Vadim
@vpuller
Russian expat in France
Forum posts
43
Contacts
5
About me
Russian
Lives in Bordeaux
Speaks English, Russian, a little French and Hebrew
Registration: 04 February 2011
Bordeaux transport..... by rysiek55
Hello everyone, I've not visited Bordeaux before but hope to become a regular visitor to the city. I'm visiting for the first time in September with some friends and we're arriving by plane and didn't really want to hire a car, so I was wondering ...
I am not sure if this will help you, but my usual advice to those traveling to the airport is to take bus #1. It is a regular city bus, which cost 1.40 per ride. It goes all the way from the airport to Place Gambetta, which is in the center of the ... Read More
Planning on Moving to Bordeaux by TKMAXED
Hi all. Im living in Dublin at the moment but am planning on moving to Bordeaux within the next month. Ive a couple of questions that id really appreciate some feedback on if at all possible. Im planning on looking for a 6 month lease in a ...
Hi, You can try to contact some of the various residences, such as those that belong to Teneo: Teneo (but there are many options) They are pricier than private apartments (the cheapest I could find last year was 400EURO), but easier to rent for a ... Read More
Bordeaux
Hi Michael! I am also interested in meeting people in Bordeaux. If you are going to organize a beer outing or some other kind of meeting, I will be happy to join. Vadim. Read More
A nightmare in french by mavertu
holly crap! why don't people in this country speak English...it's nightmare if you don't speak french here.
In my experience French first insist on speaking French... but when I actually try to do this, they interrupt me before I finish a sentence, as soon as they get the meaning. I guess they just try to be helpful, but this makes it difficult to ... Read More
Advice needed: noise, laud music etc.
I will appreciate advice regarding the following matter: I live in a residence (many apartments rented to students and others temporarily living in Bordeaux.) My neighbors have recently adopted a habit of having parties till late in the night (till ... Read More
Exchange pounds to euros
Hi, There is a money exchange place at "11, cours de l'Intendance" - it is close to the tram B stop "Le Grand Théâtre" Another place is in the airport - you can get there by bus #1 (this is a city bus, airport shuttle is more expensive) There ... Read More
hullo ! I'm new here!
Hi! I am an English speaker... I am really Russian, but I lived for several years in the US. I moved to Bordeaux less than half a year ago, and struggle to learn some French. Vadim. Read More
Aparatment Rental in Bordeaux
Hi, There is an extensive market of student residences in Bordeaux, where one can rent a studio or a small appartment - "Teneo" is the most known chain, but there are others as well. teneo.fr/concept/2/1/teneo-student.html These apartments are ... Read More
New to Bordeaux by bananavox
Hi everyone, I'm an Irish girl and I just moved to Bordeaux two days ago with my boyfriend.I'm going to start teaching English here next week! I don't know ANYBODY here and I would love to make some new friends from around the world. I did a ...
I work at LOMA lab (former CPMOH - it is still marked as this in most places), it is at Piexotto tram stop. I am in physics - I study transport in nanostructures (theory). Check your inbox - I sent to you my email address... Read More
New to Bordeaux by bananavox
Hi everyone, I'm an Irish girl and I just moved to Bordeaux two days ago with my boyfriend.I'm going to start teaching English here next week! I don't know ANYBODY here and I would love to make some new friends from around the world. I did a ...
Hi Kate, Are you at Bordeaux 1? What kind of lab are you working at? I would be glad to invite you for lunch or a cup of coffee. Regards, Vadim. Read More
New to Bordeaux by bananavox
Hi everyone, I'm an Irish girl and I just moved to Bordeaux two days ago with my boyfriend.I'm going to start teaching English here next week! I don't know ANYBODY here and I would love to make some new friends from around the world. I did a ...
Hi Anna, I am Russian-Israeli, I have been in Bordeaux for four months working at the University. I speak little French, so I am glad to meet English-speaking people. I did not have much success meeting people on this site... there is a facebook ... Read More
Hey
Hi, I am also an English speaker (thought my native language is Russian). I previously lived in the US and then in Israel. I moved to Bordeaux four months ago - I work here at the University. Vadim. Read More
Hi americans
Hi Mathilda, I am Russian, but I spent several years in the United States (New York Area), so I am also looking for an English-speaking company. Read More
Le lac and falafel
Thanks for answering! Actually, I have already put this plan in life. We went around the lake, which was quite a distance... luckily, my friend had a phone with GPS. There is a beautiful part on the other side of the Lake, but the part near ... Read More
Le lac and falafel
Hi All, I have a couple of short questions about life in Bordeaux: 1. Is there anything interesting to see/visit at the Bordeaux lake (Le Lac)? It looks big on the map and every once in a while is mentioned in conversations, so I feel intrigued... ... Read More
Internet life in France - is there any? by vpuller
I am in France for about two weeks and haven't made many friends yet. Naturally, I am looking for the local internet resources: forums, dating sites, online journals, blogging communities (in English or French) I will appreciate, if somebody shares ...
Here are the internet resources that I have researched so far: 1. Dating sites are usually a good way to make friends (if you are not too obsessed with dating only). Unfortunately, in France one usually has to pay for subscription - this is the ... Read More
Internet life in France - is there any? by vpuller
I am in France for about two weeks and haven't made many friends yet. Naturally, I am looking for the local internet resources: forums, dating sites, online journals, blogging communities (in English or French) I will appreciate, if somebody shares ...
Thanks Talatta, This really helps! But I am also interested in getting in touch with real French (other than my co-workers and those with whom I interact in stores/restaurants.)... My French is poor - but there is no better way to learn than ... Read More
Internet life in France - is there any? by vpuller
I am in France for about two weeks and haven't made many friends yet. Naturally, I am looking for the local internet resources: forums, dating sites, online journals, blogging communities (in English or French) I will appreciate, if somebody shares ...
Hi Armand, I am in Bordeaux... it seems that there are few ex-patriates here... at least on this forum. But my question still remains: I am sure that there is very active internet life in France - like in other countries. And many expatriates ... Read More
Internet life in France - is there any?
I am in France for about two weeks and haven't made many friends yet. Naturally, I am looking for the local internet resources: forums, dating sites, online journals, blogging communities (in English or French) I will appreciate, if somebody shares ... Read More
French guy living in Bordeaux and pleased to meet foreign people by drinkdrivedrop
Hi all :) I'm a 30 years old french photographer living in Bordeaux. Always interested in meeting new people, I would be pleased to help you to make yourself confortable in Bordeaux. I know the city very well as I always lived here even if I ...
Hi, I am a Russian-Israeli. I recently moved to Bordeaux in order to work at the University (I am a physicist). I will be happy to meet local people... as long as they speak English. Regards, Vadim. Read More
Looking for an apartment in Bordeaux
Thank you Armand and Sophie! Read More
Looking for an apartment in Bordeaux
I will appreciate advice about renting an apartment in Bordeaux/Talence. In particular: How do people usually look for an apartment: web-sites? rental agents? newspapers? Is it more common to rent an apartment in an apartment-building or from a ... Read More
Visa questions- Au Pair Visa
Hi, Were you able to resolve your visa question? I am going to work for a year in France and I am trying to figure out whether I need to apply for visa before I enter France. Read More
Social network/online diaries in France
Hi, Thank you for answering. I don't have children yet - at this stage in my life I am still more concerned with dating :) Read More
Social network/online diaries in France
Hi, Could you recommend some popular online communities in France? I am particularly interested in online journals/diaries - similar to "Open Diary" or "Live Journal" Thanks Read More
i'm new on this website
Hi, I am Russian living in Israel, but in a few months I am planning to move to Bordeaux. I lived for several years in the US, so my English is quite good (although, of course, not perfect). At the moment I am interested in learning more about ... Read More
How to make friends in New Jersey by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in New Jersey :top: [b]Which are your best ...
I found it quite difficult to make close friends in New Jersey. People are kind and friendly, but they don't easily open up or show real interest in your deep thoughts. I think this is just a part of the American culture. Hey, in the country so ... Read More
Hello all...new to France (Nantes). Any Anglophones around 4 a coffee? by theteapotperspective
Hello everyone, I arrived in Nantes 7 weeks ago, and have been settling in to my new city. Am taking French lessons twice a week, and looking for other groups and events to participate in to get to know people. So far, so good.....I'm loving being ...
Hi! I will be moving to France (to Bordeaux) in May. Thanks for posting the link to your blog - I will try to learn from your experiences!) Vadim. Read More
hey all by Milica
I just joind this forum and felt like leaving a message :) I came here in September ( from Belgrade, Serbia ) to do my master 1 and I'm probably going to stay here next year as well. I do want to improve and activate my spoken French but I'm also ...
Hi Milica! I am not yet in France, but I will move there some time around May. I am also looking for English-speaking friends. Read More
Can i move to Israel?? Please! by claremoloney
hi there, my name is Clare. I am a Physiotherapist from England and am interested in moving to Israel. I have an israeli boyfriend who needs to stay there to study. After a hard year of seeing eachother for a week here and there with months apart ...
I think the tourist visa is also limited to three months. After that one may have to leave the country. Overstaying the via may have unpleasant consequences in future. Read More
Can i move to Israel?? Please! by claremoloney
hi there, my name is Clare. I am a Physiotherapist from England and am interested in moving to Israel. I have an israeli boyfriend who needs to stay there to study. After a hard year of seeing eachother for a week here and there with months apart ...
I think going with a tourist visa is a good idea. I don't think however that you will be allowed to work legally on a tourist visa. Things in Israel are done in a somewhat less formal way than in US/Europe... or at least differently, so it may be ... Read More
Learning French/Postdocs in Bordeaux
Hi, I am planning to move to Bordeaux in 3 months, where I will be working as a postdoctoral researcher (postdoc) at the Universite de Bordeaux 1. I have not been planning my move yet, but I have already started learning French and I would be ... Read More
Can i move to Israel?? Please! by claremoloney
hi there, my name is Clare. I am a Physiotherapist from England and am interested in moving to Israel. I have an israeli boyfriend who needs to stay there to study. After a hard year of seeing eachother for a week here and there with months apart ...
Hi, I haven't been in this situation myself, but it seems quite common for Israelis to bring boyfriends/girlfriends from abroad. Of course, it would not be a problem at all, if the two are married. Nevertheless, Israel recognizes established ... Read More