The modern Russia has a massive bureaucracy. It actually became a class of its own, with higher than average wages and abilities to maintain a good lifestyle. Many Russian bureaucrats own properties abroad, although their…
Any amount of running lowers the chance of early death, particularly from cardiovascular decease, which is the leading cause of dying prematurely worldwide. The chance to die from cancer also drops. So, if you wish…
Just like in any country, there are rich and poor people in Russia. Some Russians are extremely rich, but the majority of people are poor by the western standards and have little money, although most of…
Russian people aren’t known for being friendly, but in fact they are some of the loveliest people you can ever meet. Friendly Russians People in Russia are not smiling by default, this is just the…
Russian people used to be atheists during the time of the Soviet Union, but now they are rather religious. A lot of Russians belong to Christian Orthodox Church, and a large part of the population…
Russians study English at school for 6 years and then for 3 more years at universities, so why there are so few people who speak good English? Let’s solve this mystery! Why are there few…
Russia is officially the largest country in the world by its land size. It is about 17.1 million square km in size (6.6 million square miles) in total, with the land area of over 16.1…
The average salary of a Russian citizen in August 2019 was 44,961 rubles per month (USD 704). However, the median wages are 20-30% lower, depending on the region of the country. Average salaries vs. median…
The average hourly wage in Russia is about 200 rubles (USD 3). The median hourly wage in Russia is about 20% lower: 160 RUB (USD 2.60). The reason is in disproportionally high wages of top…
Minimum wage in Russia depends on the region and linked to the official monthly sustenance level: The minimum salary cannot be lower. 38 regions of the Russian Federation have set their own sustenance levels, thus…
