SCHOOL NA SCAM, FACTS OR FALSE?
I had just gotten to the office and was one of those Thursdays that was just ‘there’, quite uneventful and things were just moving slowly around the office. The only noise you could hear was of staplers and the printing machines. I cherish moments like these in the office where there is no tension, no […]
CAN MONEY BUY HAPPINESS?
Omo! At this point, I actually think money can buy happiness. My eyes have seen plenty of things in Russia and the only way I can find happiness now is if I get money. And I am not talking about happiness that comes from just being overly fixated on getting money but the one of […]
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 […]
VALENTINE SPECIAL: PRE-NUP YAY OR NAY?
Ghen ghen, the time to shake this table has finally come. Well, we are in the month of love so there’s no harm in touching even some dicey topics, if you know what we mean : ) Pre-nup is the short-term for prenuptial agreement. This is a contract between intending couples on how assets are […]
BUDGET (BUT FUN) DATE IDEAS IN RUSSIA: SAVE SOME MONEY
Let’s say you’ve finally met someone and you’ve decided to go on a date. But then you look around and see how every possible outing is potential billing and you don’t have that much money. How do you make sure you don’t spend out of your budget? Let’s make it work. Here at E-Solutions, we […]
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH ONE MILLION RUBLES?
I am one of those people who fantasise about just suddenly receiving a miracle money, about how it would change my life and how it would help me solve a lot of my issues. But looking back now, I can see a few times I actually received a large sum of money but as a […]
IS BETTING REALLY WORTH IT?
Hold up, we all know this is a very controversial topic and there are always several sides to this argument- the ones who agree that betting is okay and the others who disagree with this view. There are also several people who believe there is more to betting than just sports or football games, but […]
THIS YEAR NO GREE FOR ANYBODY
My people, happy new year o! December has been dettied and the new year is now before us. We hope you took enough pictures and videos of all your enjoyment in December, because it’s about to be a long month and those pictures will remind you of what you did with your money. If you […]
2023 IN RETROSPECT
We are officially in the middle of December 2023. In a few weeks, we will be entering the new year. Everyone is planning how to spend the holiday and many are already making plans for the new year. As your favourite street gist platform in Russia, E-Solutions is committed to bringing you the best. In […]
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 […]
DETTY DECEMBER SHOULD NOT LEAVE YOU DIRTY
Detty December is an expression used by people to describe the long list of parties, outings and general fun happening in the month of December. There’s celebration and festivity in the air. You find people spending money and caught up in a cycle of party after party. Everywhere you go, you are just encouraged to […]
MAKE MONEY DECISIONS YOUR CHILDREN WILL THANK YOU FOR
If you plan on having kids, come closer! Even if you don’t plan to have kids still read, you can glean a few principles that will help you somewhere somehow. One thing we can all agree with is that rich people plan for their future, and not only theirs but also their kids’. As a […]
BUILDING YOUR BRAND AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
When we talk about ‘a brand’, you are probably thinking of these big companies, online influencers, celebrities and some small-scale businesses but it is not just that, ‘a brand’ is also you, it is not limited to certain individuals. As a business owner, your brand is everything you stand for, your product, the value it […]
P.O.V AS A STUDENT IN RUSSIA SANDWICHED BETWEEN INFLATION AND DEVALUATION
How is your ‘money life’ looking as a foreigner living in Russia right now? So many stories to share— here’s one… “I opened my SberBank app again for the umpteenth time that day to check if any miracle money was going to appear. This was by far my worst month in Russia financially speaking and […]
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 […]
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOREIGNERS IN RUSSIA
Summer is upon us, and it’s the season of rest, cruise, work and a time to double your hustle. It’s common knowledge that during this period people are always looking for means to earn some more money. Whether long or short term, you want to have that extra hustle that brings a side income, summer […]
HOW I LANDED AN ENGLISH TEACHING JOB ON AVITO
My eyes have seen many things in Russia, and the city I am currently in might just be a contributing factor. Everyone knows Moscow is the happening place. It is a land of good opportunities and I also wished to be there especially because of the teaching opportunities I heard were available. Well, I still […]
ARE YOU ALWAYS STRUGGLING TO PAY BACK?
‘Adulthood na scam. You have to hustle to make a living 24/7. Nobody go ask if you don chop. Nobody send you free money. If you no get, na you sabi. Adulthood na scam.’ Maybe you don’t remember when you first borrowed money as an adult, but many of us have been in that situation […]
Dear Africans in Russia, Only the Living Make Money!
Yes o, you read right. Only the living make money. We understand that you’re trying to make money to live and survive and that there is a constant reminder for people to hustle but you should also be careful and pay attention to your well-being. It is good to have goals, plans and side hustles, […]
EVERYONE NEEDS TO HAVE A SKILL/SIDE HUSTLE THESE DAYS
“The only skill that will be important in the 21st century is the skill of learning new skills. Everything else will become obsolete over time.”- Peter Drucker “No one is born with skill. It is developed through exercise, repetition, through a blend of learning and reflection that’s both painstaking and rewarding. And it takes time.”-Twyla […]
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 […]
BACK TO SCHOOL: PREPARING FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC SESSION- E-Solutions
It’s the start of a new academic year in Russia, and for every student, there is always a mixture of emotions, meeting new teachers (the good, the scary, the bad, the kolo), new subjects, new schedules and getting adapted to them. The never-ending cycles of assignments and deadlines, the weather, and how your bed seems […]
HOW I WASHED PLATES FOR 12 HOURS- MY JOB LAST SUMMER
On today’s episode of ‘I saw shege and shege saw me’, we are bringing you the story of a Nigerian lady in Russia and her ordeal as a dishwasher in a restaurant. Let’s have it: “I’ll be very candid. In the summer of last year, a guy I know told me he got a job […]
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 […]