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{"id": "q155", "question": "How do Russians in Moscow search for jobs?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q228", "question": "Are some people working/living in Moscow who speak English?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q003", "question": "What is the difference between work visa and Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS/ВКС) status?", "category": "documents", "language": "en", "question_type": "comparison", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "HQS requires salary >= 2M RUB/year, faster processing, no quota; regular work visa has lower salary threshold but subject to quota and longer processing", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q201", "question": "What to see in Суздаль?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q051", "question": "Can I use PayPal to send money from Russia to India?", "category": "money_transfer", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "No, PayPal suspended services in Russia after 2022; not available for transfers", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q036", "question": "How to get a Russian SIM card as a foreigner in 2025?", "category": "sim_card", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "5 steps: get SNILS, register on Gosuslugi, submit biometrics, register IMEI, then buy SIM at operator shop", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q053", "question": "How do I open a bank account in Russia as a foreigner?", "category": "money_transfer", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Need passport, migration registration, work permit; major banks (VTB, Alfa-Bank) accept foreigners; SNILS may be required", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q213", "question": "Can I send money from Greece to Russia through kwikpay?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q210", "question": "Should I come to Russia for education?", "category": "housing", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q132", "question": "What happens if I work without a valid permit in Russia?", "category": "safety_rights", "language": "en", "question_type": "troubleshooting", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Deportation, fine 2,000-7,000 RUB, entry ban for 5-10 years; employer also fined; always maintain valid documents", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q131", "question": "What is the process for getting a Russian SIM card as a foreigner — 5 steps?", "category": "sim_card", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "1) Get SNILS, 2) Register on Gosuslugi, 3) Submit biometrics, 4) Register IMEI, 5) Buy SIM at operator shop", "source_type": "official_guide"}
{"id": "q090", "question": "What is the best restaurant in Moscow for Indian food?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "out_of_domain", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": false, "answer_hint": "UNANSWERABLE", "source_type": "synthetic"}
{"id": "q048", "question": "SendNOW vs Whitebird crypto, which is cheaper for sending money to India?", "category": "money_transfer", "language": "en", "question_type": "comparison", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "SendNOW has lower fees for direct transfers; crypto (Bybit+Whitebird) may have better rates for larger amounts; compare on BestChange", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q186", "question": "Does the war in Ukraine risk Russia becoming subservient to/overdependent on China? What will this mean for Indian security more broadly?", "category": "safety_rights", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": false, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q130", "question": "Can I get a Russian driving license as a foreigner?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "out_of_domain", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": false, "answer_hint": "UNANSWERABLE", "source_type": "synthetic"}
{"id": "q156", "question": "Travelling alone as a foreign tourist right now — is it safe?", "category": "safety_rights", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q194", "question": "How racist is Russia towards Indians?", "category": "safety_rights", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": false, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q173", "question": "What is like living in Moscow?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q208", "question": "What are some great Indian restaurants in Moscow?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q033", "question": "Is it true that food and accommodation are provided free by the company?", "category": "housing", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Yes, most employment contracts include free accommodation and food as standard benefits for foreign workers", "source_type": "video_community"}
{"id": "q152", "question": "Can foreign medical student work as assistant nurse in Russia after 3rd year?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q182", "question": "How do y’all get money from outside Russia to a Russian bank? (Student here)", "category": "money_transfer", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q137", "question": "What part time jobs can a foreigner do in Russia?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q198", "question": "How to transfer money from Russia to USA?", "category": "money_transfer", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q160", "question": "How is the Russian economy doing?", "category": "housing", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q058", "question": "What does the medical examination for work permit include?", "category": "healthcare", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "HIV test, tuberculosis screening, drug test, general health check; must be done at authorized migration medical center", "source_type": "official_guide"}
{"id": "q158", "question": "What can I do to make more money in Russia as a foreigner?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q203", "question": "Sending money from US to Russia (through crypto? how?)", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q227", "question": "Question:How is the moscow state university/lomonosov university?and how do i apply and get accepted", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q025", "question": "How to transfer from one employer to another in Russia?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Need new work permit/visa tied to new employer; notify current employer, obtain release, new employer applies for permit", "source_type": "official_guide"}
{"id": "q251", "question": "Looking to escape the west for Moscow safe haven. What kind of life can I live there?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q103", "question": "How to ensure legal work status in Russia?", "category": "documents", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Obtain proper work visa, migration registration, and work permit through legal channels; avoid working without documents to prevent deportation", "source_type": "official_guide"}
{"id": "q005", "question": "Is ECR passport needed / what is non-ECR?", "category": "documents", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "ECR (Emigration Check Required) passports need clearance for working abroad; non-ECR passports skip this step; education level determines category", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q050", "question": "Does Wise work for sending money to Russia?", "category": "money_transfer", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "No, Wise (formerly TransferWise) reports INR to RUB as 'not available'; suspended Russia operations after 2022", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q250", "question": "I’m travelling to Moscow on Monday and it’s proving very difficult to get Russian Rubles. How can I get them?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q006", "question": "How long does work permit processing take — 60 to 90 days?", "category": "documents", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Processing time: 20-60 working days depending on consulate workload; apply at least 2 months before travel", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q042", "question": "What if passport data doesn't match in RuID?", "category": "sim_card", "language": "en", "question_type": "troubleshooting", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Update profile or obtain corrected passport if needed; contact Gosuslugi support; do not travel with incorrect data", "source_type": "official_guide"}
{"id": "q231", "question": "I want to visit Russia for Tourism - Can I please get help understand local travel and currency?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q004", "question": "How to get registration (миграционный учёт) after arrival?", "category": "documents", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Employer or host must notify migration authorities within 7 days of arrival; possible online via Gosuslugi since March 2025", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q019", "question": "Is salary paid in rubles or dollars?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Paid in Russian rubles (RUB); USD payments not standard for regular employment", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q066", "question": "What is the best app to learn Russian language for workers?", "category": "russian_language", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": false, "answer_hint": "UNANSWERABLE - app recommendations outside typical employer/government KB scope", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q099", "question": "How to apply for a partner bank's card as a foreign worker?", "category": "partner_products", "language": "en", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Visit partner bank branch with passport, migration registration, work permit; Mir card issued; salary card often arranged by employer", "source_type": "advisory_publication"}
{"id": "q240", "question": "Is it easy to migrate from EU to Russia", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q094", "question": "Can I drive a car in Russia with my Indian driving license?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "en", "question_type": "out_of_domain", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": false, "answer_hint": "UNANSWERABLE", "source_type": "synthetic"}
{"id": "q142", "question": "Whats a good salary in Moscow?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "en", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "", "source_type": "community_forum"}
{"id": "q108", "question": "Что делать, если потерял миграционную карту?", "category": "documents", "language": "ru", "question_type": "troubleshooting", "difficulty": "hard", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Обратиться в МВД/ГУВМ для восстановления в течение 3 дней; понадобятся паспорт и документы от работодателя", "source_type": "synthetic"}
{"id": "q106", "question": "Как найти работу в России для граждан Индии?", "category": "salary_contract", "language": "ru", "question_type": "procedural", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Через официальные миграционные агентства, рекрутинговые компании, строительные площадки", "source_type": "official_guide"}
{"id": "q082", "question": "क्या गुड्स रूस में मिलते हैं? Indian food khana padega?", "category": "daily_life", "language": "hi", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Indian groceries (spices, dal, rice) available in Moscow/SPb ethnic shops and online; employer canteen serves local food; self-cooking possible in dorms", "source_type": "video_community"}
{"id": "q128", "question": "क्या रूस में काम करना सुरक्षित है?", "category": "safety_rights", "language": "hi", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "medium", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "भारत-रूस श्रम गतिशीलता समझौता (दिसंबर 2025) अधिकारों की रक्षा; रूसी श्रम संहिता के तहत सुरक्षा", "source_type": "analytical_review"}
{"id": "q034", "question": "क्या अकॉम्मोडेशन मिलेगा यहाँ? कितना किराया होगा?", "category": "housing", "language": "hi", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "नियोक्ता द्वारा मुफ्त आवास प्रदान किया जाता है; किराया शून्य अगर कंपनी देती है, अन्यथा 25,000-50,000 RUB/माह", "source_type": "video_community"}
{"id": "q035", "question": "Kaise rehte hain yahan Indian log? Aapki family yahan hain?", "category": "housing", "language": "hi_roman", "question_type": "factual", "difficulty": "easy", "answerable": true, "answer_hint": "Workers typically live in employer-provided dormitories; family usually stays in India; some workers come alone", "source_type": "video_community"}