About WhiteWinter

Status:

Expatriate  

Currently Lives:

Russian Federation

Citizen Of:

United Kingdom

Some Forum Posts:

Russia: Summer Activities for Children in Russia:

There are quite a few ideas listed at the Children in Moscow.ru website, which also has a calendar with information on some summer camps and other organised programmes for children over the long summer holidays: www.childreninmoscow.ru Our child went to a couple of the summer programmes and really they all seem to be quite good. It's best to choose one convenient to where you live really, although the traffic isn't usually as bad over the summer with everyone on holiday and at their dachas. We also organised meet ups at local parks with friends when the weather was good as a lot of them have good playgrounds and areas to run around. When we had visitors staying we'd take them to the estates and other museums that also have good playareas or outdoor areas for running around. A lot of these places are listed on the website. Most Russians send their children to their dachas. Some send them to summer camps abroad to improve their English (or other language). A lot of the expats go on home leave for a few weeks too so it's generally fairly quiet in Moscow during June-August, getting suddenly very busy with terrible traffic again at the start of the new school year in September.

Russia: 10 Tips for Living in Russia:

My number one tip to any newcomer (or old timer who hasn't got a copy already!) would be to buy Barbara Spier's "Living in Moscow" relocation book. This is an excellent guidebook, supplemented by her monthly "Fun Stuff" mailing. To order a copy and to be added to the Fun Stuff mailing list, visit www.livinginmoscow.ru. If you have children in Moscow or are visiting with kids, visit www.childreninmoscow.ru. Another tip is to try and learn some Russian. Even knowing the alphabet so you can read signs etc. is a help. Also, join some of the women's groups to make friends and generally feel more "at home" in Moscow. This is a fascinating city to live in, so try and make the most of your time here. Traffic is bad and service can be terrible but don't let these negative things put you off. The Metro is amazing (and cheap!) and many expats love the experience of living here: get involved and get active!

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