How difficult is it for someone from the U.S. to retire in Russia? Could you roughly estimate the monthly cost of purchasing a home and living modestly in the Russian Countryside? I know it is difficult to estimate, but you seem to enjoy living there, and it appears beautiful on the videos I"ve seen.
Good news is that people after 60 (women) and after 65 (men) do not have to pass the Residency tests. So, u can apply for a residency quota (info differs here: some lawyers say they can get a quota for people ahead, some say that a person has to come to Russia and apply for a residency quota personally). There are options if u contact immigrant lawyers company. This should be easier for u as u don't have to pass the tests if u are of mentioned age. Another good news is that there are more free quotas since that time, because government cancelled its approach to get working power from Middle Asia and legalize them in Russia in order to rise the population. They admitted this was wrong. This topic is discussed at ytchannels: Wild Siberia, Sam's Russian Adventures. Migration company ytchannels: Moving to Russia, Braiden Inc.
Hi there! Soon Residency visa will be available. It allowes multiple employment. From this visa one can apply for a Foreigner's residency permit after 6 months of working in Russia legally if u are a professional from The List of the most needed professions 2024. U can apply for yourself and your family in this case. But as u applied u have to pass the Residency tests: medical, language, history and law basics. A foreigner is allowed to buy a property in Russia: a flat or a house with a plot of land 1500 sq.m. per a person. There is an option to come on a Student visa from a Langage school related to University but u won't be able to work legally untill u pass the Temporary residency permit tests. U can come on a Tourist visa if u like, buy a property, but u won't be able to work legally if needed. But u can study Language and prepare for Residency tests. Still, u can't switch from Tourist visa to Student or Working or Residency staying inside Russia. Only if u ask for Asylum, probably.
I see insulation for 2x4 walls, but it looks like 2x6 framing, is it double up? I also noticed that the rafter framing only appears to be 2x8 at best, is there no snow load? These are not criticism, but honest questions as someone who has been building 30 years in a cold climate (wisconsin)
Around house walls are 150 by 50 Floor and roof are 200 by 50 mm between rooms 100 by 50 mm and the main wall that the rafters go from is 150 by 50 doubled up on top.
@rdnkven it's what we in the USA would consider 2x6 walls, 2x8 rafters... basically what we would consider adequate for a garage. The heat loss for the roof would be very high, especially with the cathedral ceiling. It is definitely in the budget category. The costs here to build that would be fairly comparable (materials wise), but adding well, septic, kitchen cabinets, appliances and the lot would raise the costs closer to 100k. Im roughly on the 45th parallel and that house is roughly on the 60th parallel, so I would imagine that the climate is slightly colder there. I've often wondered why block construction seems to be the typical style in Russia vs stick built as lumber would be a very abundant resource (I would think) Thank you for your time/response.
In winter they are quite warm I live in a same kinda house . Don't forget they don't use the same style heating as in the states. It's all radiators with antifreeze or heated floors. Also most people have a fire place for those extra cold days
@rdnkven I've noticed utility costs are very inexpensive, and have noticed that radiation heat is very popular. Definitely can't beat a supplemental wood stove.
I hear being early is a good thing but this ridiculous . Should have waited for house to built completely before showing . A year too early lol ! Bailed 6 mins in .
@Jackreacher8858 Ridiculous statement! It's his channel he is doing his story as he wants. For normal people its very good information as a step by step of how others are doing their life.
I'm originally from Lexington, NC. My family is from Western PA. Been looking at moving back to NC at time and the prices are crazy. I live in Ohio at the moment and it's still affordable to live here. We're trying to move more out of Cleveland and get some land.
Try something like Yancyville or similar. You have to leave the radius of being able to commute to a high tech job. Ppl from North or CA think nothing of 1.5 hours. That makes Concord a suburb of charlotte. Same for RTP
@mitchrodee in russia all entrance doors open on the outside. If there is snow you'll just push it I've done it plenty of times at my house then I build a deck roof .
@user-dq1hq4of6o I live in the same kind of home. Winter is fine . Of course if it's down to -40 yea it gets a little cold and you need to get the fireplace going but we rarely get negative 30 so it's fine in winter time.
It's okay....but no drinkable water, well water which more than likely stinks to hell and back, no sewage, the colors are hideous and there's only one bathroom. Why not hide the hot water heater..it's an eye-sore! And what do you mean the wires are hidden in the wall? Isn't that how it should be? Like I said...it's okay but very mid..to me it's like a camping shack that's worth 30k
Well I doubt you can buy a good plot of land 20 miles out side of a big city... it's a cheap house and need to realize that the whole world is not America 😉
I had seen videos of electrical wires running outside walls in Russian houses. Nice improvement. Price is nice even for small town mid America. Much larger inside than I thought it would be.
The lumber that fits together is called "Tongue and Groove". That's a nice little house you built.
Thx for the info. Didn't build from those materials in the states.
Post and beam foundation is best . I like ur houses.
Great vid and thanks for all of the info! Love the fact that you can buy a Tundra there too ... ❤
Excellent video! An honest sales pitch and gotta love that lil bit of south'rn drawl.
Thank ya!
I was struggling at first, thought he was an American.
Yeah really cool now to deal with honest people. This one attorney in Moscow said I needed to pay him $30k USD to buy in Russia. I know that's BS.
Wow.. I love this house!❤❤❤
Love the house..loved St Petersburg..one of my favourite cities..
Just found you guys! Great information!
Hard workers ❤
Thank you!
Very good!
How difficult is it for someone from the U.S. to retire in Russia? Could you roughly estimate the monthly cost of purchasing a home and living modestly in the Russian Countryside? I know it is difficult to estimate, but you seem to enjoy living there, and it appears beautiful on the videos I"ve seen.
70k to buy a budget home. And about 1000 on food bills and other stuff. It's pretty cheap here. The hardest part is paperwork green card.
Good news is that people after 60 (women) and after 65 (men) do not have to pass the Residency tests. So, u can apply for a residency quota (info differs here: some lawyers say they can get a quota for people ahead, some say that a person has to come to Russia and apply for a residency quota personally). There are options if u contact immigrant lawyers company. This should be easier for u as u don't have to pass the tests if u are of mentioned age.
Another good news is that there are more free quotas since that time, because government cancelled its approach to get working power from Middle Asia and legalize them in Russia in order to rise the population. They admitted this was wrong.
This topic is discussed at ytchannels: Wild Siberia, Sam's Russian Adventures.
Migration company ytchannels: Moving to Russia, Braiden Inc.
Love it, would love to have that
Great video
What about visas requirements for non russian to live or buying property??*
Can get a greencard if you invest certain amount of money. Or just a regular 3 year visa . It's more of a lawyer question.
Hi there!
Soon Residency visa will be available. It allowes multiple employment. From this visa one can apply for a Foreigner's residency permit after 6 months of working in Russia legally if u are a professional from The List of the most needed professions 2024. U can apply for yourself and your family in this case.
But as u applied u have to pass the Residency tests: medical, language, history and law basics.
A foreigner is allowed to buy a property in Russia: a flat or a house with a plot of land 1500 sq.m. per a person.
There is an option to come on a Student visa from a Langage school related to University but u won't be able to work legally untill u pass the Temporary residency permit tests.
U can come on a Tourist visa if u like, buy a property, but u won't be able to work legally if needed. But u can study Language and prepare for Residency tests. Still, u can't switch from Tourist visa to Student or Working or Residency staying inside Russia. Only if u ask for Asylum, probably.
A foreigner can own a company, a company can own anything
ну дожили)))
150mm is small, 250mm is normal
@@ЕвстафийЕвлампиевич that's why it's a budget home.
I see insulation for 2x4 walls, but it looks like 2x6 framing, is it double up?
I also noticed that the rafter framing only appears to be 2x8 at best, is there no snow load?
These are not criticism, but honest questions as someone who has been building 30 years in a cold climate (wisconsin)
Around house walls are 150 by 50
Floor and roof are 200 by 50 mm between rooms 100 by 50 mm and the main wall that the rafters go from is 150 by 50 doubled up on top.
@rdnkven it's what we in the USA would consider 2x6 walls, 2x8 rafters... basically what we would consider adequate for a garage. The heat loss for the roof would be very high, especially with the cathedral ceiling.
It is definitely in the budget category. The costs here to build that would be fairly comparable (materials wise), but adding well, septic, kitchen cabinets, appliances and the lot would raise the costs closer to 100k.
Im roughly on the 45th parallel and that house is roughly on the 60th parallel, so I would imagine that the climate is slightly colder there.
I've often wondered why block construction seems to be the typical style in Russia vs stick built as lumber would be a very abundant resource (I would think)
Thank you for your time/response.
@NORDERN9 60 percent of houses are build that way. Electricity is cheap and gas. So not hard to heat it .
In winter they are quite warm I live in a same kinda house . Don't forget they don't use the same style heating as in the states. It's all radiators with antifreeze or heated floors. Also most people have a fire place for those extra cold days
@rdnkven I've noticed utility costs are very inexpensive, and have noticed that radiation heat is very popular. Definitely can't beat a supplemental wood stove.
That location seems to be between Shushary and Tosno?
Ulyanovka
I hear being early is a good thing but this ridiculous . Should have waited for house to built completely before showing . A year too early lol ! Bailed 6 mins in .
@Jackreacher8858
Ridiculous statement!
It's his channel he is doing his story as he wants.
For normal people its very good information as a step by step of how others are doing their life.
What;s your company name and contact?
Ven1286@gmail.com
How did you get into building homes in Russia 😊
I used to remodel houses in the states.
You sound like you're from Louisiana, did you grow up in Russia?
No grew up in nc
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very interesting video indeed 😊
Omg. Imfrom NC. Love St Petersburg. Love the house
Very good
Ummmmm, nope, no thanks. I'll pass when it comes to living in Russia. I'll take America, but thanks.
I'm originally from Lexington, NC. My family is from Western PA. Been looking at moving back to NC at time and the prices are crazy. I live in Ohio at the moment and it's still affordable to live here. We're trying to move more out of Cleveland and get some land.
Try something like Yancyville or similar. You have to leave the radius of being able to commute to a high tech job. Ppl from North or CA think nothing of 1.5 hours. That makes Concord a suburb of charlotte. Same for RTP
Can you build in Stupino? Youre a dream come true. You answered my question about American money transfer)))
I think so either I build it or I cam over see the construction with a local crew.
1:46 I see that front door swings out. Why?! What happens when you wake up to a foot or two of freshly fallen snow? Climb out a window???
@mitchrodee in russia all entrance doors open on the outside. If there is snow you'll just push it I've done it plenty of times at my house then I build a deck roof .
The reason for that is fire and burglary. Harder to brake into the house and when fire you push the door out to get out.
how mutch insulation and what kind is isulation how thick what type
150mm thick. Russian brand Ursa terra brown type
@user-dq1hq4of6o I live in the same kind of home. Winter is fine . Of course if it's down to -40 yea it gets a little cold and you need to get the fireplace going but we rarely get negative 30 so it's fine in winter time.
It's okay....but no drinkable water, well water which more than likely stinks to hell and back, no sewage, the colors are hideous and there's only one bathroom. Why not hide the hot water heater..it's an eye-sore! And what do you mean the wires are hidden in the wall? Isn't that how it should be? Like I said...it's okay but very mid..to me it's like a camping shack that's worth 30k
Well I doubt you can buy a good plot of land 20 miles out side of a big city... it's a cheap house and need to realize that the whole world is not America 😉
What do you know about russian house market by the way? Lol
I had seen videos of electrical wires running outside walls in Russian houses. Nice improvement. Price is nice even for small town mid America. Much larger inside than I thought it would be.
There's a septic. I guess you missed that part
lol evidently you haven’t seen in any Russian homes..