Russia might have one of the richest experiences of passing through crises for the last 20 years. If suppose that each crisis makes you stronger the international financial crisis nowadays must show how good are the previous lessons learnt.
A number of Russians go to study and work to the USA each year, and itīs considered to be a mainstream trend. But also there is a relatively small number of US citizens who choose Russia for receiving education and continuing career. Most of them have come to Russia in mid-1990s. Primary fields of their employment turned to be jurisprudence, investment banking and finance, and FMCG. Their perception of Russian education, career, lifestyle and realms of the financial crisis is a topic of the article given.
"The first day syndrome catches anyone. Even the most joyful and communicative students become quiet and shy. One week is spent for getting to know people around. The first week passes this way, then comes the second, the third and after a while you realize that you wouldn't like to leave all you have become used to" Aleksandra Tumarkina remembers her study experience in the UK this summer.
There could be different points of view as to what to do in conditions of financial crisis and which way to move in career but many of us agree that one of the best investments to do now is the investment in ourselves.