Any recommendations on finding work in Russia?
I'll most likely be in Russia this summer studying from June - August. I've been to Russia before, and thus want to make the most out of my summer. Do you have any ideas on what I could do? Any way of finding internships that would let me work from mid-August to mid-September (translating would be ideal...). I'm open to any suggestions whatsoever. If it resorts to it, I may just stay in a Moscow hostel for a month or something. I just want to be in Russia for as long as possible. Thanks!
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Which languages can you translate, e.g. from Mandarin to Russian, from English to Russian. etc.? Do you have experience in working as a translator? It does not mean just because one knows the language that you are qualified to be a translator. You can however give private lessons in English or tutoring kids from rich families. Unless you have a certificate in teaching English as a foreign language, you could not apply in English Language Schools. But since there is not enough time to secure you a work permit, you most likely would be working undeclared. If you work as a tutor, nobody would bother you much about work permits, but if you are with a bonafide school, it's a different story.
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Try site http://hh.ru/
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There are many highly qualified translators in Moscow and even with a tefl/celta teaching certificate, a language school is very unlikely to employ you for such a short period. You could approach foreign companies for an internship, but it's honestly going to be near impossible to find a company that would be willing to pay more than your metro ticket. Maybe post your services on expat.ru (employment/resumes section).
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1. Try site http://rabota.mail.ru/ 2. To be an English teacher.
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You can make some cash being an English tutor. Most parents will pay more if the person is a native speaker. You can try to search for some agencies, and than make your own contacts, i.e. friends of friends. A lot of the time it would involve you just chatting to the kid in English for an hour or so, maybe reading a kids' book together, but as experience of speaking English to a real person is far more helpful than repeating vocab words, the benefits of you will be crystal clear.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
How did serfdom in Russia work as a system and who controlled it
How did serfdom in Russia work as a system and who controlled it?
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The 'Landowner' had ownership of the serfs living on his land. He was supposed to control and manage them, almost like livestock. Reading - 'Dead Souls', Nikolai Gogol
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It was a form of control of the poor working class by the aristocracy and upper classes. The serfs essentially were condemned to a life of grueling work with no possibility of advancement in life. They were basically slaves of the landowner they served. The serfs also provided the backbone of the military, once conscripted they were required to serve for 25 years, although most never came close to surviving to be allowed to return to civilian life.
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The 'Landowner' had ownership of the serfs living on his land. He was supposed to control and manage them, almost like livestock. Reading - 'Dead Souls', Nikolai Gogol
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It was a form of control of the poor working class by the aristocracy and upper classes. The serfs essentially were condemned to a life of grueling work with no possibility of advancement in life. They were basically slaves of the landowner they served. The serfs also provided the backbone of the military, once conscripted they were required to serve for 25 years, although most never came close to surviving to be allowed to return to civilian life.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
How are foreigners attempting to live and work in Russia regarded
How are foreigners attempting to live and work in Russia regarded?
I love Russian language and culture. I think they have the best poetry and literature. How are foreigners who attempt to assimilate into Russia regarded by the general populace?
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Similar to America. If you look similar, and speak the language, then you should be OK.
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I know only foreigners from ex soviet republics so they assimilate well. Especially from Ukraine and Belorussia but their language and culture similar to Russian. As for my aquintance from South republics of ex USSR they all during USSR learned Russian and culturally similar or close to Russian. I think that in first you have to know language well and in second you have to have a good job. I mean a good salary of cause because without background (parents, aquintance, friends) you`ll spend a lot of money to things that local people never do. For example, your computer( car, water tap) became broken and your aquintence can help you but if you are full stranger nobody helps you. even if you are Russian in enother regigon it is hard to live without friends, or samebody who can help you. also look at tgis http://russiaclub.info/forum5.html
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first, a teacher earns about $400 in a city of 100,000 people. i am american, i speak POORLY in russian. i can ask for anything in the shops with the vocabulary i have and understand prices and change, and more. i can not really easily converse. the russian people i know, many in our city, will stop if not busy and talk with me as they do any acquaintance, up to 20 minutes and not even notice time. a few friends speak english and we can talk in english. i don't work during the half year we stay with my wife's family, but probably could. still wages are low unless you are specialised- like oil field. or a lawyer. or a businessman. many people likely don't realise i am not russian until i open my mouth. many times a car will stop and ask me for an address. sometimes with success as well as not.
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That will depend were u from, where you plan to live: in big cities like Moscow most foreigners will be ok...in small villages it will be very hard to assimilate and in most cases impossible. Also will depend what kind of people will surround you (I mean level of education which play huge role in Russia). In general majority Russian people LOVE foreigners from Europe and USA especially if they truly respect Russian culture and customs and will help them fill comfortable and at home ( however exception do exist) For foreigners from India and Africa it`s been a bit harder to assimilate (probably because they look different... dark skin is still smth unusual for Russia, especially in small towns and villages...
I love Russian language and culture. I think they have the best poetry and literature. How are foreigners who attempt to assimilate into Russia regarded by the general populace?
Russia - 4 Answers
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Similar to America. If you look similar, and speak the language, then you should be OK.
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I know only foreigners from ex soviet republics so they assimilate well. Especially from Ukraine and Belorussia but their language and culture similar to Russian. As for my aquintance from South republics of ex USSR they all during USSR learned Russian and culturally similar or close to Russian. I think that in first you have to know language well and in second you have to have a good job. I mean a good salary of cause because without background (parents, aquintance, friends) you`ll spend a lot of money to things that local people never do. For example, your computer( car, water tap) became broken and your aquintence can help you but if you are full stranger nobody helps you. even if you are Russian in enother regigon it is hard to live without friends, or samebody who can help you. also look at tgis http://russiaclub.info/forum5.html
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first, a teacher earns about $400 in a city of 100,000 people. i am american, i speak POORLY in russian. i can ask for anything in the shops with the vocabulary i have and understand prices and change, and more. i can not really easily converse. the russian people i know, many in our city, will stop if not busy and talk with me as they do any acquaintance, up to 20 minutes and not even notice time. a few friends speak english and we can talk in english. i don't work during the half year we stay with my wife's family, but probably could. still wages are low unless you are specialised- like oil field. or a lawyer. or a businessman. many people likely don't realise i am not russian until i open my mouth. many times a car will stop and ask me for an address. sometimes with success as well as not.
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That will depend were u from, where you plan to live: in big cities like Moscow most foreigners will be ok...in small villages it will be very hard to assimilate and in most cases impossible. Also will depend what kind of people will surround you (I mean level of education which play huge role in Russia). In general majority Russian people LOVE foreigners from Europe and USA especially if they truly respect Russian culture and customs and will help them fill comfortable and at home ( however exception do exist) For foreigners from India and Africa it`s been a bit harder to assimilate (probably because they look different... dark skin is still smth unusual for Russia, especially in small towns and villages...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
What engineering careers allow you to work in Russia
What engineering careers allow you to work in Russia?
I am especially interested in physics related engineering but other suggestions are welcome. I speak fluent Russian and finishing up on my associates but can not figure out what Bachelors degree to work on in order to do what I want to do. Thank you for your time
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locomotive engineer on trans-siberian railroad?
I am especially interested in physics related engineering but other suggestions are welcome. I speak fluent Russian and finishing up on my associates but can not figure out what Bachelors degree to work on in order to do what I want to do. Thank you for your time
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locomotive engineer on trans-siberian railroad?
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