American Expats Flock to Russia: MAGA Voters Seek Nostalgia and Stability

[Danderman123]

10 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Yes that is true of course. But he cannot take videos of what is not there and show it - you should watch the video/s where he walks around the city (not the Putin interview part).

When the Ukrainian war started, a Russian friend called me to tell me that he was part of a group that "rescued" 1,000 Ukrainian children and took them into Russia.

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[G_Money]

26 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

An unreasonable amount of time.

Appears you’re as confused now as you were on the Trump rally thread.  I can make it simple for you.

 

Just type Y E S or N O.

 

 

[Danderman123]

6 minutes ago, G_Money said:

Appears you’re as confused now as you were on the Trump rally thread.  I can make it simple for you.

 

Just type Y E S or N O.

 

 

Yes.

 

Years in Russia.

 

 

[TroubleandGrumpy]

2 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

I have been to Moscow many times.

Showing a handful of tourist spots and the like cannot convey how crappy life is outside Moscow and St Petersburg. Nor does it show the level of oppression that threatens Russian people.

Let's just say that this forum could not exist in Russia.

I hear you (3times) and understand your point of view - even thinking that way is very much against the grain. But I took a look at this bloke's youtube website and there are some positives about Russia. He clearly had an advantage in moving there with a Ukranian/Russian wife, but he seems happy about the move.  And his reasons and the other Americans echoes those views on most Expats living and marrying here in Thailand - they dislike what their home country has become. Seems to me there is a bit of Thailand in Russia/Crimea - both the social aspects of the rejection of woke ideology and glabl BS, but also that the majority of people have negative views about the place (Thailand is seen by most as tourist islands and prostitutes).

  

 

[G_Money]

4 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

Yes.

 

Years in Russia.

 

 

Thanks.  Your assessment is valid.

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, Angus55 said:

 

I would have thought most folks would be anti lgbt MAGAs or not ,as its a minority issue, or should be.

Weird post.

Are you anti golfer if you don't golf?

Perhaps you are ignorant about the extreme extent of persecution and demonization of LGBT people under the fascist dictatorship of Putin.

[frank83628]

3 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

Do you doubt that Navalny is dead?

'was killed' and 'has died' are different.

[frank83628]

 

1 hour ago, Angus55 said:

The truth is Tucker Carlson would want to paint a rosy picture of Russia for political reasons....

while the US, gov & media are doing the opposite!

[OneMoreFarang]

On 5/11/2024 at 3:32 AM, Social Media said:

A growing number of MAGA voters are uprooting their lives and relocating to Russia

Just make sure they all go before the election in November.

 

[Captain Monday]

My reaction to these stories is always same. On what visa?

Last time I read a story about an Murican who moved to Portugal

because she could not pay her mortgage in US all I could find online

was some golden visa requiring a 500K Euro investment 

 

 

[Jingthing]

55 minutes ago, Captain Monday said:

My reaction to these stories is always same. On what visa?

Last time I read a story about an Murican who moved to Portugal

because she could not pay her mortgage in US all I could find online

was some golden visa requiring a 500K Euro investment 

 

 

The D7 Portugal visa would be doable to anyone that can do a Thai retirement visa. Unlike Thailand it's a path to permanent residency.

 

For maga / Z fascist westerners seeking residency and citizenship in "Mother" Russia the videos of most of the traitors provide information and even references to a specialist lawyer geared to such westerners.

 

Hetero marriage to a Russian is the easiest way. Otherwise it's quite a process and you must learn Russian. 

 

 

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[EVENKEEL]

4 hours ago, transam said:

I do wonder why you haven't gone to Russia, I mean you just love the way things are there, or perhaps you did, and now retired in the Land of Smiles like me, so just come on here to let us know "where" you really come from, because you like being controlled by a thug....😋

Thug is racist.

[Jingthing]

4 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Thug is racist.

So is Putin.

[EVENKEEL]

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

So is Putin.

In the USA Thug is considered a racist term. Just trying to school our British brethren.

[NativeBob]

Language barrier is the big issue - RU or TH.

unless you're going to live in the international community you'll bump into obvious and very annoying problems.

IMHO more Russian were/are relocation to USA than backward

Trump made a fortune on "born in USA" kids and their families. From Russia, Ukraine and other ex-USSR states. $50K/pop

[Jingthing]

5 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

In the USA Thug is considered a racist term. Just trying to school our British brethren.

I don’t agree.

[GroveHillWanderer]

On 5/11/2024 at 9:08 AM, rick44 said:

So, after the Thaiger takeover of Thaivisa, news items now have no citations. Meaning that this comes solely from the Thaivisa/Thaiger staff. 

I'd noticed this too. How are we supposed to gauge the reliability of any of these articles when we have no idea what source they're coming from?

[NativeBob]

21 minutes ago, GroveHillWanderer said:

How are we supposed to gauge the reliability of any of these articles when we have no idea what source they're coming from?

ChatGPT perhaps? let me try:

 

American expatriates in Russia are often diverse in their reasons for moving, professional interests, and personal circumstances. Some may be in Russia for work, study, family ties, or friendship support. Russia can offer various opportunities for American citizens, such as jobs in international companies, education in universities, or immersive cultural and language experiences.

Immigrants often encounter differences in culture, language, and customs, which can be challenging but also lead to a deeper understanding and adaptation to the new environment. Additionally, it's important to consider administrative formalities like visas, residency permits, and other legal aspects of living in Russia.

Since the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, the situation for expatriates, including Americans, residing in Crimea has become complex. From the international legal perspective, Crimea is considered Ukrainian territory and its annexation by Russia is not recognized by many countries including the United States.

For American expatriates living in Crimea, it may present unique challenges. Due to political tensions, there may be limitations on consular services and diplomatic support from the U.S. government in Crimea. Travel restrictions and sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other countries can also impact expatriates living in the region.

Moreover, the political situation and security concerns in Crimea can have implications for everyday life, including access to certain services, freedom of movement, and legal protections. It's essential for expatriates in Crimea to stay informed about the local situation, adhere to relevant laws and regulations, and consider how the geopolitical context may affect their stay in the region.

 

[Danderman123]

46 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The D7 Portugal visa would be doable to anyone that can do a Thai retirement visa. Unlike Thailand it's a path to permanent residency.

 

For maga / Z fascist westerners seeking residency and citizenship in "Mother" Russia the videos of most of the traitors provide information and even references to a specialist lawyer geared to such westerners.

 

Hetero marriage to a Russian is the easiest way. Otherwise it's quite a process and you must learn Russian. 

 

 

I wasn't planning on living in Russia permanently, so I just used a series of one year business visas. And yes, I learned enough Russian to make my way around the country alone.

 

And do a winter vacation in Siberia, that was character building.

[Freddy42OZ]

On 5/11/2024 at 9:37 AM, Skipalongcassidy said:

It's causing a shortage of murderers of the unborn you mean... good things are happening.

 

You can't murder something that hasn't been born.

[NativeBob]

54 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

And do a winter vacation in Siberia, that was character building.

Yeah, those mega rivers & lake Baikal.
Something to remember and consider that (like TH) Moscow is not Russia "per se" as Bangkok doesn't represent Thailand. 

My colleague went to Sakhalin (far east of RU with volcanoes, hot springs and amazing views). Completely mind blowing according to him.

[stevenl]

1 minute ago, NativeBob said:

Yeah, those mega rivers & lake Baikal.
Something to remember and consider that (like TH) Moscow is not Russia "per se" as Bangkok doesn't represent Thailand. 

My colleague went to Sakhalin (far east of RU with volcanoes, hot springs and amazing views). Completely mind blowing according to him.

How is Russia having magnificent nature related to the dictatorial and murderous regime?

[rudi49jr]

3 hours ago, frank83628 said:

'was killed' and 'has died' are different.

Navalny died of natural causes, no doubt. And he wasn’t sentenced to 17 years in prison camp on trumped up charges at all, was he? As I’m also sure that, as a prisoner, he was treated decently. Note: sarcasm alert.

The only thing Navalny ever did was exposing the corruption of the Russian kleptocracy, including Putin and his clique. And he tried to run for office, against Putin. Even in captivity in a remote Siberian prison camp, and in poor health, he was still deemed a risk by the Russian regime, so he was killed. No two ways about it. 

[GroveHillWanderer]

1 hour ago, NativeBob said:

ChatGPT perhaps? let me try:

 

American expatriates in Russia are often diverse in their reasons for moving, professional interests, and personal circumstances. Some may be in Russia for work, study, family ties, or friendship support. Russia can offer various opportunities for American citizens, such as jobs in international companies, education in universities, or immersive cultural and language experiences.

Immigrants often encounter differences in culture, language, and customs, which can be challenging but also lead to a deeper understanding and adaptation to the new environment. Additionally, it's important to consider administrative formalities like visas, residency permits, and other legal aspects of living in Russia.

Since the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, the situation for expatriates, including Americans, residing in Crimea has become complex. From the international legal perspective, Crimea is considered Ukrainian territory and its annexation by Russia is not recognized by many countries including the United States.

For American expatriates living in Crimea, it may present unique challenges. Due to political tensions, there may be limitations on consular services and diplomatic support from the U.S. government in Crimea. Travel restrictions and sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other countries can also impact expatriates living in the region.

Moreover, the political situation and security concerns in Crimea can have implications for everyday life, including access to certain services, freedom of movement, and legal protections. It's essential for expatriates in Crimea to stay informed about the local situation, adhere to relevant laws and regulations, and consider how the geopolitical context may affect their stay in the region.

 

I'm sorry, but in what way does that allow us to know the source of the original article?

[Danderman123]

28 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

Yeah, those mega rivers & lake Baikal.
Something to remember and consider that (like TH) Moscow is not Russia "per se" as Bangkok doesn't represent Thailand. 

My colleague went to Sakhalin (far east of RU with volcanoes, hot springs and amazing views). Completely mind blowing according to him.

I never made it to Sakhalin, but I went all over Russia.

 

I can't go back, but now I am in northern Kazakhstan, which is similar to Russia, except that Astana has a little Dubai thrown in.

 

[Angus55]

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Weird post.

Are you anti golfer if you don't golf?

Perhaps you are ignorant about the extreme extent of persecution and demonization of LGBT people under the fascist dictatorship of Putin.

Why would someone who is NOT homosexual neccesarily care about lbgt rights too much ?

[Danderman123]

1 minute ago, Angus55 said:

Why would someone who is NOT homosexual neccesarily care about lbgt rights too much ?

It's that DEI thing, where people believe that discrimination against any group is a bad thing.

 

Except Nazis.

[Angus55]

3 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

It's that DEI thing, where people believe that discrimination against any group is a bad thing.

 

Except Nazis.

Personally I wouldnt like to see them discriminated against as much as they are in Russia, but I wouldnt have them teaching my kids in primary school ! They should have rights but lets not forget that they are weird !

[Jingthing]

13 minutes ago, Angus55 said:

Why would someone who is NOT homosexual neccesarily care about lbgt rights too much ?

Troll bait ignored.

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, NativeBob said:

ChatGPT perhaps? let me try:

 

American expatriates in Russia are often diverse in their reasons for moving, professional interests, and personal circumstances. Some may be in Russia for work, study, family ties, or friendship support. Russia can offer various opportunities for American citizens, such as jobs in international companies, education in universities, or immersive cultural and language experiences.

Immigrants often encounter differences in culture, language, and customs, which can be challenging but also lead to a deeper understanding and adaptation to the new environment. Additionally, it's important to consider administrative formalities like visas, residency permits, and other legal aspects of living in Russia.

Since the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, the situation for expatriates, including Americans, residing in Crimea has become complex. From the international legal perspective, Crimea is considered Ukrainian territory and its annexation by Russia is not recognized by many countries including the United States.

For American expatriates living in Crimea, it may present unique challenges. Due to political tensions, there may be limitations on consular services and diplomatic support from the U.S. government in Crimea. Travel restrictions and sanctions imposed by the U.S. and other countries can also impact expatriates living in the region.

Moreover, the political situation and security concerns in Crimea can have implications for everyday life, including access to certain services, freedom of movement, and legal protections. It's essential for expatriates in Crimea to stay informed about the local situation, adhere to relevant laws and regulations, and consider how the geopolitical context may affect their stay in the region.

 

Nothing about the maga fascists attracted to Russia for political reasons so basically worthless and off topic.

Typical PABLUM.

Edited May 12 by Jingthing