OUTPOST EXPATRIATE INFORMATION CENTRE



RUSSIA



Local Information Sources:
 
St. Andrew's Society of Russia
Contact: M. Mackie, E-Mail: [email protected]
Please let us know of other clubs suitable for mention here.
 
 
Websites:
 
 
 
     
A Russia Phototrack
  A delightful website full of images of all regions of Russia.
http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~mes/russia/
     
Russian and East European Network Information Center (REENIC)   University of Texas’ listing of web resources, by country, from Albania to Uzbekistan. An educational, non-commercial listing.
http://reenic.utexas.edu/reenic.html
     
Friends and Partners
  A site developed to promote better understanding between "the west" and countries of the former Soviet Union.
http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/friends/opt-tables-pc-english-
     
Relocating to the former Soviet Union   Informative article from Relo Journal entitled "You can get There from Here" describing the changes in the air in CIS countries, and the challenges still facing expatriates.
http://www.relojournal.com/russia.htm
     
Long-term assignment to the Urals   Relocating to Yekaterinberg? This information compiled by the US government may be just what you need. Housing, English-speaking schools, purchasing a car, finding domestic help: it's all here.
http://www.usia.gov/abtusia/posts/RSl/wwwhyeb.html
     
Russia Today   Daily digest of main news stories in Russia.
http://www.russiatoday.com
     
St Petersburg   This site leads to links about St. Petersburg - entertainment, shopping and so much more
http://city.net/countries/russia/st_petersburg/
     
St. Petersburg Web   Information about St. Petersburg, incl. services, city maps, culture, travel, picture gallery, and other links to St. Petersburg resources.
http://www.spb.su
     
St. Petersburg Times   Homepage of the city’s best-known weekly English-language newspaper. The Community Billboard covers local associations and events of interest to english speaking expats.
http://www.sptimes.ru/