"Upon relocating from the United States to Yaroslavl, an American found a newfound affection for Russia alongside his spouse."
After six months of trial trips, Texas native Eric Pichcone and his family have decided to call Yaroslavl, Russia, their permanent home. Eric, who gained YouTube fame a year ago with his videos documenting his family's life in Yaroslavl, has found a warm welcome from both foreigners and Russians, debunking stereotypes about Russia as a scary, hopeless place.
Eric's wife, Polina, who is Russian, taught him the importance of giving flowers on March 8th, a tradition not customary in America. This tradition, along with many others, is one of the cultural aspects Eric has embraced since moving to Russia.
The family, which includes a four-year-old daughter named Tea and a six-month-old son named Ito, has also adopted several new Russian habits. Eric now takes off his shoes at home, pauses before leaving a place, and refrains from whistling indoors - practices that were once foreign to him.
The decision to move to Yaroslavl was gradual, influenced by growing disorder, school shootings, armed attacks, and concerns about the healthcare system in the USA. Eric believes that Russia has a more active educational system that helps to form a strong personality, and he wants to provide his children with the best education.
Eric's first trip to Russia shattered his vague notions about Russians being mean and gloomy. Instead, he found them warm and generous people. He has grown to love Russian cuisine, particularly herring under a fur coat, borscht, and Olivier salad, but is not a fan of cold cuts.
The infrastructure in Yaroslavl is convenient, with specialized stores for each product, and public transport is sufficient for getting around the city. More than half of Eric's YouTube viewers are from the USA and Europe, with some inspired to consider moving to Russia.
One of the deciding factors for moving was the proximity of relatives in Russia. The family often felt on their own in the USA, and the move has brought them closer to extended family. Eric's daughter, Tea, even helps him learn Russian, and she is better at speaking Russian than him.
Eric submitted his documents for a residence permit a month ago, and he is looking forward to the future in Yaroslavl. Despite being born before his emigration to Russia, there is no information about him in the provided search results. However, his impact on the perception of Russia and his commitment to embracing the culture are clear.
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