We moved to Stavropol from St. Petersburg two months ago

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I want to share our experience and express my gratitude to Anatoly, Maria, and your whole team. We moved to Stavropol from St. Petersburg two months ago. The idea of moving took root after I happened upon one of Anatoly’s videos on YouTube two years ago. The video was called something like “We chose Stavropol for our move.” I was intrigued by the question: why did they choose this particular city? And so our long-distance acquaintance with the city and our exploration of it began. We had always dreamed of moving to a warmer region. We just didn’t know where. We didn’t like the southern coast at all. It’s very hot there. Crowded, too. Although I was born in Krasnodar Krai, my parents moved to Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug for a long 30 years. Then my husband and I moved to St. Petersburg for 6 years. We thought the capital was a dream come true! 
When I suggested my husband consider Stavropol, his first question was: “Where even is that?” At first, he was completely against it. But persistence pays off. We started keeping an eye on the city together. We checked the weather every day through the city’s webcams. Every morning I showed him my phone: “And this is what it’s like there right now.”) Outside our window, everything was gray and dark. In Stavropol, the sun was shining, and children were walking to school in T-shirts in the morning. We found more and more information. Thank you to the group members who shared all kinds of information during that time. Believe me, every little detail people share here matters. And for someone, that little detail becomes a compelling argument in making their decision. 
So last summer we went on vacation to scout things out. We traveled all around the Caucasian Mineral Waters region and went to Dagestan. We spent a week in Stavropol. When we returned to St. Petersburg and went out to buy groceries, my husband’s first words were: “How can we even eat this now after our vacation? And what are we even doing here?” Basically, there was nothing keeping us there, except for our home. I had been ready to move for a long time. And then I waited until my husband himself said, “Let’s go, let’s give it a try.” And now we’re here. We’ve already settled in. We got our child into school. Everything went so smoothly and easily. Perhaps our first move to St. Petersburg had already toughened us up. And now you know where to start: take care of the basic needs, and then gradually build everything else. I want to tell those who are just thinking about it, dreaming about it—don’t be afraid! You just need to take the first step, if it comes from the heart, and everything will work out for the best. All difficulties can be overcome. 
And once again, a huge thank-you to the regional group folks; you’re doing very important work, a mission. Every word you say spreads out like ripples on the water and changes people’s lives for the better. Thank you! 🙏🏼

Stavropol Regional Group