, Working in Russia,

Why working in Russia?

  • Full-time registered students are allowed to work in parallel to their studies
  • Foreigners can open their own company without a partnership with a local
  • The cost of living is lower than in Europe or in the USA even in Moscow 
  • High quality of urban transports in Moscow or St-Petersburg

Coaching

, Working in Russia,

Discovery sessions

  • I help you understand the benefits and risks of working in Russia.
  • I help you look for the best position according to your experience and specific needs.
  • After these sessions, you will have a clear view on how to go to Russia and find your work there.
, Working in Russia,

Tailored search

  • You will get the same benefits of the discovery sessions.
  • I will help you find the easiest way to tackle the administrative procedures and work in Russia. 
  • I will put you in contact with a specific expert of your domain from Russia.

About

, Working in Russia,

I am Antoine. I’ve lived and worked for 4 years in Russia (Moscow). I have worked as an online coach for people willing to work in Russia for the last 2 years.

I have a Master’s Degree in International Commerce from Kedge Business School (Bordeaux) and I have worked in International commerce and Sales for the last 10 years in different countries (Asia, Eastern Europe & Austria).

I am the Head of Kedge Alumni in Russia. Thanks to my knowledge and experience in Russia, I would like to help you find your new job or life experience in Russia as well.

Contact me

antoine@workinginrussia.com

FAQ

To work in Russia, you need to get a Work Permit first. You have basically three kinds of work permits :

  • Standard Russian Work permit valid for the length of your contract. It is necessary to renew each year the visa if you are planning to work for more than a year.
  • VKS – Work permit for Highly Qualified Professionals : Valid for 3 years, the minimum salary should be equal to 2 million rubles per year
  • Work permits for CIS citizens

Having experience with all of them, I can help you find the best option for you.

According to Rosstat (Federal State Statistic Service) in August 2020, the average salary in Russia was 52.1 thousand rubles in June of the same year, corresponding to an increase of 3,8% compared to last year for the same period.

Russia is a challenging place for work. The procedure to obtain work permits is not an easy task for foreign citizens.

However, there are different ways to work in Russia (Visa for Highly Qualified Specialists, Student visas which allow you to work while enrolled in an Exchange program since late 2020). The system is very diverse and complex.

I can help you find a solution and find your work here.

You need to get a Work visa to have the right to work in the Russian Federation.

You can find a job online through different job portals like hh.ru and negotiate a Work visa with the Russian company.

You can also be recruited by an international company from abroad which will take care of your Work visa (VKS for instance is the most common form of employment for qualified professionals).

You can also consider setting up your own company and requesting a Work visa.

 

5 highest paid jobs in Russia in 2020:

  • Software developper
  • Medicine sales
  • Sales manager
  • Design
  • Sales of financial and banking products

source: https://bit.ly/3pBaiaT

As explained above, you cannot work in Russia with a tourist visa.

I would suggest that you check the options above and apply for a Work visa accordingly. 

A tourist visa is good to get. It allow you to spend a few weeks in Russia and find the best solution to work here.