This article was originally published on Ria Novosti
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When I decided to emigrate to Russia French many of my generation felt tempted by expatriation generally to more traditional destinations such as French Canada, England and Ireland, while booming economically, or Australia and especially the U.S., because we still think that America, while is possible. Of course, the situation is not catastrophic in France but we are many to anticipate that there will be no improvements in the years to come. I am part of a generation of French including a very large number is true is left to settle abroad. I do not speak the retirees who think first and foremost to their living and comfort from in sunny areas and cheap, hot and cheap, such as Morocco, but young graduates, emigration is Focus economic, professional. The
2008 financial crisis but changed things in depth. England and Ireland have lost their appeal, the U.S. is in full economic and social crisis, and the French are increasingly likely to venture into less traditional areas, but with real economic opportunities that example is Brazil, China or Russia. It is a sign of confidence in the country's future and the French CAC 40 companies settled one after the other in Russia. Yet even if the French presence in Russia is increasing, it remains relatively low compared to other European countries like Germany. Whether judged by the number of companies operating in Russia about 600 for France and 6,000 for Germany. There is logic to this strong economic incentive that is reflected in the immigration figures which clearly demonstrates the growing influence of Russia, also the only European country BRIC in the Eurasia region. Russia is indeed the second country in the world welcoming the largest number of foreigners just after the United States. In 2010 it was estimated that Russia had 12 million foreigners a population of 142 million. Although the gaustarbeiters Central Asia (low labor costs) represent the bulk of these migrants, but according to the AEB (Association of European Business) near 500,000 EU nationals living or working in Russia, at least occasionally.
Now newcomers Western Europe are less likely to get transferred within a company, but more likely to come to Russia for a short period individually, either an internship or exchange student. Some choose keep looking for work or start a new life. From a professional point of view, the strong growth and dynamism of the market within Russia are a goldmine for foreign firms and the economic health can find opportunities as an employee much more easily than in many countries in Western Europe. As far Russia is not yet the destination is a dream and it really is not the easiest country in which to emigrate, even for young professionals. The difficulties of the Russian language, the harsh climate (if one thinks European Russia and thus to economic centers such as Moscow and St. Petersburg also) and especially the many administrative difficulties (visas, various approaches ..) have indeed nothing to ease the task. In addition, the vast majority still ignorance What the French example of this country and the blackboard in our media are intersecting any desire to go to work, let alone move there.
Still in Moscow, I met many French people who also chose Russia, some recently, and others for 10 years or more. In discussions about life in Russia, the harsh climate, or the difficulties of the Russian language, I was often surprised to hear the same phrase: "I do not want to go back." It is true that my first impressions, personally, have also been quite positive rather quickly. In Russia, there is no such repeated strikes that prevent normal life and travel. In towns, shops, bars, restaurants are often open 24/24, which gives a feeling of freedom important. The country is truly multicultural and multifaith but unlike Western societies, ethnic tensions, religious and social experience is very weak, and do not poison the life of every day, for example in France. You can feel the energy in Moscow that emerges from the city and the vitality of people in the streets, subways, shops. There is something in this city of vibrant, positive and engaging.
The sensation of being in a country or the impression of decline (everywhere in France) do not feel is very pleasant, it must be confessed. I think that's a key to understand the attraction that Russia gives to foreigners. In Russia, this sense of "possible" still exists, then it seems to have disappeared in many other countries. Russia, Far East of the 21st century, will she be the Mecca of Europeans, like the United States have been during the previous century? It is difficult to predict the future, however it Two decades ago, when Europeans migrated from east to west, today it is not impossible that we were witnessing the beginning of a reverse movement from west to east towards the vast spaces beyond the Urals. This movement should
I think to rise significantly in the next decade, given the strong economic forecasts in Eurasia (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, the 3 countries of the new customs union) and relatively low in Western Europe. Already Russia is ranked ahead of France and just behind Germany as the IMF, the ranking of countries by GDP at purchasing power parity.
2008 financial crisis but changed things in depth. England and Ireland have lost their appeal, the U.S. is in full economic and social crisis, and the French are increasingly likely to venture into less traditional areas, but with real economic opportunities that example is Brazil, China or Russia. It is a sign of confidence in the country's future and the French CAC 40 companies settled one after the other in Russia. Yet even if the French presence in Russia is increasing, it remains relatively low compared to other European countries like Germany. Whether judged by the number of companies operating in Russia about 600 for France and 6,000 for Germany. There is logic to this strong economic incentive that is reflected in the immigration figures which clearly demonstrates the growing influence of Russia, also the only European country BRIC in the Eurasia region. Russia is indeed the second country in the world welcoming the largest number of foreigners just after the United States. In 2010 it was estimated that Russia had 12 million foreigners a population of 142 million. Although the gaustarbeiters Central Asia (low labor costs) represent the bulk of these migrants, but according to the AEB (Association of European Business) near 500,000 EU nationals living or working in Russia, at least occasionally.
Now newcomers Western Europe are less likely to get transferred within a company, but more likely to come to Russia for a short period individually, either an internship or exchange student. Some choose keep looking for work or start a new life. From a professional point of view, the strong growth and dynamism of the market within Russia are a goldmine for foreign firms and the economic health can find opportunities as an employee much more easily than in many countries in Western Europe. As far Russia is not yet the destination is a dream and it really is not the easiest country in which to emigrate, even for young professionals. The difficulties of the Russian language, the harsh climate (if one thinks European Russia and thus to economic centers such as Moscow and St. Petersburg also) and especially the many administrative difficulties (visas, various approaches ..) have indeed nothing to ease the task. In addition, the vast majority still ignorance What the French example of this country and the blackboard in our media are intersecting any desire to go to work, let alone move there.
Still in Moscow, I met many French people who also chose Russia, some recently, and others for 10 years or more. In discussions about life in Russia, the harsh climate, or the difficulties of the Russian language, I was often surprised to hear the same phrase: "I do not want to go back." It is true that my first impressions, personally, have also been quite positive rather quickly. In Russia, there is no such repeated strikes that prevent normal life and travel. In towns, shops, bars, restaurants are often open 24/24, which gives a feeling of freedom important. The country is truly multicultural and multifaith but unlike Western societies, ethnic tensions, religious and social experience is very weak, and do not poison the life of every day, for example in France. You can feel the energy in Moscow that emerges from the city and the vitality of people in the streets, subways, shops. There is something in this city of vibrant, positive and engaging.
The sensation of being in a country or the impression of decline (everywhere in France) do not feel is very pleasant, it must be confessed. I think that's a key to understand the attraction that Russia gives to foreigners. In Russia, this sense of "possible" still exists, then it seems to have disappeared in many other countries. Russia, Far East of the 21st century, will she be the Mecca of Europeans, like the United States have been during the previous century? It is difficult to predict the future, however it Two decades ago, when Europeans migrated from east to west, today it is not impossible that we were witnessing the beginning of a reverse movement from west to east towards the vast spaces beyond the Urals. This movement should
I think to rise significantly in the next decade, given the strong economic forecasts in Eurasia (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, the 3 countries of the new customs union) and relatively low in Western Europe. Already Russia is ranked ahead of France and just behind Germany as the IMF, the ranking of countries by GDP at purchasing power parity.
For my part, as a French citizen of Eurasian is decided long ago, I still live in Russia!
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