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kezzab25 New member

Member since 25 July 2012

kezzab25New member25 March 2014 15:26:50

Well my time here has been interesting so far. The first day was the worst. My key didn't work to let me into the building, I had no idea where I was, my phone didn't work and I didn't know when my flatmate would be arriving. I also didn't speak any Russian. I can now speak a little Russian which helps a lot.
I am still here teaching English and I plan to for a while yet. I am not sure what to say about Moscow really. In some ways it's just like any other big city i have been in, the only difference here is that they don't speak English and drivers don't stop at pedestrian crossings until you walk out in front of them. It was a bit scary the first time but now I don't think anything of it really.
I am not sure what else to say but if you have any comments please feel free to leave them below.

Hasnaa ViP

Member since 21 October 2013

HasnaaViP26 March 2014 05:21:17

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Hello kezzab25,

Thank you for the sharing

Do not hesitate to participate on the other threads on the forum to share any experience or information and also to help the members.

Thank you,

Hasnaa

Anna Moscow Member

Member since 19 April 2013

Anna MoscowMember16 April 2014 19:15:46

Be careful walking in front of the cars - do it only if they move slowly. Sometimes when there are few cars on the road, the drivers expect you to let them pass and then cross the road. Good luck in Russia!

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