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[DuckSeason]

Hello,
I was thinking to try for a position in Russia starting from next September. What's a good time to think about applying?

I would prefer a larger city, my own flat & not too long a commute (so Moscow seemed a bit rough) perhaps St. Petersburg

greetings
duckseason

[smithrn1983]

I would start applying around June/July. The visa process takes 1-2 months total, which includes all the things your employer has to do to get you a visa. If you want a larger city, long commutes are going to be a part of life. As for your own apartment, that would depend on your ability to bypass the McSchools, and you'll need experience to do that, and maybe some contacts in the city where you want to work as well. Also, you should know that schools that will pay you enough to afford your own flat are unlikely to provide much in the way of support when it comes to getting that flat. It's likely you'll be on your own looking for one, which might prove difficult if you don't have some knowledge of Russian.

[DuckSeason]

i would target a commute time of say, 1 hr/day, i would consider paying a little more for a flat (but not moscow prices, for a well located studio, from what i've read)

thanks for the tips!

[smithrn1983]