An information and analytics digest for everyone going abroad or staying home

Archive — January 2015

Treatment in Israel – a reliable path to recovery Health

Treatment in Israel – a reliable path to recovery

Israel's medicine is considered one of the best in the world. The country continuously conducts intensive research, develops and implements innovative medical technologies, and creates new drugs…

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Travel

Life on Wheels

Can you tour all of Europe in a year and not lose your job? Mike Hudson from the UK thinks you cannot. In March 2014, he quit his job, counted his modest savings, got in his car, and off he went…

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Education

MBA Strategy Open House

Are you concerned about studying abroad, whether for a Master's degree or an MBA? Do you want to know how "everything works"? Are you planning to apply and want to delve into all the details of…

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Work

Patents Instead of Quotas

In Moscow, the rules for employing migrants from neighboring countries have changed dramatically – patents have become mandatory, their cost has increased, and employer quotas have been abolished…

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News

Labor Fluctuations

Against the backdrop of tightening legislation and the fall of the ruble exchange rate, reports spread about a mass exodus of labor migrants from Russia. The head of the Federal Migration Service…

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Analysis

Enlist Me in the Army

The vast majority of French people support a return to conscription: it is seen by French society as a protective measure against the threat of radical Islamism and as a defense of 'republican…

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Tourism

Time for Budget Travel

In a crisis, travel turns from a habit into a luxury – a pleasure that has to be given up first. Package tours become more expensive, airfare and hotel room prices rise, and even a simple cup of…

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Visas

Route Sheet for Visa

On January 26, new rules for obtaining a Russian visa came into effect. From now on, foreign citizens are required to report on their itinerary: when filling out the application, the traveler must…

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Country guide

Madagascar: Island from a Cartoon

The plane landed a hundred meters from dense tropical jungle. The few white passengers looked anxiously out the windows, then at their local neighbors, who were completely indifferent to the…

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Tourism

Ruble Cuts Tourist Flow

Foreign hotels are losing Russians: the flow from Russia to Europe has decreased by about 40%. Some Russians have started choosing budget Turkey and Egypt, but even there, hotel booking requests have…

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Immigration

Quebec to review its strategy

Minister of Immigration of the Canadian province of Quebec Kathleen Weil announced the start of a full review of the province's immigration strategy. As reported by "Russky Toronto", the development…

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Real estate

Finnish Features

New construction means spacious bright rooms, large balconies, a mandatory sauna (at least in the entrance area), and utility rooms in the attic, basement, or on the territory in front of the house…

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Shopping

Gifts abroad must be chosen wisely

When going abroad, we first prepare for new impressions and getting to know another people, its traditions, way of life, and customs. Even if the trip is planned for business or on the orders of…

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Technology

No extreme frame escapes the lens!

If extreme recreation is an important part of your life, then there is no need to explain that capturing the best moments with an ordinary camera is unrealistic due to its low technical…

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Statistics Refutes Prejudices Immigration

Statistics Refutes Prejudices

The German government presented a report on migration for 2013. From it, one can clearly understand who comes to Germany and from where. Pegida would be surprised, believes Deutsche Welle commentator…

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Money

Transferring money is easier than earning it

A trip abroad is, without a doubt, a pleasant affair, but not a cheap one. It is sometimes impossible to calculate in advance many of the expenses that await you in an exciting journey. Then you have…

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Real estate

Where to buy scenic housing in Kyiv?

There is a stereotype that living in a big city involves a number of inconveniences: polluted air from car exhaust, views of high-rise buildings from the windows, lack of parking spaces, etc. But…

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Real estate

Searching for the best new buildings in Kyiv and region

Probably everyone who has decided to buy an apartment in a new building has engaged in the difficult search for a resource where they could find the maximum number of interesting offers. Recently…

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Money

Bring cash and your personal cards

Planning a trip abroad is a serious matter, especially when it comes to finances. After all, staying in a foreign country should not cause any trouble. Therefore, you should decide in advance how…

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Money

How to borrow money?

Life situations develop in such a way that the need to borrow money becomes urgent for some. Today, banks relieve users of the need to look for acquaintances and strangers to borrow from, offering…

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Technology

Exclusive, Embodied in Handmade Furniture

As is well known, it is difficult to achieve comfort in a home if its space is filled with dilapidated old furniture. Returning to my apartment after work, I would enter a depressing atmosphere and…

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Technology

A high-quality entrance door is an essential element of a modern home

Buying an apartment, even on the secondary market, is a fantastic joy from the very fact of having your own home. Finally bought exactly what I dreamed of! The apartment in a so-called 'Stalinist…

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Technology

Secrets of Choosing the Right Furniture

Even if you have enough money, it is not always easy to choose furniture that satisfies you in every respect. To make the dream of a good purchase come true, it is worth considering some important…

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Technology

How to Choose Laminate Flooring Properly

Everyone wants to make their home cozy, warm, and beautiful. This requires a lot of effort: choosing the color and material, deciding on the quantity and cost of each component of the walls, windows…

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