One part of moving abroad that nobody talks about enough is the chaotic reality of living in hostels or shared apartments. The stories you hear
Today we are interviewing a medical student from Nigeria studying under the Bilateral Education Scholarship program in Russia. The program has been discontinued and students
Have you really stayed in Russia if you have never encountered a proper babushka? From the sweet ones who want to feed you until you
The atmosphere in Russia during the month of May is something you have to experience to truly understand. It is the season of Victory Day,
Age: 20-something Gender: Female Location: Moscow Nationality: Ghanaian You know, after you graduate from university in Russia, your parents have some certain gran expectations of
“Ehn, I don’t need anyone.” “I’m not a people person.” “Nobody is really your friend in this life.” “I don’t like making friends.” “People are
Moving from the land of different types of jollof rice, suya, and mouthwatering soups to a place where “seasoning” often just means a lonely sprinkle
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
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
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
Russia and new rules, 5&6. Russia and fines everyday. This is to tell you how fast in recent times the laws in Russia hit you
“I am not trying to start a pity party or anything like that. I just want to shed more light on an aspect of life
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
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
Foreign nationals residing in Russia without legal grounds are facing a critical deadline. According to the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1126, the special opportunity
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
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 have been hearing about scammers and how the number of internet fraud has soared recently. It is still a mystery to me how these
We hope your summer is going great and your plans are working out. Summer is the perfect time to take on extra jobs, travel, sightsee,
All foreign nationals currently residing in Russia take note: If you are in the country without legal status, there is an important deadline approaching. You
