" Within the next two years I plan to move to St. Petersburg, Russia with my wife (a Russian citizen) and our baby daughter (a US citizen). The plan is to stay there for five years, then if things are going well we will settle down permanently and if they are not going well then we will come back to the US. I am having a hard time finding out information that can be useful for making such a move. For example, I have found information for a year long visa to Russia, but do they have something more permanent? Is there a Russian equivalent of the US Greencard. Is it difficult to get permission to stay in Russia for such an extended period of time? It would be a bummer to buy an apartment, live in it 3 years while renewing a yearly visa, get a business going and then have my visa denied. For moving, I found a company that will ship a container 20''x92""x90"" for $3,000 or 40''x92""x90"" for $3,400. But is there something a little smaller for less money? "

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" Attn: John Pearcy You may find some of the information listed here helpful: http://members.tripod.com/~export_1/russia.html You can also send smaller less than containerloads easily, if you pack the goods yourself and let me know the origin zip code where its coming from. Ok, good luck with your planning, etc. Joe Quinn "

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" 1. As far as shipping containers to Russia is concerned, you should look into whether the fees the shipper charges include customs clearance. Importing large quantities of household effects is likely to be a hassle unless you are working with someone experienced in doing this in Russia. As Russia has laws restricting the export of antiques, rare coins, jewelry, and art, you might wish to leave these items in the US. Your best bet is to find work in Russia and then have your company assist you with relocation. Most companies doing business in Russia have some experience doing this or arrangements with a company that is experienced in relocating your personal possessions. 2. You might have difficulty finding work in St. Petersburg. 3. As far as settling permanently in Russia is concerned, you should contact the Russian consulate (they have offices in Washington and New York, possibly also in Chicago and/or San Francisco). You might want to consider the implications of settling permanently in Russia if doing so requires that you give up your US citizenship. You might also want to discuss this with the State Department. 4. In practical terms, you can extend your one-year Russian visa indefinitely using firms which specialize in providing visa support. Offhand, I would recommend a business visa as it provides a lot of flexibility, however, you might look into receiving a visa on the basis of a personal invitation from a Russian citizen. A number of such firms advertise in the Moscow Times (www.moscowtimes.ru); Andrews Consulting has been recommended to me in the past. 5. Living in Russia requires that you have a visa and be registered with your local police. In some cases, the police request that foreigners show them an Accreditation Card (these can be difficult to obtain, but may only be required if you have a business visa). Working in Russia theoretically requires a work permit. As the situation in Russia is somewhat chaotic, the only hard and fast rule is that you must have a visa. "

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" John, indeed, moving to St Petersburg will by quite a big job, but concerning the shipment, of course it''s not nessesary to book a full container. I''m from Belgium and currently living in St Petersburg since November last year. The company were I work for, is agent for a company offering you part-loads in containers, so of course you don''t have to pay these big amounts of money. Check out our site www.astrosweb.com our the one of the company offering you consolidated cargo www.eculine.be and contact me afterwards. good luck with your big step, and if any questions, just shoot. grts, karl "

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met veeel intresse las ik dat je als belg in st-petersburg wekt kun je me info daarover geven . zoja zijn er meerdere belgen daar . ben er driemaal geweest en ben gek op die stad mijn vrouw is een Russiche van St.-Petersburg . De meeste dank mocht je antwoorden. Vandecandelaere Lieven olinka@pi.be lieven@beer.com

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Hello everybody:)

My name's Ivan, i'm a venezuelan citizen who's moving to france this months, but i'm crazy about going to moscow, i don't know too much about it, but i'd like.

If anyone can give me some advice, for instance, how is it to get in a russian university or getting a job i'd ll be highly appreciated. If oyu can provide me so, please email me at Ivan__cadiz@hotmail.com
Thanks a lot

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In terms of living there and visas they're a bitch and getting more difficult. Though they have revamped their resident alien cards good news. But i think you have to have lived in Russia for a certain amount of time prior to qualifiying. But the fact your wife is a russian citizen it shouldn't be a problem. but your statement about eventually not having your visa renewed the reallity if you did something that brought this about they'd most likely revoke your residency as well.

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