According to some reports, to date in Europe live up to 8 million Russian-speakers. It’s not only Russian, but Ukrainians, Belarusians and people of other nationalities, for whom the Russian language is one of the most relatives. And, contrary to some stereotypes, it is often successful, active people who have found their place in life, able to fit into the new system, while preserving their national identity. Not surprisingly, therefore, arrived in Europe, you will find Russian-speaking people in the service sector, in business, in education. If you have trouble with foreign languages, then, for example, in Finland, Austria and Germany there are hotels in which you will be able to serve in Russian, but in countries such as Cyprus, Spain, Bulgaria employs local travel agency with Russian-speaking staff, which is often more profitable to book a tour or excursion, than doing it from abroad. In some countries where the percentage of local Russian-speaking residents or Russian tourists is especially high, there is even a reference bureau in Russian!
If you come to a European country for a long time, then you are experiencing is a different need – you can get bored not only communicate in their native language, but also in familiar products, beverages, you may need to Russian-speaking doctor, lawyer, babysitting and other daily services, the importance of which you may not even thought about being at home. So, whether you go to Europe for a weekend or moved there for several years – is to think of ways, what points you may be the most problematic. Then on arrival in a new country you do not have to worry and pay local mediation office for something that they have brought you to the right people. And in many cases the best solution can be output to the local Russian-speaking organizations or communities that will help you feel more comfortable, at least during the first adaptation in the country.