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If you meet anyone currently submitting documents for residency in Moscow, there is a high chance they need a hug and perhaps need to squeeze
We interviewed the Founder of Lesksia, a platform to make learning easier and more effective. Join us as we explore his entrepreneurship journey and the
I have been seeing this quote everywhere lately, and funny enough, a lot of people seem to believe the exact opposite. This year, I stand
By now, everyone knows that the Christmas vibe here in Russia is completely different from how we do it back home. If you’ve been here
Hi. Can you tell us a little bit about your journey in Russia and how your business started? I came to Russia to work through
The year is gradually coming to an end, and many people were able to achieve all that they dreamed of, while some, maybe not. Today’s
Over the years, there has been a persistent stereotype that it is not possible for medical students upon graduation to work as medical doctors in
Right from time, anything that concerns these immigration authorities and police, I avoid it like a plague. As a foreigner in Russia, I always make
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Never in a thousand years did I imagine that I was ever going to be in debt. Looking back now, I am immensely grateful for
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When people make this statement, I really want to know what is on their mind. There is a difference between chasing your passion and suffering,
Some people found themselves in some cities by chance while others intentionally chose them before they came to Russia or even after living here for
I arrived in Moscow roughly a year and a half ago. Let me tell you, those first few months were a string of embarrassing and
My eyes have seen plenty things for this life o. I completed my master’s program in Russia three months ago and since then, I have
Listen up. We actually need to talk about something serious. And this is something that people don’t really want to discuss, especially among the foreigners
Summer is over. That statement is a huge blow to some people hehe. As the first of September is upon us, the beginning of a
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Anyone that has stayed in Moscow long enough knows there’s the narrative that it is difficult to find good apartments in Moscow. That’s why we
I used to use dating apps a lot, and recently, I had a terrible experience that I just need to share. This particular guy and
I have been hearing about scammers and how the number of internet fraud has soared recently. It is still a mystery to me how these
