Quote: (04-01-2013 07:45 AM)Viata Wrote:
6 $ per hour must be very good salary in Ukraine. Can you live well in a small Ukrainian town without speaking any Russian at all?
For many of the locals, yes it is. Although when you're teaching English, keep in mind that you only get paid per hour that you're teaching, and most people will not teach more than 20 to 25 classes per week.
As far as not knowing any Russian at all, it's going to be quite a challenge. Even doing something as simple as getting a card for your phone or water from a street vendor is going to be a pain in the ass without at least a rudimentary knowledge of Russian. I know a little Russian, but still find it difficult to do many things that otherwise are taken for granted when you fluently speak and understand the local language.