Police certificate - where to apply?

[slim 1,523]

I would think most guys could have some sort of survival skills.... but I've seen a whole lot of homeless dudes begging for change. I can probably count on one hand the number of homeless chicks I've seen in my life. So, advantage: ladies.

[Satellite 1]

I can probably count on one hand the number of homeless chicks I've seen in my life. So, advantage: ladies.

Time to visit San Francisco. I'd say every third one is a female. Likewise, I believe there are better social resources for women and children and they actually utilize them, unlike the men! Edited July 11, 2007 by Satellite

[russ 1]

I can probably count on one hand the number of homeless chicks I've seen in my life. So, advantage: ladies.

Time to visit San Francisco. I'd say every third one is a female. Likewise, I believe there are better social resources for women and children and they actually utilize them, unlike the men!

50/50 here. There are shelters for women here, but I don't know of any for men. Most of the homeless here choose to buy booze and drugs, rather than being unable to afford housing. I think that it is a flawed example.

As for American men surviving in Russia, there are plenty of expats there. So, assuming that they have professional jobs already, setting up shop in Russia and making 6 figures isn't all that hard. No multinational is going to bother moving you there if you aren't making $100,000+ anyway. If you are an investment banker/accountat/consultant/lawyer/executive, you will probably make more in Russia than you already do in the states. Certainly more than a Russian in the same position. Americans having more money to start with is largely irrelevant. Russian, while useful, is not critial. You can afford a translator. So, I would say advantage American men.

Of course, if said man is reasonably successful and educated, they probably have little interest in either moving to Russia, or marrying someone there.

[slim 1,523]

Of course, if said man is reasonably successful and educated, they probably have little interest in either moving to Russia, or marrying someone there.

Point well made. I have all of the desire, but none of the education or success! I'm living proof of your example.

[capitalem 0]

Does anybody know much it costs to get a police certificate, or if there's no charge? thanks

[slim 1,523]

I think it's supposed to be free but you can pay a "fee" to have it expedited.

If there is a charge for it, it is minimal and Russian standard. Probably something like 100 Rubles. Now, if you were to offer something like 1000P for it, you may be able to get it same day or next day.

[natarussia 0]

Of course, if said man is reasonably successful and educated, they probably have little interest in either moving to Russia, or marrying someone there.

Point well made. I have all of the desire, but none of the education or success! I'm living proof of your example.

I disagree on this as regards a point. If a man is sucessful and educated he may have more opportunities to explore the world and its options, therefore may realize, being educated, that there is a lot of money to be made by the American who chooses to bet on Russia and its growing economy. That is true is business and love. Just an alternate view.

Natalia

[slim 1,523]

I disagree on this as regards a point. If a man is sucessful and educated he may have more opportunities to explore the world and its options, therefore may realize, being educated, that there is a lot of money to be made by the American who chooses to bet on Russia and its growing economy. That is true is business and love. Just an alternate view.

Natalia

Very true, but rich guys here already have the luxury of living the life a poor American, such as myself, would be able to live in Russia. And since most guys won't go out for hamburgers when they have steak at home, they stay here.

[natarussia 0]

I disagree on this as regards a point. If a man is sucessful and educated he may have more opportunities to explore the world and its options, therefore may realize, being educated, that there is a lot of money to be made by the American who chooses to bet on Russia and its growing economy. That is true is business and love. Just an alternate view.

Natalia

Very true, but rich guys here already have the luxury of living the life a poor American, such as myself, would be able to live in Russia. And since most guys won't go out for hamburgers when they have steak at home, they stay here.

You know, you write like you're trying to win an argument and as though you know everything about everything. You claim to know what "most" guys would or wouldn't do and even though you claim to be poor, you know what rich guys will or won't do in a situation. In your posts, you are claiming to know what "all" or "most" or "everyone" would do in a given situation. Just speaking about your own experiences would make your statements more acceptable to others, but since you are not rich, you can't know what ALL rich people do or think. And anyway, aren't rich people only living a facade and not really rich, happy, or living in luxury? I think it was something like that

If you can, speak from the first person and from experience rather than from a generalizing point of view. Your statements might be true for you and only for you. They are certainly interesting. Sorry, I just question everything and that makes me more inclined to see exposure in an argument. Perhaps you should go to law school and become a lawyer ... even an immigration lawyer ... we all know we could use one that is able to argue with USCIS.

Natalia

[Satellite 1]

You know, you write like you're trying to win an argument and as though you know everything about everything.

Chill out, it's a public board. If you disagree with something voice your opinion like I do.

[natarussia 0]

You know, you write like you're trying to win an argument and as though you know everything about everything.

Chill out, it's a public board. If you disagree with something voice your opinion like I do.

Um, that's what I did Mr. Big; voiced my opinion because I disagreed. You must have missed that part. And who are you anyway? The forum police? Do you have anything constructive to add to the comments we were making? Or do you just like to step in between two friends for no reason (slim and I and our families are good friends). So, oh wise one, "let 'em play" as they say in sports.

Last I checked, slim was able to handle himseld quite well in any discussion, but thanks for looking out for us anyway.

C'mon, argue, boast, show your machismo ... it makes a man feel more like a man, especially in a room (or forum) full of women they will never sleep with. I've been on this board with my husband for more than 3 years and these discussions prompt friendships if you view them right. Let's be friends

Natalia

[Satellite 1]

Do you have anything constructive to add to the comments we were making?

Nope, because I ignore most of that silly stuff. I was just glancing and noticed you were more upset than usual. As far as forum police, lol, I have better things to do with my time.

I've been on this board with my husband for more than 3 years and these discussions prompt friendships if you view them right. Let's be friends

Planing on retiring any time soon? As soon as my wife gets citizenship I can promise you I will retire.

Anyway, my overall point was not to get upset over what anyone says on here.

Edited September 13, 2007 by Satellite

[natarussia 0]

Do you have anything constructive to add to the comments we were making?

Nope, because I ignore most of that silly stuff. I was just glancing and noticed you were more upset than usual. As far as forum police, lol, I have better things to do with my time.

I've been on this board with my husband for more than 3 years and these discussions prompt friendships if you view them right. Let's be friends

Planing on retiring any time soon? As soon as my wife gets citizenship I can promise you I will retire.

Anyway, my overall point was not to get upset over what anyone says on here.

hahaha .. no not planning on retiring ... I hear you, but I wasn't really upset ... I was just poking and playing. No harm intended.

Friends?

Natalia

[Satellite 1]

Friends?

Sure, but we were never enemies

P.S.

C'mon, argue, boast, show your machismo ... it makes a man feel more like a man, especially in a room (or forum) full of women they will never sleep with.

Life is crazy, how do you know? Couples on here constantly ask to meet up Edited September 13, 2007 by Satellite

[natarussia 0]

You're right satellite. slim and his wife and my family met up not long ago and we love them to death. Great people! This board has been a wonderful resource over the years. Stay well,

Natalia