After arriving in Russia, many labor migrants have to deal with everyday tasks. You may need to book a doctor's appointment, access government services, navigate around the city, send money to your family, and keep track of your migration documents.
Here are some apps that can make everyday life easier.
Gosuslugi
One of the most useful apps for anyone living and working in Russia.
With Gosuslugi, you can access a wide range of government services, including:
- booking a doctor's appointment;
- obtaining official certificates and documents;
- using various online government services.
Some services are only available after your account has been verified.
Maps and Navigation (Yandex Maps and Google Maps)
If you have recently moved to a new city, map and navigation apps will be very helpful.
They allow you to:
- plan routes;
- find the nearest bus or public transport stop;
- check public transport schedules;
- locate a clinic, bank, or Multifunctional Center (MFC).
Translation Apps (Yandex Translate, Google Translate, and Microsoft Translator)
Even if you are already learning Russian, a translation app can help you understand unfamiliar words, signs, or documents.
Over time, you will need it less often, but during your first months in Russia, it can make everyday tasks much easier.
SalamPay
Many people know SalamPay as a money transfer app, but it also includes several other features that can be useful after moving to Russia.
The app offers:
1. Migrant ID — a service for checking your status in the Registry of Controlled Persons (RKL);
2. A free Russian language course with video lessons and homework assignments (the lessons are taught in Uzbek);
3. Airline ticket purchases;
4. SalamRadio with music in your native language;
5. An information blog for labor migrants.
Today, a smartphone is much more than just a way to stay in touch. It is an essential tool for everyday life. Having a few useful apps can help you manage documents, access government services, navigate the city, and handle many other important tasks. The better prepared you are before you arrive, the easier it will be to adapt to life and work in Russia.
