Moscow - Post Report Question and Answers
If you move here, you can leave behind your:
Expectations of seeing Russia, experiencing the real Russia, etc. You will see Moscow which is quite a but different than the rest of Russia. - Dec 2023
Bathing suits; just kidding, take them on vacation. - Mar 2019
Lots of hot weather gear/wear. - Nov 2018
Beachwear. - Sep 2016
Need for privacy. - May 2016
Prejudices about Russia. At first you may be bothered by the fact that almost nobody smiles in public in Moscow, but learn to break the ice and you'll find out than Russians can be extremely warm, friendly and loyal friends. - Sep 2015
Sunscreen! - Jun 2015
Beach clothes, flip flops, desire for privacy. - Oct 2014
Flip flops. - Nov 2013
Smile and ego. - Jul 2013
expectations that Russians will smile much--they don't. But it's not personal. And try not to look for logic in the way things work here. - Jul 2013
Bad attitude. If you want to keep all of the conveniences you get in the States, you need to live in the States! - Jan 2013
Sense of privacy. - Mar 2012
fears of long lines to buy a loaf of bread, your Soviet-era mental image, and your smile when on the street. - May 2011
Russia is not for the weak or faint of heart. Realistic expectations are a necessity. People with lousy attitudes do poorly here; people who hate long winters should NOT come here. - Jan 2011
expectation of prompt and friendly service. - Jul 2010
summer items. - May 2010
Shorts. - May 2010
sandals. Any time spent walking outside will destroy them. The same goes for any white-colored outerwear and shoes. - Feb 2010
downhill skis and snowboard - the nearest decent slopes are a 3 hour flight away in Sochi. - Jan 2010
Smiles for strangers--people on the street will think you are crazy, also don't sing with your ipod while walking down Tverskya. - Oct 2009
Idea that Moscow is easy to get around. It's very difficult to find your way at first and then it gets easier. The traffic and crowds and people can make everything, even the smallest things difficult. It is not a tourist-friendly city. - Aug 2009
Summer clothes, flip flops, baseball caps. - Sep 2008
Bikini. - Aug 2008
