# Living in Russia **URL:** https://forum.russiable.com/c/living-in-russia/8.md [Latest](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.russiable.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.russiable.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Living in Russia category](https://forum.russiable.com/t/about-the-living-in-russia-category/10)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.russiable.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/about-the-living-in-russia-category/10 "2026-11-07T08:10:44Z")
Help, questions, advice and recommendations for living, working and studying in Russia --- ## [Can a US citizen buy property in Russia? Steps and money transfer](https://forum.russiable.com/t/can-a-us-citizen-buy-property-in-russia-steps-and-money-transfer/328)
**Author:** [@Smalls474](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Smalls474)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/can-a-us-citizen-buy-property-in-russia-steps-and-money-transfer/328 "2026-06-17T05:35:29Z")
I am a U.S. citizen who expects to have approximately $150,000 available in the next year or two and am considering purchasing an apartment in Russia in the future. I have been researching property ownership, marriage, … --- ## [New life in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/new-life-in-russia/319)
**Author:** [@Username1](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Username1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/new-life-in-russia/319 "2026-05-20T16:47:31Z")
Hello Looking for someone who wants to start a new life in Russia. Shared Values Visa is a perfect opportunity. Who wants to join me? WS --- ## [Shared Values Visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/shared-values-visa/205)
**Author:** [@KipperRSA](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KipperRSA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/shared-values-visa/205 "2026-05-03T18:56:26Z")
Has anyone applied for this yet ? Just interested in how long or onerous the process was. Thank you in advance --- ## [Bank Question](https://forum.russiable.com/t/bank-question/294)
**Author:** [@Jen1](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Jen1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/bank-question/294 "2026-01-25T15:27:40Z")
I opened up a bank account in Russia and they are now requiring for me to fill out additional paperwork: see message below. Is anyone familiar with this paperwork? Will complete these forms affect me in anyway in my hom… --- ## [Logistics of Student Visas](https://forum.russiable.com/t/logistics-of-student-visas/302)
**Author:** [@kozmikpetukh](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kozmikpetukh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/logistics-of-student-visas/302 "2025-11-25T00:08:01Z")
Hello, I’m wondering if anyone has navigated this particular corner of the visa red tape. According to the visa center in the US, to get a student visa, you need an invitation from one of two government services, presum… --- ## [Length of stay in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/length-of-stay-in-russia/292)
**Author:** [@lee19k24](https://forum.russiable.com/u/lee19k24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/length-of-stay-in-russia/292 "2025-10-20T10:18:55Z")
I am confused with the 90/180 day rule. I entered Russia June 7 2025. I left Russia September 23 flew to Armenia and returned on September 25. I am currently in Russia living with my fiance, we rent an apartment. Am I i… --- ## [immigration from Mexico](https://forum.russiable.com/t/immigration-from-mexico/247)
**Author:** [@Eliastorres](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Eliastorres)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/immigration-from-mexico/247 "2025-06-22T10:15:04Z")
I want to apply for a Shared Values ​​Visa, but my country isn’t on the list. Can I still apply? --- ## [Telegram Crypto vs Profee/SendNow](https://forum.russiable.com/t/telegram-crypto-vs-profee-sendnow/145)
**Author:** [@phoebe](https://forum.russiable.com/u/phoebe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/telegram-crypto-vs-profee-sendnow/145 "2025-02-09T13:47:29Z")
Those using the only transfer services left which currently are Profee or Send Now will have notice a huge reduction in the rate. Previously Profee were 7% under the market rate and Send Now were 10%, these two companie… --- ## [Real Estate agency](https://forum.russiable.com/t/real-estate-agency/180)
**Author:** [@Cal](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Cal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/real-estate-agency/180 "2024-09-16T09:27:24Z")
Hello, I’ve googled but I would like to try and get some personal recommendations. I’m interested in buying or renting (for a long time) a small flat in either Saint Peterburg or Moscow. If anybody has a good recommen… --- ## [Moving to Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/moving-to-russia/156)
**Author:** [@SilentFog](https://forum.russiable.com/u/SilentFog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/moving-to-russia/156 "2024-07-30T11:06:50Z")
Would someone mind providing a lot of detail about how one would move to Russia? Specifically from Ireland. What would you need to know, take care of, how would it be done, how long would it take, money, what about visas… --- ## [How to send money FROM Russia to the UK](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-send-money-from-russia-to-the-uk/140)
**Author:** [@Gladpingvin](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Gladpingvin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-send-money-from-russia-to-the-uk/140 "2024-06-25T06:44:51Z")
Good morning, can you tell me reliable ways of sending money from Russia to the UK. As we have to send money to support our daughter who is studying there. Currently we have been using OTP bank to a UK bank but the lates… --- ## [Am i being scammed?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/am-i-being-scammed/122)
**Author:** [@MIguel](https://forum.russiable.com/u/MIguel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/am-i-being-scammed/122 "2024-05-15T07:49:48Z")
My russian girlfriend tells me that to activate a bank account on OJSC Sberbank da Rússia of 8 000 000 rubles, she must do a first depposit of 400 000 rubles. Is that so? Or am i being scammed? --- ## [Medical Insurance](https://forum.russiable.com/t/medical-insurance/98)
**Author:** [@phoebe](https://forum.russiable.com/u/phoebe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/medical-insurance/98 "2024-04-24T18:12:52Z")
I’m here in Russia with my Russian wife, I am a British Citizen on 1 year multi visa. All travel insurance and medical insurance invalid from UK . Anyone know of any private medical insurance here in Russia? --- ## [Five-Month Apartment Rental](https://forum.russiable.com/t/five-month-apartment-rental/87)
**Author:** [@bbhirsch](https://forum.russiable.com/u/bbhirsch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/five-month-apartment-rental/87 "2024-04-02T20:46:36Z")
Hi Irena, I bought your 2024 Guidebook and it seems great. Thank you! I was planning to stay in Moscow for 5 months. Zenhotels.com seems wonderful. However it only seems to allow 30 day reservations. What is the best w… --- ## [3-year Multiple-Entry Russian Visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/3-year-multiple-entry-russian-visa/31)
**Author:** [@Hoping4Residency](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Hoping4Residency)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/3-year-multiple-entry-russian-visa/31 "2024-02-20T15:25:09Z")
I am trying to discover all that is required to obtain this 3-year Multiple-Entry Russian Visa. I am an American citizen living in the Czech Republic with my Russian-born wife and we desire to move permanently to Russia. …