Thrive as an Expat in Russia
An Expat's Russia Virtual Summit 2022
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February 18-19, 2022
5pm – 10pm MSK (9am – 1pm ET)
Featured Topics
Living in Russia
Everything you need to know about visas, residency and citizenship
Working in Russia
Hear from real expats how they built successful careers in Russia
Expat Secrets
Gain valuable insight from expats who have been in Russia for many years.
Small Business in Russia
Learn how to start your own business in Russia or manage one remotely from Russia.
Learning Russian
Learn proven tips & tricks to start learning Russian more effectively.
Events for you
Our Event Schedule
5pm MSK (9am ET)
2022 Russian HR Trends For Expats
We have invited a top executive recruiter to talk about the current state of the HR market in Russia. What can expats expect when searching for a job in Russia? How can an executive search consultant be helpful in your job search as an expat in Russia? These are some of the questions we will explore.
Speaker: Christian Tegethoff
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5pm MSK (9am ET)
Strategies for a Successful Expat Business in Russia
Tom is an American who has spent more than 30 years in Russia. He has built a legal, tax, and accounting consultancy that provides market entry guidance to Western companies doing buiness in Russia. Tom will share his extensive experience working with the Russian authorities and advising companies in Russia.
Speaker: Tom Stansmore
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6pm MSK (10am ET)
Housing & Real Estate Opportunities in Russia
Many people want to purchase an apartment, house or dacha after coming to Russia. As a matter of fact, Russian law does allow foreigners to buy real estate in most instances. We have invited a real estate consultant to talk about some of the key aspects of buying real estate in Russia as an expat.
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Speaker: Andy Frecka
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6pm MSK (10am ET)
Legal Issues when doing Business in Russia
There are many things to keep in mind when doing business in Russia. Suren is a well-respected lawyer in Moscow who will give an overview of what you need to know about doing business in Russia from a legal perspective. He will discuss tax and accounting issues, immigration, and his experience and recommendations for success.
Speaker: Suren Avakov
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7pm MSK (11am ET)
Panel: Working in Russia as an Expat
Join us to hear from three different expats working in Russia. They will tell you about how they landed their jobs, what advice they have for people just coming to Russia, and how to be successful as an expat in Russia.
Speakers: Jose Pinto, Matt Shannon
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7pm MSK (11am ET)
Panel: Small Business Owner in Russia
If you are thinking about starting a small business in Russia, you have probably heard about corruption and how it is impossible to do business in Russia. While there are definitely things to keep in mind, it isn’t nearly as hard as you think. Russia has improved significantly in its global doing business ranking.
Speakers: Serge Yurovsky, Andrew Slate, Kate Domes, Marcus Hudson
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8pm MSK (12pm ET)
Student Life in Russia
Not many people know that Russia has a very generous scholarship program for international students. Every university has space for international students to study for free. Hear from real international students about their experience in Russian universities.
Speaker: Cydnie Davenport
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8pm MSK (12pm ET)
How to Level Up your Russian Speaking Game
Anyone who has been exposed to Russian has heard quite quickly that the language is “impossibly” difficult. With the right resources, that definitely is not the case. Join Be Fluent to hear how you can maximize your time spent learning Russian.
Speaker: Fedor Shirin
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9pm MSK (1pm ET)
Living in Russia outside the Capitals
Venture outside the business capital and cultural capital of Russia to hear what it’s like in “rural” Russia. You may just find the place that suits you. You never know!
Speaker: Andreas Csar
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9pm MSK (1pm ET)
Remote Work from Russia: Is it Possible?
With the onset of the Covid pandemic, scores of employers and small business owners have moved largely online. Find out how you could potentially work remotely from Russia and what to consider if it’s right for you.
Speaker: Serge Yurovsky
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5pm MSK (9am ET)
Working in the Russian Tech Space
Do you want to hear what it is like to work in Tech in Russia as an expat? Join a panel of expats who are working in the tech industry in Moscow. They will share valuable insight about what you can expect if you move to Russia to work in tech.
Speaker: Vlad Alexeyenko, Hugh Owen
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5pm MSK (9am ET)
Biggest Dating Mistakes Western men make in Eastern Europe in 2022
It’s no secret that women play a role in many expats’ journey to Russia. Join us to understand what that looks like in the dating game. You might be surprised at what you hear!
Speaker: Conor Clyne
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6pm MSK (10am ET)
Current Digital Marketing Trends in Russia
Nina has spent many years working in Russia as a marketing expert. She will share her thoughts on trends that set Russia apart from the West with regard to digital marketing. Â
Speaker: Nina Anigbogu
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6pm MSK (10am ET)
Avoiding Obstacles of Visas to Russia: Top Tips & Tricks
Getting a visa to Russia should be straight-forward. Unfortunately, there is misinformation everywhere. Marcus from Let’s Russia will not only fill you in on common visa mistakes, but how to avoid them when getting a visa to Russia.
Speaker: Marcus Hudson
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7pm MSK (11am ET)
Teaching English in Russia
Teaching English in Russia is by far the most common job for expats from English speaking countries. You might find it hard to believe, but it is quite possible to make a great living teaching English in Russia. Join to hear about the opportunities.
Speaker: Marcus Hudson
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8pm MSK (12pm ET)
Immigration: Staying in Russia Long-term
Russia is notorious for its bureaucracy and immigration law is no exception. One of the top immigration lawyers in Moscow will discuss the options for staying long-term in Russia and how to get a residence permit.
Speaker: Timur Beslangurov
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8pm MSK (12pm ET)
Getting a Job in Russia
If you are moving to Russia, most likely you need to get a job. Depending on your experience and standards, getting a job in Russia isn’t that difficult. You do have to understand what skills are in demand though. Matt from Expatriant will explain exactly what you need to do to get a job in Russia as an expat.
Speaker: Matt Shannon
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9pm MSK (1pm ET)
Moving to Moscow & Calling Russia Home
Some travel to Russia with a concrete plan. Others head to Russia on a whim and there are those who Russia seems to grow on over time. Come hear from a seasoned expat how he went from adapting to another culture, battling anxiety, buying property all the way to calling Russia home.
Speaker: Steve Krisel
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9pm MSK (1pm ET)
Medical Care in Russia: For Tourists & Expats
The healthcare system in Russia has a poor reputation. This is unfortunate since many long-term foreigners in Russia have found great medical service at a fraction of the cost of what they would pay in their home country, and a growing number of foreigners are even making special travel plans for medical treatment that is both world-class and unique to Russia. During this session we will discuss the basics of health care for long-term expats and why some foreigners are making the trek to Russia for medical treatment.
Speaker: Andy Frecka
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Why Attend
manalishi_hs
YouTube Subscriber
"It was so nice to get to chat with you all before I went to Russia, you guys have always been great for discussing & sharing stories of the Russian experience."
Gavriel Heine
Google review
"Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value, The team was extraordinary helpful and responsive and was clear, transparent and NEVER misleading. Highly recommended."
mvp019
YouTube Subscriber
"Really getting a lot out of your channel. You guys know your stuff."
Kenneth
YouTube Subscriber
"Your articles have been insanely informative and invaluable and helped tremendously in my decision making. I would be feeling so lost and helpless if not for your websites."
Google review
"Just had an amazing chat with Marcus from Let'sRussia.com. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative. As an American, I'm looking to move to Russia on the 3-year tourist visa and he patiently went over all my border-hopping, internet, digital nomad, PCR questions. He even shared a neat way for me to stay long-term without hopping by starting a business that makes 40k a year and hiring myself as a "Highly Qualified Specialist." It blew my mind! Big thanks!!!"
Roger Smith
Google review
"Very helpful and responsive to my many questions. Even offered insight on what to expect upon arrival in Russia and which airports I should connect through to prevent issues. Extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient. Highly recommend"
