Russian designer and blogger Artemy Lebedev said that it is more difficult to succeed in America and Europe than in Russia. In a news review published in his personal newspaper, he talked about the main disadvantage of life in the West. telegraph channel.
The blogger read a letter from a viewer named Ivan, in which the Russian said that he did not know how to realize himself and succeed in Russia.
“When I talk about opportunities in Russia, I mean that people who try to lift their butt off the couch at least a little can reach interesting heights. And they would never have reached the same heights with the same efforts in America, ”the designer began his answer.
He is sure that it is much more difficult to achieve success in America and Europe, because the countries of these continents have their own rules, which, in their opinion, are unusual for Russia.
“Western society is, first of all, very clan-based. There, if you are not from the right family then in most cases nothing shines for you. Various social elevators are working in Russia and nobody cares what city or family you are from,” Lebedev added.
According to the blogger, if a person lives in Europe, if he was not born and raised in a wealthy family with connections, he will almost certainly not be able to occupy a high position.
“Somewhere in Europe, especially old Europe, the UK or France, those places are very important. And even in Switzerland you will not always be your own, you will be a second-class person. Even if you are a super-rich banker from abroad, graduated from a private school and speak without an accent, ”Lebedev concluded.
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