Russia Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Russia. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Russia.
Visas & Permits
- Russian Visas: Types of visas and procedures for extensions
- Visa Invitations: How to obtain visa support
- Entering Russia: Entry requirements and registration procedures
- Work Permits: Procedures for getting a work permit in Russia
- Residency: Temporary and permanent
Jobs
- Overview: The Russian Job Market for Foreigners
- Finding A Job: Where To Look For Jobs in Russia
- Types of Jobs: What kinds of jobs you can find in Russia
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The Russian Housing Market
- Finding a Flat: Ways to search for accommodation in Russia
- Renting An Apartment: Things to consider before signing a contract
Property
- Introduction: An introduction to buying property in Russia
- Cost of property: What is the cost of buying a house in Russia
- Investing your money: Where to buy property in Russia
- Real estate agents: How to deal with them
- Before buying property: Important factors to take into account
Health
- The Russian healthcare system: An overview
- Staying Healthy in Russia: General recommendations and tips
- Pharmacies: How to get medication in Russia
- Medical Institutions: Where to go if you fall ill in Russia
- Insurance: Health and travel insurance in Russia
Money
- Banks In Russia: An insight into the Russian banking system
- Opening An Account: How to open a bank account in Russia
- Payments in Russia: ATM cards, credit cards and cash
- Money Transfer: How to transfer money within Russia or abroad
Language
- Overview: The Russian Language
- Learning Russian: How to learn Russian efficiently
- Language Certificates: Tests to prove your knowledge of Russian
Telephone & Internet
- Mobile Phones: Mobile Providers in Russia
- Telephones: Landlines and phone calls in Russia
- Internet Access: Getting Connected in Russia
Education
- Russian Schools: Structure of system, ages of entry and certificates
- Higher Education: Types of institutions and degrees
- Admissions in Russia: Higher education requirements
Travel & Leisure
- Sochi: Russia’s rising star
- Lake Baikal: A gem of Russia and marvel of the world
- St. Petersburg: Russia’s second city
- Moscow: A place of extremes
- Cars in Russia: Buying, selling and renting
- Urban public transport in Russia: Metro, buses, taxis and trains
- Travelling around Russia: Buses, trains and planes
Culture
- Russian holidays and festivals: Having the time of your life in Russia
- Russian superstitions: Never have a bad day in Russia
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad