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Living in Russia: the ultimate expat guide

Living in Russia: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Russia.

Looking forward to move to one of the world's biggest and most powerful countries? Russia, located in Northern Eurasia, is a top destination for expatriation.

With its developed and high-income economy, Russia provides many professional opportunities to expatriates looking forward to settle here. It is also the place where you will discover historical cities, contemporary arts and a rich countryside.

Key figures

Population144 million
Expats800,000
Top nationalitiesUkrainians, Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kyrgyz, Armenians
LanguagesRussian
Monthly cost of living
1 person1,200 EUR
Family of 43,500 EUR
Veedushi Bissessur
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A journalist, holder of the DALF C1 and C2 and a diploma from the University of Mauritius, I have nearly twenty years of writing experience. After six years in the Mauritian press, I joined ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹, where I have been working for over a decade, including five years as editorial assistant, and now as editorial manager.

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