Vladivostok - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?
Extremely small, however morale seemed to be very high. Vladivostok is a well-kept secret in my opinion. It is listed as a hardship post and, for certain people, this may hold true. However, the quality of life here is surprisingly good, the restaurant/cafe/bar scene was amazing, goods are relatively available, and if you are friendly and make an effort to communicate in Russian, most locals were extremely nice and accommodating. It is the overseas assignment that I miss the most. - Jun 2017
Very, very, small. One of the smallest in the world in any city where we have a Consulate or Embassy I'm sure. This isolation is one of the most difficult parts of this post. - Apr 2012
Very small. - Jun 2009
Small. - Apr 2009
