In Senegal, the Association of Russian-speaking Women "Rainbow" has been operating for over 30 years, Russians are doing business here, and Russian fishermen often come to earn money.

Sergey Yeledinov, the owner of a consulting company for business projects in Senegal, who has lived here since 2005, shares that one can live and work well in this country, earn money, and maintain a familiar European lifestyle. The main thing is to treat business seriously and correctly. A friendly promotional offer may lead to a public contract: the first cup of coffee is free, and then it’s charged according to the menu. If you ask for directions to the library, you won’t be charged, but for help with business matters, you will have to pay. To avoid misunderstandings and disproportionate charges, it’s better to agree on a price in advance. This applies to business as well; it’s important to avoid ambiguity and vagueness, as your ignorance can be used against you.

There is another opinion about Senegal. Nadezhda Marochkina from Kirov has been living in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, for over five years. She moved to Africa with her boyfriend in February 2014 when her friend Damian was invited to work there. The Russian woman shares that during lunch at a cafe, one can observe rhinos rushing to drink water. On the street, you can pet a lion cub if it is no more than three years old and trainers are nearby. A mandatory condition for friendship with lions is a height of at least 160 centimeters; otherwise, the predator may mistake you for food.

Russians feel at home here. Our compatriots celebrate Easter, Christmas, International Women’s Day on March 8, Victory Day, and other holidays. New Year’s trees are organized. TASS published information about the first "Russian New Year Tree" organized in Senegal in a colorful African atmosphere. The director of the Russian Ballet Academy of Senegal, choreographer with Kazakh roots Slu Akimgereeva, noted that the holiday was a success, and the costume New Year’s performance was enjoyed by all the children. The role of Father Frost was played by a Senegalese-Lebanese young man, and the Snow Maiden was a Russian girl.