What to expect when moving to Russia

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Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP23 August 2017 09:53:50

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Hello everyone,

Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Russia? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life.

In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know about Russia?

When would you recommend someone should begin planning their move to Russia?

What were the most helpful ways you found to get organised? For example, did you use a checklist, were there any particularly useful websites or apps?

What advice would you give to future expats preparing to move to Russia?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

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Member since 25 August 2017

daniiltiminMember25 August 2017 04:01:57

Depends on where in Russia you are moving!

Moscow and St. Petersburg are significantly more expensive than the rest of Russia.

Traffic in Moscow is horrible, so subway is the fastest way of getting around the city center.

It will cost about 50.000 Rubles a month to rent a decent 1-2 bedroom apartment in Moscow.

If you decided to move to Russia, prepare yourself to deal with a lot of bureaucracy.

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