Russian population and demographics #2

@Kiko: I propose that you may want to follow Scorpius's advices and make a detailed list of what do you expect and what is your vision when you want to live in Russia, including your plan for career prospects. Aim to be very specific and make detailed, tangible criteria that is measurable and examinable.

So that you can have a good plan to go and live successfully not only in Russia but also in where-ever you want to live.

If there is no personal secrets that we should never peek and if you do not mind our annoying Pandora eyes, may be you may want to make the list here in this thread, so that Russian members of the forum can provide you assistance and suggestions ?

I know a guy from Chilie who moved to Russia and lives in Moscow. His daughter got married recently to a guy from Moscow.

Anyway, he has a great life. Mind you he is paid well.

That said, where would you recommend, Scorpius, in Russia that would be much easier for foreigners?

I would say stick to the major cities. They are cosmopolitan. I would no say that the rural areas are chauvinist against foreigners, but it is easier
to fit into large urban context. Moving to Russia entails a culture shock and this includes learning the language. Migration is traumatic no matter
where you go.

kvs wrote:I would say stick to the major cities.   They are cosmopolitan.   I would no say that the rural areas are chauvinist against foreigners, but it is easier
to fit into large urban context.    Moving to Russia entails a culture shock and this includes learning the language.   Migration is traumatic no matter
where you go.    

I agree. For a foreigner the big cities are easier.
Furthermore it is much easier if it is a city with a consulate from your own country.

Rural areas could be difficult also in your own country but in a different region.

Going in the US states away from the two coasts has been much more of a culture shock for me... And I was there only a few months. In comparison I really liked Moscow (but I was there only for a month and with mild weather) but anyway I would find myself much more at ease in Moscow, Sankt Petersburg (apart from the weather) or Kazan, then in New York city or Los Angeles.

After finishing university I was considering looking for a job in Russia but it would have been complicated and probably underpaid in my field.

I survived in other foreign countries and when I arrived here my German was worse than my Russian so in case there could be opportunities in the future, why not?