How To Move To Russia in 2024
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- Many people have been asking about how to move to Russia. Here is my advice.
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You need to clarify no transformers marriage! In Russia
so if your poor need not bother if you have money go ahead crazy
I'm interested in booking a call on your new website.
Go for it
Everyone does what they want. For example, I take phone calls from people who want to move to Russia, I don’t charge.
I truly believe in another 10 - 15 years Russia will become the number 1 destination for westerners wanting to immigrate to another country. You're ahead of your time Sam.
I see an opportunity for you as an immigration consultant.
I agree with you, it seems more free as the west becomes more authoritarian especially with speech. I don't have a good feeling about where the obsession with diversity is going - it's for a reason and the reason is not for us to all live happily ever after.
I don’t think so Russia will remain very niche. For those who are drawn to that country by whatever reason.
It’s becoming popular now! I see a new British person in Russia youtube channel each week!
@@bryanx590 Well does it not depend on what one considerate as wrong?
If you stay at the red square and skream "Dead over Putin, kill the bastard", you will be escorted by the police to an closer interview at the police station.
If you stay at the red square and skream "Dead over Biden, kill the bastard", you will be escorted by the police to an closer interview at the police station. They do not want idiots to stay at red square and skream.
I am actually afraid that the consequence of doing stupid stuff in the US is more unpredictable, and maybe lethal, than it is in Russia, not that it will be a nice and easy dance in Russia, it won't.
When frogs grow hair 😂
I should’ve moved to Russia 10 years ago but better late than never. I’m setting up to permanently move there next year from Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Good intention!❤❤❤
You need to gain a Temporary residency permit visa first and foremost. You cannot just live here on your say so.
This is a fantastic posting Sam. May I say you are a good salesman in selling Russia to the foreign masses.
My circumstances were meeting and marrying my wife years ago and living in England. Kids came along later.
My wife's mom was taken sick and a decision was made about us living full time in Russia.
We live in Krasnagorsk and all in all I love Russia, its culture and it's people.
Personally I've often wondered if I wasn't Russian in a previous life, LOL.
I think it's great you are prepared to help and advise people thinking of coming to Russia, it is a fantastic country 😊
@@paulsidaway4014 I was going to apply for the 3-year In-and-out travel tourist visa first which gives me the ability to stay 6 months per year for 3 years but while I’m there I was going to apply for the temporary residency card if that sounds like a good plan to you and Sam?
😂😂😂
I moved to Russia with my russian wife for good last year. The best decision ever, but of course I lived for some time here before so I knew what to expect and what to do. You are giving good advices Sam. I follow you also on Telegram
Thanks mate. It scares me how many people are seemingly ready to move to Russia, without ever having visited!
@@SamsRussianAdventures Part of the reason is that there are now so many RUclips channels showing the good side of Russia. Of course there are also channels that show nothing but bad, but they're now seen as propaganda channels. I totally agree with you that people should come for 90 days and live in and look around Russia. Possibly two or three times in different areas so that they find a place that they just "fit".
100% agree, you MUST visit Russia first, do not just buy land without knowing what, where, how and when…!!
Thanks for saying that!!! You have a great channel.
Dodo brain amd the rest of his luncatic buddies have fun Russian history is full of “things working out”
It's too expensive anyways.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Putin is AFRAID of his own people....the sooner the Russian people realize this...then the sooner they can get rid of him
I thought that only russian residents can buy property, but maybe it's more complicated.
Really clear and very useful information, thank you great Sam ! 🤙
I’m Ethiopian 🇪🇹 My choice is joining Russian 🇷🇺 military so I should finish my two home works ,
👉 1 - learning russian language as fast as possible
👉 2- I should make physical exercise & update my physical appearance as possible I can !
Good luck 🍀 for everyone
💪 Uraaaa
Не надо.. тут тебя научат и физически разовьют на курсе молодого бойца за 3 месяца 😼
Are you sure that is what you want to do?
@@SamsRussianAdventuresможет, он имеет в виду Африканский корпус?
Adequate people from all over the world - unite, the meeting place is Mother Russia!
A renaissance is coming in Russia and it is once again becoming a Great Empire, above all an EMPIRE OF the SPIRIT!
Best comment award 🥇
Слава Роду и Белым Богам☀️☀️☀️
My wife is Ukrainian, we are moving to Russia using the resettlement program for ex soviet citizens and their families. Another option for ex soviets or children of. Good vid!
@@helix_dragon програма есть, но работает очень криво.
@@helix_dragon Foreigners whose relatives lived in the Russian Empire or the USSR “in a direct ascending line” (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and so on) are granted simplified citizenship. 🤔🤔
That is great! Good luck.
@@helix_dragon Indeed, we currently live in Karlovy Vary, although unsure if the program is also for Czechs
I moved through this programme 11 years ago, never regretted it once
Всем добрым людям желаю благополучно переехать к нам в Россию , кто этого хочет. Хорошим людям мы всегда рады!😊
👍👍👍👍🇷🇺
I'd love the opportunity to do so. I'm an American who has become disillusioned with what my homeland has become. Russia is more in line with my traditional values. The bad thing is that I'm poor and I don't speak the language
@@aldoushuxleysghost I think a lot of those who would like to come have the same problem.
Brilliant, informative. Thanks, Sam.
It's such a shame it took a war to highlight just how nice Russia is, how clean and beautiful it is, I'd love to live in Russia, especially with this political climate, I'd hedge my bets with putin over our wef puppet politicians in the west😢
I guess in one sense more eyes are on Russia now and in the long run it might be better for Russia but at the same time I wish people were not dying
@@SamsRussianAdventures yes, war is stupid in every sense, it's just killing for profit, no one wants this, only people who have invested money in it and they are the few, it's amazing how a few humans are capable of controlling so many! Your videos are great Sam, its nice to see the everyday, normal lives across the globe, I'm watching from Cornwall so quite far from you lol👌
This war is a project of NATO (Washington & London)
Because of one man , Putin.
@@tobyreed529 aside from the American establishment, who profit from it, the complications of the conflict are much greater, than that. If Russia fails, that would mean globalism as ideology would be rapidly forced onto the world. A new form of colonialism.
On own reasons - Russia is protecting their own people. The Eastern part of the country in question has been always Russian.
The good thing is Russia is winning, so globalism hopefully would be stopped .
As a follower of this channel, I think your material is improving in terms of both topics you choose and the quality. Best of luck and thanks for your work!
Brilliant channel - Excellent videos.
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback
If I was 20 years younger, I'd be booking a call with you Sam.. I'd advise anyone under 60 and living in this hell hole called the UK, to start thinking about settling in Russia, especially if you have a trade or profession to offer. The way things are going, those Europeans who are awake to what's happening in their homelands should be seriously contemplating getting the hell out asap. Russia will become the last bastion of western culture very soon. Great video Sam. I hope you get a lot of calls booked on your new website.
Oh, my.. Whats wrong with the UK?? I live just two hours far from Sam.. Just curious)) have a good day in UK 🇬🇧
@@ritaars4978 Их правительство пытается освободится от людей. Сверчки вместо мяса. Фермы закрывают.
@@ritaars4978 Where do I start Rita ? The government and most politicians have sold out to the UN's New World Order and all that represents in terms of democracy and freedoms. They are operating a population replacement scheme with incomers of very different cultures and beliefs. Our health services are being neglected and are in crisis. They are bringing in laws and legislation to silence free speech and opinions. The countries Infrastructure is being badly neglected. Our food security and infrastructure is being threatened by bogus Net Zero and re-wilding policy. The cost of living has risen 20% since 2020 and wages are not keeping pace. They are threatening motorists all the time with ridiculous schemes along with fuel & insurance price hikes. They are expecting us to pay megabucks for dangerous electric cars which are not fit for purpose. It get worse, but you probably get the picture for now .
@@ritaars4978Серьезно😂
Ещё это планета Земля называется а вокруг дома твоего это Россия.
Ещё сво с Украиной идёт.
Ты в коме был????
UK here too, and over 60, would be a pain to get our pensions sent to Russia!
Thanks!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this! You are very kind.
My wife and I are still in the researching stage. She's Belarusian and we have cousins in St. Petersburg, so I imagine the cities and villages are quite the same. When in Belarus life felt as it was the 60's and 70's to me. We're hoping that the war is over soon and the people get a reprieve from the globalist plans of a one world government with less issues for travel. You did a very good job explaining things. Thanks Sam.
Hi mate, really the only thing that has changed is the longer travelling route and the difficulty transferring money. The thing with villages is that people who lived there were actually only working on farms.
Belarus is very modern, very clean and safe cpuntry. Cheaper than in Russia. Infrastructure is excellent. It takes 7 hours to get to Minsk from Moscow by train. If you get Belarussian train you would know what is Belarus right there - so comfortable and clean this tarin is
@@ГалинаБрагина-п2т But the salary in Belarus isn't high enough. We live in Moscow region. There are many people from Belarus working with my husband. They work 2 weeks, then go home for 2 weeks and so on.
@@ГалинаБрагина-п2т Nothing against Belarus. I enjoyed spending time in Vitebsk and Shumilino. Lovely people. Lovely areas.
Were looking for a different climate is all.
Conflict not end as Elite Banking Cabal want to retaliate against Russia, Vladimir Putin for he ejected the entire Rothschilds Families, friends from Moscow in 2016 .
Studying in Russia as a student might be a good option.
I don't disagree with you on that
It’s really a great option
Мэтт684: хорошее решение учиться в России...
Поваришься у нас тут, прокатишься по стране и примешь окончательное решение - остаться в России или нет!..
@@ФеняЕдренин Спасибо. Я планирую навестить нескольких друзей, которых приобрел за эти годы, и многих других русских людей. Для меня будет честью готовить вместе с вашими людьми, совершать поездку по стране и, возможно, начать бизнес и, возможно, остаться, если ваша страна позволит это.
@@SamsRussianAdventures How?
Been waiting for ages for such a video. Thanks loads
No problem 👍
Very informative
Great video. I always enjoy you kids. Keep them coming!
Haha you made a funny typo!!!
@@SamsRussianAdventures damn 😳
You always have a lot of good advice. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure! Hope it was useful
Good sir, excellent content! I watch you frequently and learn a great deal.
Great video Sam. Very well presented information.
Hi Sam, your videos are never boring. That is useful information and advice. Pet Ksusha for me! 😸 I am ready for you to go on road trips.
Hi Sam,my son is sending every month my pension money from the Netherlands to my Raiffeisen bank account I get a special code from my bank ,so until now no problem. 🎉
I used them before. But there was a minimum tariff of $1000 to receive money from the US. This is the way Russian RUclipsrs get paid but it wasn’t nice to pay that tarriff
My son send every month 1000 euro cost 82 euro.
@SamsRussianAdventures you need to use Euro
Does your son also have a Raiffeisenbank account? I have tried opening one but they say here in germany that they can't send money.
@@ArmadilloGodzilla no my son have a account by the ABN bank.
Russia also has a Compatriot Policy. If you are a direct descendent of Russian Ancestry, the state will aid you in resettling in Russia.
That’s a great point. I’ll mention it in the next video.
How can they determine that. By a DNA-test? If the test would show that Rurik is your ancestor it should mean that you are the new Tsar.
@@leifandersson8754 Paperwork, paperwork, and more paperwork, Legalized/Apostille, and notary verified, it is Russia.
Btw, Russia is no longer run by a Tsar, may I suggest that you read the Russian constitution.
@@K2teknik. Because the German financed Bolsheviks murdered the Russian royal family after their coup d’etat.
A quick comment on the 10000 dollar limit on cash coming into Russia. This is an undeclared limit. If you declare it, you can bring in as much as you wish at no cost other than filling out paperwork. Mind you, if you are leaving the US with that money, over $10,000 you need to fill out declaration paperwork as you are leaving the US. Again, no cost.
Thanks! I’ve actually never brought cash to Russia. There are other ways to do it but I don’t feel comfortable sharing it on RUclips. I’d be scared for foreigners bringing in large amounts of cash and getting robbed
anything over $10000 you need to declare it. it's a considerable sum such as $50+K you'll need to bring receipts. (proof of where the money comes from and that is legitimately yours.) ... just incase.
Yes, that is good advice. I get a letter from my bank, plus the withdrawal paperwork, then the paperwork from customs leaving the US. Even a transfer country may ask for proof if they see the money. When you declare it coming into Russia, you need to declare all the cash on you, including Russian rubles. Yeah, it can make you nervous walking around with such a wad. Don't do anything too obvious like putting it in a briefcase handcuffed to your wrist 😂@@adz-ql6kv
I would go tomorrow! But, I am too old to go in and out.
You can come here on a tourist visa and apply for residency
You could sign up for enlistment..every little helps.
you can go in and buy dacha
You're never too old to live life to its fullest.
@@SamsRussianAdventures from my understanding you need to pass a Russian language/history/culture test to get residency, has this changed?
The easiest way (and cheapest) to learn Russian language is to get Russian books. After reading 3-4 of them, one would be able to read and write very well. Then one needs the partner in conversation. And there is skype to help. And no need to pay hundreds or thousands $$ oг € or £. That is how i learned foreign language. Reading teaches proper spelling, conversation teaches pronunciation. And grammar comes from both. Just be dedicated and persistent and in no time you succeed
You'd have to understand Russian text.
@@kr1221E
Of course you need a dictionary. Read each day a new page. but every day start with the first one and add a new page every day.. Then, when you reach the middle of the book you start to understand without a dictionary. That is how I learn foreign language
I agree Russian is a European language a lot of the Cyrillic letters are either Latin but code for a different sound or are Greek. So it shouldn’t be too hard to learn the alphabet. Then you can read it helps that there are a lot of French, Latin, English and German words in Russian. Such as Керн=Kern in German which means core. Эташ= French Étage which is used in German too and means floor. Полиция= German police in English police.
The goal is finding a way to live in Russia 🇷🇺
@@SamsRussianAdventures but for that goal it helps immensely if you are able to communicate in Russian. Plus you actually kind of introduced the issue yourself by mentioning the potency to study in Russia getting language proficiency and a student visa
I don't want to move to Russia but I always enjoy your videos Sam.
Thanks! I’m sorry if it wasn’t relevant to you. I have few how to videos on the way because I’m being overwhelmed with questions, but I’ll mix them up with other videos
@@SamsRussianAdventures lol Sam its all good :)
Good video Sam. Very informative. Didn’t know about the work and student visa. Thank You
Glad it was helpful! Those two visas are tied to the organisation who invites you. Do you can’t change jobs or universities without needing to leave and make a new visa.
@@SamsRussianAdventures THANK YOU SAMUEL
I'm considering this. The world as we know it ( I'm in the UK) is circling the plughole.
I've never seen it so bad.
Take me there hate it here in scotland 🏴💓🇷🇺
You now know how to come here!
Scots are responsible for what happened to Scotland. Why would he want you trashing his place also? Oh and most true Scots, would I suspect, insist on using a capital ( S ) when referring to their country Scotland.. 😄
What if you suddenly feel an urge to immediately grab a deep fried mars bar?
@@zloychechen5150 What the hell... this really exists LOL. Just buy one and make one at home I guess?
@@BrentonWoods774 Yeah.. Just imagine actually eating that shit:DDD
Sam, спасибо большое🙂 i was sold on the work visa until you mentioned the student visa. Im still learning Russian so this may be a better route to go. Great video! Cheer from the USA
Thanks for the video Sam
Hope it was useful
Great Video!!!! Very informative, and Practical. The call option to talk to you is a GREAT idea!! nobody offers that. I'll be booking a call in May.
Thanks! Will look forward to your call
I am not moving anywhere, but your talk is most useful and interesting hints for making good living , you say the true facts. God bless your excellent excursions and nice walks through the village and pretty sceneries.
So nice of you! Thank you 🙏
Hopefully am so happy to watch your video I will be so happy to have a conversation with you for more information about planning to move to Russia
Absolutely!! Write to me.
@@SamsRussianAdventures actually I have living in Qatar for almost 2 years as of now am talking to you am planning on my way to Russia so what can you advise me about my decision you know they're more than me
That was very helpful Sam 👍🏽
Glad it was helpful! Thanks
Excellent video Sam. Very informative. Just to let you know Sam we joined your Telegram channel just now. We will most certainly be watching for your web site. Thank you for the information. We would love to setup a video conference with you when your website is ready.
Very helpful information. Thank you, Sam.
Glad it was helpful!
You can bring more than US$10,000 as long as you declare it to Customs. It's desirable to have some proof that the money was obtained legally. I got a letter from my bank stating that was part of the proceeds of the sale of my house. The customs officer will count every single note in every currency, and you'll have to make a declaration as to what you will do with the money. Western debit and credit cards do not work in Russia. Best currencies to bring are USD, Euro, GBP or CNY.
The best way for Australians to get to Russia is by Emirates via Dubai to Moscow, or FlyDubai to other Russian cities. Australia is considered an "unfriendly country" so immigration will probably give you an interview before you can get a migration card. If applying for residency you need an apostilled National Police Certificate, which is only valid for 90 days from date of issue.
Thanks for the advice, I will share it in the next video about residency and citizenship.
Clarification: Europe prohibits the export of euros from its territory (I know cases when dollars were taken from those who went to Russia at the European customs - these are European sanctions). Therefore, you can bring any currency to Russia, but not the euro!
@@Andrey_Bodrey75 I took both Euros and US dollars to Russia from Australia, so this only affects Europeans. The exchange rate for Euros is quite bad now, so USD and Yuan are better currencies at the moment.
@@SamsRussianAdventures You should also mention quotas and the language, history and cultural tests. The Temporary and Permanent Residency forms are online on the MVD website. And the 90 days in 180 days rule. Going over that in extreme cases can get you a five year ban on entry into Russia.
As an international truck driver, iv'e spent a lot of time in Russia and I love it. I'm now 56 and have saved all my life, so I'm financially independent. I speak, read and write Russian to a fairly good standard. I would love to move there, but worry that amid the current climate I wouldn't be welcome 😔
Why do u think so? U are a man of work, not a "golden boy", working people now respectful (as it was in USSR times). If u know the language to a decent level, check yourself "Тест для РВП" tests on history basics, law and language. After that u are ready to pass exams (for temporary residency it is enough to have "3" instead of "5" mark). There is a list of most important professions, that have preferencies in obtaing residency or VNGH (Вид на жительство). U can also ask for Asylum in Russian Embassy, get View on living (ВНЖ), apply for citizenship and pass the tests.
You’ll be welcome. People don’t care where you are from, they care about who you are.
@@catinforest Спасибо за ваш добрый ответ. Я много работаю и буду больше изучать русский язык. Моя грамматика не очень хороша, но я научусь.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Спасибо за ваш добрый ответ 👍🏻🙋🏻♂
The Russians still love westerners (just not the NeoCon / WEF types) and they'll treat you with care and respect on a huge and yet soulful level. I'm a Brit, been here since 2006, and even during the past two years, I've not faced a single issue. If you come to Russia with appreciation and understanding, they'll roll out the red carpet for you.
Fellow expat here, lived in next door Georgia for about 7 years. Id love to live in Russia 🇷🇺 ❤️
Very practical and useful video!
At last Spring has sprung..It's bl@@dy cold back here in UK..
It’s 35 degrees in the south of Russia today
But at least it's also gloomy. Probably. A few times a day.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Must be the planet's tilt or Greta..
@@anthonyferris8912
The south of Russia has always been warm, even in Sochi and the Caspian coasts bananas and grapes grow, not all of Russia is a gigantic snowy forest or an endless cold steppe.
I wish I was 20 years younger, as I see what is happening here in the UK and Ireland,
I wish I was 40 years younger, but it is just me. History have shown us that the political system and the leading class change over time, sometimes they are smart and clever, other times that are totally off from what the population in general want/need, but there is hope ahead, things will change sooner or later.
❤❤❤❤❤❤ from 🇨🇦👍🏻❤❤❤❤ good video sam 🙂👍🏻 thank you for the info on how to move to Russia
Happy to help!
I know it's amazing from my visits and as you know I am moving very soon Sam.
I’m looking forward to learning about your move!
Awesome video Sam
Thank you 🙏
Thank you... Very helpful
Thanks for sharing
Great information dear Sam!
Glad it was helpful!
Sorry Sam.. This is an excellent video. You are a great videograrapher.
Haha I know I’m not! But I like the raw style of video.
Давно смотрю канал Сэма, но рад что англоязычное население меняет мнение о нашей стране.
Что значит "меняет" ?
Мнение людей в пендосии и северной пендосии всегда было одно. PUTIN IS THE BEST
Not boring at all, on the contrary. Thank you Sam for the excellent video 👏👏 For the time being my move to Russia is still a dream (and I must admit I'm getting deflated with so many obstacles), but on the other way your information is very useful and maybe somehow it will help manifest dreams into reality 😊 And it's good to know we can talk if the time comes to more concrete plans.
When time comes, asking Russian Embassy for Asylum will be the better option. So don't waste your time, learn Russian language, history basics, law basics, check free samples of Test for RVP. So that u would be better situated and ready to pass some tests, if needed.
@@catinforest Thank you!
Thanks! 😃 and honestly it’s not as difficult as it sounds!
Excellent video. No messing about, just straight to the point. You covered everything. I currently get a private visa to see my girlfriend. But the plan is to move next year. I'm learning the language before I move next year
Thanks mate, how many days is the private visa?
@@SamsRussianAdventures it's 90 days. And you can visit 2 times
Channel is getting better friend
Hi Sam,would love to move to Russia!
I hope you can come here!
🇷🇺❤️🇷🇺❤️🇷🇺
Спасибо
@@SamsRussianAdventures Hi Sam,
I really like your video’s, they really give the feeling of Russia just how I experience it.
When will you come to Ryazan? At the moment I’m busy renovating a stalinhouse, maybe interesting for you ?
Sam, Im going to take your advise, i want to move to Russia, But I;m going to visit on a tourist visa and see Russia with my own eyes. If I like it, then i can make the move to apply for citizenship. My only hold back now is my mother who is in bad health here in the US, hopefully, one day I WILL get my chance to explore Russia and make my decision. . .
Brilliant! Great to read about your decision. Sorry about your Mum.
I am planning to move Piter in late summer with VKS. I have been in Russia 10+ times and you are totally right, first visit, get some friends and figure it out which city do you want to live. I am glad to see and know Russia and it's people.
Great video Sam! If I plan to visit Russia I will reach out to get more info on places to see and towns to visit.
Please do! Thanks mate.
Sick of the west. I will be there soon, brother
I have learnt Russian from Kenya in Africa. I love values. I don't have a lot of money but someone is gona give me for a one way ticket so if I come under a tourist visa, sign up for the military and then invite my family some months later
I’ll be calling you on your website Sam. Very good idea))
Cool!!! I’ll try and get it sorted asap
Great video Sam! If one day I decide to visit Russia i will certainly visit you! Maybe one day! Thanks a lot ❤️
thanks, useful information
Dobroy den. GREAT common sense point made right away. (WHO in their right minds would want to or could go LIVE in another country WITHOUT visiting it first?
Здравствуйте! So many people are talking about it lately!!! I find it pretty crazy!
💯% Да 😼
Thx Sam!
No problem!
Good vid would be nice to visit and meet people
Thanks! I hope you do visit
Basic info, but still quite useful :) What I enormously respect is your approach - visit first and only then make long time decision :)
Sam, I get it, we're not at the stage of buying land, but I'm a mom of 7. I need to plan! Lol My kids and I went to Czech Republic on a 3 year visa. From prices I've seen on avito, i think it would be cheaper for me to buy a fixer upper dacha than rent since I have a large family. Am I wrong? Also, if I come as a student or worker can all my kids come with me? They are ages 2-19. :) Best to you from Illinois
Are you on telegram?
thanks Sam, great and clear information and advice,
My family and i are based in England, but in a couple of years we hope to move to Russia. We were actually married in Russia. My wife is Russian, I'm English, and we still have an apartment there. We visit every year. We have 2 daughters (7 & 12) who have duel citizenships and are fluent Russian. Its just me who can not speak Russian yet.
Looking forward to more of your videos.
👍
Sounds great! You’ll pick Russian when you live here. Reach out to me if you have any questions.
I have a slight paranoia of being taken hostage and used as a pawn in the politics. I don't work for UK government and support everything Russia is doing but have some ties to US politics and intelligence.
Like most people commenting here it's obvious to me who is defending the interests of decency and civilization - mother Russia.
Nooo! Don’t worry, this is how good the media is at making people fearful of Russia.
Very good english. You speak like my teacher of english in childhood.😁
Hallo Sam..
I have only started watching your videos coupla days ago, and it is fascinating to see life in Russia, from a foreigner's perpective. I am a black guy from Cape town South Africa, and have always been curious about Russia. I just want to know how open minded russian people are when it comes to race relations. If you can make a video about that, it will be very helpful. I know there are videos on this topic, but i would like you take on it. Many thanks from Vernon.
One thing you must definitely cover is quotas for residency. That has a huge impact on where you can live, unless you're in a quota exempt group.
I guess Sam is trying to talk about his personal experience, he might not know smth he or his friends hasn't faced with.
How to get a quota?
How to apply for a working quota?
How to apply for residency quota?
Who does have preferencies in getting quota? List of most needed specialists. One who is to reunite with his Russian child (or is it View on living status?
View on living - who can get this status?
Without reliable immigrant lawyer who has real practice examples it is hard to understand what is what and wich option to choose...
Just wanted to add to your comment :)
Video being uploaded now
@@catinforest Sam had covered some of this in other videos.
@@K2teknik. Now I've learnt about "Dom Migranta" in Moscow. This is both an immigrant center and a Language school related to the University. At least, now I know what to advise to foreigners, 'cos so many are asking. But some new options and Programms for migrants are in the process of creating.
Sam that was not boring at all
I hope not! Can’t tell if it’s sarcasm or not 🤣
@@SamsRussianAdventures lol, no, that was honest to god truth, it was not boring.
Hey Sam, when somebody invites you and you get an official invitation, this is a homestay visa. This can be extended without ever leaving the country. Extensions are for 90 days.
Oh wow! That’s amazing. How many times can you extend your visa for 90 days? Is it indefinite?
@@SamsRussianAdventures I'm not exactly sure, but I did it 5 times and then my Vid Na Zhitelztva was ready. Back then they were all handwritten and actually smaller than a regular passport.
That is most definitely not the case now. It is 90 days and you must leave Russia for another 90 days. The 90 days out of 180 days rule.
Well, that was 23 years ago so apparently this has changed. Too bad.@@peterwilliams2152
The only cases I had heard about where they had extended a "90 days within 180 days" visa is in case of hospitalization where the patient cannot be transported out of Russia, not exactly a situation you would want to get into.
I would consider it, but I can hardly even afford fast-food meals here in the U.S. anymore.
If I were to go, which would be cool, I’d probably do a in-and-out tourist visa after I graduate and get my automotive degree. Just go stay for a summer in an apartment and learn some Russian and just hang out and see what’s going on.
Great idea! That’s what I did initially
You nailed it 👏 i know i did the same ,i visited the country just as a tourist then i came back again to try to get my temporary residency but unfortunately bureaucracy didn't allow me for now ,..
BIG ADVICE for everyone: LEARN RUSSIAN! Without it your life will be very stressful, people there and the system is not like other global immigration based countries
Gracias por los consejos Sam, tienes razón, primero visita Ruisa para conocer los pros y los contras antes de tomar una decisión.
Seguro.
If you are unfamiliar with Northern Europe/Western Russia, visit during autumn or winter. You never get used to at least six months of bad weather and darkness. There is a reason why wealthy people from northern Europe lives in southern Europe during this time of the year.
In the South of Russia winter is like in Europe, snow is a rarity, winter temperature is mostly around +10 degrees, winter is short, summer is long
@@k1ssulja ”Like in Europe”. Extreme difference between southern and northern Europe for obvious reasons.
The climate in NorthWest Russia is different from the climate in west scandinavian (Denmark/Norway/Sweden) or Great Britain, if it is good/bad is mostly up to personal taste.
I agree. You should never relocate to another country without first visiting to determine if it's a good fit for you. If you can't afford a visit, it's wise to wait until you've saved enough to support yourself before making the move.
Many people just move without thinking.
-- Great video. Thanks!
Please next time talk about the cost of renting an apartment and the cost of living in Russia. :)
If not in Moscow, 1-room flat is 15-20 000 rubles per month. In Moscow 3-room flat was about 60 000 rubles per month. It is renting. Cost of living depends on what your needs are.. If it is a car and a cottage and vacations... than u need more mony to have. Pensioners live on 17-20 000 rubles per month. But it was only 10 000 rubles per month 9 years ago. So, now they are a bit wealthier :)
@@catinforest --- Thanks. Will love to travel to Russia. Thanks for the information.
@@angeldetierra3855 :)
Thanks. It’s such a difficult question as it really depends on your lifestyle.
What about retired people?....I'm a Physician looking to retire here in the US in 3 yrs........divorced, maybe find a Russian orthodox lady. I'm Orthodox myself.
Sure, of course you can come. There are no age restrictions
Many people are still working in retirement.
don't want to get bored
but language needs
Learn to make yourself understood in the everyday Russian language and then go there for a month of travel to find the place you'd like to settle:) That's what i did. When you find that place meet people thru the local church of choice, it's likely some of them could be of great help if/when you finally move there.
Вам Бог поможет, когда начнете ходить, здесь в России, на церковные службы.
awsome information there sam well done
Hello Sir,
Good Content! Could you please let us know how many Westerners, especially from the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada, have moved to Russia? Or could you please inform us about the number of English-speaking people living in Russia from the mentioned countries?
It’s a difficult question. You can ask on the form
Google says:
As of 2019:
Canada 155
United Kingdom 490
New Zealand 22
United States 1153
Australia 97
Naturalisations in Russia (as of 2021):
Canada 69
United Kingdom 99
New Zealand 6
United States 388
Australia 19
In total something like 2498. Or 0.00173472%.
App. 7 million people in Russia speak English. Just shy of 5% give and take,
@@K2teknik.Don't believe Google.
There's towns being built just for English speaking chaps
Hi there :)
Mostly, it is just Russian-American or Russian-European couples are moving to Russia. There were a lot of expats living in Moscow, but they had to move back to their countries, because companies where they worked were leaving Russia, and there was an order from the Governments of western countries to their citizens to leave Russia from February 2024.
Those foreigners, who relocated to Russia just run a ytchannels, that's why it looks like there are a lot of them, but not at all. But in the comment section one can see the interest, not due to Russia, but their own Governments policy.
There are ytchannels like:
Russian Code
Мы и ОНИ (My i ONI)
When it comes to St. Petersburg i think it is a bit more easy to visit for a short time. (I am not sure if this is still the case)
For example from Norway we did not even need a visa if we was only visiting St.P. for a weekend.
If i for some reason suddenly get enough money, i will think about moving to Russia. 🙂
Perhaps you have a special rule. I remember cruise ships having that option
At least prior to Putin going completely mad you could get like a daily visa travelling to Saint Petersburg from Stockholm via a ferry. But don’t understand why anyone would like to visit Russia during current situation. It is like visiting Nazi Germany during the 1930’s and 1940’s.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Cruise ship passengers was granted a 72 hours visa free stay.
@@leifandersson8754 A lot of people did visit Germany during the 30's and 40's, like some rich and famous American businessmen.
@@K2teknik. They were probably pro Hitler just like only pro Putin foreigners would move to Russia today.
If you want to come for longer time and learn language also... you can enroll into one of the Universities in St Pete or Moscow. Its a student visa, more flexible
It depends on the type of course as to the type of visa
There is a shotage of truck-drivers in Russia. Everage salary is 180 000 rubles per month. The shortage is about 60 000 persons.
If you drive commercially in Russia, you are required to have a Russian driver's license.
Some employers also have a requirement for Russian citizenship.
And a reasonable knowledge of the Russian language is on the requirement list too.
Taxi driver may be a better alternative 225.000 rubles per month, but be sure to read the fineprint in any case, the offer may not be that attractive as it look on the surface when you see what is on the backside.
@@K2teknik. It was a TV-report posted at a "Transport company Dentro"/ "Transportnaya companiya Dentro" ytchannel. They said that according to the Russian rules one should wait for a year to get category to drive a truck and 6 month more to get additional category. So, new drivers without truckdriving experience don't wont to wait for a year and a half to be allowed to drive it legally. So, they concluded that maybe these rules should be removed, otherwise there will be and already exists the lack of truckdrivers.
While person is on working visa he doesn't obligged to pass the Language test. Later, when he is applying for residency hebhas to pass the Russian Language test, hitory and law basics.
Migration center and a Language school for immigrants in Moscow - "Dom Migranta". They have web-site and Telegram.
There's shortage of truck drivers in canada too
I’m about to see about the military one
You’ve been there 20 years already, Sam? What took you to Russia in the first place? Do you have an academic background with the language, or are you self taught?
I started going to Russia in 1991 as a photographer to cover American tourists on Lake Baikal. I didn’t have the language then, but started to study it with teach yourself books. I went another 7 times to Russia as a photographer and writer, but I always had an interpreter as my Russian wasn’t good enough. I continued to study the language slowly, and in the last year improved my spoken Russian by joining Tandem, a language exchange site in which you meet people and practice their language as well they practicing their English. It has been very helpful.
I love the idea of living there, but I feel I’m too old now at 77, although some more visits would be great if/when the war ends. I would not feel so comfortable there now, in case I inadvertently said the wrong thing to some Z types. We are officially enemies, unfortunately! Is this ever an issue for you?
Really enjoying your channel, by the way! Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. I’m mainly self taught after just simply living here. I tried lessons but was too lazy to attend. I understand the fear of traveling with age but the likelihood of anyone attacking a foreigner, especially at your age, is virtually impossible.
@@SamsRussianAdventures and you got Russian citizenship somewhere along the way? You have a Russian as well as a British passport? Some benefits to having the Russian one, e.g. Thailand currently gives Russians 90 days visa free on arrival, compared to 30 days for British.
Maria Zacharova said in an interview that there is an E-visa now. So you don't have to go to the embassy. I live very far from any embassy or consulate so it's a pain to just apply for a visa. Do you know anything about that E-visa?
evisa.kdmid.ru
There are also Visa Centers.
You live in a very beautiful neighborhood 🤩
It was built in the 90’s so it looks dated now
Pardon my term "Yank's"
But quiet frankly - I have had a FN gutsful of them and their Hegemony that thankfully is now evaporating in front of their eyes
I think it’s been that way for a number of years. It’s probably nice to live there if a person is wealthy but the American dream is more of a marketing propaganda message. If you ask the average American why they love America then they will answer, because it’s the land of the free and the home of the brave!!!!!
Sam, maybe smth like "Moving to Russia Club"?
I’m trying to keep it all in one place because I have so many commitments. Anyone can use the site to book a call or reach out to me with a question in telegram
Ну этого хорошего парня Русского англичанина... Не возможно не поддержать)))) Сем))) дружище моё почтение)))
Step one: Go and Visit as a tourist. Step 2. Learn the language if you want to go to live there and you're not quite ready to make the move.
Exactly! Yet so many people tell me they are moving to Russia to build a house and they’ve never been here!
@@SamsRussianAdventures The American/Australian/Canadian dream from more than hundred years back in time?
People do not know that when the great migration out of Europe went on some was going to .... Russia, and it did not end well for many of them, the same for some that went to the more "English" places.
*Russia has become the second version of Noah's Ark, the last free citadel for normal people.*
Glad you feel this way!