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Many of the readers of this blog may have visited Russia or other Russian-speaking countries at some point. A visit to Russia is a short-time experience for most people. What compels the chosen few to stay in Russia past the initial three months?<\/p>\n
What:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>One category of foreigners, usually bestowed the moniker of expats (\u044d\u043a\u0441\u043f\u0430\u0301\u0442\u044b, ekspaty), staying in Russia for extended periods of time are employees of foreign or multinational companies<\/a> transferred or dispatched to Russia. Some are\u00a0top managers (\u0442\u043e\u043f-\u043c\u0435\u0301\u043d\u0435\u0434\u0436\u0435\u0440\u044b, top menedzhery). Others include journalists (\u0436\u0443\u0440\u043d\u0430\u043b\u0438\u0301\u0441\u0442\u044b, zhurnalisty) and English teachers (\u043f\u0440\u0435\u043f\u043e\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0301\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438 \u0430\u043d\u0433\u043b\u0438\u0301\u0439\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0433\u043e, prepodavateli angliyskovo).<\/p>\n Why:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Multinationals will often looks for employees familiar with the company’s practices and the Western way of doing business, however that may be defined in each case.<\/p>\n Who:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>As several articles recently pointed out, the title of “expatriates” is often reserved for workers from developed countries<\/a>\u00a0(\u0440\u0430\u0301\u0437\u0432\u0438\u0442\u044b\u0435 \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0301\u043d\u044b, razvitye strany). So, these are you Americans, Canadians, English, Dutch, Australians, French, Germans, and so on.<\/p>\n Pros:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Russia has ranked moderately high<\/a> on lists of top places for expats in the past<\/p>\n Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>The recent drop in the value of the ruble<\/a>\u00a0(\u0440\u0443\u0431\u043b\u044c), the national currency, has made Russia less attractive. Moreover, many battle isolation and lack of interaction outside of the expat bubble.<\/p>\n What: <\/strong><\/span>Students from other countries come to Russia to get a college degree that will be recognized in their home country. In the days of the USSR, students from African countries<\/a> were encouraged to study in the USSR as part of the assistance offered to these countries. Medicine<\/a>\u00a0(\u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0301\u043d\u0430, meditsina) and engineering have traditionally been one of the occupations that attracts international students.<\/p>\n Why:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Russian higher education has a high\u00a0reputation, depending on the subject and the university. It is\u00a0also often\u00a0more affordable<\/a>\u00a0compared to other countries.<\/p>\n Who: <\/strong><\/span>Students from Africa and the Middle East find Russian universities attractive.<\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Tuition and room\/board\u00a0can be lower\u00a0than for a comparable degree in other countries.<\/p>\n Cons: <\/strong><\/span>Due to differences in university\u00a0systems<\/a>, Russian degrees may not be fully recogniz\/sed abroad. Instruction in English\u00a0is not readily available. Finally, students might have a negative experience with racism<\/a>.<\/p>\n What: <\/strong><\/span>The most numerous group of migrants in Russia are migrant workers<\/a>\u00a0(\u0433\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0440\u0431\u0430\u0439\u0442\u0435\u0440\u044b, gastarba\u0301itery) from countries of the former Soviet Union. They work in construction, janitorial or retail jobs. The top donor countries are Uzbekistan and Kyrgystan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Why: <\/strong><\/span>Lack of opportunity or well-paying jobs makes people from the region look toward Russia.<\/p>\n Who: <\/strong><\/span>People from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, and other countries in the region.<\/p>\n Pros: <\/strong><\/span>Many adults from the former Soviet Union know Russian. Laxer entry requirements than from people from outside the region.<\/p>\n Cons: <\/strong><\/span>Again, a weaker ruble<\/a> makes the country less attractive. Racism<\/a> is a problem, too.<\/p>\n Have you lived in\u00a0Russia in these or any other capacities? What was your experience like?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many of the readers of this blog may have visited Russia or other Russian-speaking countries at some point. A visit to Russia is a short-time experience for most people. What compels the chosen few to stay in Russia past the initial three months? 1. Intercompany transfer What:\u00a0One category of foreigners, usually bestowed the moniker…<\/p>\n2. Study<\/h2>\n
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