Please Does anyone have information about Russia

Please Does anyone have information about Russia?
Please does anyone know what it is like to live, study and work in Russia? Please I want to know because my family friend is planning a trip down there to live, work and study. What do you guys think? pls do you think its a good idea in terms of good education, safety, good basic amenities and If a student can also work and study. I really dont know much about Russia so please if anybody has any good in4 about Russia pls share it with me.... thanks... And also the language barrier cos I heard you have to learn the language.. I want to know if its gonna be difficult learning the language and how life is if you new and don't understand the language. My friends are not going to be in Moscow they got admission in a uni. in Arkhangelsk. They are currently in Africa and I really dont know much about Russia but I heard their are lots of racists, but I might be wrong cos have never been there and I live in Canada and never experienced discrimination here. I only hope my friends are making a good choice.
Russia - 2 Answers
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okay, I'm a Russian American, but I know plenty about the country. So first of all what city is your friend going to & what uni? And where is your friend from? It really depends on the city, but unless you're Russian or you're used to dealing with difficulties & solving problems just like that - don't bother going there. I mean it's cool for a visit. but if you wanna stay - be ready to face real problems. There's no such thing as the American Dream in Russia & really, ask me what you wanna know exactly & I'll tell ya. I know this country really well. I'm over here now as a matter of fact. So feel free to ask me :) P.S. And yeah, you have to KNOW Russian, cuz hardly anyone knows it there. I mean most people learn it, but they can hardly have a "hi-how are you" conversation with a foreigner. so learn the language first.
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I have actually been a student and worked in Russia so I can share my experiences with you. If your friends/family are going to study at a university in Russia, they will probably have to study for 1 year in a university Russian education course. It will be really great since the students are matched with other foreigners and can learn Russian, and after a good knowledge of Russian, the school will set-up students to take specialized courses in things like biology and chemistry if they are going to study medicine, Russian grammar and Russian literature if they are going to study Russian philology and so on. The programs really great and allow students to gain a great deal of knowledge in the subjects that they are studying, and are very well prepared for university education. If they are going to study in a city like Arkhangelsk, they will not be around English speakers like they would have been if they were in Moscow or St. Petersburg. Plus the city is not too big and it will allow for meeting a lot of people and enjoying the process of getting used to the Russian culture. The critical issue is of learning the language, because if you don't know the language, you will have some problems. It isn't like you are stuck not being able to do anything, just that you have more opportunities available to you when you know the language. But with the language program that is offered in the pre-university education, the people will learn the language quickly and be able to go out in the world and use it. I found myself able to communicate with people within a few weeks and found myself trying to learn more and more with conversational partners. It is critical not to speak your native language, you have to speak Russian as much as possible. In terms of living and studying, the college will help with adjustments, but there will be some time to adjust and get used to the Russian lifestyle. When I went there, I was prepared but it still took a bit of time before I became used to everything and was able to feel comfortable. My friends were able to make my adjustment easier and help me when I went to the stores to purchase products that were different than what I was accustomed to. But as long as a person is willing to learn, to go out and make friends and be involved with fellow students and the community, they will do fine. As for working, Russia doesn't have the same system like Canada or the US has in terms of working. If a person goes there, they could be a prviate tutor or instructor of English during free times. I supplemented my income by giving private lessons and I was very happy with my opporunities. I taught English lessons, as well as being an instructor at a local school on American history, culture and politics. In terms of living there and working there, when you know Russian, you have many opportunities available to you and you will be able to do a lot. I think when you know different languages, you have many opportunities available to you and it is a great country to explore, to learn about and to understand a new culture and society there. For discrimination in Russia, there is still discrimination, especially against blacks, asians and Jews. Much of it comes from Russians not having a lot of experience with foreigners, so the sight of black people does put them off. It takes time to alter people's minds but in the meantime, many Africans have gone to Russia and expereinced great success. I studied with a few Africans and they really loved their time in Russia and were happy with their education, even if sometimes they felt some racism. They just knew the opportunities were great there and just wanted to achieve their degrees.

How much does a new iphone 4 cost in Russia or Ukraine

How much does a new iphone 4 cost in Russia or Ukraine?
I'm heading to Russia and Ukraine for work, and I was wondering if it were cheaper to buy one here in the US, or get one while I'm there.
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Certainly not cheaper.
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iPhone 4 16GB about 1367 $ iPhone 4 32GB about 1533 $
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About 828$ for 16GB ABout 848$ for 32GB The prices for an Unlocked factory iPhone is same in parts of the world.
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I was in ukraine a few weeks ago both in Kiev and Ivano frankivsk.Phones used to be cheaper over there, but like everything else prices have gone up and things like phones are less expensive in England now, so i would suggest having a look on somewhere wike big mir or meta and compare prices to what you would pay in the states
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No! It's way much cheaper in the US or Canada. They are manufactured there. I can't tell you the exact price.

Tech jobs in Russia

Tech jobs in Russia?
I am in the tech industry. Even though I'm very young I've had plenty experience with many different fields (computer HW, software, networking, and wireless communications). Which American companies hire technicians to work in Russia? I would love to live in Moscow and get paid an American salary. I speak/read/write fluent Russian.
Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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I guess you work for a tech company. What you can do is try to outsource some work you are currently working on to Russia. Talk to your boss and see if you can run a test. Take a trip to Russia and find people like you, who know a lot about IT. I have IT background but I have no time to do something like that I have been think about doing something for some time now. -J
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The problem for you is that the companies are trying to hire russians, so they can pay them a lot less. The only Americans working in Russia are in middle/top management.

After graduating with BS in Civil/Structural Engineering in USA, can I live and work in another country

After graduating with BS in Civil/Structural Engineering in USA, can I live and work in another country?
I'm a citizen in Russia, and also will be a citizen in USA in 2 months. I think of working and live in Russia as a Structural Engineer after graduating in USA with Bachelor's in Civil Engineering. Is it possible? Or what do I have to do? Any advice and help please? Thank you.
Engineering - 1 Answers
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Get the degree wherever you want and work wherever you want... I don't see the problem... what is in your head is in your head. You may have to take a P.E. test in whatever country you settle in. But lots of professions have to do that...