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Is 1/3rd of my income still an awful financial decision? In America, that might matter more, but considering the cost of other things in Russia, it might not be as bad as spending a third of my income here on rent because relative to the cost of everything else, my rent is far more expensive than anything else I might have to pay. Is there a decently priced university in Moscow that does language programs (I was told that compared to MGUs 372,000p per year program, Penza State University is 72,000p for the full year.
I've lived in a studio before, so I'm not totally sure what you mean by a 1 room apartment that is not the studio...do you mean like renting one room in someone else's house?
The way you said you'll be talking to Moscow tomorrow makes it sound like you're a spy who will be contacting Lubyanka tomorrow (if it were 30 years ago, that is).
I'll have to go to VDNKh at least once, that's for sure.
Something to think about, there are some companies that hire native English speakers to teach English in Russia. Of course not just any native speaker will be any good at teaching the language. But you could consider a stint with such a company, as a way to have your bills paid, a paid trip into and out of the country, and a company that to some extent can help you get settled. Of course you can be learning Russian all along as well.
Just a thought.
I'm not certain about getting an immigrant visa to Russia. From what I have read lately, there is a greater suspicion of Americans, that they may be spies or whatever. So you will be watched, even if you don't cause any problems.
Something to think about, there are some companies that hire native English speakers to teach English in Russia. Of course not just any native speaker will be any good at teaching the language. But you could consider a stint with such a company, as a way to have your bills paid, a paid trip into and out of the country, and a company that to some extent can help you get settled. Of course you can be learning Russian all along as well.
Just a thought.
I'm not certain about getting an immigrant visa to Russia. From what I have read lately, there is a greater suspicion of Americans, that they may be spies or whatever. So you will be watched, even if you don't cause any problems.
I have no college degree and no experience teaching...I'm obviously a native speaker, but I don't understand who would hire me when there are better options.
You'd be surprised. There's tons of mom and pop english schools that don't care about western credentials.
I'd love to teach. I've always had a dream of being a professor, but English teacher works too...Apparently, Language Link has a teacher intern position.
I'd love to teach. I've always had a dream of being a professor, but English teacher works too...Apparently, Language Link has a teacher intern position.
8 years to become a citizen too. New apartments in cities like St. Petersburg go for 60 grand or so? Everything is so cheap there except electronics. Ikea russia to furnish a whole kitchen is about 1500 dollars. Like not dishes or cookware, but the sink and appliances and cabinets. Also you might need a phone like a Oneplus 6, and megafone or something is their telecom.
8 years to become a citizen too. New apartments in cities like St. Petersburg go for 60 grand or so? Everything is so cheap there except electronics. Ikea russia to furnish a whole kitchen is about 1500 dollars. Like not dishes or cookware, but the sink and appliances and cabinets. Also you might need a phone like a Oneplus 6, and megafone or something is their telecom.
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Originally Posted by nedergras
Problem with this thread now, a bunch of western Europeans will be flooding into Russia because of the cost of living.
I'm seeing 5-6 years to become a citizen, and that's if I choose to renounce my American citizenship...I might not want to.
Why would you have to renounce your US citizenship? Don't be a chump. Guard your US passport carefully. You never know when you might need it in Russia. Dual citizenship is the way to go, if they'll let you.
Irkutsk is a pretty city. Bear in mind, that the farther north you go, the longer the winter nights. Arkhangelsk may not get any sun, or hardly any, in winter. Check that out.
If you could swing a program closer to Petersburg---Novgorod, maybe, you can take the train to Finland, easily.
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