At one time, many posts were written about the life of Russians in different countries. Now this topic flickers less often, or maybe it just fades away, but Norway has been somehow bypassed. Here, so to speak, is my 5 kopecks.

I have lived in Norway for 6 years, of which 4 years in Bergen, now in a small town near Stavanger. After 7 years, you can apply for Norwegian citizenship, but then you have to give up Russian, but I don't want to. I will remain Russian for now, as the Norwegian residence permit is enough for me. My occupation is a research scientist, so all the facts will of course be from my bell tower.

1. Norway is a small country with a population of 5 million. It is considered one of the best, if not the best in the world in terms of living standards. Fig knows how this standard of living is considered, but living here is quite comfortable.

2. I would agree that the standard of living here is the highest, if not for the climate. He's disgusting. Almost all the time here on the west coast one season is autumn. In summer it is cool, on average 15 degrees, in winter it is not cold, about 5. There are, of course, frosts, but not lower than -15. It is rainy. In Oslo, the climate is similar to that of St. Petersburg - more contrasting. It is cold in the mountains and in the north both in summer and in winter. In July of this year, there were even frosts there.

3. In Norway live ... Norwegians. They are very friendly to foreigners, but they don't let you get close. Such a character - closed, Nordic.

4. There are many foreigners in Norway, as there are not enough workers. Even after the crisis. There are all kinds of Arabs there, but they are all from different countries, so their ethnic groups are not as noticeable as in central Europe. There are a lot of Poles, but they are like their own, Caucasians.

5. The attitude towards Muslims is wary, they are not liked, but they are carefully concealed. The attitude towards the Slavs is much more friendly.

6. It is very rare that Norwegians treat foreigners badly and dismissively. On the contrary. When you try to speak broken Norwegian, they praise, they cheer you up. Even children try to speak easier and more clearly if they understand that they are dealing with a foreigner.

7. There are two official languages \u200b\u200bin Norway: Bokmål and Nynorsk. Bokmål is a variant of Danish that was grafted during a time of Danish dependence, and Nynorsk is an artificial language based on local dialects. In fact, everyone speaks their own dialect, sometimes completely incomprehensible.

8. Perhaps because of the abundance of dialects, Norwegians speak English well. Tourists who know English are very comfortable here.

9. The average salary is 5,000 euros, of which about a third is consumed by taxes.

10. Taxes are high and progressive. If the income of an individual exceeds 10,000 euros, then 55% of taxes will have to be paid off from him. The maximum corporate tax is 80%. Depardieu will not go to Norway :)

11. The Tax Directorate knows everything about everyone. Taxes are taken on any luxury: cool car, villa, yacht. Officials can own anything, you can rewrite property even to your cousin's wife, you still have to pay the tax.

12. Official working day - 7.5 hours. Everything that is in excess of the norm is paid at a completely different rate. The Labor Code is highly respected.

13. In Norway, it is not a pity to pay so many taxes, as they come back as medicine, education, roads. Norwegians sometimes timidly complain that for that kind of money they could get a little better medicine, education and roads, but they just weren't in Russia :)

14. A family doctor (therapist) costs a little money, a dentist is expensive, everything else (specialists, a hospital) is free! At the same time, the attitude of the doctors is excellent, there is no question of gifts or rewards! The quality is up to par.

15. There is no corruption in Norway, well, at least at the level of the layman. And what is there higher - I do not know. I can't even imagine what it would be like to bribe a doctor or a police officer. What for?

16. This is the country of victorious socialism. There is almost no stratification here, there are no rich and poor, only the middle class. Any Norwegian family (if both spouses work) have the opportunity to have a house, a car, and two children. Many have a small yacht or boat. Or a cottage somewhere in the mountains or by the fjord.

17. By retirement (67 years old), when the children are already independent, you can buy yourself an apartment in Spain and go there when the constant autumn is completely boring.

18. After the age of majority (18 years), the young Homo sapiens has every opportunity to live independently. If a child wants to study, then the state allocates a special loan, on which you can live quite tolerably for the entire period of study.

19. In Norway, you can be proud of any profession, as they are all well paid and in demand. The secretary enthusiastically tells how her son is studying at a vocational school to become a tractor driver. And that, not everyone can be effective managers, someone has to work. Although the oil industry is making its own adjustments.

20. Since 2009, same-sex marriage has been fully recognized in the country. Although I don't see crowds of gay people, there are no gay pride parades. Norwegians treat deviant personalities with obvious coolness.

21. In contrast to central Europe, the institution of the family is very developed in Norway. The state encourages this by reducing taxes, paying child benefits.

22. Many Norwegians are religious, but they rarely talk about it. You can work with a colleague for a year and then find out what he sings in the church choir.

23. The number of children in a family is a sign of well-being. A person with a family with three children is considered a successful, rich person. Religion encourages this too. Most don't care about your car.

24. Contrary to the common misconception in Russia, you cannot live on child support in Norway, since it is only 120 euros.

25. How you can live on unemployment benefits, I do not know. I have no such friends, no one to ask.

26. The Norwegian currency is the krone, but I wrote all prices in euros to make it clearer.

For several years now, life in northern Norway has been recognized by experts as the most comfortable in comparison with other countries of the world. In recent years, the kingdom has often been awarded the status of the state with the highest standard of living.

Speaking about the political and economic situation, we can say that the government managed to build the socialism that the Soviet Union only dreamed of. There are neither very rich people nor beggars here. The majority of the population is middle class. It is believed that the more people with an average income level, the more prosperous the country is. It has cheap medicine, preferential loans for education for students, and well-developed social support for the population.

However, Norwegian socialism cannot be called a paradise for everyone. This system has its pros and cons. It is not easy for private entrepreneurs, as pensions and benefits are paid at the expense of high taxes.

Another source of income for the state treasury is the extraction of minerals: oil and gas. Along with the Russian Federation, the kingdom is the largest supplier of natural gas to the European Union, with about 95% supplied by pipeline and only 5% in liquefied form. The largest oil fields are located in the North Sea.

The government of the kingdom has done a very wise act: back in 1963, a law was passed, according to which absolutely all underwater resources are the property of the state. Thus, only government organizations have the right to receive income from mining on the continental shelf. Several onshore fields are being developed by large international companies. However, the state seeks to maintain a monopoly there, too, taxing their profits with a triple tax. Up to 75% of the amount that a private company manages to earn in the field of oil production is still returned to the state treasury.

Another secret is effective resource management. For the Russians, it would be quite possible to live in an equally prosperous power, given the supply of oil and gas. However, in Russia, the lion's share of profits ends up in the pockets of officials, while there is no corruption in this kingdom.

When prices per barrel reached $ 80-100, a fund for future generations was established. At the moment, it turns out to put aside up to 20 billion US dollars annually. Obviously, they did not hear about the budget deficit here. In addition, production costs are quite low due to advanced technologies.

In addition to the material advantages that make moving to this Scandinavian region so attractive, the nature here is simply very beautiful: unique fjords are rocks that rise directly from the water, the sea is bright blue due to a special chemical composition. Despite the developed industry, the authorities pay attention to the environment, so plants and factories do not harm the health of citizens.

Tax system

Since the answer to the question why Norway has the highest standard of living lies in taxes, special attention should be paid to this. The tax code states that the more a person earns, the more he must return back to the state treasury. This is exactly how the balance is achieved between the number of rich and poor people: the one who earns decently is forced to share with less fortunate fellow citizens.

In addition, the duty will have to be paid to the owners of items that can be regarded as luxury: cars, real estate, yachts, antiques, and so on. When earning up to 250 thousand kroons per year, a Norwegian deducts 36%, that is, a third of his income, to the budget. If the annual salary exceeds this number, taxes increase to 50%.

When a foreigner arrives in the country intending to find a job, he must register with the tax office within two weeks and receive an identification number. There are several videos in Russian on the Internet in which migrants talk about their own experience of communicating with the tax authorities.

average salary

Statistics Norway average salary according to Statistics Norway, NOK per month

Teachers earn about 300,000 - 350,000, the same as doctors. The wages of workers are considered the highest in comparison with other countries, but managers and managers receive less than anywhere else. Thus, there are no prestigious and non-prestigious professions here. In the eyes of Russians, a typical situation looks strange when mothers are proud of their sons who entered vocational schools for the specialty "mechanic", "electrician" or "machinist". Any work is appreciated here.

Overtime is paid at a special rate, such work is considered any activity that lasts more than 7.5 hours a day.

Social programs and benefits from the state

Special preferential terms of loans are provided for those who need housing, and students subsequently give government loans for studies at very low interest rates.

Unemployment benefit in Norway is paid only when the applicant meets the following requirements:

1. Before he was fired, the unemployed worked at the enterprise for at least 2 months (8 weeks).
2. The foreigner stayed in the country legally and worked under a contract.
3. The migrant was able to find a job within three months after moving.
4. Students are not eligible to receive unemployment benefits, even if they have worked before.
5. The most important requirement is that the applicant should not be a "parasite". A prerequisite is registration at an employment center, visiting this institution every two weeks, actively looking for a new job (interviews, refresher courses, and so on).

The amount of money that an unemployed person receives depends primarily on the level of his income in the previous position. The period during which the assistance is paid is from 52 to 104 weeks.

In addition, unlike the European Union, the institution of the family and fertility are supported here. Although several years ago the legislature approved the right of homosexuals to same-sex marriage, the majority of families here are traditional. It is characteristic that many are not limited to one child, usually some parents have two or three children. For such families, taxes are reduced, babies, their mothers and fathers can enjoy a variety of benefits. The maternity allowance in European currency is about 120 euros, but this amount is not enough for a comfortable existence. The second parent must definitely work.

Prices for food, clothing, transport

Food is expensive, and locals are trying to save money on it, not to mention food in restaurants, which the average citizen can hardly afford. A large pizza in a pizzeria costs about 250 CZK, and a hamburger in a fast food restaurant chain costs 80-120. Prices in Norway for food in 2019 look like this (numbers are in kroons):

• potatoes, baked goods, cereals - from 5 to 9;
• vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers - up to 50 in winter;
• chicken - 40;
• fish products: trout, shrimps - 30-40;
• sunflower oil - 40.

Prices for everyday goods - clothes, household chemicals, stationery and other trifles - do not exceed the usual figures for Russians. For some unknown reason, children's clothing is cheaper. But transport is expensive. This is likely due to how much gasoline costs. Despite the fact that this country does not need to purchase raw materials for fuel from abroad, the cost of 1 liter is even higher than that of Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Belgium, Portugal, which import oil. 1 liter of gasoline costs 3 times more than in the Russian Federation.

If a Norwegian needs to get to a neighboring town, the bus trip will cost 50-60 CZK. Buying a car will not save you money because the car will be taxed. If you buy your own transport abroad, you will still have to fork out when crossing the border by paying a fee. Public transport is also expensive, so life in Norway is impossible without bicycles in summer and skis or sledges in winter.

Medical care and education

Only a foreigner who has spent at least 1 year in the kingdom can apply for the preferential medical program. In addition, such a person must monthly deduct a certain amount to the insurance company. Only minors and pregnant women can be treated free of charge. All others can receive free medical care within the amount stipulated by the insurance program, if the costs are exceeded, they will have to pay extra from their own pockets.

Every Norwegian has the right to choose a doctor of their choice. The disadvantages include the quality of treatment for mental illness. Due to the northern climate, living in Norway is accompanied by frequent depression, especially among visitors. However, treatment for depression is not covered by insurance, and only the treatment of severe mental disorders is provided on preferential terms. These include autism, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy. Dental procedures will also have to be paid out of pocket.

Norwegian education, both school and university, is considered significantly weaker than the European average. But this does not prevent the inhabitants of the northern state from enjoying life and well-being.

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In the “Moved” section, we publish stories about how and why young people leave to live in other countries. Last year, art director and stand-up comedian Natasha Alekseevna launched the process of moving to Norway, but she has already managed to gain impressions and experience, which she shared with 34travel. How to get housing and work in Norway and feel the trademark Norwegian calmness - read below.

There is a lot of physical work for which emigrants are hired. But I needed experience in agencies. If you just send cv, they may not answer. You have to come with cv, knock, say "I want to work for you." My first month in Norway began with the fact that I arrived, and the next day I went to an interview on the radio. I came to this interview by accident - the University of Oslo threw a cry that they needed radio hosts with English. But my English was not enough for them.

You drink coffee with every employer, he asks you questions - what are you, like you, you probably feel so bad in Belarus. Do you think what's what, why are you asking me these questions? And for the entire first month, I actually attended several interviews a day. They don't want to hire you because you are not in the Norwegian advertising industry, you do not know exactly how it works there. But they also offer unpaid internships. If they tell you that your cv is left in the database, then they do so, they can call for a vacancy or an internship in a couple of months. At the same time, without knowing Norwegian, you can really get a job.

If you are not afraid of black work, or you just need money while you are looking for a normal job in your field, then work in bulk. Wash the houses, sit with the child, unload the wagons, cut down the forest. There is enough such work for emigrants, and the Norwegians are happy to take on it the Slavs, because they consider them more responsible. The Norwegians themselves work like brakes, everyone is relaxed - and why bother if they already get good money.

If people are ready to take on dirty work, then you can earn quite normal money. And, in principle, cleaning houses, as I did, is a dust-free job. Because the Norwegians themselves are clean. If you are hired to clean the house once or twice a week, then they will clean it themselves at a minimum, you will come and you will clean it even better, and you will receive your € 60 for two or three hours of work. And the coolest thing is the attitude towards you. You come to clean, they go to work, while leaving you breakfast - coffee, a pie. Then they will call many times, ask how you are doing, congratulate you on Christmas and New Year, leave gifts. You seem to be communicating with your friends.

"If you are hired to clean the house once or twice a week, then they will clean it themselves at a minimum, you will come and you will clean it even better."

They are very much interested in visitors from Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus. They need labor. Norwegians themselves will not go to work hard physical work, moreover, few of them will work for some guy. They work for themselves, many have their own small business. Even Norwegian students don't go to such jobs. Therefore, they are interested in the labor force. At the same time, they have a very normal attitude. They accept you very friendly, it is interesting for them to talk with a person from another country, to find out your experience.

As for making money in all kinds of advertising agencies, I was in shock. Because the average salary in Lithuania in such a place is around € 600 (if you are lucky and you get into a top agency). In Norway, if you even have little experience and you don't know the language at the best level, the average salary after taxes is € 2000.

With hiring, everything is not as difficult as it might seem. At least with this type of documents like mine. I now have a Lithuanian residence permit, not a student one, which is important, and I can come to work there with these documents. If I am accepted, then I need to get an ID number in Norway, it is done through the services of UDI and Politi. With this ID number, without which you cannot legally do a single step, you get a job, you sign a contract and work yourself in peace. Of course, you will have to tinker a little with the design, but in general the procedure is quick.

But an ID number is required in Norway. If you have a student visa (my friend lives there like that), then you can only work part-time, in principle, this is a common story. In Norway, the rules are: first you get a work visa, you work for 3 years and you can apply for a permanent residence permit, and after another 4 years - for citizenship. But if you have a permanent residence permit in Lithuania (or another EU country), then you have the right to live in Norway for 90 days without work or find a job with 70% employment and obtain a permanent residence permit in Norway.

"In Oslo you meet a lot of all kinds of emigrants and few Norwegians themselves."

The most expensive thing in Norway is housing, especially in Oslo. But if this is an area where only emigrants live, then at Norwegian prices it will be more or less normal. Renting a room in a three-room apartment with a good repair will cost € 600-750. Probably, I would not be able to live in Oslo, because although it is small, but too noisy, very expensive. It's much cooler to live in that Norway, which is in the suburbs. Because Oslo is the same Norway as Moscow is Russia. When you settle in the suburbs, you see how they live, you can communicate with them. In Oslo you meet many different expatriates and few Norwegians themselves. In connection with all sorts of political things, they gradually dump away.

Utilities are also high, about € 100-200 for everything. The deposit is asked and usually - three months in advance. In Norway, in order to save time, everyone connects to their Internet banking and pays through it. There is one trick for people like me who come and are not immediately determined. You can take individual subjects at the University of Oslo, this is called "enkeltemne" It's very simple to take, they are always there. You take 10 points and become a student. This gives the right to housing. The main thing is to do this as early as possible, two to three months before the start of studies (by the end of August).

In general, Norwegians are very, very economical people, they do not spend money on what they do not need, and on what is impractical. They are simple and invest in valuable things. Of course, everyone has different values. But what I noticed among the Norwegians and what I love very much (as one of the most important things in life) is comfort and home. They are ready and will invest a lot in comfort and home.

Connect the Internet, open a bank account, see a doctor - if you have an ID - go ahead. You come to the bank and make an account calmly, connect the Internet to Telia, visit a doctor for a fee, of course, in any clinic by registration. But the Norwegians don't get sick. Elderly people do not have the cult of the hospital and sticking out there every morning, as in Belarus or Lithuania. Because in Norway people are running even at 70 - I know that such grandpas overtook me when I ran in the morning.

It is better to move on foot - firstly, you will save money, secondly, this is your health, and thirdly, Oslo, for example, is very small, you can walk around it. The same story is in Drammen. In Oslo, people love the bikes and the metro. You only need a car if you work outside the city, it is difficult to park and it is expensive to pay for crossing zones. You need a bike to save time. There are no problems with a city bike at all. It's cool and convenient. The rest of the transport in Oslo costs about € 10 per trip, the travel card is about € 70 if you are not a student. If you go from Oslo to Drammen, the ticket will cost about € 20. Therefore - a bicycle on your own two!

"In general, Norwegians are very, very frugal people, they do not spend money on what they do not need, and on what is impractical."

There, in the libraries are the same fuckers like me, and they talk to each other two or three times a week. Talking club. It's easier for me to perceive the language by ear, all I did was walk and listen to people, turn on the telly. For those who know English, Norwegian is easy to learn. Very similar in terms of education times and all that. You learn this base in a week, and then it's a matter of practice, you just know what you have to say, order. If you communicate, it's easy to learn. The language is very funny and interesting.

Just going out to drink coffee will cost the same as, for example, in Lithuania - € 3, no more. They have coffee shops or just coffee machine shops with a bunch of coffee drinks, and you can just stand there and try. If you came just as a tourist and you have a budget of € 50 for three days, then you will not die of hunger there.

If you go to chain stores like "Rema 1000", then you will overpay € 2-3 more for vegetables and fruits than in stores usually opened by Arab emigrants. They bring food from their country, from Belarus, condensed milk, for example. Therefore, vegetables and fruits in such non-chain stores are much cheaper and of better quality, because they are brought from warm countries.

"The Norwegians seem to adhere to a healthy lifestyle, but they love everything overcooked, but they do this overcooked at home."

As for the rest of the products, they have a monopoly on everything. There is one manufacturer that makes all dairy products. On the one hand, this is, of course, good, because this is the development of the domestic market, but on the other hand, there is not enough variety, my family does not have enough “own products”. And for me, for example, it suits perfectly, because they have everything "eco" there, gluten-free, super-healthy. You will not see a bunch of meat, salted-salted sausages in the store - this simply does not exist. Much more racks of cereals, muesli, beans. Norwegians seem to adhere to a healthy lifestyle, but they love everything overcooked, but they do this overcooked at home.

The shops there are like a warehouse. People just buy and leave. It's the same with mid-range cafes and restaurants - everything is simple, no atmosphere. Drank coffee, ate and left. They lack comfort and our cuisine. They love barbecue, kebab, Belarusian and Ukrainian cuisine. Everyone I asked said that they come to our countries and go to eat first. Therefore, it can be a gold mine for everyone who would like to do something similar there.

"Every Friday you can fill your evening with such cultural parties, although in fact everyone goes there not because of art, but to chat and chat."

I'm used to hanging out, going to techno parties, rap parties. There is no such thing. They have a different culture of recreation. For them, rest is to go to a neighboring city, climb the mountains, walk. In the summer, they end their work week on Thursday. They go to the fjords in their boats and are not there all weekend.
There is one Rockefeller club, where they bring cool artists and do techno parties. But to get there, you need to either be with someone you know, or pay € 20-30 to enter. And at the same time be in their subject, go through face control and dress code. And this is difficult, because you come from another country and in any case you are different from the Norwegians.

But there is one salvation for those who want to hang out on Friday. The theme of art is rapidly developing in them, exhibitions of contemporary artists are held. If you monitor this, then you can go there, communicate, they pour you a drink there, you get to know everyone, because they all walk in a crowd from one party to another. And every Friday you can fill your evening with such cultural parties, although in fact everyone goes there not because of art, but to chat and chat. By the way, in Oslo, if you are a beginner artist (s) and want to make an exhibition or installation, please. There are certain institutions that you can write to, they will give you premises.

Bars are open until 3, after they are licensed, they cannot pour. Everybody mostly drinks at home and comes to the club just to dance. There are no wild dances. They come, sit at the table, talk, and these are all their parties.

The Norwegians will always help you, in any situation. I had a fight with my parents and decided that I would leave. I packed my suitcase and went to the airport. And before him 100 kilometers from Oslo. I think I'll hitchhike. While walking to the highway, they approached me a hundred times, offered to help, bring a suitcase. In the end, they took me to the airport, sat there with me.

I have seen similar cases more than once. In the store, my grandmother felt bad, she twisted her leg, fell. All the sellers ran to her, gave her water, called an ambulance, which arrived no more than 5 minutes later. Even in Lithuania, people often pass by.

They always smile at you, they always greet you, they can talk to you in the store. You think it's cool how friendly they are. But over time, it starts to strain, because they are always smiling, and you just can't understand what kind of emotion they really have. Either they are angry with you, or they didn’t like you. Therefore, in interviews, for example, it was sometimes difficult to navigate.

In the first month I was very bored, I wanted to go back home, it was boring. But after a month you get used to this quiet weekend, you go somewhere in nature, you can just walk into the mountains. You get tired at the same time (I once walked 30 kilometers up and back and then lay there for two days), but it's worth it. These are completely different sensations, you even calm down inside yourself. Those who are looking for tranquility should go there, live like this and communicate with the Norwegians - they are the most calm people. While I was living in Lithuania, I was wildly twitchy, constantly hurrying somewhere, running, all kind of sad, sad, although in Lithuania everything is not so bad.

“They can turn to the state in any situation and the state will help them. They do not understand how the state can throw you "

In Norway, you relax. Any problem can happen to you, but you know that you will solve it. I think this is due to the fact that they have never experienced the stories that our countries experienced. They can turn to the state in any situation and the state will help them. They do not understand how the state can throw you. How can you ask for help, but you will be sent. There is no such thing there, and therefore they are always calm, because they know that there is support from the state, that they will not remain on the street. And you, too, calm down, make your life measured. You work, even if it is dirty work, even if it's hard for you, but you know that you will get decent money for it, you will be able to live. Most of the people who go there from Belarus, Ukraine, Russia know that they will work hard. Perhaps this is not a dream job, but they know that for this money they can travel, help relatives, whatever.

Norwegians are polite. Perhaps this is more politeness than friendliness. They are stingy with emotions. If our people are friends, then you are in touch with this person 24/7, sincere conversations, get-togethers, weekends. With them, everyone lives on their own, while they are very open. How I met a Norwegian. I sent cv to all these offices, and a guy from one office, found me on Facebook, wrote, let's meet at least get to know each other, we will know who you are and what you are. It was strange for me, because they could not offer me anything at that time, but they met just to talk about fashion, about the weather. In this regard, they accept you, there are no problems. But this is more of a stereotype that they are so cold-blooded. They have become very much interested in the movement in our countries, they are interested to know what is happening in our country and how we live.

Older people, of course, are not ready to transform into a different mentality, so they live by their own diaspora. And young people are able to integrate. Only through the mentality can one understand why their system is arranged this way.

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Norway is one of the most prosperous European countries. With the discovery of oil and gas in the sixties, life in Norway has become almost fabulous.

Street in the center of Oslo

According to many people striving to leave Russia or Ukraine for the "fabulous" Norway, they "fell in love" with this country as a child, looking at the magnificent illustrations of the great Kittelsen. Today, the "country of trolls" attracts not only connoisseurs of magnificent fjords and colorful folklore, which is so similar to Slavic, but also those who dream of settling in a prosperous state. Life in Norway in 2017 really compares favorably with life even in other European powers.

Most Russians, piously convinced that it is only really good where they are not, fall in love with Norway in absentia, through numerous films, books and virtual travel guides. Indeed, the standard of living here is enviable, and the quality of medicine and education is more than decent.

Norwegian fjords view

It is believed that the "land of trolls" has the lowest rate of inflation and unemployment, and most importantly, almost communism reigns here: there are no poor, and there are no very rich either. In addition, Norway also boasts a life expectancy. Women live on average to eighty-three years, men to nearly eighty.

Also, most Russians and Ukrainians are impressed by social policy, which includes:

1. Special "apartment" programs.
2. Special medical programs.
3. Free foreign language courses.
4. Payments for the birth of children.
5. needy.

And yet, do not hope to find yourself in a real paradise on earth. There are also significant disadvantages to living in the Kingdom.

Working conditions and wages

The salary level in Norway is indeed very high. It is for this reason that most Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians leave for the Kingdom to work.

Norway salary comparison table with other countries

It should be borne in mind that it is quite difficult for a foreign job seeker to find a job on the territory of the country. Only a highly qualified specialist with a narrow focus can count on good earnings and career prospects. The rest can be at oil wells or at fish factories.

Comparison of the cost of gasoline in Norway compared to other countries

Of course, not everyone can get unemployment benefits. To do this, you need to meet certain criteria.

To whom the allowance is paid

There are the following requirements for those who wish to receive unemployment benefits in Norway:

• The term of work at the enterprise is at least 8 weeks;
• The person who lost his job was employed during the first three months of being in the Kingdom;
• Working hours have been reduced by 50 percent;
• A person who has lost his job is actively looking for a new employer;
• A person who has lost his job is able to provide an employment card every two weeks;
• The person applying for unemployment benefits is not a student at a Norwegian university;
• A person who has lost his job and is applying for benefits can submit documents confirming the legality of his stay in the country.

Comparison of various benefits in Norway with other countries

Term for payment of benefits

How long a person who has lost their job will receive unemployment benefits depends on what their salary was last year and how much NOK they managed to earn. It also takes into account the level of income for the last 3 years.

So, the allowance is paid:

1. Within 104 weeks, if the amount of earnings is about NOK 160 thousand and is 2 times the amount of the national insurance.
2. Within 52 weeks, if the amount of earnings does not exceed 79 thousand NOK.

In general, the unemployed benefit is about 63 percent of earnings. If the person who lost his job has minor children, the amount of the benefit will be slightly higher.

Features of life in the Kingdom

Norway is considered one of the most expensive countries in the world.

Detailed map of Norway showing border states

Prices in Norway really bite noticeably. In general, in terms of prices, large cities, such as Oslo, are in a kind of "hit parade" not far from Tokyo. This is especially true for food.

This is due to the fact that the Kingdom is forced to import a large number of products.

Therefore, in order not to go broke on food, it is necessary to learn how to save as much as possible and eat as the indigenous people do.

The cost of rent is quite high. Renting a kopeck piece in a large city is about 72.0 thousand Norwegian kroner.

Food cost

In 2017, the prices for food that are relevant to the average Norwegians are as follows:

Cost of clothes and shoes

Norwegian prices for shoes and clothes in 2017 are almost identical to Russian ones. Children's clothing on the territory of the Kingdom is slightly lower than in the Russian Federation. Most Norwegians prefer to shop at sales, where there is every chance to buy quality and even branded items with a 50 to 90 percent discount.

Transport

In order to get from one Norwegian city to another, you will need to spend an impressive amount of money. Traveling around the city is also quite expensive. So, a bus trip in 2017 can cost fifty crowns. If you want to buy a car, then you should know that it is subject to a very high tax. The average cost of a car varies between NOK 250, 0 thousand. Even if you buy a car in another country, you will have to pay tax.

People who have the opportunity to buy a car or move to Norway with their "iron horse" cannot but be interested in the price of gasoline in 2017. It is important to know that motorists can refuel their car with both diesel and unleaded petrol. The average gasoline price is as follows:

In Norway, it is allowed to carry petrol in a can.

Gas cost

The average price for Norwegian gas in 2017 was € 0.80. It is important to take into account that:

• In 2017, the Kingdom supplied about one hundred billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europeans;
• After the Russian Federation, Norway is the 2nd natural gas exporter in the world;
• About 95 percent of natural gas was supplied to Europe by pipeline;
• Five percent of natural gas was supplied in liquefied form;
• The growth in gas supplies was carried out at the expense of British consumers;
• Recently, the Kingdom has supplied about 30 percent of its gas to European countries.

Today the country continues to exploit natural gas for domestic consumption.

Diagram of the gas industry in Norway

The gas consumed is approximately two percent of the total. According to some reports, the cost of natural Norwegian gas will be reduced in 2017-2020s.

Tax system

The significant disadvantages of living in this European country are associated with truly shocking taxes. Unfortunately, taxes in Norway are also hard for the average resident of the Kingdom. This is understandable, since this is the only way to ensure social benefits, which are growing steadily every year. According to some reports, more than a third of salaries go to the tax piggy bank.

The inhabitants of the Kingdom accurately pay direct, property and income taxes. Also, the state levies a fee on a significant number of relevant services and goods. A foreign person who has managed to get a job on the territory of this state undertakes to pay tax.

Identity card in Norway

In addition, within eight days of arrival, the foreign applicant is required to contact the tax office of the place of residence. This is necessary in order to receive a taxpayer card. Today the income tax is fifty-five percent for amounts exceeding NOK 81,0 thousand.

Medical services

The availability and the highest quality of medical services on the territory of this state have become a real talk of the town. The main principle of the Kingdom's health care is to provide health care to all who need it. Status and financial position do not matter.

Today, in terms of the level of expenses for the health of everyone who lives in the Kingdom, Norway is in an honorable 3rd place after a small state.

Hospital building in Norway

The structure of the medical system

The kingdom is divided into 5 medical territorial zones. Thanks to this, the state is able to exercise control over medicine. The quality of medical services is on the conscience of local officials.
There are 3 levels of medical care in total. It is represented by 4 types of medical institutions:

1. General medical facilities.
2. Outpatient institutions.
3. Psychiatric clinics.
4. Clinics of medical universities (this is where you can get the highest quality care).

Help for foreigners

Medicine in Norway assumes that any foreigner who has lived in the state for more than twelve months is eligible for insurance. Also, a foreign person, regardless of his purpose of staying in the country, has the right to choose both a doctor and a clinic.

In 2017, even illegal immigrants have the right to qualified medical care.
Minor children and pregnant women are entitled to free medical appointments. Unfortunately, this does not apply to dental treatment. The cost of treatment in a dental clinic is on average about six hundred NOK.

Psychological help

Many people, especially those who came to Norway from the southern regions, are psychologically unprepared for the peculiarities of the winter season in this country. Against this background, many emigrants develop a rather severe form of depression. During the daylight hours, a person may have serious trouble falling asleep. This often translates into serious sleep disturbances.

In this regard, the emigrant theoretically has the right to receive psychological assistance. But this is quite difficult to achieve, since the presence of a psychological problem is recognized only when a person is diagnosed with such a serious problem as autism.

Conclusion

A well-known Russian proverb says that a fish chooses a place deeper, and a person - a better one. People usually go to Norway to get quality education and treatment. It is quite difficult to get comfortable for you, if only because high taxes will eat up the lion's share of profits.

Considering that a person who is not a highly qualified specialist in any narrow industry cannot count on career growth, there is only one way out: to start his own business.

This is also associated with certain difficulties, but at least a foreigner will not be doomed to a half-beggarly state.

Restaurant by the sea

Family reunification is also a good option. If a Russian or a Russian woman is lucky enough to tie the knot with a resident of Norway, then moving there forever will be much easier.

"It is quite difficult to get comfortable, if only because high taxes will eat up the lion's share of profits."
The statement is false.
In the Russian Federation, a Russian does not pay 13% of taxes on salary, but 43% (+ 18% VAT in the price of each product)! If you don't believe it, google it.
Next - a very important question that you are missing - where are these taxes going?
I think that the lion's share of these taxes is returned to the people - in the form of social support, etc. (as is done in any civilized country).
In the Russian Federation, taxes go:
- to the war;
- on the maintenance of the police;
- for special structures, etc.
And after that, the smaller part goes to the vatan-goy slaves. Read about the closure of hospitals in the Russian Federation, the inability to call an ambulance and other nightmares.
So I disagree with your statement.

• I was hospitalized twice a year with acute pancreatitis. The ambulance arrived within 20 minutes after the call. Three weeks of hospitalization - more than 70 thousand for medicines (looked at the price tags in the pharmacy). The doctors are great, the food is good, there is wi-fi. What have I done wrong? Enough to tell each other fears about closed hospitals, and everything will be fine! Well, a stupid person who talks something about Vatans and goyim, most likely, is another offended person and lives in the Baltics or in Ukraine, where the social. support even at the level of Russia and does not smell.

  • I was in the hospital with appendicitis ... (here you might think, yes, you will be fed a little without fried foods, etc., but no, they fed everyone like that), to be honest, they fed shit the best thing in the hospital was apple juice, and the food, how to say, was SHIT ... Normal porridge? It’s not better, we’ll give porridge from waste with taste (I can’t describe it, but the taste is just awful). shit was. Well, let's move on to the main thing apples, pears, etc. It was scary to touch Karl to touch !!! Well, I had to (I think I don’t need to explain what they were and it’s so clear "It was scary to touch"): (... Well, this is not the worst thing, the worst thing is when a child is with you in the ward, crying day and night for 2 weeks. I was ready to cry myself ... You can write about beds in the hospital forever, but the horror lurked in the blanket you want to keep warm go just n **** you will die faster than wait for the doctors to understand that the patients are also real people and they get cold. Well, at the end, oh, I almost forgot there is still coffee and tea without sugar only, and coffee with 2-3 grains of mild-size, the tea has some strange aftertaste in the ward, there is no nifiga except a chest of drawers and 3 more beds

    Mom was admitted to the hospital to prepare for the operation, it was necessary to raise hemoglobin. They found out that they did not have medicines and needed to buy their own, when after a few days there was no improvement - they asked what pills they were giving. It turned out - only vitamins, because there is nothing. Of course, we bought the drugs and systems ourselves. But the question is - why didn't they say it right away?
    We live in the Russian Federation, Ulyanovsk. We were lucky with the doctors - they got to see good specialists. But there is no level of drug supply.

    Alekseyushka, a month ago my husband was doing a complex technological operation in St. Petersburg. The operation is expensive. My husband was given a quota. The food is good. The attitude towards patients is superb. That's our medicine! Only one but. Before the trip to St. Petersburg, there was a yearly visit to the doctors. According to different specialists. The diagnosis was made for half a year. Sick leave was not given for three months. Although the husband came at the beginning of the treatment on his feet, later took up the cane, and even later was forced to use crutches. And the sick leave was not given. And the surgeon stated that with the pathology that the husband had, he should feel slight discomfort. Later, I demanded from the orthopedist to stop treating my husband, then it was useless for three months to be treated, and to take up further examination of my husband. It was clear to me, a person who had not studied medicine for a day, that the diagnosis was not correct. And the head of the orthopedic department accused me of ignorance and exhibited from the office. And as a result, I was right. Only, as I wrote, my husband, by that time, could barely walk on crutches. And tens of thousands of money were spent on useless treatment. Taking into account the fact that my husband is now on a disability, this money was I would not be superfluous for us. And I can also tell you about my colleague, whose son had a problem with his leg. They put him in an operation. And ... they operated on a HEALTHY leg. Yes, it was so "successful" that the child became disabled. a friend died, who, as it turned out later, had appendicitis, and she was treated for two weeks for acute respiratory infections, although in addition to fever, she clearly complained of abdominal pain and pain when visiting the toilet. And I can also talk for a long time about how they help my lying dad. H For example, a therapist will come, look, promise that they will come to take a blood test and a neuropathologist will come. The therapist will leave and safely forget about it. And there are very, very many such “ands. So, in our hospitals, there is no fear. In our hospitals ( in many) HORROR,

    100% + tax on real estate and cars on an annual basis, no matter how many times you buy and sell your property, bought with money from which income tax has already been paid. You are required to pay sales tax over and over again.

Was in Norway this fall. Struck: on weekends for children under 12 years old (even foreigners) free travel everywhere (Oslo-Bergen train), metro, tram, bus, etc., attractions and entertainment - 30% of the cost of an adult (while an adult is cheaper on weekends, than on weekdays). Saturday through Monday morning is a day off for everyone, even in stores. A reduced working day on weekdays (4-6 hours), maternity leave - 3 years - 1/2 mom with baby and 1/2 dad (the state pays 1750 kroons per month). The products are expensive, but they are edible (non-GMO), fresh, tasty, etc. Clothes are the same as ours, but a different quality of material and tailoring is felt (even in those brands that are in the Russian Federation). The police are always near, but not visible, everywhere it is beautiful and clean. You can live there, only you have to learn this (Russians were often met - no one complained).

• I have been living in Norway for over 5 years, working in the medical field. Norway is a wonderful country, but like other countries, there are some nuances. Bread prices average CZK 39 per loaf. In such an average Norwegian store as Kiwi and Rema1000, Trout is sold filleted in 2-4 pieces and the price is respectively 30-50 kroons (each file weighs 125 grams).
  Next, about the third place in the world for the quality of medicine. Every person living in Norway knows that medicine in Norway is one of the most expensive and at the same time the worst in Europe. You pay 300 kroons for each appointment with a doctor (this is just an appointment). In addition, you never know which doctor you are going to see. I personally had to change the doctor, because he could not distinguish a sore throat from a common cold, it's good that I thought of going to the legevakt (emergency room) myself, where I came across a doctor from Poland and really helped (any medical worker knows what serious complications are common sore throat gives to the heart).
  In addition, there are “dental tours” to Poland in Norway, as medicine is better and cheaper there. By the way, yes, the author writes about the cost of dental treatment at 600 CZK - this is so if there is no filling of the canals, because then the amount is about 1200 CZK. Also, the author forgot to add that when you come to the dentist, you also pay about 800 kroons for the examination plus treatment.
  I don't complain at all about life in Norway, I can afford a good life, but let's not think that everything is smooth there. There are absolutely wonderful things there (cultural life in Oslo, for example, various exhibitions, concerts, etc.), but there is also bad medicine, and food prices are also not the lowest.

• Do they have a cooler education? Well, it’s you enough. My child studied at a private school in America, without exams, only essay, entered 3 universities without problems. It is difficult for Americans to enter there. He graduated from the bachelor's degree, came, retrained, it was very difficult, there was no training. The only thing is a good language (this was my goal), and then - American. Any of our graduates is much better than the American one.

  Norway extracts per capita: 1) gas 15 times, 2) oil 8 times.
  And, probably, Norwegians work better than others from “cook” to “president”.
  Do not forget that in pre-revolutionary Russia, poorly performed work was characterized as "theft", if I am not mistaken.
  So, my dear compatriots, I think that our well-being depends only on ourselves.
  Well, and for those who want to live for free, the road is like a tablecloth ... And as Kozma Prutkov said: "An extra mouth is worse than a pistol."

Our EdgeP reader writes:

1. Norway is a fantastic country. The richest and most diverse nature, huge reserves of energy resources and their intelligent development make the Norwegians an extremely wealthy nation.

2. The population of Norway is negligible - they do not even reach 5 million people. This is about a quarter of modern Moscow. More than 1.5 million Norwegians live in the capital Oslo and its suburbs. Any city with a population of more than 30 thousand is considered large.

3. Be aware: 100% of Norwegians speak, write and read English perfectly. Children learn the language from the age of 5-6 or earlier. Any child over the age of 10 can easily communicate with you in English. The exception is very old pensioners 75+.

4. Norwegians love and appreciate the sea. They prefer to live no further than 200-300 meters from the water, or in its line of sight. Those who live in the interior of the country still buy a second house by the sea. Boats or boats are owned by 80% of the population.

5. Norway has an incredibly variable climate. Fog, sun, harsh wind, rain, and again fog can change with fantastic frequency. The Norwegians even wrote a saying: “Don't like our weather? wait 15 minutes. "

6. Norway's nature is magnificent and varied. Forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, sea, and everything else - in pristine condition. The attitude to nature is very careful. There are no poachers, there is practically no garbage either. Thanks to the sea, there are no mosquitoes and other insect vermin. It's not hot in summer ... paradise!

7. According to the law, any resident of the country and its guest has the right of unhindered access to all natural resources without restrictions - both in the forest and at sea. You can walk and swim wherever you want. If the land is private or fenced, it is advisable to ask permission out of courtesy.

8. The stories that Norway is a very expensive country are true. In general, all goods are expensive, and the most common products are everywhere, like in the ABC of Taste. It's easy to go to a supermarket and spend 200 euros without actually buying anything. Services (for example, a taxi or construction) will cost even more - they simply cost unrealistic money. Gasoline is almost 2 euros per liter. Car taxes are crazy. At the same time, Norway is the second largest oil exporting country in Europe. Such giants as Shell or Statoil are Norwegian.

9. Products in Norway are of the highest quality. Especially dairy. The local ice cream is great. Even at McDonald's, the meat in a hamburger is quite edible. By the way, here are the most expensive hamburgers in Europe. By the same token, any regular fast food costs terrible money. In an ordinary pizzeria, giving 200 euros for 4 without alcohol is the norm. At the same time, the pizza itself is not very good.

10. Compliance with the laws and the absence of crime are almost everywhere. Theft is unthinkable for most residents. Only large retail chains have frames-detectors of theft of goods at the exit, or surveillance cameras. Otherwise, they are practically nowhere to be found.

11. Almost 100% of the population is connected to high-speed Internet. Due to the climate and long distances, Norwegians sit on the net a lot.

12. The Norwegians love and protect their monarchy. Adults are more proud than young people that they have kept the royal family.

13. In comparison with other Europeans, almost any Norwegians, leaving the country - a mini-oligarch. In Asian countries, this is generally the case for kings. The average salary for many Norwegians can be up to 5-7 thousand euros per month. Thus, for visitors, local prices are unaffordable, but for locals everything is ok.

14. Sea and lake fishing in Norway is a connoisseur's paradise. There is an incredible variety of fish and various marine reptiles. There are fishing regions only in the northern regions, and there is no fishing starting from the city of Bergen and to the south. You can catch it always and in any weather, almost anywhere. Crabs, mussels, sea snails and other goodies are also in abundance. Fishing licenses are not required.

15. That is why many Europeans have recently developed a profitable hobby: coming to Norway in refrigerated trucks, living in the cheapest houses or tents, fishing for two weeks without a break, stocking fish for 6 months in advance, and leaving back. The Germans, Dutch and Belgians are perhaps the most active.

16. Norwegians do not collect gifts from the forest, do not understand mushrooms and berries, do not know the properties of herbs. Therefore, in a good season, all this stuff just heaps up. In a fruitful year, there are so many mushrooms that in 2-3 hours one person can collect a 100-liter bag of selected whites. I'm not talking about blueberries, wild raspberries and blackberries at all - they grow everywhere like a weed.

17. Norwegians are terribly surprised and delighted with the knowledge of the Russians about mushrooms and berries. Many are sure that we are brave and risky people if we go to the forest to collect them. They refuse to try. In the supermarket, they easily take greenhouse mushrooms and chanterelles, completely ignoring the forest 10 meters from the house. At first, this is shocking.

18. You can't just buy strong alcohol in Norway! It is sold only in specialty stores - Vinmonopolet. Translated as alcohol monopoly. They belong to the state. They work strictly Monday-Friday, in the capital there are also Saturday shops, open hours until 7 maximum, with a long lunch break in the middle of the day. And they are not everywhere. Alcohol is insanely expensive there: a bottle of vodka for 70-100 euros is the norm.

19. In supermarkets, you can only buy beer or cider no stronger than 5.2 degrees. Everything that is above, including wine, is only in a restaurant, bar, or, as already mentioned in the wine mono flight.

20. Norwegians love to drink, but they do not know how. They get drunk quickly, lose their minds just as quickly, behave noisy and funny. Drunken skills, or knowledge of how to cheer up with cucumber or cabbage pickle, are absent as a fact. They are wildly delighted if they are brought to their senses in such a simple way.

21. Norway has the longest fiords in the world. The fiord is a wide, often winding and deep channel with rocky shores, piercing from the sea inland for many kilometers. There are also fiords in Canada, Chile, and New Zealand. The ones in Norway are the most beautiful.

22. Norwegians are mediocre women in terms of beauty. Of medium height, stocky, well-built with wide-set eyes, snub-nosed, and generally very independent.

23. But the Norwegian men are the opposite: tall, athletic, many natural blondes, a kind of Vikings with a wide smile and blue eyes. One can understand why they are not always in a hurry to marry local Norwegians.

24. Many Norwegian children are extraordinarily beautiful. Blond, slender, athletic, some with curly hair - the purity of the genetic lines is visible. Children are brought up quite strictly. Pampering is not accepted.

25. You can drive all day in the central part of Norway, however, in any other part of it, and not meet a single police car. Or the police themselves. But a tractor on the road at a speed of 40 km per hour is quite common.

26. Every next day is similar to the previous one. In the sense that everything flows very calmly and measuredly. The Norwegians start working at about 10 am, and by 4 am they are already rounding off. On weekends, only restaurants or supermarkets are open. Nobody is in a hurry to go anywhere.

27. Almost 100% of the population go skiing and snowboarding. Women are often as good as men.

28. Children are put on skis from 4-5 years old. To see how dad pushes the baby down from a slide, which is quite decent for this age, is a normal thing. Children of 10 years old make me, a person with 12 years of experience, almost without straining.

29. On country roads, usually near the farm, you can often find a table with vegetables or fruits. And the price tag is how much. It will also have scales, shopping bags, and a jar for money. This is a kind of self-service. Everything is built on trust. No one is around.

30. Young Norwegians and even middle-aged people are very fond of science fiction and fantasy as a genre. Films like The Lord of the Rings or Star Wars are very popular.

31. Most of the programs on TV are in English, with a maximum of Norwegian subtitles. It is very comfortable.

32. Norwegians dress very casually and simply, like the whole of Europe in general. Seeing a beautifully dressed girl or guy is difficult.

33. Local cuisine is simple and unpretentious. They cook, to put it mildly, not very well. But the Norwegians have succeeded in fish preparation recipes: dried, salted, smoked, etc., a lot is delicious. It is customary to cook seafood very simply: a minimum of any additives, a minimum of processing. Taste local fish roe in RekerOst type iron tubes - delicious.

34. For the most part, Norwegians are well-mannered and gullible people. The older generation is quite pedantic, many observe the traditional way of life and business.

35. It is not at all difficult to get a very large loan from a bank at 3-4 percent per annum. In general, everything is done for the sake of man. You can plan your life 10 years in advance, including any expenses and career advancement. And the plan will come true.

36. The attitude towards foreigners is restrained, but friendly. Norwegians are calmly invited to visit, share food, help with advice. Making good friends is possible.

37. There is practically no active life outside the big cities. No clubs, no cinema, no shopping malls. However, there are almost no Norwegians themselves either.

38. The state in every possible way supports the employment of the population with at least something. There are subsidies in many areas of private business. So, you can buy 30 pieces of sheep, nail tags on their ears, tell the state that I am now a cheerful farmer, and let them graze for a whole year on some island. For this, you can receive subsidies, equipment, benefits from the state. At the end of the year, catch and sell - and earn a little more.

39. The killing of at least one person has been discussed on national TV and radio for at least a week. Robbery too.

40. The roads in Norway are very good, but almost the entire regional transport network is single-lane. The highway only offers one lane each way. This is terribly annoying.

41. In recent years, Norway has increased the influx of immigrants from other countries. And not only from traditional Africa or Asia - but we even met Chechens! Most immigrants behave insolently, do not want to integrate, they do not learn the language, get lost in groups, breed like cockroaches, do not like to work and exploit the system. This was not the case 10 years ago.

42. Learning Norwegian, or Norsk, is difficult. There are a lot of jumping intonations, different roots. But if you try, everything is ok in two years.

43. Many young Norwegians complain about dull life, excessive law enforcement, high prices and a harsh climate. However, they are proud to be themselves and a part of the nation.

44. In summer, the southern part of the country is a very warm place. Strawberries, plums and pears ripen in abundance. The water in some places warms up to 20 degrees, and swimming in the North Sea is very fun. You can even get tanned.

45. Flights by plane within and outside the country are extremely cheap. At the same time, the quality of service is higher than that of European air discounters. Fly to Dubrovnik from Bergen (3.5 hours flight) for 40 euros, or to Amsterdam for 35 from Oslo is a common thing.

46. Smoking is being fought by unrealistic tobacco prices. However, the Norwegians love to smoke. Many people buy shredded tobacco in briquettes and smoke hand-rolled cigarettes or carry duty-free cigarettes.

47. Norway has the largest cumulative number of tunnels in Europe. There are just hundreds of them all over the place. There is one that runs under the sea channel at a depth of about 4 km. Some tunnels are toll, as are some bridges.

48. Renting a car, even the simplest one, is an expensive pleasure. 2-3 times more expensive than in some European countries. There are very few petrol engines. Diesel is our everything.

49. Norway is the northernmost point of mainland Europe. Called North Cape, it is located on the edge of a cliff in the far north. In good weather, you can see the edge of the Arctic glaciers.

50. Despite the geographical proximity to Sweden, the people of Norway are different people. And in general, among all Scandinavians, they should be the most distinctive. Nature is also different.

51. The funds that Norway receives from the sale of the resources are distributed wisely. Norway has an unrealistic amount of real estate and land abroad. But few people know about this - they prefer to behave with restraint.

52. Due to the large number of islands and straits, the ferry network is very developed. Ferries run anywhere and very often. You can save hours of travel by taking the ferry. Mostly in my car. The ferries themselves are large, comfortable, and relatively inexpensive.

53. In Norway it is legal to catch sea crab - but it is forbidden to catch lobster. If the lobster gets to you to the crab catcher, and this happens quite often, according to the rules, it must be released. When asked "what are you doing with the lobster," most Norwegians smile and say that of course they let this wonderful arthropod free - while winking slyly. Live lobsters are sold at the fish market, their catch is scheduled according to quotas.

54. In Norway, silver is inexpensive. Good quality silverware.

55. If you are a tourist, do not forget to ask for Tax-free wherever you go. It can be issued almost everywhere and for any goods, from the purchase amount equivalent to 50 euros. As a result, you can return up to 30% of the money spent.

56. A hero of Norwegian folklore, the troll is a very popular symbol in many establishments. Despite their very demonic appearance, trolls are spirits of nature, they protect it, and also help good people. Here's an interesting fact for you: take a troll figurine, place it next to it, and try to compare it with the appearance of the surrounding locals, especially women. An attentive observer will find unexpected similarities!

57. Pets, especially dogs, are extremely well mannered. They bark a little, are very friendly, and do not interfere with the owners at all. Even with each other, they are very reserved.

58. It is not easy to piss off a Norwegian. Many will choose not to get involved. But if you have achieved your goal, do not expect anything good. In anger, Norwegians are terrible.

59. Energy in Norway costs crazy money. For 4 weeks, a family of 5 people can easily threaten about 1 thousand euros for electricity. And even more. Be very rational with your energy expenditures.

60. The guardianship of children and young people is very strong. It is not uncommon when 20-30 children from the same locality go to kindergarten, and no one else. Another kindergarten is being built for others. And this is not just a house with a playroom. This is a whole complex of a playground, changing rooms, toilets, a kitchen, etc. It is customary to take off your shoes at the entrance. Being a child in Norway is a blessing.

61. There are few high-rise buildings and residential complexes, almost none. Mostly people live in private houses. The houses are simple but comfortable. They are usually painted red or blue and white, often with a field grass lawn on the roof. This is not only a tribute to tradition - such a roof perfectly insulates in winter. It looks funny.

62. There are not many well-known facts about Norway. The most famous associations are Vikings, Edvard Grieg, mountains, fiords and trolls.

63. Most of the economy's income comes to the treasury from the sale of petroleum products. This is followed by offshore fishing, shipbuilding, engineering and the construction of deep-sea platforms.

64. The northern part of the country is very different from the southern one in terms of climate. In winter, it is cold and snowy in the north. In the south, there may be no snow at all and the temperature in winter is above zero.

65. You can buy whale meat at the market or in the supermarket. It is small and expensive. Whale meat is dark, almost black, and tastes like elk. They sell steaks and minced meat.

66. In some cities, the local fauna has become completely accustomed to the neighborhood of man. Pigeons in the square can sit right on your hand and dashingly begin to eat your roll. Seagulls can hover a meter from the deck of a passing ferry and grab abandoned bread on the fly.

6 7. Engineering universities, maritime academies, as well as oil and gas institutes are very prestigious.

68. By tradition, every man should make a knife and scabbard for himself. With your own hands. Everything that is needed for this is sold in abundance. Blades, blanks, tools, leather. Handles made from scraps of Karelian birch are especially good. Difficult to handle, but beautiful and durable.

69. Small cairns can often be found along the road. They are called "tog" and no one touches them. Previously, they were folded so as not to go astray after a snowfall or in heavy fog. It's a funny tradition now.

70. There are many game and wild animals. A deer running out onto the road or a galloping roe deer are not uncommon.

71. Drinking, the Norwegians clink glasses and say "Skol!" In this case, the letter "O" sounds like something between the very "o" and "e". Toast is not accepted.

72. The population of the country is not very religious. There are churches and churches, of course, but not many. Mostly adults go to the service.

73. If you live in nature in your house and have only electricity, you can feed 80% from the earth. The sea is rich in any sea food, the water in streams and many lakes is drinkable without preliminary treatment, and the forests are rich in game and fruits. However, the population is very well off, and in general does not burden nature with its presence.

74. The Norwegians have nothing, and there is no need to share with each other. Plus, a lot of people usually know each other. As a result, there is a complete absence of clashes or hostile groups. But newcomers who were generously allowed to come and live in the country often crowd out the locals with their behavior and arrogance.

75. It is not Norwegians to write correctly, but Norwegians :) Forgive me all for the habit of writing incorrectly.

76. Finding decent Russian food is not easy at all. It is easier to order them online with delivery. But there are exceptions. So, Kefir is sold everywhere in supermarkets. Almost like ours. But pickling cucumbers or fermenting cabbage is easier yourself.

77. If you set yourself a goal, then in a fairly short time you can achieve a meeting with the Prime Minister of the country. To do this, it is not at all necessary to be a famous oligarch, a member of his party or a classmate from a student's bench.

78. If the owners are at home, it is customary to raise the national flag on a flagpole next to the house. Many have it. When leaving, it is lowered.

79. Respect for private property is universally observed. During the day, most houses are not locked at all, except for housing in large cities - and this is completely safe. Visiting is accepted by invitation.

80. Recently, online poker has become very popular in the country. Today it is a common trend throughout Scandinavia. The Norwegian players are popular and very dangerous: they are aggressive, persistent and calculating. Many are achieving great results in the global poker arena.

81. You can bring high-quality alcohol as a gift to the Norwegians. It is even recommended from the hands of the Russians. There are no clichés in this.

82. After sea fishing, many people want to try lake or river fishing. Often, at the entrance to a freshwater lake, you can find a poster prohibiting the use of sea gear in the lake. In especially fishy lakes at the entrance there are devices with detergents for your fishing rods and tackle. This measure prevents marine microorganisms on the gear from moving into fresh water. There have already been cases of algae contamination.

83. There are practically no expensive cars on the roads in Norway. In half of the cases, the new S-Сlasse or BMW X6 will be driven by Germans or other Europeans.

84. It is almost impossible to meet beggars on the streets. The only exceptions are big cities, and almost always it is one of the immigrants. In the nineties, this did not happen at all.

85. It is quite easy to register your own company. Be prepared to pay high taxes and remember that Norwegians are very conservative in their choice of goods and services.

86. There is a beautiful amusement park near Oslo. It is very interesting and fun, there are very few queues.

87. Civil aviation pilots are cold-blooded and fearless guys. Takeoff and landing are often very fast and the weather conditions are not ideal. But this is justified - there are solid mountains around, there are not many direct platforms, and you need to take off quickly. Dozens of flights across the country under very harsh conditions have repeatedly proved to me their professionalism.

88. When traveling in Norway, spare some money and get yourself a traditional wool sweater! Usually they are painted in a multi-colored ornament, sometimes in deer, in squares or broken lines. They can be very expensive, from 300 euros - but the quality is excellent, and they will serve you for an incredibly long time without fading or shrinking.

89. Unless it's a foreigner or immigrant, the chances of a cigarette being shot on the street are nil. If you yourself share it with a friend, he will try to return it to you.

90. Local residents are not inclined to be overweight. They spend a lot of time at the sea and in the fresh air, the food is not greasy and of good quality. There is very little fast food.

91. When they get married, Norwegian wives become very housewives. They are often very educated, hardworking and well-mannered. Given the fact that many citizens have inherited benefits for several generations, women are often quite wealthy even before marriage.

92. All cars on the roads of Norway have a built-in mode of always-on dipped beam. It is not disabled in most cases. This is due to the changeable weather.

93. For renting a boat with an engine less than 9 HP no management license required. It is almost impossible to rent anything that is more powerful and faster without special water rights.

9 4. The English word Thursday comes from the name of the Norse god of thunder Thor. At first, the day was called Thor's day.

95. Throwing show-off, show off and window dressing are not held in high esteem by the Norwegians. This is mainly the behavior of immigrants and tourists.

96. There are few Russians, almost none. This is good, because our citizens tend to shit and behave defiantly. Recently, more often in summer, our tourists have increased. Most are well off and so far behave in a civilized manner.

97. Go to the grocery store, find a large refrigerator with bags of frozen shrimp sold in bulk, put them in a thermal bag, weigh them, pay - and at home just dump them into the kitchen sink and turn on the boiling water. Once the shrimp is thawed and heated, remove and serve. The shrimp will be juicy, flavorful and already salty enough. They do not need to be cooked or specially cooked.

98. Finding a sushi restaurant or cafe that serves sushi is almost impossible. They are only in Oslo, Bergen, and it seems in Stavanger. In other cities there is only one such establishment. The quality is very modest. And of course it's expensive.