Anybody with Vladivostok experience

[Johninm]

Just curious, anybody with Primorski Kryi..Vladivostok area ..or Far East of Russia experience,..comparisoms to the rest of Russia..women..people in general..flights..accomodations..

[Johninm]

... in response to Anybody with Vladivostok experience, posted by Johninm on Dec 14, 2001

Thanks Lenetchka and John. This part of Russia "fascinated" me more than the rest of motherland. I`ve heard from Russians I know here in the US , especially Vladik is considered to be abudance of beautifull women town..is that true ?, mixtures of Russians and other ex-soviet republic people, many mixed marriages,... I`m acually happilly engaged to a wonderfull lady from Eastern Ukraine..,but I thought I ask for the sake of info..In my worldwide travels , I`ve been fan of beaten track routes .    So, yeshchio ras bolshoye spaciva i  vcievo  vam dobrovo Johny

[RW]

... in response to Anybody with Vladivostok experience, posted by Johninm on Dec 14, 2001

I am originally from Vladivostok. Can help you with any questions, arrangements, etc.

You can e-mail me at elena@ladaconsulting.com

[johnE]

... in response to Anybody with Vladivostok experience, posted by Johninm on Dec 14, 2001

Yes, I know the area quite well. My wife is from Nakhodka, went to school and practiced medicine in Vladivostok. Eastern Russia is definately different than the west. Well, St. Petersburg that is. Only comparison I have. But yes, it's different. I liked it very much. And the people are wonderful. Of course I can only speak for my wife's family and friends. As for flights, Korean Air is the best way to go. Connecting flight in Seoul. Cost is around $1100.00. Summer or winter. Accomodations? Well, I do know of some nice hotels. But, your best bet would be to rent a flat.
$125.00 to $175.00 per month without telephone. $200.00 and up with. Of course where you are located in the city will make a differnce as well. But, you could rent a VERY nice flat in the center of the city for somewhere between $200.00 and $300.00 per month. Everything included. Anyway, if you have any questions just ask. I'm more than will to help.

John