danwnielsen
New memberAmerican expat in Russia
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Moscow
Speaks English - native; Russian - beginner; Hindi - intermediate learner
Registration: 02 May 2017
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Finding rented accommodation between Skolkovo and Moscow by Sr7
Hi, we are looking for a nice place to rent between Moscow centre and Skolkovo (where my husband will be working). We would like to find somewhere thats - a nice district and - as close to Skolkovo as possible for his work, but being also ...
Hi, I'm thinking to soon put in an application at Skolkovo. Do you think it'd be possible for me to message with your husband for tips? Have you stayed in Russia before? Do you plan to buy a car? (There's no reason you need to.) ... Read More
Traffic in Russia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Russia, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
A bunch of little things I've noticed regarding getting around in Moscow ... The underground metro is the usual means on transport inside Moscow, along with trains and buses. You can now purchase a Troika card for all of these, but many of the ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Russia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Russia? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging and ...
I tend to use FB Messenger, just because so many people use it, and I can keep it minimized on my computer at work. For international calls, I use Skype dialing. It's easy and relatively inexpensive, and I don't make enough calls like this ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Russia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Russia? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Thank you! Here's a footnote for those following along: https://www.accountor.ru/en/how-obtain-residence-permit-in-russia Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Russia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Russia? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
But if you do want to direct an answer to anyone in particular, I could use it especially at this point. I've been residing near Moscow for a month with my wife. Applying for work - first in-person interview Wednesday. Having been learning the ... Read More