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The Expat Edge
by Marcus Hudson & Matt Shannon
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.
Episodes
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Using the Russian Visa Center
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...
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How to Study in Russia for Free!
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 -...
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How Many Vacation Days Do You Get in Russia?
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...
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Should You get Russian Citizenship?
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...
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Best & Worst Aspect of Teaching English in Russia
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....
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8 Pros to Getting Russian Citizenship
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,...
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Flower Etiquette in Russia
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 -...
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Pros & Cons of a Residence Permit in Russia
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...
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Does Russia Allow Dual Citizenship?
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…
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Do Russians Accept Foreigners Who Speak Russian?
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...
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How Long Can Americans Stay in Russia on a Visa?
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...
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Why it is Important to Overcome the Language Barrier in Russia
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!...
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Visiting Russians for Dinner
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...
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Are Bribes a Problem for Expats in Russia?
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...
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Our Favorite Russian Foods
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!…
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Why Russians Don’t Wear Shoes in Their Apartments
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 -...
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What do Russians Think about Russia?
Russians have very strong opinions about Russia. If you ask Russians who live abroad, many times they will have outdated opinions about Russia. As expats, we have a unique perspective on Russians' opinions of their country. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every...
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Living in Moscow is Great for Travel!
One of the best aspects of living in Moscow is the opportunity for travel. There are endless places to travel if you live in Russia. Moscow is one of the best cities in the world for airport connections. We share some of our favorite aspects of living in Moscow and traveling. Looking to practice...
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If you want to live in Russia, you have to learn Russian!
Learning Russian is incredibly important if you want to live in Russia long-term. We talk about some of the reasons you have to learn Russian to live in Russia and some of our observations of others who did and didn't learn Russian. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language...
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How to Avoid Mail-Order Bride Scams in Russia
Mail-order bride scams are always discussed when Russia comes up. Unfortunately, many men are drawn to these matchmaking agencies. We give our best advice on how to avoid mail-order bride scams in Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm...
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Our Experience on Russian Trains
Some of our best experiences in Russia were on the train! We discuss everything you need to know to take the train in Russia and share a few stories. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Our Facebook…
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Why You Should Teach English in Russia
If you are considering teaching English in Russia, here are 4 great reasons to make the jump! Kyrgyzstan is Cool with Paul - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCes8GFnK418hSn1IJVmIWfg Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time!...
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What Russians Think about Americans
Many people ask us what Russians think about Americans. Russians are overwhelmingly positive when talking to Americans. We share some of our personal experiences of being American in Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time!...
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Why We Don't Live in Russia
The question we get the most in the comments is, why don't we live in Russia? Here is our answer! We don't currently live in Russia, but we still visit often and have intentions to return. There are some reasons why expats consider living in Russia, and we share our reasons. Looking to practice...
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Why Move to Russia?
Are you looking for reasons why you should move to Russia? We give our opinions on why we think more people should consider moving to 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 -...
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How Many Countries Border Russia?
Most people know that Russia is the largest country in the world. But many people don't know that countries actually border 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 -...
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Living with a Family in Moscow
Are you looking to move to Moscow with your family? We talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages you will encounter in Moscow with a family. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Our Facebook...
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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!...
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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!...
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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…
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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...
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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!...
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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...
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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 -...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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Who Should Move or Immigrate to Russia
Are you wondering whether moving or immigrating to Russia is right for you? In this video, we talk about who should move to Russia and what to think about before making the jump! Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time!...
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5 Things that Drive us Crazy Living in Russia
There are many things to love about living in Russia. In this video, though, we talk about the few things that drove us crazy when we lived in Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Find a job in...
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Standard of Living as an Expat in Moscow
We discuss what kind of standard of living you might have in Moscow on different salary levels. We also talk about how much you can expect to earn working in Moscow. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange...
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Inconveniences of Living in Russia for Expats
Every country has differences and inconveniences, but we talk about the things that bothered us from time to time in Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time! https://lr.fyi/ytexchange Find a job in Russia -...
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What We Love and Hate about the Moscow Metro
We love the Moscow metro. There is no question it is one of the world's greatest, but there are some negatives too. Join our discussion of everything we love and hate about the Moscow metro. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time!...
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How to Navigate Russian Bureaucracy as a Foreigner
If you have spent a lot of time in Russia, you know, bureaucracy is a big part of life. We share our experience with Russian bureaucracy and some tips for you to help navigate. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time!...
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Top Tips from Two Americans on Learning Russian
In this video, we share our top tips for learning Russian and how we learned ourselves. If you want us to talk about certain grammar topics, let us know in the comments! Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time!…
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The Bureaucracy of Getting Married in Russia
There are lots of stories about the difficulties of getting married in Russia. We share two very different versions of navigating the bureaucracy of getting married in Russia. You definitely need to have all the right documents, but you also need a number of stamps and certifications Looking to...
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Tackling the Difficult Sounds of Russian
Are you struggling to learn how to pronounce all the new sounds in Russian? We discuss the strategies we used to overcome the difficult sounds and speak Russian better. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time!…
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Russian Superstitions that are Strange to Americans
Superstitions are very common everywhere, but there are some Russian superstitions that were surprising and a bit strange for us as Americans. In this video, we talk about some of the strange and interesting superstitions we encountered in Russia. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly...
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Biggest Mistake People Make When Learning Russian (and How to Avoid it!)
Many people have trouble learning Russian. Marcus and Matt discuss the biggest mistake people make when they are learning Russian. It is easy to fix, but it definitely takes effort. Looking to practice your Russian? Join our weekly language exchange every Thursday at 8 pm Moscow time!...
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Can I live normally in Russia just by speaking English
Are you thinking about moving to Russia but worried about whether you will be able to communicate with Russians? Matt and Marcus share their experience in Russia and what to expect if you can't speak any Russian. Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.com Get a visa to Russia -...
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Funny Stories at the Russian Border as an American
Matt and Marcus lived in Russia for many years. They tell a number of funny stories they experienced at the Russian border! Find a job in Russia - https://expatriant.comGet a visa to Russia - https://letsrussia.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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