Start in Moscow program offers job support to Dominicans in Russia
The Dominican Republic Embassy in Russia has announced the Start in Moscow program for Dominicans living in the country, an initiative designed to help foreign professionals and technicians find employment and adapt to the Russian capital.
The program is operated by Human Capital Development, an organization under the Moscow Government, and connects foreign specialists with companies seeking qualified workers. Participants receive free assistance with resume preparation, interview training, immigration-related procedures, and adaptation to life in Moscow. The program also offers support in finding Russian-language courses.
Start in Moscow has been operating since April 2024. By September 2025, it had attracted nearly 790 participants from 91 countries, while 398 participants had already been integrated into Moscow businesses. IT, engineering, and business development were among the most popular fields.
Applicants must submit an application and indicate their immigration status. After registration, participants can work with career advisers to improve their resumes before taking part in interviews with companies interested in hiring foreign specialists.
The program comes as the Dominican government has recently increased its attention to the situation of Dominicans traveling to Russia for employment. On October 7, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) said it was following cases involving Dominican nationals who traveled to Russia after receiving technical job offers and later allegedly became involved in activities connected to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The ministry said it had formally identified 20 citizens through information provided by their families and had raised the matter with Russian authorities.
The Dominican Embassy in Russia remains available to provide consular assistance to nationals who require it. Its official contact information lists its offices at Mytnaya Street 3, Office 2A, Moscow, with consular services available Monday through Friday.
For Dominicans already living in Russia and seeking legitimate employment opportunities, Start in Moscow provides a structured channel for career guidance, professional preparation, and connections with potential employers.
And then get employed in the Russian Ukraine war. Think twice before getting involved in a trap. This must be a scam as other foreigners also were trapped.
Avoid all “employment opportunities” in Russia today, especially if you are a Dominican man….you will most probably end up dead in the frontlines of Ukraine. This seems like a Russian payed advertisement to find more innocent souls to throw at the meat grinder in Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
DOMINICAN TODAY should NOT be publishing misleading and dangerous articles like this one.
I agree with the comments below about Dominican men being careful to avoid being inadvertently drawn into the Russia-Ukraine war however the program mentioned in this article seems run by the Dominican embassy for legitimate opportunities as well as assistance for adapting to life in Russia. If anything, I view it as a plus since they’d be in the best position to provide accurate information and guidance to Dominican men (and women) already in Russia to keep them from getting pulled into the conflict through a misleading advertisement or job posting.
Announcing a structured immigrant labor initiative between the Dominican embassy and the Russian government in the exact same article that talks about how the Russians are using employment opportunities to scam Dominicans into dying on a battlefield is completely crazy.
Moreover there is no reason to put your trust in this even if the Dominican government is officially involved. What the hell is the embassy going to do if Russia just decides to keep kidnapping immigrants? What power or leverage does the Dominican Republican have over Russia? The answer is none. STAY AWAY FROM THIS