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  • Do You Need A Degree to Teach English in Russia?

    One of the biggest questions around teaching English in Russia is whether you need a university degree to teach in Russia. The answer is no, you don't but it is a bit more nuanced than that.


    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


    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    6 min
  • Pros & Cons of Teaching English in Russia

    Wondering what it is like to teach English in Russia? What are the pros and cons that you should expect? We discuss everything that English teachers will encounter teaching English in Russia.


    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


    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    19 min
  • Income Tax in Russia for Expats

    We get questions all the time about income tax in Russia. As expats, navigating a new tax system can seem complicated, especially if you are from the US. Fortunately, Russia has a very streamlined income tax system. We talk about the basics of income tax in Russia in this video.


    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


    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    6 min
  • How Much Money You Can Make Teaching English in Russia?

    Teaching English in Russia can be extremely lucrative. Many people don't know the secrets to find private students who are willing to pay high hourly rates. We talk about our experience and how to find private English students in Russia.


    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


    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    16 min
  • Is Russia a Cheap Country for Expats?

    We get many questions about the cost of living in Russia and whether Russia is a cheap country. In this video, we give our opinion on whether Russia is a cheap country for expats specifically.

    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

    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    15 min
  • Can Foreigners Drive in Russia?

    Driving in Russia can be intimidating for foreign drivers. We have a lot of experience driving in Russia and try to dispel the myths associated with it in this video.


    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


    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    9 min
  • What is the Ideal Expat Life in Russia?

    Are you wondering what the ideal expat life in Russia is like? We talk about what we would want to have to live in Russia.


    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


    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    20 min
  • Why Russian Names are so Hard for Expats to Remember

    One of the most difficult tasks when you first arrive in Russia is learning the customs associated with Russian names. It is much more difficult than you might imagine! Did you know that Alexander will usually go by Sasha or Shurik? Listen to some of our funny stories associated with Russian names.


    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/


    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    12 min
  • What We Miss About Living in Russia

    We lived in Russia for over 15 years between the two of us. While we don't live in Russia currently, there are many things we miss about life in Russia. Here are some of the top things we miss from our time in Russia.


    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/


    Are you an expat in Russia? Would you like to share your story on our channel? Let us know by writing to [email protected].

    25 min
  • Everything You Need to Know about Teaching English in Russia

    Thinking about teaching English in Russia? Here are answers to the questions we get all the time! If you have specific questions, let us know in the comments, we will answer them and if they are deep questions, we will do a separate video!


    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/

    28 min

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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…