Preparing second trip, in less than 10 days

[phantom]

Well, I will be makiing my second trip to FSU, in less than 10 days.  Wrapping up a project here, then packing, and hopping the plane.  This trip is going to be VM, and also see what kind of luck I just have on the streets and in bars, clubs, etc.

[Kuna]

Well, I will be making my second trip to FSU, in less than 10 days.  Wrapping up a project here, then packing, and hopping the plane.  This trip is going to be VM, and also see what kind of luck I just have on the streets and in bars, clubs, etc.

Where are you going Phantom?  Will be a very interesting TR I'd imagine...  I hope you can post during your trip.  I think there's great potential for a trip with less stress and more fun on the agenda.

btw...  I wouldn't discount the local supermarkets, trams, galleries, museums, etc ...  or some special interest groups you can find in the city you're visiting.

On one of my trips with my wife we went to a cat show and it struck me at the time it would be a fine place to meet ladies if one was single and looking.   

[AsH]

Pretty hard unless you speak russian imo
 
for whats it worth.........

[GoodOlBoy]

Someone on another thread said that McDonald's was another "hot" spot for meeting FSUW.
 
GOB

[LAman]

Where are you going Phantom?  Will be a very interesting TR I'd imagine...  I hope you can post during your trip.  I think there's great potential for a trip with less stress and more fun on the agenda.

btw...  I wouldn't discount the local supermarkets, trams, galleries, museums, etc ...  or some special interest groups you can find in the city you're visiting.

On one of my trips with my wife we went to a cat show and it struck me at the time it would be a fine place to meet ladies if one was single and looking.   

Well, sounds good to me as long as there are plenty of kittens around!!!

[LAman]

On a more serious note, how is your russian , phantom?
 
It can get frustrating trying to communicate with girls who do not know english. I liked to go to the malls or restaurants. I know some but at times could not think of right word at right time.

[phantom]

Kuna,
I'll be going to Yoshkar -Ola, Mcdonald's sounds like it might be a good place, along with the malls, etc.  I should be able to make trip reports while I'm there.  LAman, my Russian is not too bad actually, chatting on Skype with some of the ladies, they can understand me, and I speak with no accent, they say.  I think this trip will be much better and more fun intended.  Also, going to go site seeing at some castle ruins there.

[phantom]

Four days until my trip, making final preperations.  New laptop is nice and light, will be using that and I also have a sprint wireless network device, hopefully it works there, if not, no biggy, as I can't find hotspots.  Have a few women lined up, see how it goes there, if not, supermarkets, laundromats, even a cat show

[ML]

Sprint uses CDMA technology.  Ukraine and Russia are virtually all GSM technology except for a newer outfit Velton.

In my Kharkiv TR I tell about my experience in getting wireless internet.

[Kuna]

Phantom,

This will be the first TR for Yoshkar-Ola that I can remember (but I'm not here as often as I used to be so might have missed one). I'll be very interested to hear your opions and to see some photos from your trip.

Best of luck!

[phantom]

Kuna,
I'll do a TR, express my opinion on the city, relate the meetings, and will be posting some photos.  Looking forward to going and getting away.  Hoping something comes of this trip, as far as meeting someone, finding that special one.  If not, maybe making another trip this year, probably Ukraine.

[Hammer2722]

Four days until my trip, making final preperations.  New laptop is nice and light, will be using that and I also have a sprint wireless network device, hopefully it works there, if not, no biggy, as I can't find hotspots.  Have a few women lined up, see how it goes there, if not, supermarkets, laundromats, even a cat show

3G USB Modems are very cheap to buy (35-45 dollars) and download rates are very cheap in FSU. You can usually buy these at any stores that sell electronics or cellphones.

[chivo]

LAman, my Russian is not too bad actually, chatting on Skype with some of the ladies, they can understand me, and I speak with no accent, they say.

Yeah they tell me that too  . Hopefully, I'm not too late with this advice. Nevertheless if you're serious about talking to these girls for over a half hour in Russian without having your brain implode I'd suggest getting a good phrase book and lightweight English-Russian dictionary to take with you. I can safely say that talking for long periods, and I mean 45 minutes or more straight can drain your brain, trust me. And my Russian is decent.
 
It goes without saying that universities and the areas around such will have a lot places to meet possible English speaking ladies. Cafes are usually packed with ladies. And while home internet is growing fast, in places like Yoshkar, internets cafes might still be a good place to meet English speakers. I've met quite a few there when I lived in Kazan and Chelny of all places.
 
Enjoy and good luck.