Overview
Boasting an eventful history, a unique culture and a resilient population that rises to every challenge, it's not surprising that Russia has become one of Europe's premier travel destinations. Bitingly cold winters and summer temperatures of up to 40°C make traveling to this enigmatic country surprising at any time of the year.
Getting from A to B isn’t always easy, but the trains are cheap and comfortable, and the Trans-Siberian Express offers a fascinating view of daily life. With 6.5 million square miles and 11 time zones to cover, there’s always something new to see.
- Fascinating, completely different culture
- Experience life in a country going through massive changes
- High demand for teachers
- Massive country with so much to see and do
- Warm, friendly people once you get to know them
Things you might not know about Teaching English in Russia
- Russia is the biggest country in the world, covering an area of over 17 million km2 almost twice as big as Canada, the country in second place.
- Ladoga Lake is the largest in Europe, spreading over 18,000km2 and being up to 51m deep.
- Russia has 12 seas in its territory – more than any other country in the world.
- Russia is a land of extremes: the highest temperature ever recorded was over 105°F, while the lowest was less than -90°!
