Russia Travel Guide

Russia Expat Guide from expatarrivals.com

Russia is a vast country with mysterious allure for many expats. Although the country has opened up significantly to the West since the fall of communism in 1992, it has managed to retain its allure and unique flavour. Moving to Russia could give you many business opportunities you might not be able to have in your own country and will definitely expose you to a rich, interesting and complex culture. The main commercial city is the capital, Moscow, which has a population of over 15 million residents and where almost all of the money in the country exchanges hands. St Petersburg is known as the cultural capital of the country, with a more relaxed approach to life. Most expats tend to move to one of these cities as they are the largest economic centres in the country.

Russia’s rich and complex history still plays a great role in modern life and it is important for any foreigner moving to Russia to understand a bit about its history.... read more on expatarrivals.com