I appear to be in Russia again. Getting here was both deceptively easy and a massive pain in the ass. Low expectations were the key. After reviewing the administrative obstacles in my path, I just assumed I would never get round to moving here. An example: in order to get a work visa, you first need to receive an invitation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. So far, so reasonable. To get that, you need to list the address where you will be living in Russia. Less easy, considering this address would need to be decided a month or two before you set off, and the Moscow rental market tends to move much faster than that. I dare you to join a Facebook page for lettings (the most common way of finding a flat in Moscow) and inform the community that you’re hoping to move into a Moscow flat in two months’ time. You’ll be laughed off the scene. Either that or your post will be pinned to the top of the page as a light-hearted introduction for those searching for entertainment as well as a pla...
Theo's musings from Russia. For friends, family, and those with too much time on their hands.