Sep. 23rd, 2004

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Survival Kit From Jora (formerly known as Gorkem, Kem. AIESEC trainee)

1. Needless of say moscow is really a cold place,(it fulfills all the meanings of the word 'cold')

2. Moscow is 24 hour city you can find regardless of place and time, open markets.

3. Unfortunately people cannot speak english. Outside of moscow 5 percent of young people (just tested on girls) can speak english. So, if you decide to live in moscow and want to stay alive, it means that you are definetely going to learn russian. It would be better
if you really learn the basics in your home country including pronounciation and simple sentences. If you do not speak russian, please study moscow subway before.

4. There is a different kind of taxi service here, practically every car can transform into a taxi if you wave your hand so you can get an unofficial cab. The best part is they charge less). And you are not supposed to pay in public bus. The regular fee is 10 rubles but if they catch you should pay 100 rubles as a penalty. The probabality of being caught is less than 10 percent so you should not pay money before.

5. try to avoid restaurants (they are designed for tourists) Do not be a tourist moscow is very expensive if you act like a tourist)

6. Beer is cheap...great (sasha please write the prices here)

7. There are different kind of shops here where you can find anywhere kiosks: beer, cigarettes, water...
markets: usual markets(large-small)
metro shops: lots of nonsence(umbrella,food,...)
casinos: gambling
money exchange: many of them offer unfair exchange rates
mobile phone: sim cards, phones etc
flower shops:
pharmacy: medicine

If you need something special you have to ask someone.
There are too few specialty shops in moscow.

8. Russians are generally friendly, lively, joyful(especially in urban areas)
they try to help you even though they can not speak english)Do not be shy. Ask everything.

9. Russians love animals too much (especially sheeps, pigs, cows, chickens and fish).

10. It will be better for you if you do not afraid of policemen. Trust yourself, do not take attention, act small.

11. be ready for night life...People are crazy. Be active. Russians do not like sleeping. Be prepared.

12. Use your negotiation skills. do not buy at once, be smart and save money

13. Some foods may cause problem in your stomach so you should better give time to your body getting used to with new foods. Take small steps. Use vitamin pills. Be healthy.

14. Russian mentality, mindset, culture are very different. But it is easy to guess their behaviours when you understand them.

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