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To avoid answering the same questions in direct messages, as we get quite a lot, here are some FAQ (version March 2026).

Russia is the 4th largest economy in the world, a resources powerhouse and it´s headed for a bright future!
You can read more about it here
https://t.co/BOsxAlXBPo

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1. Relocation & Citizenship Pathways
Q: What is the best & fastest way to move to Russia and obtain citizenship?
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Option 1: Shared Values Visa (SVV)
Entry Process:

- Enter Russia on any visa type except a transit visa (e.g., tourist visa, e-visa, business visa).

- E-Visa Option: Citizens of 55+ eligible countries can apply for a **tourist e-visa** online.
Apply here: https://t.co/ZiVYQfYuVL – in August 2025 they upgraded the stay from 16 days to 30 days entry – making it a great solution to Check out Russia.

- Once in Russia, you may apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) under the Shared Values Visa program.

Eligibility for Shared Values Visa (TRP):

- Only citizens or permanent residents of eligible countries qualify.

- Eligible Countries: https://t.co/gRvkrzOu95

(covers ~1.2 billion people globally).

- No Russian language test or financial investment required.

- Designed for individuals who align with Russia’s cultural and social values.

Key Benefits:
- 3-Year Temporary Residence Permit (TRP):

- Live, work, and study in the Russian region of your choice.

For the smoothest experience, we recommend regions like Moscow or Nizhny Novgorod that have specific programs welcoming Western foreigners. While you are welcome in any region, this program is new, and many local migration offices are not yet fully experienced with it.

- Freedom to travel across Russia.

- Residency Requirement: Stay in Russia for at least 180 days per year to maintain TRP status.

- Processing Time: ~4 months.

- Path to Permanent Residency.

- Within 3 years, apply for a Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) after passing the Russian & History & Culture test.

Support Resources in obtaining Shared Values Visa:

- Personalized "white gloves" assistance via
https://t.co/FEoXY4Q5XD

Option 2: Golden Visa (Direct path to Permanent Residency)

This is the only Permanent Residency with 0 days stay requirement in Russia. Perfect if you want to have opportunity to travel to Russia at anytime but don´t want to spend 6 months out of the year in Russia right away.
Best For: Families, retirees, and investors seeking immediate permanent residency in Russia with 0 days stay requirement.

Most used Investment Options:

1. Financial Markets:

- Minimum $380,000 in Russian stocks. The amount is 30 million rubles but as the dollar falls vs the Ruble, the amount increases in $.
Learn more at https://t.co/ZdBcShGikO

2. Real Estate:
- Minimum $260,000 in property (tax value).
- Includes residential, commercial property purchases.
Learn More: https://t.co/a6R941pgCH

Exclusive Benefits:

- Permanent Residency for entire family within 6 months after investment:

- Spouse, children (including adopted), parents, grandparents, and grandchildren.

- 0 day stay requirement to maintain your permanent residence in Russia (only Golden Visa program offers that).

Citizenship Pathway:

- Apply for citizenship after 5 years of residency.
- Language Test Exemptions:
- Men aged 65+, women aged 63+, and children under 18.

Why Choose the Golden Visa?
- Hassle-Free Relocation: Skip temporary resident permits and bureaucratic delays.

- Retiree-Friendly: Ideal for pensioners investing in property or financial stability.

- High ROI: Thriving real estate markets in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi and Vladivostok.

- High upside for the Stock Market: According to Warren Buffet Indicator - Russia has the best projected Annual Return in the years ahead - a whopping +30%!
https://t.co/Knuiac5sGd

Option 3: Russian Talent Visa

Keep a lookout for more information, should be “live” in April 2026.

You can read more about it in our post from December 2025.

https://t.co/9PoCSSDCiA

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2. Studying in Russia

Q: Can I study in Russia as a foreigner?

- Costs: Affordable compared to Western countries, especially for STEM programs.

- Permanent Residency: Available after earning a Russian diploma.
Resources:

- Explore 300,000+ foreign student opportunities: https://t.co/1RbJ2VCo0Z

- The goal of Russia is to attract 500,000 foreign students by 2030.

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3. Working in Russia
Q: How can I work in Russia?

- Shared Values Visa Holders: Freely work in your registered region.

- Golden Visa Holders: Freely work across the whole Russia.
Non-Eligible Countries:

- Secure a job offer first (employer must sponsor your visa).
-High-Demand Fields: IT (10% annual growth), engineering, construction.

- Job Portals:
- https://t.co/JQXJTuCtaN – 30,000+ English-inclusive listings (as of 2025).
- Work Visa Guide https://t.co/KBkbDUGYzq

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4. Visiting Russia as a Tourist
Q: How do I get a tourist visa?

- E-Visa for 30 days: Available for citizens of 55 countries. http://

https://t.co/ZiVYQfYuVL

- U.S. Citizens: Eligible for a 3-year tourist visa.

Apply through a Russian Embassy or use paid services such as http://
https://t.co/9H5SB81saM – they can do the visa without your need to visit the Russian Embassy.

- Canada: Eligible for a 3- months tourist visa.
Apply through a Russian Embassy or use paid services such as https://t.co/cSrHoUnmPd – they can do the visa without your need to visit the Russian Embassy.
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5. Travelling to Russia
Q: What are practical travel routes?
- Flights: Major hubs include Turkey, Dubai, and Belgrade.

- Land/Bus Options:

-Tallinn to St. Petersburg: 7-hour bus via https://t.co/bY7QJeUjeV.
- Kaliningrad: Accessible via Poland border or ferry to St. Petersburg.

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6. Transferring Funds to Russia
Q: How can I bring money into the country?
- Cash: Up to $10,000 undeclared (prefer USD in EU transit zones).

- Bank Transfers: The safest method is via SWIFT transfer (please confirm your bank's compatibility).

Please note that many Western banks currently restrict transfers to Russia.
We are happy to assist—we recommend secure, legal services for transferring large sums of funds. Reach out to us.

- Crypto: Not recommended for large sums due to regulatory risks. Crypto transfer into Russia is still not legal.

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7. Taxes in Russia

Q: What should I know about taxation?
- Tax Residents (183+ days/year): Pay 13-15% on worldwide income.

- Non-Residents: 30% on Russian-sourced income.

- Key Deductions: Property purchases, education, healthcare.
- Full Guide- Taxes in Russia https://t.co/nXaCAV0Ehd

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8. Getting a Russian SIM Card - new rules since 1st of January 2025.

Q: How do foreigners obtain a SIM card?
- Requirements: Passport + migration registration + Social security number + biometrics.

- Popular Providers: MTS, Megafon, Beeline.

- Cost: Plans start at ~$3/month for 10GB data.
- Activation: At the operator stores after req. are fulfilled.

- Full Guide: SIM Card for Foreigners
https://t.co/LtFw6KcbFW
The process can be very cumbersome, can take weeks. For our clients “on the ground” we do it in a couple of days as we have cooperation contracts with the telecom providers.
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Need Assistance?

Contact Us:

- Submit requests at https://t.co/FEoXY4Q5XD
- Write a DM.

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🚨 New Russian Fast-Track Migration for Talent 🇷🇺

A new Presidential Decree creates a special pathway for high-value foreign nationals. Here’s what you need to know:

🏆 WHO QUALIFIES?

You must demonstrate significant achievement in one of these areas:

Science & Technology: Holders of PhDs, patents, researchers with Russian job offers, or winners of major scientific prizes.

Business & Production: Founders of successful SMEs in key sectors with annual revenue of at least 10 million RUB.

Sports: Olympic medalists, world champions, masters of sport, or professionals with offers from Russian sports clubs.

Culture & Creative Industries: Recognized artists, cultural figures, or specialists in design, IT, PR, and gastronomy with documented achievements.

Academia: Top graduates from the world's leading universities (Top 20 or Top 100 with high grades).

Special Contribution: Recipients of Russian state awards or major investors.

In-Demand Professions: Professionals with 5+ years of experience in critical fields like IT, engineering, healthcare, or energy.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 KEY BENEFITS FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY:

Family Included: Your spouse, parents, and children are eligible for the same benefits.

Fast-Track to Residency: Apply directly for a Permanent Residence Permit (if you pass the Russian Language test), skipping the standard Temporary Permit step or first get the Temporary Residence for 3 years - no need for the Russian Language.

Work Without Hassle: You and your family can start working immediately, no separate work permits needed.

Visa Support: Qualify for a 1-year, multi-entry business visa to facilitate your move.

⏳ CRITICAL TIMELINE:

Mark the Date: The application portal opens on April 15, 2026.

The Process: You must first submit a "Petition" to a designated non-governmental Operator.

They conduct an initial review (15-30 days), followed by a security check by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (approx. 30 days).

Use It or Lose It: Once you receive official approval, you have exactly ONE YEAR to submit your residence permit application in Russia.

⚡ BOTTOM LINE:
This is a competitive, merit-based fast track for accomplished individuals, top graduates, and essential professionals.

It offers the most privileged route to Russian residency for you and your family.

#RussiaMigration #GlobalTalent #Residency #Relocation

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Places to visit in Moscow

🦆 PATRIARCH’S PONDS: Bulgakov, Mystery, and Quiet Lanes
📍 Bolshoy Patriarshy Pond, Moscow

Once there was Goat Marsh, then a Patriarch’s estate. In the 1930s it had a rough reputation. Today it is associated with Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita.”

The Atmosphere
The pond and old trees make it one of the most atmospheric walks in the city.

Don’t Miss
🔹 The “Do not talk to strangers” sign (reference to "Master and Margarita"
🔹 Bulgakov House
🔹 Quiet side streets

Pro Tips
🔹 Go in the morning
🔹 Combine with a walk along Tverskoy Boulevard
🔹 Cafes around the pond are good for people-watching

🚇 Mayakovskaya / Pushkinskaya

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Germans are leaving. 🇩🇪

The trend is just starting.

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This is Moscow in autumn 🍂🇷🇺

Golden sunsets, colorful trees, historic landmarks and a city that never stops moving. 🌇✨

Autumn brings a whole new kind of beauty to Russia’s capital.

Imagine calling this incredible city your home. 🏙️

Would you love to experience autumn in Moscow? 👀

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@DollyArmy2000 You are welcome to visit and also possible to Move to Russia 😎

[Renaissans_21st @Renaissans2]

I’m deeply concerned as a mother & grandmother of the current direction of the U.S. for my family and myself.

Russia broke USSR chains & is rebuilding; 25 yrs ahead of US w pure food, family values & safe streets.

The Golden Visa is best worldwide. @MoveToRussiaCom

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@sito_FranChico Easiest is to get a 3 years tourist visa to Russia (only available for Americans).

Either get it directly from a Russian consulate or also there is a service down in Houston that can help you out remotely - https://t.co/SSH7J7JFVt

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Excellent read on why much of the Western economy is “inflated.” 📖

For future competitiveness & sovereignty, look for the following in a country:

⚡️ Low energy & resource costs
🌾 Food self-sufficiency
🧠 Skilled people + investment in R&D

Russia has all three — and that stability is worth a premium in the turbulent times ahead.
It enables growth and development in a world in flux — likely the defining challenge of this century. 🇷🇺

This is why Russia is an excellent place to be for you and your whole family 👍

#Economy #Energy #FoodSecurity #RND #Russia

[Angelo Giuliano 🇨🇭🇮🇹 @angeloinchina]

𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗔, 𝗨𝗦𝗔, 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦𝗡'𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗬.

What is the "real economy," really?

An economy is energy. Coal, oil, gas, uranium, sun, wind, water. Then people work with it and turn it into things we use. Steel. Cement. Food. Chips. Trains.

𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸.

Look at China in the last thirty years. Rice fields became factory zones. The West laughed at "cheap Chinese junk." Today that junk is fast trains and electric cars.

No bank built that.

𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧

Every country that got rich used much more energy on the way up. Britain had coal. America had oil. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

No rich country runs on candles. So my first question is easy. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁?

But energy alone is just heat. You need workers and engineers. That's real value.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗠 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗚𝗗𝗣

GDP doesn't see any of this.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗗𝗣, 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲. A lawyer charges 1,000 dollars an hour, GDP goes up. Nobody built a bridge.

Then they count everything in US dollars, so America looks huge. A haircut in New York costs 60 dollars. In Chengdu it's about 30 yuan. Same haircut.

That's why purchasing power parity (PPP) matters. What can your money buy at home? 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗠𝗙'𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱.

Funny how CNN never mentions it.

𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦?

This is the real test. Can a country make its own steel, ships, medicine, chips, weapons?

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. Most ships. Most steel. Most batteries. That's power.

America and Europe went the other way. From the 1980s they sent their factories to Asia and kept the "clean" jobs. Banks, brands, consultants. 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁.

Then Covid came, and the West couldn't even make masks. Then Ukraine, and NATO didn't have enough shells. Now Washington wants factories back.

Too late?

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚

The problem is money that just moves around. Share buybacks. Funds that buy a company, load it with debt, fire half the workers and sell what's left.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.

In 2008 it wasn't factories that crashed. It was paper.

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬

Forget the GDP headline. Look at this:

• Energy per person.
• How big industry is.
• Steel, power, ships and cars.
• Engineers every year.
• GDP with PPP.

The world looks very different from CNBC.

𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗢𝗠 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘

𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹.

The West thought it could live on banks while others did the real work. That's dependence.

China did the opposite. Energy and industry first. Banks under control. Look where it is now.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.

𝗕𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱.

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Russia 🎨🇷🇺

Centuries of history, world-class masterpieces, and a cultural legacy that still inspires the world.

You don’t just visit Russia—you experience art, history, and beauty at every turn. ✨

Which Russian art museum is on your bucket list? 👀

[TheRussiaBlog 🇷🇺 @TheRussiaBlog]

*Школа Обновление*
Я учусь вопрос слова. 

*School Update* 
I’m learning question words.

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@TheRussiaBlog Keri, great progress! 😎

Also, very confident - Russian style 👍

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When Russia turns to gold… 🍂🇷🇺

Golden leaves, peaceful parks, quiet lakes and autumn colors that look straight out of a fairytale. ✨

This is autumn in Russia — a season that makes even an ordinary walk feel magical.

Could you imagine spending your autumn here? 🍁

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When Russia turns to gold… 🍂🇷🇺

Golden leaves, peaceful parks, quiet lakes and autumn colors that look straight out of a fairytale. ✨

This is autumn in Russia — a season that makes even an ordinary walk feel magical.

Could you imagine spending your autumn here? 🍁

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Quite “on point” what is happening in France 🤔

[Sam van Rooy MP @SamvanRooy1]

Bienvenue à Paris! 🇲🇫

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Moscow after sunset hits different 🌆🇷🇺

Golden skies, glowing city lights, beautiful architecture and the Moskva River reflecting it all.

This is Moscow — a city where history meets modern life, and every evening feels like a movie. ✨

Could you imagine calling this city home? 👀

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@Kathleen_Tyson_ @izakaminska As it looks, Europe is designated target for ”looting” by US. Either through internal protest or through a slow burning conflict with Russia.

Main target are capitals, industry and people of Europe that needs to be invested in US to keep the deficit game going 🤔

[Kathleen Tyson @Kathleen_Tyson_]

@izakaminska Russia is holding its share of global GDP PPP where G7 is collapsing as it loses its imperial rents and extortions.

[MoveToRussia.com @MoveToRussiaCom]

💯 correct viewpoint based on fundamental experience and knowledge that only a handful of people in the world have and even fewer, in the west, dare to say it publicly. 👍

[Kathleen Tyson @Kathleen_Tyson_]

I am so sick of these childish walk outs.

Russia is a fast-growing major economy, a storehouse of all energy and mineral wealth, and better managed than any G7 state with low debt and rising real wages.

Russians are winning the Ukraine war. We need to figure out how to prosper in peace together because Europe is permanently poorer without Russia.

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@TedPillows Best place to go is Russia.

Visit and see for yourself.

[Ted @TedPillows]

The Netherlands feels broken.

France is literally on fire.

Belgian politics feels increasingly dysfunctional too.

For the first time in my life, I’m seriously considering a Plan B.

I’ve been talking about it with my family, and honestly, the fact that we’re even having these conversations is starting to scare me.

Europe feels like it’s reaching a breaking point.

[MoveToRussia.com @MoveToRussiaCom]

This is indeed the road to recovery - even if it takes 100 years - this is the correct path. 👍

[George Galloway @georgegalloway]

The UK is a rogue state. Worse, a failed state. Its institutions from the Palace through the parliament to the police and virtually the whole public realm are unfit for purpose. That is why I now support independence for Scotland and Wales and as I always have the reunification of Ireland. Cutting Little England down to size is necessary but not sufficient for national recovery.