What is the housing like in Moscow and in Russia?
Most of the flats are fairly basic, usually Soviet style, but they have the essentials. You will have your own room (in a shared flat), a working bathroom and toilet, a kitchen with cooker and fridge etc. They are all centrally heated and have a telephone. Don’t expect luxuries like a sitting room. Most Russian flats, except for the wealthy, have a dual function larger bed/sit room and a smaller second room. Some have a TV, but I bought my own, along with a VCR and DVD player – and later bought a computer here, a basic set-up is comparable in cost with the US or UK. Washing machines are provided by the school on teachers’ request. In this case a rental fee of $30 per month is charged. If you prefer to live alone – the school can provide a flat at extra cost – up to $200 per month at present. Another alternative is to arrange your own flat once you have been here a while. The cost can vary from $450 to the sky is the limit – much more than your salary! Property values are booming at the
Most of the flats are fairly basic, usually Soviet style, but they have the essentials. You will have your own room (in a shared flat), a working bathroom and toilet, a kitchen with cooker and fridge etc. They are all centrally heated and have a telephone. Don\’t expect luxuries like a sitting room. Most Russian flats, except for the wealthy, have a dual function larger bed/sit room and a smaller second room. Some have a TV, but I bought my own, along with a VCR and DVD player – and later bought a computer here, a basic set-up is comparable in cost with the US or UK. Washing machines are provided.
