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19/10/2011 Ten things to do before moving out of your apartment

Moving home Here are some practical tips on moving out of your apartment, from de-registering to moving costs, moving home, moving storage and how to get...

01/09/2011 Expat story: Living overseas; pieces that simply will not fit

Jobs overseas and work overseas leads to uprooting a family life and living abroad. In a moving piece about his 'school refuser' son,...

08/08/2011 The Good Guest Guide

Dirty bathroom--Good guest guide Some expats refer to it as the fish phenomenon: after three days even the best guest, just like fish, goes off. Janet Rogers offers some tips on...

26/07/2011 Expat blogging opens at Expatica Moscow

Stop the blogpress! Expat blogging opens at Expatica Moscow. Share your stories, and read others.

25/07/2011 Wind of Change: Chivalry from pickpockets

pickpocket-head Blogger Katbat jokingly writes how even though pickpockets are a common job in Moscow, it doesn't mean they're uncivilized.

20/07/2011 Tips for travelling in Russia Part 1

Many travellers are keen to visit the mysterious land of the tsars, but are put off by the visa applications and language barriers. Austrian expat...

13/06/2011 Expatski: Ode to headhunters

Blogger Jennifer Ermeeva writes about the time she clarified the job of a "headhunter" to her husband, a Russian who wasn't convinced.

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Groups and clubs in Moscow

Groups and clubs in Moscow

Here’s a list of some of the groups and clubs that you can join while staying in Moscow.

Women's groups and clubs in Moscow

Women's groups and clubs in Moscow

Here are some of the many women's groups and clubs in the city.

Editor's Guide: Lifestyle in Moscow

Editor's Guide: Lifestyle in Moscow

Here's an introduction to our Lifestyle section for Moscow, from dating in the age of social media to shopping and gardening.

Editor's Guide: Getting Started in Moscow

Editor's Guide: Getting Started in Moscow

Here's a brief guide to Getting Started in Moscow, from where to go for visa and banking info to handling Russian business culture and managing a Moscow culture shock.