The ability to quickly find a job and earn good money, social security, favorable environmental conditions, prosperous life - is, of course, the main thing that is pushing the Russians to move permanently to another country. But sometimes, when the thoughts, doubts (go or no go?), And other nostalgic reflection is no longer neither the strength nor the time. It happens when it gets just scary: scary sending their children to school, afraid to go in trolleybuses and metro, walk to the market and even to sit at home watching television.
Among the few countries that officially accepting immigrants, perhaps, only Argentina allows for the immigration process as quickly as possible. Argentine authorities impose on immigrants are much less severe requirements than, say, Canadians, Americans, Australians or New Zealanders. However, the current in Argentina since 1992, the program facilitated immigration for citizens of Eastern European countries may end with the end of the twentieth century. If the newly elected administration in fall 1999 President De la Rua will make a decision to tighten immigration policy - that is not possible - that our compatriots have in the new year for immigration to Argentina will have to undergo as rigorous procedure as when you move to Canada or Australia .
In the meantime, design immigration documents to Argentina in just 1-2 months. This means that if you start the immigration process now, you'll be in Argentina in September-October 2000 - when the country comes spring.
Selection criteria - the first thing must meet an immigrant going to Argentina. Actually, those requirements that apply to the country to foreigners moving to the Argentine government, hardly required. Argentina takes people aged 20 to 60 years, with the level of education - from secondary to higher education, owning any trades, with no criminal record, not burdened by diseases that threaten society, and having money for design and relocation.
A big plus in favor of Argentina - the opportunity to bring family members. Moreover, if, say, to Canada with you as family members can go only spouses and children, then to Argentina - children, parents, brothers and even cousins. Furthermore, in order to get permission to move to Argentina, do not need to know Spanish.
First, draw up a temporary immigrant visa for a year with the right to annual renewal. After about 2-3 years each immigrant can obtain Argentine citizenship and become the owner of the Argentine passport. However, regardless of whether you are a citizen of Argentina or not, you have the same opportunities for a job or starting your own business, and that indigenous Argentines.
The second - choice of residence. Modern Buenos Aires worthy of its glorious past, it is still one of the rave, business and cultural centers in the world. Therefore, it is easier to just find a job and a place in life. Wherever in the future was not an immigrant in Argentina, he begins to Buenos Aires.
Rent an average three-room apartment costs about $ 400-450 a month, two-room - at $ 300-350. Although the price range is wide. The cheapest room apartments cost $ 30,000, and a cottage with a backyard can be purchased for $ 40.000-120.000. The earth near the town sold for $ 700-2.000 for a hundred. However, most immigrants initially prefers to live in family dormitories (familyarisah). In view of public utilities rent will "eat" from the family budget $ 250-300 per month.
However, there is a lot of those who initially preferred the noisy metropolis Atlantic resort towns - Mar del Plata, Miramar, Pinamar or ski resorts, say, San Carlos de Bariloche. Here is an example of life. Some of our clients - a couple of doctors - retrained in Argentina in massage therapists. They live in Buenos Aires, but every six months leave to work at the resort of Mar del Plata. Money they earn there is enough for you to pay for an apartment and the resort, and in Buenos Aires, and the remaining half did not work. Now they are thinking about how to permanently get out of Buenos Aires and open your massage in Mar del Plata.
As you can see, the profession - this is important, on what is constructed of immigrants in Argentina. A person who owns the Spanish, there is every chance of quickly finding a job in their field. Russian professionals are highly regarded in Argentina. But with the initial knowledge of the Spanish out of work will not leave you. Argentine newspapers are full of advertisements for job openings. Especially a lot of proposals on the construction market and in the service sector, with a salary of 500 pesos per month. (Incidentally, the peso is equal to 8 years as the U.S. dollar).
Within six months or a year immigrant finds a steady job and begins to get about $ 1,000 a month. By the way, this time enough to learn Spanish (for immigrant language courses are provided free of charge), and thousands of dollars - for something to live comfortably a family of 4-5 people, renting a flat and even putting aside something.
Of course, people are going to Argentina with a variety of interests - and poets, and artists, and shoemakers, and builders. But for those who want to do business, Argentina - one of the most favorable places in the world. On the economic market of the country has many niches. It does not matter, you will discover a small vegetable tent or barber shop, buy a restaurant or small hotel, build a workshop on agro-processing, dry cleaning or get an auto - in any case, investments will pay off quickly and the business becomes profitable.
The minimum period of issuance of the Argentine immigrant visa -1 month;
The cost of registration (including attorney's fees) - $ 2.500-3.000 (depending on the composition of the family);
The national language - Spanish (to get an immigrant visa is not required knowledge of the language);
Acquired immigration status: a temporary residence permit - 1 year renewal - for 1 year, a permanent residence permit - after 2 years, Citizenship - 3 years;
The need for permanent residence in Argentina to obtain citizenship - is not required;
After registration of the alien's passport or Argentine after obtaining citizenship permitted visa-free entry into the United States, most Western European countries (with the right of employment) and Latin America;
The average Argentine wages: skilled worker - $ 1.000-1.500, 1.500-2.500 engineer $ $;
Subsistence level Argentine family (3 persons) $ 750;
The minimum capital for the start of the "family business" in Argentina - $ 10.000-20.000;
Average property prices in Argentina: two bedroom apartment in Buenos Aires (the area of 80-100 square meters) in areas of the middle class - $ 35.000-50.000; house in the suburbs of Buenos Aires (100 square meters) with a 10 hectare site - $ $ 30.000-40.000. Prices in the province is 30-50% lower.
Education: free, initial (7 classes) - required.
Argentines joke that came from the ships. Nearly 99 percent of the population - immigrants or their descendants. Everyone remembers the stories of his Argentine grandparents, as it was difficult to begin life from scratch. Hence, the fundamental difference of immigrants in Argentina on the position of immigrants in other countries where they are as a rule - rogue states, and only their children - fully-fledged citizens.
Combines the Argentines total area, distance from the rest of the world and language. If you're hoping that there is a ride with your mixture of English and Nizhny Novgorod Odessa, forget about it! Almost all of America except the U.S., Canada and Brazil, said in Spanish. It is true in Argentina speak 'castellan' - Castilian. And even if you've mastered the basics of Spanish, you still have difficulty with double 'ale'. In Argentina, it is pronounced as 'zh', so I have to relearn.
The next problem faced by newcomers to Argentina - an innate kindness, love almost Argentines to each other. You will have to learn to kiss! You meet new people, and certainly every chmoknet you on the cheek. And, as a greeting and farewell. If the contrary, I advise you at the first acquaintance to dot the i, gently explaining that to your home is not accepted. A little offended, but understand.
Harder to understand them. If the Argentine tells you 'yes' means 'may'. If - 'may be', is a soft 'no'. If he tells you 'no', then it is not Argentinian! Be careful: you will be dynamite at every step. But it's not out of spite, simply to Argentina words mean little. You will sympathize, offer any help, but do not do anything. So do not hesitate to politely be annoying and meticulous.
All cases in Argentina made very slowly. On his own, and even more of your time, no one will worry. Argentines say, 'God is everywhere, but takes it in Buenos Aires! " So if you want to accelerate their business, do not start them in the province. More or less important issues must be resolved only in the capital, believe me bitter experience.
Argentines - masters 'imitation of the movement' during the operation. And it suits all: you dynamite I, I - you, we smile at each other and everyone is happy. Dental fillings, which we have put in 20 minutes, there will rivet 2 weeks.
If you are by nature 'beech', will have to change the mask. Gloomy faces are not worn. Get used to the fact that you sir, and that you will greet and say goodbye to each store. Good and bad reputation spreads instantly. You may not know yet no one, but many of you already know. Once, while in Moscow, some Argentine pulled in 'Birch' a pack of cigarettes. This was still remembers all of Argentina.
The problem of communication will rise sharply and immediately. If you take with you wife or girlfriend, a period of adaptation will be much easier. Those who hope to find an outlet in communication with the Diaspora, must disappoint a more dismal than our expatriate in Argentina, could not be found.
Also, if you are one, there is a danger in 8-10 years to forget their native language. My friend, Odessa Nikolyan (Nicholas), 9 years married to Argentine, speaks with a heavy accent, barely picking up Russian words. I met with the patriarch of eighty, went to Argentina in the 22nd, not remembering now a word in Russian. And for myself I notice that even in communion with his wife sometimes insert Spanish phrases.
The working day starts at 7-9 in the morning after a light breakfast - 'desayuno'. Prior to lunch 'almuerso', according to our dinner, which because of the heat lasts approximately from 13:00 to 16:00, laid to greet each other, 'Buenos Dias' - a good day. Almuerso - thing a responsible, satisfying and drowsiness. After the binge, the Argentine elite, as opposed to working people, for jobs as a rule not be returned. From 19:00 to 21:00 - 'hay', according to our dinner. After the 'Sena' people back rests. Wine - Sea, 1-2 pesos per liter, a liter of alcohol - one and a half pesos. A drunk does not.
In the evening people communicate. Argentines are a favorite pastime - to sit in the cafes, which are available to all who have a 2.3 pesos in his pocket. Bought mostly beer, 'tinto' (a dry red wine), 'fresco' (soft drinks) and ice cream. The most popular is 'Rousseau' (with nuts) and the 'Americana' (vanilla). A lot of smoke, but cigarettes are expensive: about 1.5 pesos a pack.
Oh, I almost forgot the most important thing - 'mate'! Without it, no Argentinean! You have to love this green tea Argentine, who is drunk from cups pumpkin through a special tube, similar to the mouthpiece. This is a ritual: a leisurely conversation 'matnitsa' passed around the circle like peace-pipe. Traditionally, mate drinking at 10 am and 6 pm, outside of the tradition - always. Mate - religion, the essence of Argentine. As they say themselves, Argentines, Argentina is football, tango and mate.
I sit at night in the hotel, drinking mate, I teach 'kastezhyano', suddenly thundering cry, roar, a blast! Impression that the building blew off the roof and collapsed walls! The sleepy town filled with people, the sirens sounded. The roar of cars traveling bumper to bumper, the crowds of people waving flags and chanting, 'reflecting no! Without reflection! ' (Again! again!) Trucks packed with passengers hanging down, people, cars are sticking out of the windows, blast-packs and smoke above the crowds marching youth choir singing something aggressive. The hard-to dokrikivayus passerby: "Ke pasa? ' (What happened?). It turned out that only someone someone scored the decisive goal.
- I hope the city would live until morning?
- O sir! You have no idea what's going on now in Buenos Aires!
In my mind parting with the capital back to the room. Turn on the 'box', 36 programs, of which trinorten-American, and I have the pleasure to enjoy this historic moment. What a shame that my country did not have 15 cents, to hang over the satellite Latin America! On Argentine television casually talk about world events, but few people are interested. Argentines generally self-sufficient. Range of interests: tequila, servesa, muchacha - wine, beer, girl. Once I sang to my friends, Soviet pilots Argentines song: 'First of all - airplanes. " 'We do not have - I objected. - First of all - women and girls - and then! ' And added sympathetically: "Alex! You know nothing in my life! ' Maybe, but the information gap between the world sad.
Continuing the 'female' issue, I note that 90 percent of Argentina's songs with the word "Corazon" (heart). Apparently, it was heightened sensuality Argentines gave birth to this amazing dance - the tango! They are proud of this word from time to time shake off the dust, but, unfortunately, it's - former. I once attended a celebration of tango. There was a good dance, trying to singers. But all this - is sewn with white thread. A tradition, not more.
Opening the central city newspapers 'Klyarin', you will find hundreds of outspoken women's proposals - from 20 pesos and above. Nevertheless, Argentina - a country of strict religious rules. Abortion banned church. One friend once told me that it is protected always 'to' as 'after' - it is murder. However, the sex life of local youth begins early. And with the blessing of parents who are always up to date. Period 'nobio' (zhenihovstva) can last 6-8 years. At the same time 'nobio' - not necessarily the groom. Just a friend.
Buenos Aires - State of the State and the country as a whole is not typical. The remaining Argentine city of Cordoba type, Barilochche, Bahia Blanca, with a population of 300,000 people - the real Argentina.
The first 10-20 blocks from the center - the asphalt, then - primer, with all its consequences: dirt, dust, odor, shacks. But there are working pay phones, regular bus services and the people are neat. Despite the unprepossessing appearance of shanty towns, almost every there is a 'bait Bagno' (bath, toilet) and bidet. Facilities in the yard, I have not seen in Argentina. As, however, and pay toilets.
Argentines have shifted the concept of distance. Go 5.6 'quad' for him and he goes away on the bus, although the ticket costs 70 cents. But when it comes to 200-300 miles - it's close. From one end to any city can be reached at omnibus maximum 20 minutes. At the same cars rush like mad, abruptly starting at traffic lights, so, pushing each other's sides (mostly one-way traffic), to slow down dramatically next year - after 150 meters.
Argentines are big fans of all three ride in the front seat of his car, even if freely back and desperately buzz. Should any pogudet in a cacophony of immediately include the rest. Buzzing with a sense and selflessly. This is one way communication.
In general, the rules of the road, Argentines have heard something, but put them into practice difficult. And although there are always different signs of rigor, they are little people pay attention. Natural death for Argentine - Death on the road as the wheel and under the wheels. With this in mind, many traffic lights are supplemented 'crickets' - trill sound, and a 'speed limit' duplicated 'sleeping policemen'. SAI itself is absent, there are only positions on the borders of the provinces and the inspectorate.
Freer of all motorcyclists. Government on them do not. Motorcyclist can ride on the rear wheel, hanging over the front luggage compartment in front car, or simply shoot with a bang at your window at 3 o'clock.
'The regime of silence' in Argentina is not in principle. Therefore, the wealthy citizens prefer to live in mansions in the country. The city is the eternal dust, windows up to the upper floors of skyscrapers around the clock curtains blinds. In the middle quarters, Blocks, as if in a fortress, walled, is 'patio' - personal garden with patio and often with a swimming pool. Look there it is possible only with a helicopter. The floors in these homes are usually concrete, carpet no wallpaper is not accepted.
Wandering around the city, often seen on the balconies and windows of the big posters: 'Wende' ('For Sale') - the apartments for sale. In principle, housing is available for 8.000-10.000 pesos (a little house on the outskirts of uchastochkom). The apartment also cost you a minimum of 20,000. You can, of course, in installments, but it does have a permanent job or contract.
If you have a job, then your problems are solved for the entire period of the contract. You immediately get a social, medical and insurance coverage and have the opportunity to buy everything you need - in installments of up to 2 years. Even the car, paying 100 pesos a month for 6 years.
True, the work hardly. At each announcement of the employer willing to flock to dozens. Lucky to work for 10-15 hours a day for 1-2 pesos per hour. To survive, a family of 3 persons sufficiently 300-400 pesos, but not to feel flawed - 1.000. My friend Elio 20 years from 7 am until 10 pm working as a mechanic on trucks. Has a thousand pesos a month, three children and a working wife. And barely making ends meet. At the same time, my son-in-chief, without the concept of the carburetor, which is called 'white collar', has no financial problems. Argentina - the country of bureaucracy, and others live here freer administrators of all stripes, and intermediaries.
You can, of course, dust-off their diplomas and try to get a job as an engineer - it is real. However, you have pretty sweat and spend money, as the diploma should be confirmed. That is, first to translate into Spanish all documents received once education dosdat items that did not pass, the examination of language, geography, history and constitution of Argentina.