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So I am an American, recent Uni grad, currently living in Europe teaching ESL. I like Europe but its a little too tame for my tastes. As my username indicates, I am aching to go to Russia. I speak fluent Russian and have been enamored with the country, history,literature,etc since I was a little boy.

The obvious route to Russia is to continue ESL teaching which I don't mind doing but I have far greater ambitions in the long run. Do you think its possible to shift into a more lucrative career given some serious networking? Entrepreneurial options? I know Russia is corrupt as hell but given all the petrol dollars floating around, there has to be opportunities for a bright ambitious westerner.

Any Russia-based members have some 1st/2nd hand stories to tell? Hell, if anyone has pulled this off in any country I am interested!

Post: #2

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http://www.theelevatorlife.com - These guys came to Guangzhou as English teachers and now have a profitable wine label in China.

http://www.originalgrain.com - This guy came to Guangzhou as an English teacher, raised $400K on kickstarter, and now has a profitable watch export ecommerce venture.

Stories like this are happening everywhere. I can't tell you much about Russia but it's happening in Asia for sure.

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