Archive - American Inside Russia

How to Convert a Foreign Driver’s License in Russia (2025 Requirements)

New Laws, Driving School Requirements, and GIBDD Exam Rules for Residents and Citizens

Jun 16 •

Kevin Michelizzi

🛂 Moving to Russia: A Westerner's Essential Guide

Mastering Visas, Sanctions, and Life in 2025

Jun 9 •

Kevin Michelizzi

🧳 So You Still Want to Move to Russia?

What Foreigners Miss Before They Move

Jun 4 •

Kevin Michelizzi

Russia’s New Money Rules: What Expats, Freelancers & Crypto Users Must Know

From bank blacklists to crypto crackdowns—how to stay legal and keep your transfers flowing in 2025

Jun 3 •

Kevin Michelizzi

How to Stay Invisible: Surviving and Thriving Under the Radar in Russia

Not about fear—about freedom. A firsthand guide to blending in, staying safe, and navigating Russia’s legal and cultural landscape without becoming a…

Jun 2 •

Kevin Michelizzi

May 2025

April 2024

Americans Voting in Russia's Presidential Election

A number of Americans have left America, moved to Russia, acquired a Russian passport, and are now voting for Russia’s president

Published on Fr. Joe’s Newsletter - Moving to Russia • Apr 29, 2024

January 2024

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