All kinds of perceptions about life in Russia can still be found online. But what happens when a young woman comes to the country not for a week as a tourist, but for several years — to work and grow professionally?

All kinds of perceptions about life in Russia can still be found online. But what happens when a young woman comes to the country not for a week as a tourist, but for several…

For many young women arriving in Russia, one of the first discoveries is the price of food. Even with regular shopping, grocery expenses remain quite affordable.