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Myself at various places...during my trip here.
I included a picture of what a single meal on Ethiopian air looks like.

More pictures of in-flight food

mushroomFarm:
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I travelled through different Russian cities. To be honest Racism is everywhere. I am certain it is here too but it must be so low and negligible that I have not experienced it.
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Take a look at how we bash each other on Nairaland. Tribalism is also a form of racism.

thanks for the answer
Ride on Op

If you ever visit Demodedovo airport in Moscow, you can't miss the sight of these classic cars!!

Wainey:
wow, travel section is the best.
Thank u OP, there is a question disturbing me and please do not laugh at my ignorance.

If a Nigerian wants to travel to another country like Russia in this case, how do i change to the foreign currency so i could use it abroad?
Or will my naija dollar account work elsewhere apart from Nigeria?

You have to buy dollars from Nigeria and bring it here. But let me shock you. Banks in this city, Yakutsk recognizes the Naira. They can change your naira directly to Rubles.

Nanorest:
So, how much will it cost to go study in Russia

Depends on what part of Russia.

Thanks for adding to my knowledge of the world �. Books and travel educates immensely. Wishing you a great study and stay time in Russia.

mushroomFarm:
Recently I saw this front page post about what it feels like to teach in the United Kingdom.
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I recently travelled to Yakutsk, Russia, world's coldest city to study Medicine here at Ammosov North Eastern Federal University, Yakutsk, Russia, for a degree of 'Doctor of Medicine. M.D (yes they don't award MBBS here but MD.)
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As a part time job, I teach English here in Yakutsk and it is a job where demand for native speakers like Africans is very very high. Russians don't speak English but they continue to look for English teachers which makes it a good destination for English speaking Africans like us.
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Teaching here in Russia is completely different from what I read in that post about teaching in the United Kingdom and in this thread, I will tell you everything about it.
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Let me quickly note that, Russians are totally different from what we always read about them. I am a pro western person because my dad studied for his degrees in the USA. I grew up loving the West. I still love them.
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But Russians are no monster. There is nothing like Racism here. These people love blacks toooo much! From Moscow to Krasnoyarsk to Yakutsk even while I was the only black man at the entire airports, the attention and love and help everyone offered was amazing!

Russians seem to have this welcoming attitude. It was hard for me to believe they were the same people I used to think, were 'hard' and 'unfriendly' lots of pictures, selfies, there were even these Russian guys that paid $500 for me to have 30 minutes of massage in a massage chair, they bought all sort of foods and even expensive alcohols for me...too bad, I don't take alcohol though.
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Having said these things, I plead with us not to turn this thread into a Russia vs USA thread.
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So, after I obtained my Visa letter, I approached the Russian embassy, did all my authorization and legalization of documents including the ones I have to do at the ministries of education and foreign affairs. I got my Visa for 119k and everything was over within a week.
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My flight to Abuja was on overland air. It was my first flight. People castigate this airline alot but trust me, they have the best safety records in this country and they are extremely cheap. They have been operating for a long time too and the pilots are extremely experienced. And I love the sound of those props!
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My flight back to Ilorin after obtaining my Visa was also on Overland air. I enjoyed every bit of the experience. I booked my flight to Moscow one month ahead and paid only 268k. I will attach evidence if possible.

Let me also mention that I took off to Moscow from Lagos. My flight to Lagos was on Overland air again. I booked the flight the same morning I left Ilorin...because it was the at the peak of the dollar crisis. Till the very last day in Ilorin, I was still looking for Abokis to buy dollars from.

You must have figured out already that I love overland air.
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My flight to Moscow was to have a stop over in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. On the six hours flight to Ethiopia, Ethiopian air served us three course meals and each meal came with a bottle of wine!
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They also served us a three course meal on the trip from Addis Ababa to Moscow, also with wine. From fish to chicken to snacks to rice... That airline is awesome!! I am quiet happy that we have something like that in Africa.
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Ethiopian air hostess are very nice and extremely beautiful. You would be amazed that they are Africans. I met these little kids travelling with their dad to the UK on the flight and they sure made my experience all fun. They never stopped asking questions... �
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I was sad for Nigeria when we arrived Ethiopia. It was at night but the so many skyscrapers, the well lighted cities and the hundreds of Ethiopian air jumbo jets at the airport...that country is way ahead.
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The treatment Ethiopian air gave us at their waiting lounge in Addis Ababa was awesome
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On the flight from Ethiopia to Moscow, I was the only black guy on board. This was were my Russian language that I had started learning online before leaving Nigeria started to kick in. Ethiopian air hostess could not communicate with some Russians on board and I was able to do some little translations.
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I noticed our flight was not directly to Moscow. It was diverted through Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran and then to Moscow, perhaps to avoid the Ukraine war zone Cux from the inflight map, flying directly to Moscow will entail passing through the Ukrainian airspace.
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It was a smooth night flight.
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From Domodedovo airport in Moscow, I travelled by taxi to Vnukovo airport. It cost about 33k naira equivalent of the rubles.
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Russia is extremely DEVELOPED! Many European cities can't compare to what I saw in Moscow.
I used to think Russia is a country that is all focused on making war machines...it is not true. The infrastructures, the houses, the environment...it was like a dream!

From Vnukovo airport, I took another flight to Krasnoyarsk City. And at Krasnoyarsk, I was beginning to feel the extreme cold of Russia
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From Krasnoyarsk, I took another flight to Yakutsk. And it's a white city filled with thick snows. Average daily temperature at this time is minus 40 degrees Celsius and can sometimes deep to minus 60.
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University representatives were already waiting for me at Yakutsk airport and they even came with a hot pot of coffee (remember I told you about Russians being extremely nice to foreigners)
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Now to the pictures. But let me quickly add these points
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1. Russia have a very serious drug law. If your plan is to snuggle drugs across the continent please don't come to Russia!!
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2. Police here are extremely nice. No one harassed me at the airport, no unnecessary checks. I was never asked to strip, they don't assault your dignity. But when passing through checking machines you have to remove thick clothings like sweaters and coats and gloves too.
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3. Interestingly, some common items like more than 100ml of aerosols or perfumes are not allowed to go with you into the plane (carry on bag) while some things you would think are normal are contrabands in Russia. I had two bottle of perfumes clearly labelled but before I go through each checks, I remove them and declare them to the officers in charge of the checks. They would look at it and asked me to out it into my tray and slide it into the checking machine. Whenever you are travelling abroad maybe not even Russia, if there is any item you are not sure of it's legibility to enter that country or plane, always remove it from your luggage and declare it to the officers before you are checked. This way, if the item is a contraband, they would be sure you are not trying to smuggle it in.
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4. I really wish Nigerian policing system can be like that of Russia. No road blocks, no harassment, they are glad to help. If a police officer finds you shivering outside they may invite you to have hot coffee and warm up in their car!
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5. THERE IS NO WAR IN RUSSIA!
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6. CONTRARY TO POPULAR OPINIONS, RUSSIANS LOVE THE AMERICANS! Yes many Russians want to go to America. Sometimes they even assume all of us blacks are from America and they treat us with love and respect.
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7. Russians are probably the only white race in the world that do not hate black people.
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8. I know foreigners are being watched but trust me, you are being watched in Nigeria more than in Russia. Contrary to popular opinion, president Vladimir Putin does not 'hunt down' his perceived enemies. People have freedom here but at least 90% of Russians I have met, love him.
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9. President Vladimir Putin is very friendly to Africans. Russian immigration laws makes it easy for Africans to come study in Russia and when you are here, they don't harass nor bully you and they don't treat you like second class citizens.
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10. And finally...language is a big barrier in Russia..but their police and immigrations are very friendly.
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Now to the pictures. (I had to source some pictures from the internet)
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The first pictures are
Ilorin International airport.
Abuja International airport and
Lagos international airport.
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I saw shege at Lagos airport where I took off to Moscow. Bribes upon bribes. Nigeria is ruined honestly...everyone kept begging for money. Money that I obtained at an extremely high rate.
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I also had to deposit 400k naira with Ethiopian air before they could let me board Cux I had no return ticket. They refunded the money to me three days after successfully crossing into the Russian Federation.
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In Ethiopia and Russia, nothing like bribery. That is why it felt so weird when the officers are helping you with everything without asking for a Kobo and you can't help it but to keep thanking them.
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OP, your thread is beautiful, informative, entertaining and inspiring.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

I always know that Russians &Russia are amazing people and place, only those that want to be decieved by western propaganda will believe otherwise.

I pray God blesses your endeavors, academic pursuit and enriches you with health, blessings of the Russian land& good friends.

Pls make your loved ones and Nigeria proud by enhancing the good reputation of Nigeria and Africans at large.
I also wish you meet other good Nigerians and Africans who will connect well with you.

Keep more information about your Russian& japa experiences coming.

God bless you.

davinchecodes:
donttryme come learn about Russia from someone else whose been there and stop consuming western propaganda.
Grow up

With due respect, you have comprehension problems.

Go back to that thread and read your reply to gaby, proceed to read my comment this time carefully and understand my position. If you still don't understand it, ask and i will explain it to you.

God Bless Russia

It seems I’ll forget about my European and American dream and come to Russia

Kewtt:


Tell ipobs this very well....ndi developers

Skull miner, ndi nwuru anwu. Tarh mechie onu, mmadu kwuo okwu, ofe mmanu Di ka gi aputa, iberibe

mushroomFarm:
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7. Russians are probably the only white race in the world that do not hate black people.
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8. I know foreigners are being watched but trust me, you are being watched in Nigeria more than in Russia. Contrary to popular opinion, president Vladimir Putin does not 'hunt down' his perceived enemies. People have freedom here but at least 90% of Russians I have met, love him.
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9. President Vladimir Putin is very friendly to Africans. Russian immigration laws makes it easy for Africans to come study in Russia and when you are here, they don't harass nor bully you and they don't treat you like second class citizens.
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10. And finally...language is a big barrier in Russia..but their police and immigrations are very friendly.
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Now to the pictures. (I had to source some pictures from the internet)
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The first pictures are
Ilorin International airport.
Abuja International airport and
Lagos international airport.
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I saw shege at Lagos airport where I took off to Moscow. Bribes upon bribes. Nigeria is ruined honestly...everyone kept begging for money. Money that I obtained at an extremely high rate.
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I also had to deposit 400k naira with Ethiopian air before they could let me board Cux I had no return ticket. They refunded the money to me three days after successfully crossing into the Russian Federation.
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In Ethiopia and Russia, nothing like bribery. That is why it felt so weird when the officers are helping you with everything without asking for a Kobo and you can't help it but to keep thanking them.
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Wow! Nice one@Op
I love this

How long have you been there so far?

Please talk on their girls..hiw far you don yanch?

Tell us more about the visa process pls..

mushroomFarm:
Depends on what part of Russia.

Give me the info you have

Nanorest:
Give me the info you have

say please

CodeTemplar:
Paid promotion?

It may seem so. Itx just an honest review

colonelwealth:
OP, your thread is beautiful, informative, entertaining and inspiring.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

I always know that Russians &Russia are amazing people and place, only those that want to be decieved by western propaganda will believe otherwise.

I pray God blesses your endeavors, academic pursuit and enriches you with health, blessings of the Russian land& good friends.

Pls make your loved ones and Nigeria proud by enhancing the good reputation of Nigeria and Africans at large.
I also wish you meet other good Nigerians and Africans who will connect well with you.

Keep more information about your Russian& japa experiences coming.

God bless you.

Thanks Boss. I will keep you posted

Boss their girls nko
The main thing now is their girls

Just check the difference btw when op left Nigeria and now, his body color now looks so clean and mirror sparkly .

In summary, people want to know ur process and requirements into gettyinto the medical school of yours.

How many years is the program?

How much did u spend before settling in the school and if u paid ur fees from Nigeria?

Can u boldly say u can fund ur education in Russia through out with ur partime job?

This part of Russia looks so white and the people look philipino..

Are the people more of asian tribes?

Your class looks more mixed up .you being the only Black.
Looks like there are more Asians in ur class than Russians.
Or more forignersthan Russians in your class.

If itthe coldest part, I guess it's mostl likely u r in Asia part of Russia..


More like u are in daura kastina in Nigeria or, borno or Sokoto ..
The end of the country...

Perusal the questions and answers us kindly..

Lastly,are ur courses taught in English or Russian language?

Are ur lecturers all Russians?

But u didn't talk about hustle and that's the main item on japa gang. How much is the pay for the teaching jop and what's hustle like over there.

Moscow, the city of dream...

mushroomFarm:
Below is Domodedovo airport in Moscow, my University and a picture of Yakutsk. The city where I am studying.

How proficient were you in Russian language before your admission process.

Superb enlightenment and informative piece.

Valentineboy1:
say please

Anypart

Cutehector:
Ok.

I need to get my transcript first.

Sir, i used to think you work with first bank
Japa make we sef carry head enter bank

mushroomFarm:
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I travelled through different Russian cities. To be honest Racism is everywhere. I am certain it is here too but it must be so low and negligible that I have not experienced it.
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Take a look at how we bash each other on Nairaland. Tribalism is also a form of racism.

I like your spirit, bro. Even if there is racism, you dont feel it. I cant be offended by somebody calling me a monkey.