A lot of people arrive in Moscow, someone leaves back, someone remains. The latter, after some time, notice with surprise that they are called Muscovites. Usually the question of how Muscovites differ from newcomers is of concern to the latter.
External distinctive features
You can distinguish a local resident from a visitor in any city, and a comparison of Muscovites and guests of the capital proves this once again. Locals behave calmly, they are dressed comfortably, they do not look around, their movements are much more relaxed. Visitors often have a somewhat wary look, they squeeze a bag in the subway, as they have heard that there are many pickpockets. They try to look "decent" by dressing beautifully and festively. For example, residents of the capital practically do not wear high-heeled shoes, because this is very inconvenient for the capital's rhythm of life.
It is believed that Muscovites know their city well and do not ask how to get somewhere. In fact, Moscow is so big that only a taxi driver with many years of experience can know it well. But Muscovites do have clearer general ideas about how the city works, although they may not know the intricacies of the intersection of all the lanes in a particular area.
The famous "Moscow accent" can hardly be called a distinctive feature, but it is this habit that visitors adopt quite quickly.
Are you a Muscovite?
You can determine whether you have already become a Muscovite by the following criteria:
It has already happened that you spent at least 5 hours in a traffic jam. And not even once!
You have never visited the Mausoleum. Perhaps you have not even been to the Kremlin yet, although you have lived in the city for several years, but you happened to observe the motorcade of the current president.
We found in your area all the markets and shops you need goods from. You know where to buy the best, you have a subscription to a fitness club and cumulative discount cards to your favorite stores.
You know how to talk to taxi drivers. You cannot be fooled, you manage to negotiate with the driver and travel cheaper than the usual fare, also explaining the way along the way.
You are aware of all the newest opened establishments. You bring your newly arrived friends there, showing them the "real Moscow".
You can't stand the Arbat, and during mass holidays, such as graduation or Airborne Forces day, you try to get away from the capital.
You are looking for a job no further than 2 metro stops from your home, but better to be within walking distance. You strongly disagree with anything else.
You've met celebrities before.
You stopped carrying your passport with you.
When you come to your hometown, they call you a Muscovite or a Muscovite.
