WORK

Given the vast number of unemployed and well-educated Russians, the chances of foreigners finding work in the country are slim. However, your odds will be slightly increased if you speak fluent Russian. In addition, start­ing your own business will also be a hassle given the amount of bureaucracy involved, although the government says it would actu­ally like to increase the level of foreign in­vestment in the country.

In the event that you do find work in Russia or are sent there by your company, it would be wise to use a professional reloca­tion firm to navigate the country's thicket of rules and regulations surrounding foreign employment.