Hi Nicole, My name is Nina and I have been living in Moscow since 2003. I am from Montreal / Ottawa region of Canada. I will be travelling back to Canada for holidays during the 1st three weeks of August and would be happy to answer any of your questions regarding life in Moscow. here is my mobile number - +7 926 248 97 42. As well you can always contact via skype: blueroserussia
Russia is a beautiful country with very warm and passionate people [ they love Canadians ]. Unlike Canada, apartments [except executive suits which are usually owned by hotels ] here are individually owned and rented by the proprietor rather than a company. Most apartments come fully furnished rather than unfurnished- [ kitchen / living room / bedroom furniture ] . Some apartments as well come with fully equipped kitchens - dishes pots pans ect.... Although some do come with bedding, and other personal items such as towels, blankets, pillows... most tend to purchase their own. If you are looking for a nice refurbished [ euro style - painted walls in lieu of wall paper / hard wood floors] 2 bedrooms , living room, full kitchen, bathroom [in many cases the toilet is separate from the bath/shower] Washer , Microwave, Dishwasher [if your lucky], TV, Internet Access, Cable, Land Line in a good neighbourhood comparable to a good neighbourhood in Toronto, you are looking to spend between $2000 - $3500. Of course you could spend more ..... there are places that rent upwards of $15000./ month Your best bet would be to hire an agent to work on your behalf to find you an apartment. Agents normally take between 80 - 100 % equivalent to one months rent. As in Toronto you are required to pay 1st month and security deposit [equivalent to one months rent] Nicole will you be travelling alone to Russia or will you be accompanied by your family? How long are you planning to stay and will you be working here? There are many beautiful neighbourhoods and depending on what your needs are I'd be happy to suggest suitable places for you to concentrate your efforts. Will you have transportation here [ ie driver / car] or will you be using public transportation? Generally speaking you should look to live in the centre or in Green Zones. If you intend to drive here, make sure you take with you your international passport along with a notarized translation of your Canadian drivers licence. [ The Russian Embassy in Toronto would be happy to take care of this for you] As well it is a good idea to get your passport [ 1st page ], birth certificate, marriage licence [if applicable] translated as well. PS The weather here is comparable to that of Toronto. If you let me know your tastes and or interests I will be happy to steer you in the right direction - ie activities Best Nina Nina Dolman Commercial Director - International Operations / FT-Network Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mobile: 007 926 248 97 42 2008/7/14 Bernard Jacobsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Nichole, Welcome to Moscow (when you get here!) > > > > There are different venues where we, the expats congregate, which may be > attractive to you depending on your interest (music, drinking, business, > church, etc.) > > If you are looking for things to do during the day, does that mean you are > working at night? > > > > 2 bedroom flat prices are all over the map here depending on what you want > (from $1500 USD/ month all the way to $15,000 USD/month). Your budget will > determine where to look. > > > > How long are you planning to be in Moscow? > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > expat-bounces+bernard <expat-bounces%2Bbernard>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *On Behalf Of *Nicole McCance > *Sent:* Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:13 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Expat List New To downtown Moscow > > > > Good Morning Fellow Expats, > > > > My name is Nicole and I will be moving to Moscow mid- September from > Toronto, Canada. I have never been to Russia before nor do I spoke the > language. > > I am basically looking to meet English speaking people, as well as find > things to do during the day. Could someone recommend places to go to meet > other English speaking people? I am also looking for a 2 bedroom apartment > in a nice area. > > > > Thanks and looking forward to being part of this community J > > > > [image: Nicole-suit-small] > > Nicole McCance M.A. (Couns. Psych.) > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Expat mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat > http://www.expat.ru/forum/ >
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