Most expatriates working in Russia are employed by diplomatic missions or foreign companies based there, or are teachers employed by English language schools.

There are relatively few jobs available for foreign workers on the local economy, and it will be necessary to speak Russian if you wish to work for a local employer.

English is in great demand here, and there are always jobs for qualified English teachers with the many language schools. Many just offer part-time jobs, and they don't pay particularly well, so teachers often work for several different schools at the same time. Some come to work at these schools initially and then set up in business themselves.

English teaching jobs are advertised online, and in the Moscow Times, an English language newspaper.

If accepting a job in Russia it is important to note that all contracts must be in both Russian and English to be enforceable in a Russian court.