could take home all the unsold food. In the end, I brought home kilograms of treats, and by morning, 12 sleepy students were waiting for almost fresh pastries. The food is not the healthiest, but it’s free. Soon, when living on donuts became unbearable, I arranged an exchange with the cashier from the neighboring McDonald's, who was also tired of eating only nuggets. Conclusion: if you want to live, you have to be resourceful."

However, life in Georgia has its peculiarities. Emigrants from Minsk share their impressions: "The first house we rented was about 200 square meters, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It cost us $1000 a month, not including utilities. When buying a house, the kitchen is already equipped with appliances: in our case, it was an 800-liter refrigerator, a dishwasher, a self-cleaning stove, and a garbage disposal in the sink. We really liked the house, but the kids grew up, and they needed to go to school. In America, public schools are tied to the district, and changing schools is strictly prohibited, even if another one is closer to home. When enrolling in school, you must provide documents confirming your residential address."

Not all Russians can get used to the local English. In Georgia, they speak with a characteristic southern accent, which complicates understanding. For example, instead of How are you? they often ask How are y’all doing? Keep this feature in mind.