Norway from the Inside: How People Really Live in the Land of Fjords and Vikings

Norway is a country where nature, culture, and history intertwine in an amazing way. It is the world’s largest exporter of salmon and sea trout, and it also ranks second in Europe for oil and natural gas extraction. As early as the 19th century, Norwegians invented skiing, and Viking seafarers discovered America long before Columbus. Despite the often harsh climate, Norway year after year makes it into the Top 10 countries where the happiest people live.

The author of “Norway from the Inside,” Anastasia Rubashevskaya, invites you on an exciting journey through the culture and life in this beautiful Scandinavian country. Without embellishment, she tells how Norwegians live, what family and religion mean to them, and what secrets the local cuisine holds. She also tries to understand the phenomenon of Norwegian happiness.

From the book you will learn:
• What options exist to move to Norway and how to obtain a residence permit.
• Why there are no children’s homes in Norway.
• In what case an employee can take a fully paid sick leave for an entire year.
• Why there are two Norwegian languages in the country and how they differ.
• What lutefisk is and why this dish is considered a Christmas food.
And much more!