From the outside, it may seem that Finland is an ideal country for life. But when looking from the inside, it is easy to notice a number of negative facts faced by the Russians who have moved to it.
Price level and unemployment
First of all, Finland is a country of high prices. According to Eurostat, prices are 22% higher than the EU average. True, this is largely offset by the high level of wages. However, in order to get it, you need to find a job, and it is not so easy for an immigrant to do this.
If unemployment among the indigenous inhabitants of Finland is slightly more than 8%, then among the Russians who have moved here it is is equal to 30%. To get a qualified job, you need to obtain a residence permit and also learn Finnish, although in everyday life it is enough to know English.
Health problems
For people facing medical shortages in Russia, European healthcare may seem like a dream. However, in Finland, such dreams will soon disappear. There is no home call for a doctor. Even people suffering from serious or infectious diseases have to spend several hours in line for an appointment. Some specialists, for example, a dentist, are very difficult to get, and besides, it will require huge costs.
Taste preferences
Of course, food is not the main thing in life, nevertheless, it plays an important role in it. There are very few restaurants, cafes and eateries in Finland. In addition, the food served there does not quite match the taste preferences of Russians: too much vinegar, oil and spices are added to it. The quality of Finnish brewed coffee leaves much to be desired.
Finnish winters
Finland is a northern country, and therefore the day is characterized by severe dark winters. Daylight hours in December lasts no more than five hours, but even at this time there is almost no sun here. Thaws sometimes occur, but they are often accompanied by downpours, which leads to severe icy conditions.
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Calm but boring
Finland is a very calm country, but a person who comes from Russia can quickly get bored. The fact is that cafes and shops close very early here, and theaters and museums are available mainly to residents of the capital.
High prices and unemployment among immigrants, long hours of waiting for a doctor's appointment, a harsh climate and a lack of entertainment facilities are the main disadvantages of living in Finland.
