NO ONE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT THIS: The Temptation of Illegal Jobs in Russia
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 here. So back in the day, when I first landed in Russia, things were pretty tough for foreigners. In fact, finding a decent job was almost impossible, and I myself […]
BACK TO SCHOOL: EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT READY FOR THE DAY…
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 new academic session brings a host of responsibilities, particularly for foreign students. In fact, this academic year starting on a Monday is no joke at all so you just have […]
REMINISCING ON MY ‘DIABOLICAL’ WORK BACK IN AFRICA: ENTRY 017
“Recently, I was going through a post on TikTok and it strongly reminded me of an experience I had when I was still working back in my country. The truth is that many Africans are very very diabolical and some people will think it is only a joke. When I tell my Russian workmates now […]
RENTING AN APARTMENT IN MOSCOW IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE
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 are here for you today. The thing about finding a place as a foreigner in Moscow is that you need to be very patient and wise. Renting an apartment comes […]
‘BUT CAN YOU COOK?’ – I WALKED OUT ON MY FIRST DATE WITH A NIGERIAN MAN
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 started talking. I checked his profile. It was cool, and he was cute. We decided to meet at a restaurant one nice evening. The conversation was flowing, the food […]
MY CR*ZY EXPERIENCE WITH A SCAMMER IN RUSSIA
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 scammers get numbers and personal details but that is a story for another time. On this day I received a phone call, the person started with my full name, date […]
LOVE COST ME MY SCHOOL FEES
“This story I am about to share might sound juicy or unbelievable. Some of you might even think I was foolish. But me? I really thought I was never going to survive the hurt and pain I went through that period of my life. I was in my first year of university, and as a […]
IN EVERYTHING YOU DO THIS SUMMER…
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, learn a skill or two, attend festivals and parties. In all your ‘summering’, we’ve outlined a number of things you should pay attention to as a foreigner in Russia to […]
“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 […]
IF YOU HAVE A GOOD LANDLORD, YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR YOU
Hmm, if you have a landlord or landlady who isn’t a threat to your mental health, you should be thanking God! I arrived in Russia in 2017, and until last year, I had been living in my school’s hostel. After graduation, I decided to move into an apartment. Friends, I found a fairly nice place, […]
QUALIFIED, EXAGGERATED OR LIES?
This past week, my Twitter feed was full of posts about people lying on their resumes and landing jobs they weren’t qualified for. It immediately brought back a memory that, for a while, felt pretty bitter. During the COVID lockdown, I was desperately job hunting, applying to all the big companies in Russia. The pressure […]
“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 […]
WHY YOUR MONEY DISAPPEARS (NO, IT’S NOT JUST INFLATION)
Let’s be honest. Living in Russia can feel like trying to hold water in your hands. One minute your wallet is full, and the next, you’re checking your bank app, asking yourself if you really spent all that money. Sure, inflation is real and your salary doesn’t just increase overnight. Surprisingly, there are other culprits […]
Simplified Residence Permit Process for Foreign Specialists in Russia (2025 Update)
The Russian government has introduced significant changes to the immigration process for foreign professionals seeking a residence permit (RP/ ВНЖ). The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has approved a new List of Professions (Order No. 172n, dated April 3, 2025) that allows qualified foreign workers to obtain an RP without first securing a temporary […]
IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE- RUN!
We don come again o, ladies and gentlemen, and today’s sermon is “Thou shalt not give thy life savings to suspicious investment apps or platforms. On a more serious note, just recently we saw some sad stories concerning another scheme people fell for- CBEX. A lot of people joke about it and some can even […]
DATING MARRIED MEN: MOSCOW BIG BOY EDITION
I always considered myself a good girl, I was well brought up and very in tune with what was considered good and bad. I particularly hated the topic of dating married men because of what it did to my parent’s marriage. I was one of those people who swore never to date a married man. […]
THE BATTLE BETWEEN MY WALLET AND SUPERMARKETS
I was looking at my cart and was wondering how I got here. I had bought so many things that I now needed to order a taxi. This was not the plan at all because I planned on buying just a few things and now I can barely even carry my purchases in one hand. […]
HE TOLD ME “FORGET IT”— MY TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE AS A FREELANCER IN RUSSIA
Recently, there has been a discussion on the E-Solutions page about people who render services or lend money, only to be met with excuses when it’s time for repayment. The infamous line, “Is it because of this small amount that you’re disturbing me?” has been used time and again. Today, we share a story of […]
GROWING A SUCCESSFUL HOTEL BUSINESS AFTER MOVING BACK TO NIGERIA
Today’s episode is an interview with an Odogwu who left Russia and moved back to Nigeria to start a thriving hotel business. We are discussing his story, his work, how he moved from Russia to Nigeria, and how he currently runs this hotel business in Nigeria. Can you just give us a brief story of why […]
STRESS– AN UNOFFICIAL PART OF ADULTHOOD
You will agree with me that indeed adulting comes with a special package of stress. I think daily you receive at least 2 packs of stress. I can’t explain it but it seems everything is automatically programmed to go the way you don’t want it to. From the moment you wake up to the sound […]
MY SHIPPING WOES AS A FOREIGNER IN RUSSIA
My eyes have seen plenty things in this country sha… Today is for shipping and logistics companies that work with foreigners in Russia– and for those people who like to think they are special because they travel to and fro African countries every other week. I understand that some situations are unavoidable when dealing with […]
Annual Notification of Residence under Temporary Residence Permit (RVP) and Permanent Residence Permit (VNZh)
Annual Notification of Residence: This is a requirement for people with either the temporary or permanent residence permits to inform the authorities about where they are living each year. It’s like checking in to confirm that they still live at the same address and are following the rules of their permit. In summary, if you […]
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. […]
VALENTINE SPECIAL: DO YOU LOVE YOURSELF?
Make I no lie… As a single but fine babe this valentine was quite event-less. Nothing, I mean nothing reach my side. Everywhere just dryyyy. Maybe because I had a few guys in my corner and I was kinda hoping they would surprise me. Well, we live to love another day… I was lazily scrolling […]