The salary in Russia is usually paid in Roubles twice a month. The advance payment is paid in the middle of the month and the rest at the end of the month.
Bonuses are rewarded quarterly or annually depending on the company. Benefits include medical insurance, meals, cell phone and gym membership.
In general, taxes are lower here than you in the USA and Europe.
Russia has a uniform rate of tax on the income of individuals. A foreign resident employed in Russia only pays tax on income earned in Russia. Almost all traditional Expat benefits are liable for taxation in Russia.
The procedure for obtaining visas and work permits can be difficult and time-consuming, sometimes taking up to several months.
To recruit from overseas, Russian employers must be registered with the Ministry of Ethnic and Migration Policy. To obtain a visa they apply direct to a regional office, enclosing copies of the employee's passport and visa; HIV test certificate; employment contract; and the employer's tax registration certificate and statutory incorporation documents.
Some employees are exempt from obtaining a work permit. These include journalists, lecturers in institutes of higher learning and employees brought to Russia to install foreign equipment.
