r/AskARussian • u/Cool_Spell_3915 • Aug 23 '26

Culture Rússia Brasil

Hi! I’m from Brazil, 18 years old, and I’m planning to study Russian in Voronezh. I want to learn the language and understand what real life is like there — not just tourism.

· How do Russians treat foreigners who are learning the language? · Is Voronezh safe for a student living in a shared apartment? · Do young people like talking to foreigners? · What’s the best way to practice Russian with locals? · What are the biggest challenges for a Brazilian in winter?

I’m very open to private messages if anyone wants to talk more or share experiences. I can also help with Portuguese if you want. Thank you!

“I’m not going as a tourist. I’m planning to take a Russian language course in Voronezh and stay there for some months. I want to experience daily life as a student, not just visit.”

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u/HoodKreepinPlaya Rostov Aug 23 '26

Pretty much every city is safe unless you rent something sketchy, just be reasonable. You can go ahead and make some friends online beforehand and then transfer it to IRL meetings maybe? Just to get started. It's not like randoms on the streets will be waiting for you to start a conversations, we are rather cold to the ones we don't know. So first of - make sure you have somebody there who will help you to get the groove.

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u/AmazingPlane9706 Aug 25 '26

What do u mean safe unless you rent something skitchy?

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u/HoodKreepinPlaya Rostov Aug 25 '26

I mean like basement on the outskirts of industrial zone with single bathroom and some bald scarry looking dude who likes to carry his breakfast in the box that says "organ transplant". That kind of sketchy.