Here's some serious advice - don't bother. given a local F/O on something like a B737 would be on under 3,000 DOLLARS per month. Are you capable of doing an air law exam in Russian? How much are you earning in the US with a regional carrier?
Don't get me wrong, it's a great country and nice people (concur on the local talent, Ted!), but you've got beer goggles on in terms of money.