Hi to everyone Like Nicole further down this chain I am also relocating to Moscow, but from London. I will be in Moscow for two weeks from next Monday hoping to get a feel for things, and then permanently from 17th August.
If anyone can recommend suitable some neighbourhoods to begin looking at renting an apartment that would be greatly appreciated, and also if anyone can offer any advice on any reputable property agents that would be useful. I will be coming over on my own, and want to live in area with good access to work (nearest metro for work is Paveletskya I think), and also is relatively safe with bars, restaurants, cafes etc within close proximity. I intend to travel largely by public transport. Any help or advice anyone can offer would be greatly received! Thanks Bruce 2008/7/14 Nina Dolman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > 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/ >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Expat mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat > http://www.expat.ru/forum/ >
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