Way to Russia Talk Lounge

Okonomiyaki · Just Starting Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 1

I tried searching for this topic already, but to no avail.

I'm actually here on behalf of a friend. He's studying abroad in Moscow through June, but from the sounds of it, he and many of the other students don't like to get out much due to the cold. This means they're generally cooped up inside their dorm rooms watching movies/tv shows from home. It doesn't sound very exciting, and I don't think my friend is enjoying it much.

So, my question is, what kind of fun things can people get up to during the cold winter? Are there any other students/former students who had a similar problem, and do you have any advice for how to better enjoy one's time in Moscow? Is it simply to just get over it and get out there?

Thanks in advance!

Redsquarethrash · Just Starting Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 4

Dude im 23 and im just randomly going to russia for no reason at all in 2 weeks. Theres tons of good clubs, and sooo much history but i think its all a matter of personal prefrance......im bringing my skateboard too, see you have to make fun cause i dont think its going to come find you. This site is great for that some of the descriptions seem a little genertic but better then nothing.....I still havent found a skatepark in Moscow Sad

mister_wizzz · VIP Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 559

danbrew · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:23 am Post subject:

Having visited Moscow several times in January, I can tell you with ZERO reservations (heh heh, that was a joke) that skateboarding in Moscow in January is not a good plan. Unless you can find an indoor park.

But randomly going to Russia to hang out is a very cool idea.

That's how I started.

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Paul Holmes · VIP Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 958

You check some gigs when you are there. The punk/alternative music scene is up and coming in Russia. There are many talented bands and they usually have an edge on instruments like sax and trombone, so they have many wicked Ska bands and much better the USA. Guitar is still weak in Russia in comparison.