Yes Aviaservice, just ingnore that fool. I would like lpokijuhyt to say that face to face to people. Anonymity is the only way some muppets can leave the confines of their psychward.

well its almost been a year on and still require citizenship to work in russia. doesn't look like its going to change.
Finishing my training in NZ right now, hopefully be able to get a job with SU after I move back and do my one year national service..

In my opinion, times when Russia is open for expat pilots are yet long to come. Major carriers are looking for type experienced cpt and f/o but they are not desperate. There are yet lots of low experience and ex-military to be trained. Russian aviation market has yet plenty room to expand. I wouldn't be surprised so to see many expats here in the future. No doubts when western pilots are needed in RUS they will be offered competitive packages. When the times come we will be only happy to share a cockpit with other professionals.
It was funny to read some posts in this thread. Guys you must come to Russia and see with your own eyes it's different place you read about in Cold War propaganda.

I would rather eat a rancid turd out of a tramps arse than work in russia.

You've only got to work out of UUWW to see the russian mentality:eek:

Capetonian is right. Lots of lovely Young women but never seen a MILF or GILF:confused: