

bossman1
American expat in Russia
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Registration: 18 November 2009
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What would typical salary be teaching English in Moscow? by jhn124
As a native speaker of English, what could I expect as a starting salary if I was to teach English in Moscow? Thanks! Joe

Vladivostok is the largest Russian Far Eastern city, home to the Russian Eastern Fleet, shipping and fishing are the main industries. Not many westerners there though, mostly Chinese businessmen and tourists. Several Universities there, so English ... Read More


Do you need a degree to move to russia? by sirlewis
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let's just agree to disagree. I should mention that Putin wants to streamline the work visa and residence process by 2015 where most of the applications will be filled out online and mailed to the Federal Immigration Office. Whether this happens ... Read More


Do you need a degree to move to russia? by sirlewis
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I just went by what you said quote: "if you need only residency then get married to Russian female citizen not difficult if you have a clean police record." A lot can be misread into a statement like that, I think you will agree, but again ... Read More


Do you need a degree to move to russia? by sirlewis
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Just marrying a Russian citizen does not automatically guarantee Russian residence, I know of several instances where somebody married to a Russian citizen was denied residence. You have to meet certain obligations whether you are married to a ... Read More


Do you need a degree to move to russia? by sirlewis
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To get a work visa you generally need a degree in the field of work you will be doing. Getting residence is not easy, even being married to a Russian does not guarantee you will be granted temp or permanent residence. Work visas generally are good ... Read More


What would typical salary be teaching English in Moscow? by jhn124
As a native speaker of English, what could I expect as a starting salary if I was to teach English in Moscow? Thanks! Joe

I remember when the schools all took care of these things. When I first came here I was working at four different schools at the same time. I guess I was lucky in that I knew how to choose good schools, one I am still working with, they always pay ... Read More


What would typical salary be teaching English in Moscow? by jhn124
As a native speaker of English, what could I expect as a starting salary if I was to teach English in Moscow? Thanks! Joe

As somebody who has been teaching English in Moscow since 2003, I think I can tell a little about salaries. The average is anywhere from 800 to 1600 rubles per class, some make more and some make less, it really depends on the school you are ... Read More


Im going to Moscow to be with my girlfriend. by flipreg
Hi guys! Im looking to work and live in Moscow to find the love of my life, seriously. :) I know it might sound like a movie plot, a cheesy one at that, but this is real. We studied together for a year and fell deeply in-love. We were unseperable, ...

Sure there is, in Moscow today is an English language Russian channel, and there are many Russian English language magazines and newspapers Like Moscow Times that do hire English speaking people from time to time, but before you can get a work visa, ... Read More


Im going to Moscow to be with my girlfriend. by flipreg
Hi guys! Im looking to work and live in Moscow to find the love of my life, seriously. :) I know it might sound like a movie plot, a cheesy one at that, but this is real. We studied together for a year and fell deeply in-love. We were unseperable, ...

I am an American who has been living in Moscow since 2003, so I am familiar with your situation I think. Just coming here on a tourist visa or home stay will only allow you to stay in Russia for three months. If you want to stay a year, you have to ... Read More


i would like some advice if at all possible please by scotsmale
hi,i'm currently considering moving over to russia from england.just over a year and a half ago i met a lady online through a messenger programme and through this time our friendship has blossomed into more than that,so much so that we are very sure ...

I'm an American who has been living in Moscow for the last six years, I can tell you all about the visa process and getting residence. Take a look at my blog if your interested or you can pm me and I'll give you my email address. ... Read More


Find a job in Russian Federation by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Russian Federation? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Russian Federation? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Russian ...

I think as long as the Russian company has the permit to hire foreigners and hires them legally, in other words, register them and pay their taxes, then there is no problem. I have permanent residence and do not need a work permit, so I can legally ... Read More