Roman Esau is a 23-year-old Berliner with family roots in Russia and Kyrgyzstan. In this interview, he shares what daily life in Berlin looks like, from biking and public transport to travel, sports, language, work at Uber and his belief in taking chances.
Roman Esau
I live in Berlin, Germany. I do not live in a house. I live in a small apartment, which is very common in Berlin.
My parents are from Russia and Kyrgyzstan. I have one older brother who is 13 years older than me. I also have two young nieces, who are two and four years old.
In Berlin, I get around in many different ways. I often ride my bike because Berlin has many bike lanes and even special traffic lights just for bikes. I also use public transportation, like the subway and trains. Berlin is a very walkable city, so I can walk to school, the supermarket, the playground or almost anywhere. You do not really need a car in Berlin. When I travel around Germany, I sometimes use high-speed trains. I also occasionally use Uber.
