I am a freshman in college in St. Petersburg, Russia. I want to find a job and learn more about it.

The characteristics of studying in Russia are low threshold, low cost and high quality. This makes many international students with limited financial strength choose it as the target country for their study abroad. However, another problem that appears in front of international students at the same time is Russia. The problem of working while studying abroad.

During the process of studying abroad, there are two main ways for international students to solve their financial problems. One is to apply for various scholarships, and the other is to go out to work. In some countries with abundant scholarships, such as France, Singapore, etc., international students can rely on the scholarships they apply for to cover most of their tuition and living expenses; while in some study abroad countries with open work policies and complete work markets, such as Ireland, South Korea, etc., international students can You can also pay for one year's tuition and living expenses by working part-time.

Studying in Russia is different from the above two. Although there are many scholarship programs set up by various schools in Russia, because the amount of each scholarship is not high, it is difficult to afford the life of international students or even local students. Therefore, many local Russian college students choose to work outside their homes to subsidize their living expenses.

This situation in Russian schools determines that the road to work for international students while studying in Russia will not be very smooth. In fact, the main jobs that Chinese students studying in Russia can engage in are related to Chinese people and Chinese language. jobs, such as translation, tour guide, working in Chinese restaurants, etc., while other common part-time jobs, such as cashier, nanny, and courier jobs are relatively rare.

If international students hope to find a satisfactory part-time job after arriving in Russia, they must improve their Russian language skills to a level that is barrier-free for daily communication. If international students also have excellent professional abilities, , it will be easier to find a suitable part-time job.

Another difficulty in studying and working in Russia is the issue of time. Since Russia is located in the high latitudes of the northern hemisphere, the winter is very long and the days are short and the nights are long all year round. After the daily study, Russia has already Entering the night stage, it is difficult for international students to get suitable part-time jobs. In addition, the long winter also makes the summer vacation in Russian schools very short, only about 2 weeks. It is difficult for international students to find part-time jobs during the summer vacation. Even if they find a part-time job, they cannot earn enough for living expenses.

The peak season for studying and working in Russia is during the annual winter vacation. International students have about 2 months of vacation and can go out and work full-time. Therefore, most international students will choose not to return to their country during the winter vacation and stay in Russia to work. Regarding the issue of working during the winter vacation, study abroad experts suggest that international students should act first and go out to look for job opportunities before other international students do or publish job search information in newspapers.

According to the regulations of relevant Russian departments, international students are not allowed to work privately. If they want to work, they need to go through relevant procedures (such as a work card). From my experience, this regulation is not very binding on international students, unless you want to work in a Russian company or a formal Chinese-funded company. Moreover, it is very expensive to go through this procedure (about 1,200 US dollars per year). If you only work part-time or part-time, you do not need to go through this procedure.

Most international students in Russia use their summer vacation time to work, usually in jobs such as translation, tour guide, and marketing. During the winter vacation, the days are short and the nights are long, so there is generally no part-time work.

If you plan to work during the holidays, it is essential to place and check advertisements in advance. In recent years, the number of students studying in Russia has gradually increased, and the peak is often during the summer vacation. Therefore, it is recommended that you publish your personal job information in advance. There are many local Chinese newspapers in Russia, the most influential ones are "Road News Reference", "Russian Times", "Moscow Chinese News", etc. You can spend a small amount of money to publish your personal information in the above-mentioned newspapers for Chinese businessmen to choose from. Of course, you can also click on the picture to find recruitment information that suits you. There are many Chinese doing business in Russia, especially those from Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and Hebei. They need a large number of Russian-speaking talents to engage in translation, marketing and other work, so as long as your language and character are good, it is impossible to find a satisfactory job. problematic.

If you are ready to work, you need to bring three types of documents.

1) Passport You must carry your passport with you, whether you are studying, traveling or working, because Russia has a very large immigrant population. Therefore, in order not to cause unnecessary trouble to you, you must carry your passport with you. carry.

2) Student ID card Russia’s student ID card has many wonderful uses. In addition to being used to prove your student status, it also allows you to enjoy many benefits, such as free visits to museums, zoos, etc. When working, sometimes some police officers will check your student ID card, so it is best to carry your student ID card with you. But if you have indeed lost your student ID card or forgotten it, and are inspected by the police, just explain the situation and avoid panic to avoid misunderstanding. At this time, it is also crucial to be able to speak fluent Russian.

3) Monthly subway passes and monthly bus passes As far as Moscow is concerned, the university areas are generally located in the northwest, west and southwest, while the commercial and market areas are in the city center, northeast, east and southeast. It is far away, but Moscow’s subway is very developed, with 12 lines and more than 300 stations almost covering the entire urban area of ??Moscow, and a monthly bus ticket allows you to conveniently take various bus systems on the ground (trails, trolleybuses, general buses, etc.), so It is best to apply for a monthly subway pass and a monthly bus pass (preferably one month in advance).