Moscow - Post Report Question and Answers
What do you wish you had known about this particular city/country before moving there?
I was really looking forward to seeing at least St. Petersburg, Suzdal, Vladimir, Nizhny Novgorod, and maybe a few other places, but shortly after arriving all travel requests were denied. Tbilisi, Georgia is a three hour flight away with great weather in the fall, though. - Dec 2023
Get out and see the city. I was intimidated to go to Moscow based on what other people told me and once I arrived that went away. You can find whatever you need at grocery stores, shopping in available, there are big nice movie theaters with english language, and the every day people were very friendly. Enjoy the city, explore outside of the city center!! - Mar 2019
Nothing in particular but be sure to bring warm gear. - Nov 2018
To learn more of Russian language. The Russians appreciate it and are more accommodating if they see you trying. - Oct 2017
I knew what I was coming to. - Sep 2016
I wish I had a stronger command of Russian before moving there! - Sep 2015
Russian! You really do need the basics. - Jun 2015
Honestly, it was a my first experience living overseas and once I was able to get over the culture shock and homesickness, I was able to enjoy my surroundings. Also, it helped a lot to have a job and be able to get out of the house every day. - Oct 2014
I wish I had known that it's possible to bike here - not year-round of course, but there are great parks around the city that offer trails. - Nov 2013
