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Two former expats in Russia, Matt and Marcus, dive into their experiences in Russia and discuss the underrated opportunities Russia offers foreigners. They discuss moving to Russia, studying in Russia, cultural differences, learning Russian, traveling in Russia, Russian food, working in Russia, daily life, marrying Russian women, potential opportunities for foreigners in Russia, raising kids in Russia, driving in Russia and so much more. If you want to learn about life in Russia as an expat, this podcast is for you.

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United States

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Two former expats in Russia, Matt and Marcus, dive into their experiences in Russia and discuss the underrated opportunities Russia offers foreigners. They discuss moving to Russia, studying in Russia, cultural differences, learning Russian, traveling in Russia, Russian food, working in Russia, daily life, marrying Russian women, potential opportunities for foreigners in Russia, raising kids in Russia, driving in Russia and so much more. If you want to learn about life in Russia as an expat, this podcast is for you.

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English


Episodes
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Using the Russian Visa Center

2/10/2022
Getting a Russian visa seems very complicated. If you haven't dealt with Russian bureaucracy before, it will be your introduction. The documents required are straightforward, but sometimes if you have a special situation, it can seem impossible to get an answer from the Russian visa center. These are some of our top tips for using the Russian visa center. Join An Expat's Russia Virtual Summit 2022 at https://anexpatsrussia.com/2022-summit. Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates. Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:06:11

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How to Study in Russia for Free!

2/8/2022
Hardly anyone knows, but it is possible to study in Russia for free. Here we talk about some of the specifics of finding a program to study for free in Russia. Join An Expat's Russia Virtual Summit 2022 at https://anexpatsrussia.com/2022-summit. Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates. Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:09:19

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How Many Vacation Days Do You Get in Russia?

2/7/2022
Russians get much more vacation time than in most Western countries. This is usually a surprise to many people working in Russia especially if they are from the US. We tell you exactly how much vacation time you get in Russia if you are working there. Join An Expat's Russia Virtual Summit 2022 at https://anexpatsrussia.com/2022-summit. Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates. Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:06:58

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Using the Russian Visa Center

6/23/2021
Getting a Russian visa seems very complicated. If you haven't dealt with Russian bureaucracy before, it will be your introduction. The documents required are straightforward, but sometimes if you have a special situation, it can seem impossible to get an answer from the Russian visa center. These are some of our top tips for using the Russian visa center.

Duration:00:06:12

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How to Study in Russia for Free!

6/21/2021
Hardly anyone knows, but it is possible to study in Russia for free. Here we talk about some of the specifics of finding a program to study for free in Russia.

Duration:00:09:19

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How Many Vacation Days Do You Get in Russia?

6/19/2021
Russians get much more vacation time than in most Western countries. This is usually a surprise to many people working in Russia especially if they are from the US. We tell you exactly how much vacation time you get in Russia if you are working there.

Duration:00:06:59

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Should You get Russian Citizenship?

6/5/2021
We get questions all the time about getting Russian citizenship and whether it is worth it. We discuss the situations in which it makes sense to apply for Russian citizenship if you are eligible. If you need to get in contact with a lawyer regarding Russian citizenship, please reach out to us at hey@anexpatsrussia.com. https://expatriant.com/russian-citizenship-the-easiest-passport-to-get-in-the-world/ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates. Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:14:25

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Best & Worst Aspect of Teaching English in Russia

6/3/2021
Teaching English in Russia can be very lucrative, we have talked about it before, but it isn't easy. In addition, you have to put lots of work in and really hustle to make significant money teaching English in Russia. This hustle is both the best and worst part of teaching English in Russia. Teaching English in Russia - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDBW4x_ycfJYReht1IfTJz9F4cCsXymJJ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates. Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:08:47

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8 Pros to Getting Russian Citizenship

6/3/2021
Getting Russian citizenship has gotten much easier in the last few years. There are many options for people living and working in Russia that lead to a Russian passport. We talk about 8 pros to getting Russian citizenship. If you need to get in contact with a lawyer regarding Russian citizenship, please reach out to us at hey@anexpatsrussia.com. https://expatriant.com/russian-citizenship-the-easiest-passport-to-get-in-the-world/ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates. Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:09:18

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Flower Etiquette in Russia

6/1/2021
Russian women love flowers and if you are going to spend time in Russia, you NEED to know the important aspects of flower etiquette. We talk about some of the most common times to give flowers and what you should never do with flowers in Russia. Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates. Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:09:20

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Pros & Cons of a Residence Permit in Russia

5/28/2021
We get so many questions about residence permits in Russia. Not only about how to get one, but here are the main pros and cons of getting a residence permit in Russia. If you need to get in contact with a lawyer regarding a residence permit in Russia, please reach out to us at hey@anexpatsrussia.com. Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates. Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:10:29

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Does Russia Allow Dual Citizenship?

5/26/2021
Russia has made major changes to the law around dual citizenship. For many expats in Russia who could apply for Russian Citizenship, until 2020, they had to renounce your existing citizenship. This was a major barrier. Now, anyone can get Russian citizenship and keep their first citizenship. It is also one of the easiest passports to get in the world. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:05:13

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Do Russians Accept Foreigners Who Speak Russian?

5/22/2021
Being "accepted" in a foreign country has a big impact on how much you enjoy your time there! Matt and Marcus share their experience on how accepting Russian are or are not depending on how well you can speak Russian. Is there a correlation? Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:09:03

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How Long Can Americans Stay in Russia on a Visa?

5/19/2021
Russian visas are a complex topic. Americans have a huge advantage when visiting Russia because they can apply for a 3-year visa to Russia. Here we explain exactly how long you can stay in Russia on a business or tourist visa as an American. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:07:34

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Why it is Important to Overcome the Language Barrier in Russia

5/18/2021
The language barrier in Russia is significant, and many expats are unwilling to learn enough Russian to get over it. Those who do conquer the Russian language are rewarded! Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:09:24

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Visiting Russians for Dinner

5/15/2021
Visiting Russians for dinner is a highlight of spending time in Russia. It is an amazing chance to experience Russian culture. We share some of our stories visiting Russians for dinner in their home. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:16:42

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Visiting Russians for Dinner

5/15/2021
Visiting Russians for dinner is a highlight of spending time in Russia. It is an amazing chance to experience Russian culture. We share some of our stories visiting Russians for dinner in their home. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:16:42

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Are Bribes a Problem for Expats in Russia?

5/12/2021
Russia has a reputation around the world for being plagued with bribes. To be honest, is it possible to give a bribe in Russia? Sure. Is it likely? Probably not. We talk about our experience around bribes in Russia. Spoiler: there aren't many situations where you will encounter bribes in Russia today. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexp... Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:11:42

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Our Favorite Russian Foods

5/11/2021
Russian food isn't the most popular, but it is definitely underrated. There are so many fantastic dishes in Russian cuisine. Here, we talk about what we love the most. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:10:04

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Why Russians Don’t Wear Shoes in Their Apartments

5/6/2021
If you have been to Russia, you know, Russians never wear shoes in their apartments. We talk about our thoughts on why they do this. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange​ Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/anexpatsrussia/ Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com​​​ Get a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com An Expat's Russia - https://anexpatsrussia.com/ Work Remote in Russia - https://exmote.com Join our channel on Telegram at https://t.me/anexpatsrussia to get the latest updates Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to contact@expatriant.com.

Duration:00:05:29