This guide was written prior to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and is therefore not reflective of the current situation. Travel to Russia is currently not advisable due to the area's volatile political situation.
When considering a move to a new city, there are few things more useful than hearing real-life stories from other expats who have already lived there. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Russia or Moscow and would like to share your experiences.
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Eva is an Indonesian expat who has moved to Moscow. Although adjusting to a new culture may not always be so easy, she shares some interesting stories about people and making friends as well as insights on transport and healthcare in Moscow. Read about Eva's expat experiences in the Russian Federation. |
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Yulia is a world traveller who has had various expat experiences. Originally from Russia, she shares what life in Moscow is like. She talks about the city that never sleeps, its metro, Russia's friendly people and the many activities to do. Read about Yulia's experience living in Moscow |
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After some time in a long-distance relationship with a Russian woman, Briton Stephen Matthews made the move to Moscow to be with his wife. A few years down the line, he has settled into his job at an international law firm and has two children. Stephen shares a few insights into expat life in Moscow. Read more about his expat experiences in Russia. |
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Polly Barks is an American expat living in Russia. She moved to Moscow in 2010 to work as an English teacher. Despite the traffic jams and cold weather, she loves the experience of living in one of the world’s largest cities. Read more about her expat life in Moscow. |
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Northern Lad is a British expat who moved to Moscow in September 2012 for work. He enjoys life in the city, which he says has plenty of sights to see and is generally a safe place to be. Read more about his expat experiences in Russia. |
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Laurent Fontaine, a French expat living in Moscow, has been a Russophile even before he could grow hair on his chest. Now all grown up and graduated, he’s capitalised on his love affair and has moved to the land fabled for its harsh weather. Find out what he has to say about his first year as an expat in Russia. |
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Amanda Surbey lives in Moscow with her family. Originally from Ohio, Amanda was bitten by the travel bug when she spent a summer as an exchange student in Australia. Read her unique take on expat life in Moscow. |
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Rob McDonald has been a teacher, insurance mogul, US Navy sailor and now an expat in Russia. Rob lives in St Petersburg with his wife and three parakeets. Get his take on expat life in Russia here. |
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Philip Donnelly is an expat working in Russia. Read his fascinating account of his time living and teaching in Moscow. |
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Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global
If you’re thinking about taking out private health insurance, our trusted partner Cigna Global is very aware of all the difficulties that expats can face when it comes to healthcare in a new location, so they have created a range of international health insurance plans specifically designed for expats, which you can tailor exactly to the needs and ensure access to quality care for you and your family.
Moving Companies
Moving Internationally?
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