Edition France info published opinions on the sanctions imposed on Russia, which were expressed by French businessmen living in Moscow.
One of the entrepreneurs said that in Europe they do not know Russia, which can do without it, but it will be difficult for Europeans to go back. He urged the European authorities to be careful with the introduction of anti-Russian sanctions.
“Sanctions can have the opposite effect. The Russians will tell themselves: the Europeans are laughing at us, but we will show them more,” the French businessman believes.
According to him, economic activity in Russia will eventually resume.
“Russia is completely misunderstood in Europe. What confuses me is that it is considered either from the white side or from the black side. But in fact, everything is not so, ”added another interlocutor of the publication, Alexis Saporta. He owns two companies in Moscow.
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan declaredthat the United States and the European Union will impose additional sanctions against Russia after the upcoming visit of US President Joe Biden to Brussels.
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Modern trends in apartment design: a good example from Gunlock Homes
Modern trends in apartment design are due to the accelerated pace of our life. They are constantly changing, bringing interesting details and unexpected elements to the design of housing. In the design environment, these new trends are called Millennials, that is, ideas that appeared with the advent of the new millennium.
Many projects are based on the worldview of modern people. Interior by CR Martin
For many of us, two components of life are currently of priority importance: money and success. Creating the interior of our apartments, we strive to make them not only our family nest, but also an indicator of our own achievements.
Bright and spacious interior with an unusual layout from Western Window Systems
In addition to the bold layout and original designer furniture, we equip our housing with a huge amount of equipment, without which modern man can no longer imagine his existence.
Unexpected stylistic solutions and unique details in the interior from Wick Design
At the same time, we increasingly prefer natural materials so that our home is not only comfortable, but also environmentally friendly.
A non-standard approach to decor in terms of a variety of shapes and textures from Ellerman Homes
Thus, the main distinguishing features of modern residential interiors can be considered: spaciousness, functionality, environmental friendliness, uniqueness and reflection of the individuality of their owners.
And if the owner is not able to realize all his desires on his own, he can contact one of the numerous design agencies whose specialists are ready to offer their clients a wide variety of apartment design options.
The views of today’s youth are radically different from those of their parents. Photo by Nathan Good
And what is your attitude to the latest design achievements in the field of home decoration? Share your ideas with us!
A country of insane contrast, there may be a shack made of sheets of iron and oilcloth in front of an expensive house with gold trim. This is India. It’s no secret that there are many Russians living in this country, and one of them is Dasha, originally from Kazakhstan, who has been living in Goa for 4 years, where she married an Indian. Dear life in India, how to move to this country, mentality, culture, medicine, visa to India: Dasha told about all this and not only in an interview.
– Tell us about yourself.
– hello! My name is Dasha! I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Almaty (Kazakhstan). I graduated as an accountant there and even managed to work with them, but life ordered otherwise, and for 4 years I have been living in India and own a travel company in Goa Phoenix Travels Goa.
— How did you end up in India?
— Back in 2013, my friend and I landed for the first time on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the beautiful state of Goa. Actually, this is where my love with India began.
– Tell us about your acquaintance with your husband, because he is from India?
– Yes, my husband is from India, Maharashtra. We met him on my first flight to Goa. Although, to be more precise, at first my friend and I met two girls from Ukraine who were vacationing there. Well, then one of them introduced us to her, at that time, a young man! We communicated exclusively as friends, but just a couple of days after we met, he broke off relations with her. Then there were millions of SMS messages, hours of Skype conversations, breakups. But fate sent me to India again, this time to work. Naturally, I didn’t tell him anything about it, but he found out and found it. And for 3 years now, we have been married and raising a wonderful son.
– Do you miss your homeland?
– I miss you, but more for close people. Actually, that’s why the whole family flies to Kazakhstan every year to visit.
— Was it difficult to adapt to life in India after moving?
— Since I grew up in an eastern country, the period of my adaptation passed much faster.
– Your favorite place in India.
– Of course I love Goa, like many. But I also really like the city of contrasts Mumbai, and of course “only mountains can be better than mountains”, so the Himalayas are also my favorite place.
— What do you recommend to see in India?
— There is something very interesting at every turn in India, take, for example, Hindu temples. But the tourist must watch is of course: the Taj Mahal in Agra is a white marble palace, it is one of the most grandiose architectural monuments of India. Another striking architectural Indian attraction is the Lotus Temple in Delhi, which is a large building made of snow-white marble in the form of a blooming lotus flower. Slums in India are one of the main tourist symbols of Bombay. The movie “Slumdog Millionaire” was filmed in these places. The Gate of India to Mumbai is a basalt triumphal arch, and its height is 26 meters. Osho Ashram in Pune is a meditation center. The Himalayas are the highest mountains of the Earth, as well as the centers of Tibetan medicine, Goa, the village of Hampi.
Read also an interview with a Russian girl about an independent trip to India – to the land of contrasts.
– Tell us interesting facts about India.
— The most important fact: India is a country of insane contrast. India is when a shack made of sheets of iron and oilcloth can stand in front of an expensive house with gold trim. India is when guys can walk holding hands, not because they have the appropriate orientation, but because they are just good friends. India is a country that either accepts or does not and the other is not given. So you will either fall in love with her, or you will hate her!
— How to move to India for permanent residence?
— There are certainly a million nuances here.
But the easiest, of course, my option is to get married in India, or rather an Indian!
But I know a lot of our compatriots who live in India for months on a tourist visa. Tourist visas to India are available for 1, 3 and 6 months. The visa fee is $60. It is important to remember that work on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited and it is necessary to apply for a work or business visa for work.
– Expensive life in India?
— It all depends on where to live in India. In Goa, for example, prices for many products are the same as in Russia or Kazakhstan.
The average check in the supermarket will be about $ 30 -40 $, and in remote areas 15-20 $ less.
It’s the same with renting housing, we live in Goa and rent a 2-room apartment in a nice complex with a swimming pool and gym for $ 470 per month, and our friend in Mumbai rents the same apartment for $ 3000 per month. So much for a poor country!
As in many countries, life in India depends on the city and area of residence.
– Work in India.
– Considering the population of India, there is no shortage of personnel here. But this does not apply to Bollywood, new foreign faces are always needed here. The average salary for Indians is 15,000-20,000 rs (this is about the same in rubles). There are a huge number of interior designers, developers and IT specialists, but the highest paid are doctors. Goa has a huge number of foreign photographers, artists performing in local bars/restaurants, tour guides and tourism managers.
– Good medicine in India? Is it paid?
– Ayurveda (traditional medicine) is very popular in India. In this, India definitely has no equal.
— What dishes of local cuisine would you recommend to try?
– Oh, Indian cuisine, it’s just a work of art! Indian cuisine is when there are many times more spices, seasonings and spices in a dish than the ingredients themselves. So in the restaurant, feel free to order everything, but it is advisable to ask for non spicy (not spicy).
– Tell us about education and kindergartens in India.
— Here, as in many countries, there is preschool, school and higher education. The difference is that preschool is compulsory and children go to kindergarten from the age of 3.
— What language should I speak in India?
– As you know, there are more than 300 languages and dialects in India. But elementary knowledge of English and goodwill will help you travel here without any problems.
– Tell us about the traditions, culture and mentality in the country.
— It is very difficult to describe it briefly, since India is multifaceted in all its aspects. The people here are very religious. And you know, I have never met a person here who would say that he does not believe in God/Allah/Shiva. And what is most interesting, most often they believe in all of them. Take, for example, my husband and his relatives. They are Hindus (people professing Hinduism), but my husband does not take off the cross and always comes to church with me with an open heart. And it’s normal for India to just believe, just not challenge religions and beliefs, just go with the flow.
— Is there a difference in mentality and culture between you and your husband?
– In general, of course there is a difference, but we are already used to it and now we have our own special mentality in the family – mixed, so to speak.
– Your life hacks about India.
– The main life hack is to stop listening to all the stereotypes about India and just come here. Well, then remember that it is more interesting and cheaper by train than by plane, the same applies to Rickshaws (tuk-tuk) and taxis. Tap water is taboo. And elementary knowledge of English, of course!
– Are you traveling? What does it give you?
— We have been traveling mainly in India lately, and you know, it’s incredibly interesting to watch when you are still in one country, and in front of you is the same Indian, but he has a different culture and even language! It’s amazing.
– Your advice and wishes to those wishing to leave for permanent residence abroad.
— It is important that the country with its people, culture and mentality is close in spirit, then everything will work out! The main desire!
Before moving to Italy, first you just need to live here for at least three months. Italy during the holidays and Italy daily are completely different things. So advises Nastya, who moved from Russia to Italy. Nastya talks about moving and living in this country, and shares her life hacks.
– Let’s get acquainted)
– Hi, I’m Nastya, now I live in Italy in Sicily. Until I was 30, I lived and worked in Moscow, and traveled a lot. Therefore, today, travel routes are a part of my life in a new place. I do author tours to Sicily, and I write various useful things about the island on Instagram.
— How did you end up in Italy?
– Ahah) everything is banal here. In 2017, my friend and I flew to Sicily for a vacation, and decided to take a bike for independent rides around the island (naive, then we could not even think that this idea was very adventurous, and how much it would turn my life around). After a delicious dinner, we decided to ride a bike and … in general, in the parking lot I safely crashed into the wall, fell … poof (it doesn’t hurt, everything is fine). And he, my future husband, went to see if his bike was in order, since they were parked nearby. And then like in the movies: meetings, flights Moscow-Sicily, and last year we had a wedding in the most beautiful city of Sicily — Taormina.
— How did Italy win your heart?
— The first time I flew to Italy in 2009, and everything is irrevocable. I fell in love forever, first with Rome, then with the whole country: smells, people, cuisine, atmosphere. And I am constantly mistaken for a local, I think in a previous life, I was definitely Italian)
– Do you miss your homeland?)
– I miss my family, parents, sister, and my godchildren, but the age of technology, and we often communicate via Skype. Yes, and you can always fly (fortunately, you will instill it in 3.5 hours). Sometimes I also miss various services, for example, convenience stores, beauty salons, cheap taxi, and, perhaps, rhythm. Yes, yes, this crazy spirit and rhythm of a big city is sometimes not enough, it’s at such moments that I understand that I need to fly to recharge with this energy.
— Was it difficult to get used to the Italian rhythm of life and culture?
– Oh, no, I joined so organically and easily, seriously, as if it was all familiar from birth: food culture, life culture, atmosphere. It’s 100% mine. But I know from experience, this is not the case for everyone. And of course, everything depends initially on the personal perception of life, no matter where on the planet you are.
— How to move to Italy for permanent residence?
— Everything here is quite simple and complicated at the same time. First, immediately prepare a wagon of patience, because paperwork is 7 circles of hell. Believe me, bureaucracy in Italy is not for the faint of heart)
Ways to move to Italy:
By study – you enter the university, you are given a residence permit for the duration of your studies (you need to update it every year)
Employment (this is when a company invites you, BUT in order for this to happen, you must be a super specialist who cannot be found in Italy, because the employer will pay double tax for you)
The work of Autonomo is like an individual entrepreneur (in order to move according to this option, you need to have an early amount of money in your account, plus money to open a business in Italy, rent a room, etc.)
Family Reunion
Marriage with a local
Perhaps these are all legal ways – how to move to Italy for permanent residence.
— Do I need to take an exam in Italian to move to Italy?
– The exam must be taken when obtaining citizenship. And you can apply for citizenship after 5-10 years, depending on the activity and the motive for being in the country.
— How much does it cost to live in Italy?
— Everything depends on the region here: the North is of course a little more expensive than the South, but the South is more attractive for its climate and products. I have lived in all regions of Italy, I have traveled almost all of it.
The prices in Italy are as follows:
Rental housing: 600-700 euros – North (studio 40-50 sq.m.), South – 450-600 euros (studio 40-60 sq.m.).
The communal apartment depends on the time of year, heating system, and energy. On average, from 500 to 1500 euros per year.
The grocery basket depends on the region and preferences, plus the number of people. For example, we (two of us) on average spend about 400 euros a month on food, half of this budget is for seafood, fresh fish almost every day. Someone takes 200-250 euros.
— What are the most popular specialties in Italy and what are the po?
— In Italy, any job is a job, and the person who has it is happy. The top ones are lawyers, doctors, and economists. The salary depends on the region, the average salary in Italy is 1200-1500 euros, and such a po is considered very good.
Is there unemployment in Italy? It is everywhere, it is a question of motivation and personal desires. Of course, if you studied to be a manager and /or a similar activity, and then you can’t find a job for this position, it’s sad, but people don’t want to work for 500 euros, having knowledge for 1000, plus many people live quietly on an allowance of 500-600 euros (provided their housing). Who is looking and wants, will always find.
— How do Italians treat Russians?
— And how do Russians treat Italians? Such questions are always asked only by residents of Russia and their nearest neighbors.
People are treated as they deserve. What you radiate is what you receive. True, in the South of Italy for more than one year, the cult and boom for a Russian wife, they really want it, and are very proud of it. So girls – for your note)
– Is it true that Italians think about starting a family only by the age of 35-40? Why is that?)
– Absolutely right, moreover, they can meet for 5-10 years, live together. Why? Everything is simple here. In Italy, there is a very small percentage of divorces, and literally 5 years ago – it was generally prohibited, so if Italians decide to get married, then as a rule it is forever.
— What are the pros and cons of living in Italy?
– The advantages are definitely climate, beauty, atmosphere, attitude to life, quality of products, and rich cultural heritage.
I don’t get hung up on the minuses, as I already said, if I suddenly miss the rhythm and spirit of Moscow, I take a ticket and fly in for a few days.
— How do you think life in Italy differs from life in Russia?
– A lot of people. Italians love and know how to enjoy life. Perhaps, living in such beauty, it certainly comes easier. The attitude to life, the things around us, ecology, etc. differs. The quality of life itself. But Italy is losing out to Russia in the field of beauty services, and heaps of useful services.
– Your life hacks about moving to Italy.
– Ahhahah. Before you move, first just live here for at least three months. Italy during the holidays and Italy daily are completely different things. If you want to work in this country, then the language is mandatory. And if you feel one hundred percent that this is yours, then go ahead: we set goals, choose a path and go. The main desire and patience:)
After watching the Korean TV series, Irina fell in love with South Korea for its beauty, romance and luxurious life. After learning Korean, she applied for a visa and flew away to meet a new life. And now Irina shares her experience of moving and living in South Korea.
Tell us about yourself:)
My name is Irina, I am an ethnic Korean originally from Uzbekistan. Now I live in South Korea. I have a small business – an online sewing school using Korean techniques, and I blog about Korea.
You can view and read here:
School > @happy_sewing_school
Blog > @korean_life.style
Your story of moving to Korea:)
When I was still living in Kazakhstan, one day a friend invited me to watch a Korean TV series. And that’s all, in fact, I’m gone?. Have you fallen in love with Korea for its beauty, romance and luxurious life? I returned home to Uzbekistan, applied for a visa. But they didn’t give it to me right away, so I decided to learn Korean. A year later, I applied for a visa again and have already received it. And 3 days later I was already flying to Korea to meet a new life)
Do you miss your homeland?)
Honestly, no. Even before Korea, I had not lived in my homeland for a long time. And I no longer have such a feeling of “native land”. Korea has become my homeland and home because my family is here.
How to move to South Korea?
For ethnic Koreans like me, there are F4 work visas (for Russians and CIS countries with higher education), and H2 – a handyman visa. I arrived on such a visa.
It is more difficult for foreigners. To apply for a work visa, you need to get an invitation to work from an employer, or you can get an investor visa by investing N-th amount in the Korean economy. And then get a residence permit.
How to move to South Korea – ways of immigration:
By study
For work for hire
Business trip for work
Work in specialized activities
Investing in the country’s economy
Reuniting with relatives
Marriage to a citizen or a citizen of South Korea
Ethnic Korean origin
Expensive life in South Korea?
Dear! At least by Uzbek standards, it is very expensive. 80% of all Koreans have no housing and live in rent. Apartments on the periphery are quite affordable, but in Seoul the prices are simply sky-high! And then, thanks to a special housing rental system, it is much more profitable to live in rent.
For example, for $ 800,000 in Seoul, you can only buy a one-room apartment of 10 sq.m. in the basement. And even then, somewhere on the outskirts. On the periphery, for the same money, you can take a quite tolerable 3-room apartment.
The products are quite affordable for a person with an average salary. You can eat everything: meat and seafood, and not only at home, but also in cafes. And there will still be a walk left.
Average prices in South Korea:
Prices for rental housing:
Apartment, 1 bedroom, city center – $545 (40,000 ₽)
Apartment, 1 bedroom, outside the city center – $ 355 (26.000 ₽)
In Seoul in the city center – from $ 900 (from 66.000 ₽)
In Seoul on the outskirts – from $ 560 (from 41.000 ₽)
Room in Seoul – from $ 250 (from 18.000 ₽)
When renting a home, you will also need to pay a deposit for housing
Utilities for an apartment of 85 sq.m. (electricity, heating or cooling, water and garbage collection) – $ 133 (9.800 ₽)
Prices in South Korea in cafes/restaurant:
Inexpensive restaurant, lunch for one person – $ 6 (439 ₽)
What is the monthly income per family for a comfortable life in Korea?
If only to live, walk and not save, $ 2,500-3,000 per month is enough for a family of 3 people.
What kind of work is there in Korea for expats?
First of all, IT specialties, all kinds of developers, engineers, designers. Shipbuilding, English teachers (native speakers). For Europeans – models and artists.
What are the salaries?
The salary level depends on the position. The salary of living in South Korea for a beginner is on average from $ 1,500 per month. With the experience, the salary increases.
In-demand specialists receive up to $10,000 plus comfortable apartments from the employer’s company are provided. It is noteworthy that many firms provide foreigners with free housing (or for a nominal fee). The level of housing depends on the level of the position.
Is it easy to open your own business?
It is easy if the type of visa matches. It is done literally in 10 minutes, 7 of which you will have to spend on filling out the form.
Good medicine in South Korea? Do I need to get insurance?
Medicine is at a very high level. Comparable to Europe and America, but much more budget-friendly. Insurance (again, if the visa allows) is simply mandatory. Thanks to her, the amounts are reduced more than twice! Unfortunately, people who come here for medical tourism do not get insurance.
For example, a comprehensive examination in South Korea – from $ 500 to $ 6000 (from 36.650 to 439.800 ₽).
To cure a tooth (1 filling) – from $ 150 (from 11.000 ₽). And the insurance is only $ 30 (2.200 ₽).
State insurance costs about $90 per month. It covers any trips to the hospital and the cost of medicines (reduces their cost). Private insurance is for special cases, there are different conditions – $ 20-200. Such insurance covers 80% of the cost of the operation. This is in case of serious illnesses or accidents. It also covers not only the operation itself, but also gives out money that you could not earn at that time while in the hospital, etc.
What does it feel like to be a Korean wife? And tell me how to marry a Korean?)
It’s good to be a Korean wife 🙂 Of course, there are nuances, such as differences in mentality, language barrier, etc. But everything is solved, because women are very flexible creatures)
You can get married to a Korean through a marriage agency or by meeting yourself on dating sites.
Pros and cons of living in Korea.
The main advantage I will call convenience, landscaping. Everything is done here for the sake and for the people. Everything is very thoughtful and systematic. Literally for every problem or need, the market offers thousands of the most convenient solutions. Just press the button.
For example, children do not need to be taken to the garden or to mugs on their own. A bus comes for them everywhere. And this pleasure costs an additional $ 20-30 per month. Also, educational classes with a child take place right in the garden: ballet, singing, mathematics, English with a native speaker, etc. We pay ~ $ 150 per month for them.
And the organization of the celebration is put on stream. Just poke your finger as you like and bring yourself on the day of the celebration. No need to run for six months in search of a photographer, videographer, dress, etc. All in one place, made unrealistically beautiful and professional. This pleasure costs from $ 5,000 to infinity, depending on the number of guests and the level of luxury of the institution.
Cons – you have to pay for all this, and it’s not a small amount of money. For example, call a plumber if you dropped something in the toilet – $ 50. A man comes and punches you in 3 seconds. an air cannon. For Europeans, very spicy food can still be a minus.
Your life hacks about moving to South Korea.
A huge desire. There will be a desire, there will be ways)) If you are a student – come to study and stay here, if a girl – marry a Korean, if a man, become a sought-after specialist (it’s easier than marrying a Korean).
The fastest way to obtain a residence permit (except for married emigrants) is to have $500,000 (if my memory serves me right). Then you will be welcomed with open arms, whoever you are.
Unfortunately, 1 article is not enough to describe in detail all the nuances of life in Korea, there are a lot of them. But in my blog @korean_life.style, there is a separate post for each question (or even more than one) with a detailed answer. If you are interested in Korea, come, I will be glad to see you as a guest?
(The prices indicated in the article are relevant for 2020).
Olga Avrakh was talking Photo of Irina
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