

Stakan
American expat in Russia
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American
Lives in Moscow
Registration: 25 July 2013
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Government embassies in Russia by Grizz001
Does any African country have an embassy in Russia?

As the previous reply suggested - try Google. A number of African countries have embassies in Moscow, including your own country. Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 5 Mamonovsky Pereulok .123001, Moscow, Russian Federation Tel.:+7 (495) ... Read More


The best apps for expats in Russia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Russia. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...

Yandex.Transport Yandex.Taxi By far the most used in daily life. Read More


Cost of living 2018 in Russia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Russia? The price varies significantly by location, size, and condition. How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Russia? The price varies significantly by location, size, ... Read More


Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...

That's allot of moola to live in Hungary, roughly comes out to $3,600. A month with my calculations. I could do a condo in Honolulu with utilities included for around $2,500. Walking distance from the beach. Don't forget Hungary is not as ... Read More


Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...

Here's a two bedroom, furnished, brand new apartment for 225k/month: https://ingatlan.com/ix-ker/kiado+lakas/tegla-epitesu-lakas/budapest+9+kerulet+mester+utca+83/24470568 (They even added a description in english, so I assume this price ... Read More


Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...

============== Also: Just got off Facebook with a Hungarian friend who lives there... HUF 50,000 for utilities in a 2-bedroom place will definitely not do! It will be probably more like 100,000 per month... Food seems right at 175,000 for three, ... Read More


Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...

============== I have been looking into expenses, and it seems to me that if you can afford to pay 375,000 for an apartment, you should get a very nice two bedroom in a good area... Where do you live now? What are your standards? For many, ... Read More


Another Monthly Budget Question by Stakan
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ...

Thanks. My issues is that a potential employer and I are discussing things and a huge issue is my salary expectations. Unfortunately this is actually the major issue. I'm trying to understand just how much we would need (after tax) to cover our ... Read More

Another Monthly Budget Question
I realize as I post this there is another active thread on this very topic. However, I didn't want to hijack that person's thread so I'm starting another. The other thread I'm referring to is for a single person. However, my ... Read More


Move to Russia by TheQ
Hello I'm Ethan 26 Single I would like to move from Canada to Russia to get away from the Muslim problem most of the world is having.. Not racist Just raising a family around Muslims/Islamic doesn't seem like a good idea. Can someone ...

Are you serious? Everything else that could be said aside... Islam is the second most widely practiced religion in Russia. 15% of the population is Muslim. Read More


Online shopping in Russia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Russia? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...

Online shopping in Moscow (don't know about elsewhere in Russia, but I suspect it is the same in the large cities) is very developed. You can buy just about anything online. By searching and comparing you can find the lowest price for what you ... Read More


Cough Remedy by Stakan
When I lived in Bahrain I came down with a terrible cough. It was a dry cough that was relentless. I coughed all the time while I had it. I couldn't speak without coughing. It was awful for me and everyone around me. I was at Khalifa Park one ...

Thanks Hamad. I had tried hot ginger lemon tea, but I guess not enough of it. I've gone back to it now and I'm having much more of it. Thanks. Read More


Cough Remedy by Stakan
When I lived in Bahrain I came down with a terrible cough. It was a dry cough that was relentless. I coughed all the time while I had it. I couldn't speak without coughing. It was awful for me and everyone around me. I was at Khalifa Park one ...

Thanks. I did visit a doctor and was given an antibiotic for what she said must be a bacterial infection. The cough was so annoying I took it too, even though I generally don't like to take antibiotics. I'm well into the course of treatment ... Read More

Cough Remedy
When I lived in Bahrain I came down with a terrible cough. It was a dry cough that was relentless. I coughed all the time while I had it. I couldn't speak without coughing. It was awful for me and everyone around me. I was at Khalifa Park one ... Read More


Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Russia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Russia can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Russia? What are the most ...

I've spent many years in Russia and traveled to more than 20 cities across it. In general, I've always felt safe. Particularly where I live (Moscow) I can go anywhere at any hour and not really worry. That said, it isn't 100% safe. ... Read More