Russia residence - my journey

[JohnnyDoe]

Having convened that CRS is not an obstacle to Russia residence, or to anything else in fact, please let’s keep the discussion on topic.

 

[Dreamy]

I wonder what’s so funny with taking a residence permit. @Dreamy , am I missing something?

Residence permit - it's not a funny of course. And collecting of residence permits in normal countries like latam, carribian, asian regions and so on - it's the way to get a lot of benefits, flags theory and so on. But not in the ruslandia It's probably just a matter of principle, again, I'm not telling you what to do, but it sounds strange to me to open a residency there. Have you ever been there? Have you talked to the locals? Do you like this mentality, this culture? Damn, I always found it so funny how all this attracts some foreigners, when on the contrary - the intellectual and rich people RUN away from there to other countries, because living there is unbearable for any normal educated rich person. It's only good there for those who are somehow connected to the corrupt government and work in tandem with it.

 

[JohnnyDoe]

Residence permit - it's not a funny of course. And collecting of residence permits in normal countries like latam, carribian, asian regions and so on - it's the way to get a lot of benefits, flags theory and so on. But not in the ruslandia It's probably just a matter of principle, again, I'm not telling you what to do, but it sounds strange to me to open a residency there. Have you ever been there? Have you talked to the locals? Do you like this mentality, this culture? Damn, I always found it so funny how all this attracts some foreigners, when on the contrary - the intellectual and rich people RUN away from there to other countries, because living there is unbearable for any normal educated rich person. It's only good there for those who are somehow connected to the corrupt government and work in tandem with it.

I have been dealing with Russia for some 20 years.
I respect Russian people, culture and mentality.
I am disgusted by the decline of Western society and values.
Having said that, I do what is practically best for me, I am not driven by political or moral beliefs.

 

[Sols]

Any further off-topic posts will result in warnings or, if it's your second warning, a ban.

Let's show @JohnnyDoe enough respect to not mess this thread up.

 

[JohnnyDoe]

As mentioned here:
Post in thread 'List of Residencies obtainable without living in the country?'
https://www.offshorecorptalk.com/th...thout-living-in-the-country.43234/post-325848
It’s not yet clear to me exactly how much I will pay in taxes.

 

[JohnnyDoe]

Free trade zones have been suggested here
Post in thread 'List of Residencies obtainable without living in the country?'
https://www.offshorecorptalk.com/th...thout-living-in-the-country.43234/post-325949 and could be considered as part of a relocation strategy.

 

[SCHLOSSFINANZ]

Johnny how is your application going?

 

[JohnnyDoe]

Johnny how is your application going?

As I said I’m planning to go there for depositing the application early in the new year

 

[koohl]

As I said I’m planning to go there for depositing the application early in the new year

You don't plan to live there only proforma correct ?

 

[JohnnyDoe]

You don't plan to live there only proforma correct ?

Correct.

 

[brianK]

I am very excited to hear how it will go for you. Is it your intention to also get a Russian passport in the future, and don’t you think it might cause problems?

 

[JohnnyDoe]

I am very excited to hear how it will go for you. Is it your intention to also get a Russian passport in the future, and don’t you think it might cause problems?

That’s the next step after I obtain the permanent residence permit. While I don’t really need another passport, why not to get it?

 

[JohnnyDoe]

Visa application deposited, waiting to be called for the interview (required for this type of visa).

 

[SCHLOSSFINANZ]

I guess interview at the Embassy?

 

[JohnnyDoe]

I guess interview at the Embassy?

Yes

 

[brianK]

That’s the next step after I obtain the permanent residence permit. While I don’t really need another passport, why not to get it?

Yeah I agree, interesting there is a lot of hassle to go through. Do you speak Russian or do they understand English ?

 

[JohnnyDoe]

Do you speak Russian or do they understand English ?

Yes I speak Russian but they also understand English like in all embassies.
You are not required to speak Russian at all to obtain the temporary permit, but you must when you apply for the permanent one, within 3 years (and no sooner than 8 months) - or you are kicked out of the country.

 

[daniels27]

Where did you learn Russian?

 

[JohnnyDoe]

Where did you learn Russian?

In my study, on the streets, in the bedroom, on the web… If you have familiarity with synthetic inflective languages it’s not difficult.
For some reason I also know too many Russian bad words

 

[daniels27]

In my study, on the streets, in the bedroom, on the web… If you have familiarity with synthetic inflective languages it’s not difficult.

Too bad they don't allow Russian in OTC.