Russia Travel Guide

Russia Expat Guide from expatarrivals.com

For many expats, the idea of moving to Russia exists as a flirtation with mystery, adventure and danger. The world’s largest country, spanning 11 time zones, is often exclusively credited with cruel dictators, a fearsome mafia and vodka-tinged depths of despair. Many imagine its greatest historical achievements to be wars waged on both international and domestic fronts.

But in truth, many foreigners seem to have little notion of the reality of the present-day Russian Federation. The oppressive Soviet state was dissolved over twenty years ago, in 1991, and although the country is still very much overshadowed by its turbulent past, today it’s emerged as a proud nation-state prepared to reassert its place as a global superpower.

The majority of expats relocate to the expansive nation to assume a senior or managerial position, and to take advantage of the accompanying attractive salary packages.... read more on expatarrivals.com