Thread: I need help with plans for emigration to the Russian Federation.

>tips or suggestions regarding emigration
My suggestion -- forget about it. Russia these days is no place to live. Especially if you have had the luxury of living in the US. Have you even been there on a visit? Probably an extremely high percentage of things you take for granted here are not available there. For instance, in Moscow the hot water system is city-wide, not heated in each individual building as it is here. And they turn it OFF for a couple of weeks EVERY summer. It is advisable not to drink the water unless purified. Another thing is the unacceptable level of corruption in government as compared to here. Short life spans.

Sign up for a two-week course in Moscow and see what you think. I spent a month there in 2003 at a school in Moscow. Just checked it and it is still there at Learn Russian language in Moscow, Russia - Home . I am even in one of the photos on the main page!

I agree with those, who say that you should go for a visit first. Maybe as an English language tutor (there are always vacancies in various language schools). To make your experience more extreme and authentic move in in winter. You'll get a feel for people, way of life, living conditions. Then you'll be able to make an informed decision.

Originally Posted by chaika

>tips or suggestions regarding emigration
For instance, in Moscow the hot water system is city-wide, not heated in each individual building as it is here. [...]Short life spans.

Water is not a problem, you always can buy a boiler and have your own supply of hot water. BTW, the good side of centralised water system is that hot water does not run cold, however long you use it. If anything it gets hotter in the process.
And I hope that short life spans are not contagious.

Originally Posted by chaika

>tips or suggestions regarding emigration
My suggestion -- forget about it. Russia these days is no place to live. Especially if you have had the luxury of living in the US. Have you even been there on a visit? Probably an extremely high percentage of things you take for granted here are not available there. For instance, in Moscow the hot water system is city-wide, not heated in each individual building as it is here. And they turn it OFF for a couple of weeks EVERY summer. It is advisable not to drink the water unless purified. Another thing is the unacceptable level of corruption in government as compared to here. Short life spans.

Sign up for a two-week course in Moscow and see what you think. I spent a month there in 2003 at a school in Moscow. Just checked it and it is still there at Learn Russian language in Moscow, Russia - Home . I am even in one of the photos on the main page!

I can accept not having luxuries. That isn't a problem at all.

Originally Posted by delog

Ахаха, у меня за окном сейчас -42°С, представляю себе, как тут техасец в кроссовках будет наяривать

I am used to cold weather, I like it when it gets cold in Texas. I would be able to adjust to Russian climate very easily.