If you consider moving to another country, we recommend you pay attention to Cyprus. This Republic is loved by many Russian and CIS citizens due to the number of advantages.
1. Favorable climate
The Mediterranean is famous for its yearlong mild climate. If you love sun and warm weather, than you will enjoy life in the Republic of Cyprus. You can always count on favorable weather there. There are no more than a few snowy days in Cyprus even in winter. The average sea temperature is 20 to 27°C between May and November.
2. Affordable living in Cyprus
If we consider such standard expenses as gas, groceries, mobile and other services, we can see that prices in Cyprus are significantly lower than in the center of Europe or other advanced countries. At the same time, the Republic is not inferior in terms of comfort to other EU member-states. Cyprus is considered an advanced country with high European quality standards of living.
3. High level of safety
Many of the local residents do not even lock the front door of their houses at night. This is due to the extremely low crime rate in the region. If you are interested in living and working in Cyprus and plan to move with your children, you should not worry about your safety.
4. High-quality education
Cyprus has both private and public education systems. And the first one is more adapted to the needs of immigrants. Thus, private schools offer education without mandatory Greek language as the main language. In Limassol alone, there are 6 private schools where teachers communicate with students in English, as well as 2 other institutions for Russian children and 1 for Lebanese children.
5. Decent healthcare system
You can spend in Cyprus a slow-paced life until you get old. There is a number of private and public hospitals in the Republic operating under European standards. If you need emergency assistance in Cyprus at any time of the day, you can visit the emergency department for just EUR 10.
6. Religious freedom
Life is not subject to a specific religion in the Republic of Cyprus. There are mosques and churches of different branches of Christianity, as well as Buddhist temples and Jewish synagogues. You can easily find the Russian Orthodox Church in Limassol, Larnaca. The Vergin Semistrelia Church and the chapel of Agios Nikolaos are located in these cities. There are Greek Orthodox and Catholic cathedrals all over Cyprus. There is Jewish synagogue in Larnaca. In the capital of Nicosia, you can find Muslim mosques and Buddhist temples. And the Shiva Temple is located in Larnaca.
7. Delicious cuisine
Cyprus is famous for excellent red and white wine from popular grape varieties. You can taste stunning Cabernet Sauvignon and enjoy slow-paced life and the beauty of nature. In addition to the great choice of national dishes, which you are easily exposed to in local taverns, bars, and cafes, there are many restaurants specializing in Russian, Japanese, Chinese, English, Mexican, Italian cuisine in Cyprus.
8. Plenty of attractions
Cyprus has accumulated a huge number of iconic sites over its millennial history. Tourists especially appreciate the unique combination of dense green forests, mountains and sunny sandy beaches open to the public 7 months per year. 57 of them got the Blue Flag Award. If you want to get some fresh and clean air in Cyprus, you can go to the Troodos Mountains. You will be amazed by the aroma of herbs and flowers.
In addition to historical sites and natural monuments, Cyprus has a wide range of entertainment spots of any demand: golf, tennis, horse riding and even skiing. There is also a great number of archaeological sites.
9. Centuries-old history storied in myths and legends
Cyprus roots back to 11th millennium BC. Lots of legends and myths have appeared over this time giving the island some special magical aura. According to one legend, ancient Greek goddess of love Aphrodite was born and lived in Cyprus.
10. Compelling nature
Reviews of life in Cyprus are full of stories about the beauty of local flora and fauna. Here you can find majestic mountains, coniferous forests, blooming gardens with citrus, flowers and evergreen trees. Tourists and residents of Cyprus are impressed by the Cote d'Azur with its sandy beaches, as well as numerous picturesque grottos and bays.
