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Using the Russian Visa Center
The Expat Edge - February 10, 2022 23:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGetting a Russian visa seems very complicated. If you haven't dealt with Russian bureaucracy before, it will be your introduction. The documents required are straightforward, but sometimes if you have a special situation, it can seem impossible to get an answer from the Russian visa center....
How to Study in Russia for Free!
The Expat Edge - February 08, 2022 23:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHardly anyone knows, but it is possible to study in Russia for free. Here we talk about some of the specifics of finding a program to study for free in Russia. Join An Expat's Russia Virtual Summit 2022 at https://anexpatsrussia.com/2022-summit. Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook....
How Many Vacation Days Do You Get in Russia?
The Expat Edge - February 07, 2022 22:07 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRussians get much more vacation time than in most Western countries. This is usually a surprise to many people working in Russia especially if they are from the US. We tell you exactly how much vacation time you get in Russia if you are working there. Join An Expat's Russia Virtual Summit...
Should You get Russian Citizenship?
The Expat Edge - June 05, 2021 21:09 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe get questions all the time about getting Russian citizenship and whether it is worth it. We discuss the situations in which it makes sense to apply for Russian citizenship if you are eligible. If you need to get in contact with a lawyer regarding Russian citizenship, please reach out t...
Best & Worst Aspect of Teaching English in Russia
The Expat Edge - June 04, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTeaching English in Russia can be very lucrative, we have talked about it before, but it isn't easy. In addition, you have to put lots of work in and really hustle to make significant money teaching English in Russia. This hustle is both the best and worst part of teaching English in Russia...
8 Pros to Getting Russian Citizenship
The Expat Edge - June 03, 2021 08:06 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGetting Russian citizenship has gotten much easier in the last few years. There are many options for people living and working in Russia that lead to a Russian passport. We talk about 8 pros to getting Russian citizenship. If you need to get in contact with a lawyer regarding Russian citi...
Flower Etiquette in Russia
The Expat Edge - June 01, 2021 07:44 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRussian women love flowers and if you are going to spend time in Russia, you NEED to know the important aspects of flower etiquette. We talk about some of the most common times to give flowers and what you should never do with flowers in Russia. Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.co...
Pros & Cons of a Residence Permit in Russia
The Expat Edge - May 28, 2021 14:22 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe get so many questions about residence permits in Russia. Not only about how to get one, but here are the main pros and cons of getting a residence permit in Russia. If you need to get in contact with a lawyer regarding a residence permit in Russia, please reach out to us at hey@anexpat...
Does Russia Allow Dual Citizenship?
The Expat Edge - May 27, 2021 00:25 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRussia has made major changes to the law around dual citizenship. For many expats in Russia who could apply for Russian Citizenship, until 2020, they had to renounce your existing citizenship. This was a major barrier. Now, anyone can get Russian citizenship and keep their first citizenship...
Do Russians Accept Foreigners Who Speak Russian?
The Expat Edge - May 22, 2021 09:28 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBeing "accepted" in a foreign country has a big impact on how much you enjoy your time there! Matt and Marcus share their experience on how accepting Russian are or are not depending on how well you can speak Russian. Is there a correlation? Looking to practice your Russian? Join our week...
How Long Can Americans Stay in Russia on a Visa?
The Expat Edge - May 19, 2021 19:42 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRussian visas are a complex topic. Americans have a huge advantage when visiting Russia because they can apply for a 3-year visa to Russia. Here we explain exactly how long you can stay in Russia on a business or tourist visa as an American. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekl...
Why it is Important to Overcome the Language Barrier in Russia
The Expat Edge - May 18, 2021 06:42 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe language barrier in Russia is significant, and many expats are unwilling to learn enough Russian to get over it. Those who do conquer the Russian language are rewarded! Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fy...
Visiting Russians for Dinner
The Expat Edge - May 15, 2021 08:42 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingVisiting Russians for dinner is a highlight of spending time in Russia. It is an amazing chance to experience Russian culture. We share some of our stories visiting Russians for dinner in their home. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm...
Visiting Russians for Dinner
The Expat Edge - May 15, 2021 08:42 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingVisiting Russians for dinner is a highlight of spending time in Russia. It is an amazing chance to experience Russian culture. We share some of our stories visiting Russians for dinner in their home. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 p...
Are Bribes a Problem for Expats in Russia?
The Expat Edge - May 12, 2021 18:33 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRussia has a reputation around the world for being plagued with bribes. To be honest, is it possible to give a bribe in Russia? Sure. Is it likely? Probably not. We talk about our experience around bribes in Russia. Spoiler: there aren't many situations where you will encounter bribes in Ru...
Our Favorite Russian Foods
The Expat Edge - May 11, 2021 17:11 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRussian food isn't the most popular, but it is definitely underrated. There are so many fantastic dishes in Russian cuisine. Here, we talk about what we love the most. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/yte...
Why Russians Don’t Wear Shoes in Their Apartments
The Expat Edge - May 06, 2021 08:47 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you have been to Russia, you know, Russians never wear shoes in their apartments. We talk about our thoughts on why they do this. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Our Facebook Group - htt...
What do Russians Think about Russia?
The Expat Edge - May 04, 2021 18:22 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRussians have very strong opinions about Russia. If you ask Russians who live abroad, many times they will have outdated opinions about Russia. As expats, we have a unique perspective on Russians' opinions of their country. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchan...
Living in Moscow is Great for Travel!
The Expat Edge - May 01, 2021 09:16 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOne of the best aspects of living in Moscow is the opportunity for travel. There are endless places to travel if you live in Russia. Moscow is one of the best cities in the world for airport connections. We share some of our favorite aspects of living in Moscow and traveling. Looking to p...
If you want to live in Russia, you have to learn Russian!
The Expat Edge - April 28, 2021 17:37 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLearning Russian is incredibly important if you want to live in Russia long-term. We talk about some of the reasons you have to learn Russian to live in Russia and some of our observations of others who did and didn't learn Russian. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly langua...
How to Avoid Mail-Order Bride Scams in Russia
The Expat Edge - April 27, 2021 06:28 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMail-order bride scams are always discussed when Russia comes up. Unfortunately, many men are drawn to these matchmaking agencies. We give our best advice on how to avoid mail-order bride scams in Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at...
Our Experience on Russian Trains
The Expat Edge - April 23, 2021 22:25 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSome of our best experiences in Russia were on the train! We discuss everything you need to know to take the train in Russia and share a few stories. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Our Face...
Why You Should Teach English in Russia
The Expat Edge - April 21, 2021 12:06 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you are considering teaching English in Russia, here are 4 great reasons to make the jump! Kyrgyzstan is Cool with Paul - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCes8GFnK418hSn1IJVmIWfg Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! ht...
What Russians Think about Americans
The Expat Edge - April 19, 2021 14:51 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMany people ask us what Russians think about Americans. Russians are overwhelmingly positive when talking to Americans. We share some of our personal experiences of being American in Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow t...
Why We Don't Live in Russia
The Expat Edge - April 16, 2021 04:25 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe question we get the most in the comments is, why don't we live in Russia? Here is our answer! We don't currently live in Russia, but we still visit often and have intentions to return. There are some reasons why expats consider living in Russia, and we share our reasons. Looking to pr...
Why Move to Russia?
The Expat Edge - April 14, 2021 16:46 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAre you looking for reasons why you should move to Russia? We give our opinions on why we think more people should consider moving to Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Our Facebook Gro...
How Many Countries Border Russia?
The Expat Edge - April 12, 2021 22:49 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMost people know that Russia is the largest country in the world. But many people don't know that countries actually border Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Our Facebook Group - http...
Living with a Family in Moscow
The Expat Edge - April 10, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAre you looking to move to Moscow with your family? We talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages you will encounter in Moscow with a family. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Our Fac...
Do You Need A Degree to Teach English in Russia?
The Expat Edge - April 07, 2021 10:56 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOne of the biggest questions around teaching English in Russia is whether you need a university degree to teach in Russia. The answer is no, you don't but it is a bit more nuanced than that. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow t...
Pros & Cons of Teaching English in Russia
The Expat Edge - April 05, 2021 18:46 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWondering what it is like to teach English in Russia? What are the pros and cons that you should expect? We discuss everything that English teachers will encounter teaching English in Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow...
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