“Life in Sweden” is one of the many topics of interest to Russian citizens. All people like to talk about politics, economics, as well as criticize the modern lifestyle. And, of course, everyone does not forget to mention that life in America, Europe, Africa is much better.
About salary
If translated into Russian rubles, then the standard of living in Sweden makes it easy to earn 105 thousand rubles a month, namely 1, 500 euros. However, do not flatter yourself ahead of time.
Housing in the center of Stockholm costs exactly 1, 500 euros per month, which includes 4 rooms and 2 bathrooms. This routine is considered familiar to every European citizen. Therefore, the life of emigrants in Sweden can be called sweet after receiving decent work with a high level of wages. This means that invitation work in the country will bring enviable income. If you decide to move without a penny in your pocket, then it is hardly possible to get rich in a foreign country.
Students are not deprived here either. Each month they receive a modest 300 euros from the state, which are barely enough to rent an apartment. To realize the needs of students in the country, an opportunity to obtain an educational loan is provided. Within a month, each student can receive 600 euros per month at 2 percent per annum. Each is given a reasonable period for a refund: for 50 years from the receipt of the loan. By simple calculations it becomes clear that the student lives on 900 euros, namely 63 thousand rubles a month.
Employment and Social Security
There are positive and negative opinions about life in Sweden. Responses of emigrants often talk about problems with employment. If you do not have a higher education, then finding a job with good pay is extremely difficult. About 25 percent of young people under 25 cannot find work.
In connection with this problem, many residents tend to move to Denmark or Norway, where it is much easier to find a job without the appropriate qualifications. Even with professional qualifications, people prefer servicing resorts, working in seaports and on the coast, and so on, moving to neighboring countries. The standard of living in Sweden has a decent indicator, but this side of the life of citizens is not characterized by the best results.
Not only beautiful, but also very wealthy country is Sweden. The standard of living of the population allows you to pay a good allowance of 7, 000 rubles to each child who has not reached the age of majority. If the parents or parent receive a salary of less than $ 1, 000, then the state pays additional amounts. The disadvantages of living in Sweden are that it is rather difficult for a person to receive disability benefits, since it was difficult to prove their bankruptcy before the 80s of the last century. Since the introduction of this state aid, many citizens began to actively use the benefit, which caused significant damage to the country's budget.
Business and Economic Crime
Economic crimes are severely punished in the country. If you make an illegal transaction, give, take a bribe, or commit other illegal actions in the economic sphere, then the maximum punishment will be 10 years in prison. Given that the maximum sanction is only 13 years in prison. This side does not affect the life of ordinary citizens in Sweden, but it can greatly undermine those who are used to earning bread illegally.
People who live off the business will not find their refuge. The entrepreneurial life of Russians in Sweden does not bring large incomes. The main reason for pressure on small and medium-sized businesses is the income tax, which is 65% of its total.
In addition, after a certain period of time, one pensioner will have two pensioners. As a state support for one citizen allocated $ 1000 benefits. Given the potential costs, public authorities want to raise the bar for retirement age from 65 to 75 years. It is important to note here that the average life expectancy in Sweden is about 80 years.
The abuse of small and medium-sized businesses creates a gradual reduction in jobs. In this regard, drug addiction and alcoholism are widespread in the country, and young people do not know basic things from history or their native language.
The level of education
Education in Sweden is poor. A similar trend is due to the fact that Swedish society has a very specific culture. In the state, no one has the right to offend anyone, embarrass, embarrass or otherwise infringe on his legal status. This also applies to the relationship between teachers and students.
Because of this way of life, life in Sweden through the eyes of Russians is sometimes perceived as absurd. Teachers have no right to make comments to their students, even if they behave obscenely. In other words, education in the state is characterized by complete democracy between the student and the student. Not a hint of violence. And pay attention to the fact that many use this state of affairs, respectively, do not receive the necessary knowledge. When a teacher makes a remark, the student can always write a complaint against him, for which the teacher will be exacted, say, in the form of dismissal.
About the education system
The topic “Living in Sweden” involves a comprehensive review of the problem of education in the country. This sphere of state activity is divided into 3 levels: primary education, gymnasium and higher school. Such a structure is practically no different from ours, except for the gymnasium - the training period is 1 year longer.
From early grades, students are given little independence, the range of which is gradually increasing. After the first stage of training, each student passes the required exams in 3 subjects, namely: mathematics, Swedish and English. Next begins an independent life.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that after the initial training a person will not be hired for any work that does not even require special qualifications. Admission to the gymnasium is carried out on the basis of a competition, where the main criterion is points for exams. In total, there are two types of secondary schools: weak and strong gymnasiums. Accordingly, in a particular institution, a specific passing score is defined: in some it is higher, in others it is lower.
All gymnasiums are divided into 2 types:
- Those thanks to which a person as a result of training has a specific profession. This type of educational institution is similar to vocational schools.
- Those that prepare students for higher education. They are called classical gymnasiums.
There are two ways to enter a university: firstly, based on an average score; secondly, passing a specialized exam, which is similar to the Russian exam.
University education
Life in Sweden offers everyone the opportunity to study at prestigious universities. Upon admission, you are automatically offered a period of study: undergraduate, graduate. In the first case, you can devote 3 years to the program and go to earn a living. And in the second - to spend two years and start a career as a scientist or teacher.
You can choose the program for yourself, or you can use the one offered by the university. If you choose an independent learning path, then the drawn up plan should meet all the requirements for the document.
For example, you can thoroughly study 3 semesters for one of the subjects that will be useful in a future profession. Then, in subsequent semesters, give preference to other, equally important subjects. Each profession is accompanied by an appropriate list. And you devote the remaining two semesters to non-core subjects.
Kindergarten and further adult education
The country of mysteries and obscure decisions is Sweden. The life of ordinary people here is not very different from the life of citizens of the Russian Federation, however, at a higher level, significant differences make themselves felt.
Almost every small resident attends kindergarten. Here the negative side, of course, comes down to a minimum indicator. From an early age, children are taught not to embarrass anyone; they prohibit insults to each other. Everyone has the right to express their point of view. Thanks to this technique, there are no insoluble problems in the life of young talents. Despite the freedom of action, there is a two-faced situation.
On the one hand, each student and each student can express their opinion, whatever it may be, on any issue. On the other hand, students are silent, do not show activity due to the fact that they do not want to offend their opponent. Such a program has a negative effect: students are silent, there is no free expression of thoughts.
Immigrants and True Swedes
In this country, education works against local residents. So, visitors can often beat the native Swede, and the locals will never raise their hand to the newcomer. Yes, life in Sweden includes many interesting features.
In addition, statistics show that every fifth person in the state is an immigrant. Today in the state there are about 500 thousand Finns alone. Without considering immigrants from other European countries, we can conclude that the state is overcrowded with foreign residents.
The reason for this overcrowding is the situation in the early 90s, when migrants arrived from countries in the Middle East. In addition, visitors are not too interested in the mentality of the Swedes, they do not know about strict respect for other people's feelings and interests. Such illiteracy engenders conflict situations. Each visitor considers it his duty to loudly declare their rights. This is a prime example of how democracy and freedom of speech work for immigrants, but are completely useless to true Swedes.
On the territorial structure of the state
Cities such as Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo are characterized by life in Sweden. Reviews of tourists describe the amazing beauty of architecture and nature of these places. Opinion is formed due to episodic stay in the country, because not every tourist is interested in the true life of the country. In practice, things are completely different …
Please note that in Malmö, skirmishes can last for several weeks when visitors disassemble each other. The Swedish police are in no hurry to respond to this kind of situation, as they are experiencing intense fear.
In every major city, there are areas where law enforcement officials never look. Here again, tolerance plays against the Swedes. Visitors take advantage of this, causing unrest in the state.
Those who experience fierce hatred of immigrants stand out as a separate social group. When negative emotions take over and hatred begins to pour over the edge, then groups get into cars and begin to drive around the areas where the foreign population lives. As soon as they see the "alien", then a military weapon is used. Despite aggressive attempts, not a single person was killed, only a few were wounded.
Attitude towards refugees
Considering life in Sweden, the pros and cons of this state can be easily seen. Over the years, the state has accepted into its ranks a large number of refugees from various parts of the world. The authorities were driven by the idea of strict observance of human rights and freedoms. In view of the events described above, such a policy is now coming to naught. The reason for this is the impossibility of getting a job with decent earnings for foreigners, since higher education received in a foreign country does not matter in Sweden. If you want to improve your level and get crusts in the future, you need to retake all exams again.
Due to widespread politics, nationalist political movements are gaining more and more popularity. Increasingly, on television screens, the problems of the presence of a huge number of foreign citizens are affected. The emphasis is constantly placed on the inaction of the authorities, which either ignore the voice of the people or take minor measures. This problem is not much publicized, as upbringing and innate tolerance play a role.
