Essays & Notes
Essays & Notes
An archive of slow writing about software, product, and life between two languages.
- Nov 1, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
How to Pronounce Words with YouGlish
You choose an accent and listen to how words are pronounced on YouGlish.
- Sep 26, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
Burger King Supports McDonald's Campaign
Burger King stopped selling its most popular burger, the Whopper, for a day.
- Sep 20, 2019 · Essay · 2 min
Why I Didn't Understand My Salary in Russia
Discussing my first salary in Europe, I didn't understand why HR talked about gross figures.
- May 14, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
Self-Driving Cars: How Do They Work?
Want to know how Yandex's self-driving car works? On June 8, Yandex is organizing a technical meetup.
- Mar 28, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
The Future of America in 50 Years
America does not know what will happen to it tomorrow. We know what will happen to us in fifty years.
- Mar 15, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
Book Piracy
Modern authors should be compensated for their work. I either buy a book or receive it from the publisher.
- Mar 8, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
The Importance of a Book in Life
A saying about how a book is more valuable than gold.
- Mar 4, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
Ingredients List: What You Need to Know
Every food product must have an ingredients list, but not everyone knows how it is formed.
- Feb 26, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
Everything in this world is made by people no smarter than you
A video I watch at least once every six months to keep moving forward.
- Feb 22, 2019 · Essay · 1 min
On the Benefits of Reading
Reading books on a yacht is the best way to spend time. It develops the brain and leads to new thoughts.