Moscow - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular mental health issues that tend to crop up at post, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter blues)?
SAD is an issue here. It is pretty comparable to any northern European post: Copenhagen, Berlin, Tallinn, Vilnius, Riga, etc. There are other stressful situations related to world events you will need to deal with here that may affect you. - Dec 2023
There is definitely a lack of sunlight many months of the year. We were not impacted in my home, but I know the winter blues were discussed. Seasonal lamps can be used. - Mar 2019
Nothing of which I am aware, though the winter can be long cloudy and damp. - Nov 2018
Yes, the lack of sun can be depressing in fall/winter months. - Oct 2017
SAD may be something to consider. Winter time can be dark for long periods of time but it is the opposite in the summer. There is plenty to do in and around Moscow so keep yourself busy. It is also cheap to travel to many parts of Europe and Asia. - Sep 2016
