The capital of the Russian Federation has always been and will be in the spotlight of foreign tourists, travelers, guest workers. There are foreigners in Moscow for various reasons, some go to visit, others - to see the sights, others - to have a cool rest or, conversely, to earn money. In this material, a story about how citizens of other countries live in the capital city.
Registration is all according to the law
Foreigners in Moscow are a joy for representatives of the public catering system, cultural leisure and entertainment, but a headache for representatives of law and order. There are several legal acts regulating the issues of migration registration, which should be followed by citizens arriving from abroad.
If a citizen of another power enters the territory of Russia on a visa, then he must leave the country before the expiration of the visa regime. There are a number of countries for residentswho do not require a visa to enter Russian territory, including Moscow. But here, too, there is a limiting period of no more than 90 days (in total) within six months.
Registration of foreigners in Moscow takes place at the place of residence or at the place of stay. Either the citizen himself or the receiving party must submit documents to the nearest territorial body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The basis for registration is staying on the territory of Russia for more than 7 days; for certain categories of foreigners, registration is provided the very next day after arrival. You can clarify the registration procedure, the documents that you need to have with you on the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in the territorial bodies in charge of these issues.
Great and Mighty
The second important point for guests arriving in the capital for a long time is overcoming the language barrier. This point does not apply to residents of the countries of the former socialist camp. Russian for foreigners in Moscow is taught in numerous private and public courses. You can take lessons from tutors, their prices are lower, but there is a chance to run into teachers with a low level of qualification.
More expensive, but with a guarantee, will cost knowledge of the language in institutes or universities, for example, at Moscow State University. The main university of the country offers group and individual training, classes for groups are held every weekday, promising to significantly improve spoken language in a short time. Individual lessons can take place at the university or at home, another modern way to comprehend the language is learningonline.
Study in the capital
Foreigners in Moscow appear not only for recreation and entertainment, many of them dream of becoming students in the capital. According to Russian law, citizens of other countries have equal rights with Russians to receive education, but the conditions for admission are different, and for a Belarusian and a resident of the United States, they will also be different.
Moscow higher education institutions offer education in different formats - full-time, part-time, distance learning. There are special conditions for citizens from CIS member countries, the government allocates quotas for free education for foreign students who have demonstrated exceptional talents in their homeland.
The admission algorithm includes several stages, initially you need to choose a university and a training program, find out about the conditions, collect and certify documents, and pass a competitive selection. Then you can start preparing for the move (in the case of full-time study), look for an apartment, hostel, improve your language, etc. You can get advice on the rules for admission from representatives of the admissions committees of higher educational institutions, embassies or consulates of the Russian Federation abroad.
In the Russian capital, some educational institutions enjoy special attention from foreigners, the leader is RUDN University (Peoples' Friendship University of Russia). No less popular are the various faculties of the State Institute of the Russian Language. A. S. Pushkin, Moscow State University and Moscow State Medicaluniversity.
Work in the capital for foreigners
At all times, work in Moscow has been a priority for foreigners, but there are as many negative aspects here as positive ones. The "success of the enterprise" depends on many components: the education of a potential employee, work experience in the chosen industry, knowledge of the language, knowledge of Russian labor legislation.
The employer will need to provide documents for the right of temporary residence on the territory of the Russian Federation. You will also need a passport or a document replacing it, in some cases they will ask for documents on education, medical certificates and insurance. Further, it is important to conclude an employment contract so that the employee can see what guarantees he has, what salary he will receive. Working without an employment contract, wages in an envelope can lead to the fact that the worker will return home with nothing.
City walks
Fascinating excursions around Moscow for foreigners are offered, one might say, at every corner, when choosing, you should always focus on the interests of the guest. When visiting the Russian capital for the first time, you need to start with a tour of the main attractions, experienced guides recommend, regardless of the time of year, to combine walking and car / bus tours.
Guests will drive part of the route admiring the architectural masterpieces from the car window, part of the way they will walk along beautiful old streets and squares. The first point of the journey is Red Square and its architectural masterpieces, the Kremlin, St. Basil's CathedralBlessed. Further along the way you can see the Historical Museum, the famous Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon, Pokrovsky Cathedral. In the warm season, the Alexander Garden will leave vivid impressions.
Treasury trips for overseas guests
If the guest is not the first time in Moscow, then you need to choose narrow-themed excursions, for example, to the Kremlin and Red Square, to the Armory or to the Diamond Fund. The Kremlin complex is the main brand of Russia, a visual story about the ancient history, traditions, strength and power of the Russian people.
The Armory is one of the main historical and cultural visiting cards of Moscow, a treasury where true rarities are stored: ancient clothes of clergy and secular citizens, military uniforms and military regalia, orders and medals, attributes of royal power, jewelry and cultural treasures.
Foreigners in Moscow are especially surprised when they get into the Diamond Fund - an exhibition operating in the Armory. You can see precious and semi-precious stones, nuggets and cut gems, masterpieces of jewelry art and created by nature itself, from the time of Peter the Great to the present.
Sights of the Russian capital
Guides know that Moscow is perceived by the eyes of foreigners in a completely different way than by their own citizens. Therefore, it is necessary to show different aspects of city life: both exotic for a foreign guest, and familiar to him, for example, modern exhibition projects or theater performances.
Almost all tours end at the Arbat, the most famous pedestrian street in Russia. Its main highlights are old mansions and modern living cultural space. You can see artists and musicians, souvenir and sweet vendors, street performers and living sculptures. Moscow impresses with a large number of ancient and modern monumental Orthodox churches and monasteries. There are many concert venues, theaters, active nightlife.
Victory Parade and other holidays
Event tourism plays an important role in the life of the Russian capital; it gathers no less domestic and foreign spectators than architectural or historical values. Foreigners speak enthusiastically about the parade in Moscow, which takes place annually on May 9.
Many of them have heard about the patriotic action "Immortal Regiment", specially come to see this large-scale action. It's nice that among them there are many who want to join the participants and walk with a portrait of a World War II hero, a relative or an unknown Russian soldier. Realizing that not everyone will be able to see the parade, tour operators offer guests to watch the rehearsal of the holiday, no less beautiful than the parade itself.
National cuisine is the heritage of the country
What is the Russian character, for foreigners in Moscow becomes clear during a tour of the heroic places or while participating in the Victory Parade. You can get acquainted with Russian history and culture on excursions, in a museum, in a theater. National cuisine is another wayget to know the country, it is on this that the policy of many metropolitan restaurants and cafes is built.
In many of these places you can taste borscht and cabbage soup, hodgepodge and okroshka, vinaigrette and herring under a fur coat, aspic and pie. Of the drinks, vodka attracts, first of all, they surprise - kvass and kissel. The list of national gastronomic values includes: red caviar, black caviar, traditionally served with pancakes and a cold stack of forty degrees.
Moscow is beautiful and amazing, here a guest from any country in the world can feel at home and, conversely, find something exotic. The guest can discover ancient architecture and historical masterpieces, modern art and traditional Russian cuisine, find friends and the love of a lifetime.
