How I’m Dealing with a Chronic Disease Abroad
“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 that a lot of people don’t get to experience or even have an idea of. My diagnosis didn’t come as a shock to me. I’ve always been that sick child, […]
JJC in Moscow: A Hard-Earned Word on How to Survive This City
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 confusing occurrences. I was the very definition of JJC (‘Johnny Just Come’). One look at me back then, and you probably could have guessed I was new in town. I […]
“THE INNOCENT CHILD THEY SENT ABROAD IS NOT WHO THEY WILL TO RECEIVE”
I think, aside from the changes that have clearly occurred back home over the years, I am scared of the changes I have also undergone while being very far from home. Today’s article is from a 23-year-old who has had a rough journey in Russia. He has something to tell us concerning friendship and the […]
“MY FIRST MONTH IN RUSSIA WAS TERRIBLE”
We interviewed a final year student on her experience upon getting to Russia and her perception of the country. This interview is sure worth reading. When did you first know you wanted to leave Nigeria? I had a cousin that was studying here already. I think she was in her final year that year. My […]
YOU ASKED AND WE ANSWERED- THE COMPLETE AMNESTY PROCESS FOR ILLEGAL FOREIGNERS IN RUSSIA
If you’re living in Russia without legal status, there’s good news! President Putin has signed Decree № 1126, giving all illegal foreigners a chance to regularize their status without the risk of deportation or a ban. We interviewed someone that has gone through the Amnesty Procedure and has knowledge on the peculiarities of the whole journey. […]
I THINK 2024 WAS MY LUCKY YEAR
As usual my people, we are here to give you gist from Russia and beyond. On today’s episode we have someone who feels he apparently had a lucky streak this year (when it comes to big money) and is scared of what the coming year holds. Let’s jump right into it. How was 2024 for […]
ON TODAY’S EPISODE OF BLACK TAX
If like me, you’re not Gen Z, you are probably wondering what black tax is. I was also wondering what this term was after I saw it flying on social media a few months ago. After some digging, I understood what it was and I must say many people fall under this umbrella of black […]
NOW YOU KNOW- MY HOPE FOR MY HOME COUNTRY
The manner in which Flavour’s ‘Now You know’ has been ringing in my head since I stepped foot in this nation is alarming. Everything around me resonates with reasons why I should never have come back. I wanted to wail, but who will comfort me? My brothers had already warned me not to come back […]
LET’S TALK: BEING A FOREIGNER, FAMILY AND MONEY ISSUES
I always tell my friends how I don’t like the tag ‘foreigner’ here in Russia. It always feels like I am missing out on something, like I don’t belong here and this constantly reminds me of the fact that I am not home. On the other hand, it spurs me to work hard and stop […]
CHRONICLES OF A FINAL YEAR STUDENT IN RUSSIA
Omo, it is still doing me like a dream. I am graduating from university in a few weeks and the months up until this moment have been filled with mixed emotions. I went from getting super excited that I was about to graduate to getting depressed that my uni days were about to come to […]
DO I HAVE TO BE IN THE US, UK OR CANADA TO MAKE IT IN LIFE?
My dream country has always been the US. As a child I dreamed of going to the US someday, but I don’t know my reason for desperately wanting to go. I guess movies and stories influenced my decision. Towards the end of secondary school, I started checking for scholarships in the US. I knew if […]
LONELINESS IN ‘THE ABROAD’- WAY OUT
Is it true that foreigners always deal with loneliness? Being in another man’s land far away from home comes with its share of problems, one of which is the feeling of loneliness. There is that general knowledge that living abroad can be lonely especially if you’re not among people that you can familiarise with. The […]
CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE EYES OF AN AFRICAN STUDENT IN RUSSIA
For the last and final time, public service announcement to people outside Russia, Christmas is not celebrated on the 25th of December, it is celebrated in January- January 7th. People are always in shock when I have to explain to them that I just finished classes on Christmas day or I had a test I […]
A HEARTFELT LETTER TO FIRSTBORNS AND BREADWINNERS
“Una good day o… I greet all my fellow firstborns and breadwinners, please if you are not in this category just dress back small. As a firstborn child, I had a front-row view of all the shege my family was going through. My dad lost his job when I was much younger and never seemed […]
INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL- NAIJA WHICH WAY?
Takes a deep sigh….. Naija which way na. I have found myself repeating this phrase more often in the past year than ever before because indeed which direction are we going in Nigeria? One would think in diaspora you are immune to the events unfolding back home, but nah, e dey touch everyone one by […]
TO INVEST BACK HOME OR NOT
This table is a very large and shaky one… A lot of people have stories that are better left untouched because of the painful memories attached to them– stories of how investments and hard-earned money all went down the drain as a result of trusting the wrong people. For anyone staying in Russia or generally […]
IS RUSSIA YOUR LAST BUS STOP?- YOUR REALITY CHECK
E shock you! The question above generates different emotions in people, the people who shy away completely, those who face the question head-on, and those who believe what will be, will be. Whichever category you are in, we are here for you. Russia is an awesome place to live in and especially if you find […]
IF YOU HAD TO START ALL OVER AND COME BACK TO RUSSIA, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOURSELF?
Going to a new place involves a lot of technicalities, a new environment, unfamiliar places, and faces among other things it comes with. It is a privilege to hear what others say that can help you as you adjust to your new environment We asked our readers and these were the answers we received, read […]
AN INTERVIEW WITH A FIRST-CLASS GRADUATE IN MEDICINE WITH A CGPA OF 5.0
1. Tell us about yourself, please. My name is Igboanugo Somadila Annastatia, a girl from Imo State in Nigeria. I graduated from Godfirst International Secondary School in Abia State and passed the WAEC with 6As and 3 B2s in 2014. I got into Imo State University in 2015 and by my second year, I wrote […]
THE I-JUST-GOT-BACK (IJGB) SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR AFRICANS IN RUSSIA
It’s almost summer and maybe you’ve decided to pack your bags, board that plane, and head back home to Africa for the holidays. Whatever your reason for going home is– to try out the local food you’ve missed or reunite with your friends and family, you may still encounter some unique challenges and experiences. To […]
HOW TO RECOGNISE AN AFRICAN IN RUSSIA?
It’s a scene straight out of a comedy movie. Imagine a Ghanaian captivating a crowd in a crowded market square, expertly bargaining for fruits while teaching the Russian vendor a few dance moves on the side, while the blend of cultures creates so much liveliness. From animated debates about the best jollof rice recipe to […]
How To Apply for Permanent Residence in Russia (Red Diploma|Native Speaker Certificate)
Russia attracts a lot of foreigners every year for various reasons, including business, education, work, and tourism. For those who intend to stay in Russia for an extended period, obtaining permanent residency is a significant step. A permanent residence permit or Вид На Жительство (Vid Na Zhitelstvo) in Russian is a document that allows foreigners […]
FINDING A JOB IN RUSSIA IS HARD- 7 TIPS TO NAVIGATE THE JOB MARKET
Finding a good job is arguably the most difficult task for foreigners living in Russia. If you’re currently on the hunt for your first job in Russia as a foreigner, you’re definitely in for an adventure, and you’ve got to make sure you’re ready to navigate the job market. First off, let’s address the elephant […]
Studying in English in Russia: Student Ambassador in Innopolis University
Would you please introduce yourself? Your current school, position, course of study. My full name is Thomas Gabriel Chung. I am currently studying for my graduate degrees in 2 universities in Russia. The first school is Innopolis University where I am studying “Technological Entrepreneurship”, while the second school is Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology […]