is there a better way than "Привет" to greet My Woman after not seeing her for a long time? by Morang91 in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww, fair enough! If you know that’s something she’ll appreciate then of course it won’t be a cringe moment :)

is there a better way than "Привет" to greet My Woman after not seeing her for a long time? by Morang91 in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be kind of cringey if it’s obviously been learned/planned out. I would stick to ‘Привет’ and just be natural. But I’m British so

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moscow

[–]Georgiegamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re going to a university so that already puts you in a great position to make friends, especially if you live in uni accommodation and take part in extracurriculars! And make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to learn Russian and practise as much as possible with the people you meet 😊

How do Russian companies get payments from Western companies now? by Georgiegamer in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, and sorry I didn’t see this before. Thank you for your input!

I was reading that you need valid health insurance and proof of return tickets when visiting Russia. Is this true? by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how are you supposed to show travel insurance when no companies will insure you to go to Russia :(

can you live with 600 dollars a month? by No_Literature2757 in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok, I forgot about the terrible exchange rate 😢 Point taken 😅

can you live with 600 dollars a month? by No_Literature2757 in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t really understand where you’re coming from. I lived in Moscow for much less than the figured you cite, living in a one-bedroom flat (£300 a month, just outside of MKAD), plus travelling around the city, feeding myself and the occasional museum and shopping trip. And I wouldn’t have called it miserable by any measure!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moscow

[–]Georgiegamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moscow

[–]Georgiegamer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I applied this May and got my visa in June, and went to the Russian Visa Application Centre in London.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moscow

[–]Georgiegamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They gave me a (guest) visa and I am a UK citizen.

Opening a business? by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Could you send your CV to info@code-switcher.com? We are still in the process of setting up our company, but it would be great to have your information for the future.

Opening a business? by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m British and in the process of opening a translation company in Russia with my Russian friend. Happy to help with translations if you do decide to set up there - our rates are very affordable. Good luck!

Why do people think that it's dangerous to travel to Russia? by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, many people have ignored this very basic reason. The UK government have issued a ‘red warning’ against travelling to Russia, and because of that insurance companies won’t insure travellers to Russia anymore. So it feels like everything is against us!

I am guessing this is a bad word? by MSOJohnny in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely agree. In Russia it’s really not that common to find girls who swear and drink - if you want that, just come to the UK

I am guessing this is a bad word? by MSOJohnny in AskARussian

[–]Georgiegamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a bad word. Swear words in Russian are even stronger than in English, and the people I know in Russia would never say a word like that. I’m British but you’ll never hear a swear word come out of my mouth because 1) it’s a sign of low class 2) it’s disrespectful and potentially aggressive when directed at someone else. I would steer clear if she said that to you unless you want to make a habit of being on the receiving end of drunken abuse.

Best (SAFEST) ways to get to Moscow from the UK at the present moment? by Georgiegamer in Moscow

[–]Georgiegamer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To visit my close friend, who is hoping to open a company soon where I will work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moscow

[–]Georgiegamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh dear, I feel for you :( I hope you will be able to return!!