S_Robert
English expat in Russia
Forum posts
20
About me
English
Lives in Novosibirsk
Registration: 13 December 2012
Tips and advice to thrive in Russia
Make as many friends as possible. Russians are very sociable. Read More
Volunteering in Russia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Russia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
Hello, again GeeGee, Your email didn't come through to me. Can you resend it or contact me at **** Best wishes, Robert Read More
Volunteering in Russia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Russia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
Hello, I have many contacts with schools and camps in Novosibirsk, Tomsk and Krasnoyarsk regions, all giving great opportunities to improve Russian and do work. Some even provide accommodation. Please contact me individually as one school is ... Read More
Volunteering in Russia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Russia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
Hello, There are many possibilities, but mainly, I think, you will be needed to help with children's camps in summer or some English teaching in schools. This is very easy to organise, as many schools run camps and need volunteer native ... Read More
I'm considering spending a year in Novosibirsk. by AndrewHenry
Hi, I'm considering a move from Canada to Novosibirsk for a year to learn more of the language and culture. I don't have a teaching background or speak a great deal of Russian. Do you know of employment agencies in Novosibirsk that may be worth ...
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selling property by robren
We are returning to the UK after a wonderful eighteen years here and now wish to sell our house of seven bedrooms (four of which have washbasins) and which incorporates a fully self contained apartment (sleeping four) making it ideal for letting to ...
Yes, I entirely agree: if you have a potential buyer, you have no need of an agent! Just go to the notaire. Read More
selling property by robren
We are returning to the UK after a wonderful eighteen years here and now wish to sell our house of seven bedrooms (four of which have washbasins) and which incorporates a fully self contained apartment (sleeping four) making it ideal for letting to ...
Hi - I have lived in France for eight years (although I'm working in Russia at present, and only manage to get back twice a year). Several of my friends have been in the same position as you and the most successful agent (as far as our ... Read More
Routes from Ireland to Charente?
Hi, I'll be glad to advise you, as I travel regularly from Belfast to my home in the Limousin. I'm working away in Russia at the moment but managed to get back home to France twice a year. Read More
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how long to pick up Russian in Russia
I arrived in 2004 for two weeks and then again in 2005 for a month. 2006/7/8 two months each of those years. Since 2010 around 8 months each year. I knew no Russian at all when I arrive and took some lessons. I found it very difficult at first ... Read More
Question about visas. by TMendy
Hi All, I have a really important visa question for you - Does anyone have year long visa?? If so how did you get it? When I got my first visa it was for three months. Then I was sent out of the country and given another visa for three months, now I ...
I know that it is possible for visas to be extended here year on year, depending on the type of visa. It seems as if your boss does not know how to do it or has not issued you with an invitation for the correct visa. What type of visa do you have? Read More
Going out in Novosibirsk
Of course, the Zoopark is the finest in all Russia and very popular. They have the only cross between a tiger ad a lion in the world, and many interesting animals. Read More
Teaching French at Home ( Enseigner le fran莽ais) by kamdem collins
Hello
Grammar School 16 (Gymnasia 16) near 小褌褍写械薪褔械褋泻邪褟 Metro over the river is the specialist French School. They have a native speaker who is very active and many good teachers. ... Read More
Teaching French at Home ( Enseigner le fran莽ais) by kamdem collins
Hello
I think you will find many people want to learn French. have you contacted schools asking if you can run classes there? Read More
Going out in Novosibirsk
I think the Opera House and Philharmonic Hall are very good places during the season. There are some very good concerts in schools and houses of culture in outlying districts if you have contacts 'in the know'. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Novosibirsk
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