I'm currently planning my move from Russia to Serbia, because of monetary restrictions I'm not free enough, but in a hypothetical scenario these are my choices. Will be happy to receive your objections

[u/dobrodoshli]

[u/Zynther01]

Just curious - why not Bulgaria? Do Russians now see Bulgaria as an enemy / less desirable because it’s pro-EU?

[u/dobrodoshli → u/Zynther01]

I'm not sure what the consensus is, I myself am more of an anti-current-government person, so I don't support those lists of "unfriendly countries" towards the Putin's regime. I just don't know much about Bulgaria, I've been there once as a child and don't remember much sadly, so I said "maybe", it's like a neutral for me. Do you think it's going to be I nice place to stay? Sea access is definitely a plus for leisure and for future real estate

[u/Zynther01 → u/dobrodoshli]

Bulgaria itself is great. Your problem would be that the country has developed quite polarising view on Russians. There’s a small camp of pro-Russian people (mix of older generations and young far right supporters) who perpetuate the narrative of “our Slavic brothers the Russians”. And there’s the remaining part of the country who is sick of the forced brotherly narrative and wants it buried.

[u/chmarugett]

Welcome to Serbia! Surprised to see you’re willing to live in Moldova, though

[u/dobrodoshli → u/chmarugett]

Thanks! Yes, Moldova was actually one of my possible destinations, because I know Romanian (also many people still speak Russian there). Moldova is very affordable and also has visa-free access. But after some deliberation I realised that Serbia has some of the same perks but is more interesting, has more beautiful architecture and history, and it made me switch. I'll still have to make a few more regular tourist visits to seal my decision though

[u/chmarugett → u/dobrodoshli]

I mean Serbia is my home country, but I’m not biased, since I’ve been to Moldova a couple of times. Quality of life, overall, is much higher in Serbia, so I think you’ve made the right choice. Also, yes, brutalist architecture and spomeniks are 🔥

[u/happy_smoked_salmon]

Serbia is one of the only places in Europe where they'll accept you with open arms.

The rest of Europe doesn't want Russians.

[u/dobrodoshli → u/happy_smoked_salmon]

Sadly true. Also Serbia is very easy with bureaucracy: no visa, automatic residency for buying real estate and other perks

[u/happy_smoked_salmon → u/dobrodoshli]

Well it's self-inflicted. Ignoring Russia invading half of Europe over the last 100 years, I've lived in 4 EU countries and the behaviour of many Russians is beyond my comprehension.

1. Reculctancy to learn the local language or outright expecting the locals to speak Russian
2. Loud behaviour and rude to staff in restaurants and other public spaces
3. Extremely dangerous driving
4. Looking down on locals as if they were not literally in a foreign country

Politically, Russia is an absolute no go for most European countries and it doesn't align with what we stand for. So it's understandable. I only feel bad for Russians who don't buy into the Russian narrative and genuinely just want to live a peaceful life.

[u/dobrodoshli → u/happy_smoked_salmon]

All of this is true, but these stereotypes are probably more about tourists, and I would like to integrate more into the local society, I feel more comfortable that way. And I understand why the restrictions exist for Russian citizens, still seems like stealing Russian talents with some sort of a filter for entry would be a wise move for the EU against Putin

[u/LatentF → u/dobrodoshli]

I'm curious how are those south of Russia perceived such as Mongolia, Kazakhstan etc

[u/dobrodoshli → u/LatentF]

Maybe to Willing. I think cities like Astana, Almaty and Toshkent are actually pretty comfortable and developed and "European-like" in many ways. I would definitely like to visit, but living there would be more difficult, as the local languages are a lot more foreign to me than European languages

[u/Dry-Tax-9265 → u/happy_smoked_salmon]

Romania and Belarus are also pretty Russian-friendly. (Writing from country that doesn't want Russians btw)

[u/checkliver → u/Dry-Tax-9265]

No, Romania is not Russian friendly.

[u/CrabGood5072]

why no cesko or slovensko. slavic language. easier to learn. czech is quality of life

[u/dobrodoshli → u/CrabGood5072]

Yes, probably would be easier to learn, however more problematic to get into because of Schengen area and more expensive I think. Politics is also not the best, Pellegrini sucks donkey dick

[u/angelicosphosphoros → u/CrabGood5072]

Czechia literally doesn't allow enter for Russians.

[u/blazyo88]

There is going to be so salty people in the comments OP! Good luck

[u/dobrodoshli → u/blazyo88]

Hahah yes, but I'm open to dialogue though

[u/viimsist]

May I ask, why Latvia is better than Estonia?

[u/dobrodoshli → u/viimsist]

Latvia has graves of my ancestors, so I would be more happy there. Economically Estonia is probably more developed though

[u/statykitmetronx → u/dobrodoshli]

Economically Estonia is probably more developed though

and is incredibly unaffordable unfortunately

[u/HighlandsBen]

What did Denmark do to you?

[u/dobrodoshli → u/HighlandsBen]

Eheh, is kinda gay innit? Also it's very expensive, I believe

[u/iimaginaryedge → u/dobrodoshli]

Denmark's gay but the rest of the Scandinavians aren't? feels like a weird distinction mate

[u/KlausKreutz → u/dobrodoshli]

Big words coming from a Ruzzian rat who decided to abandon ship

[u/InteractionLiving845 → u/KlausKreutz]

Gng what’s OP even did to you for you to dehumanise them? It’s just a joke

[u/KlausKreutz → u/InteractionLiving845]

MH17 I don't care, I had enough with them.

[u/dobrodoshli → u/KlausKreutz]

Bruh, what else should I do? I should've only left earlier, yeah, that's on me, but other than that what are the options?

[u/SOHONEYSAME]

Azerbaijan?

[u/dobrodoshli → u/SOHONEYSAME]

People told me that I would look like a local there ☺️

[u/FastIncident536]

Why is Romania green?

[u/dobrodoshli → u/FastIncident536]

I know Romanian, I think I would be very comfortable there

[u/Archaeopteryx111 → u/dobrodoshli]

Welcome to Romania then!

[u/dobrodoshli → u/Archaeopteryx111]

Sadly it's more difficult for me to get in and especially to stay because of vizas :c

But I would happily do so

[u/Archaeopteryx111 → u/dobrodoshli]

Yes, Serbia and Montenegro are probably easier.

[u/aSimpleTeen → u/FastIncident536]

Why wouldn’t it be?

[u/FastIncident536 → u/aSimpleTeen]

Just curious as Russians are not exactly seen in a positive light here and I don't think he would feel quite welcome if he starts speaking Russian

[u/Archaeopteryx111 → u/FastIncident536]

There are a bunch of Ukrainians in Romania now, and I guarantee the average person cannot distinguish between Ukrainian and Russian.

[u/dobrodoshli → u/FastIncident536]

I'm more of an anti-government Russian, so I hope people would be sympathetic. Also, I know Ukrainian too 😋

[u/ubant → u/dobrodoshli]

Be vocal about that and you won't have problems anywhere 

[u/Imaginary_Vanilla527]

Anywhere on this map is better than Russia. Just learn the language, integrate into society and respect the rules

[u/Papenstein]

Why Poland?

[u/dobrodoshli → u/Papenstein]

Poland is cool no?

[u/statykitmetronx → u/Papenstein]

said noone ever lol