AFRICANS IN RUSSIA: ITOHAN ORHUE
Can you please introduce yourself briefly? My name is Itohan Orhue. I’m from Benin City in Nigeria but I currently live in Moscow. I studied mass communication at the University of Benin I came to Russia in 2014 when my big sister brought me. Where are you from and what do you love about it? […]
7 MUST-HAVE APPS FOR ANY FOREIGNER IN RUSSIA
If you’ve been in Russia for a while, you’ll agree for the next few minutes that these apps are holy-grail in Russia- whether it’s for translation, ordering food, shopping, getting a train, bus or taxi, etc. And maybe you’ll also get to discover the ones you’ve been missing out on: Yandex Metro (Maps, Google Maps, […]
FINDING A LIVING SPACE IN RUSSIA
If you’re new in Russia or you’ve been here for a while, you’ll understand that finding a place to live, especially in big cities like Moscow and as a foreigner, is a big deal. This is simply because there are simply a lot of things to consider; Cost– How much can you afford to pay? […]
THINGS TO DO IN SPRING – GETTING AFRICAN VIBES IN RUSSIA
Winter is over and spring is finally here! Unlike these unnecessarily cold cities like Moscow, Kazan, St. Petersburg etc., most cities have really settled into the new weather that’s getting even warmer as summer is approaching. But have you actually wondered how you can get the most fun out of this season — especially by […]
AFRICANS IN RUSSIA: WADA SOULSTRESS
What is your full name? (Brief introduction) My name is Wada Amantle Lesego Mapiki. I’m from Botswana but I currently live in Moscow. Nice! What do you think a random person might find interesting about Botswana? I’d say the Safaris are something you wouldn’t want to pass up on. Our love for meat (beef) is […]
FAQs ABOUT BANK CARDS, MONEY TRANSFER, ETC (08.03.2022)
What cards will work in Russia? Your Visa and Mastercards issued in Russia will keep on working as usual. You can withdraw from the ATM, pay online, pay by POS etc. within Russia. What cards will work abroad? All Visa and MasterCards issued in Russia will completely stop working abroad. Payments online on foreign websites […]
NEW CENTRAL BANK TEMPORARY ORDER ON WITHDRAWAL OF CASH FX IN RUSSIA- 09.03.2022
What is this new temporary order on withdrawal of hard currencies from my Russian bank accounts? From 9th of March to 9th of September, Central Bank of Russia has established the following temporary rules for withdrawal of hard currencies. You can withdraw a maximum amount of $10,000 (it doesn’t matter if your account is in […]