Yekaterinburg - Post Report Question and Answers
What are the particular advantages of living in this city?
Yekaterinburg is very safe, with creature comforts widely available, and most of what you need within walking distance. Two things that I like that I had never seen before: 1) you can buy fresh produce from one of the many produce kiosks in the city center... these are walk-up windows that make it easy to buy fruits and vegetables for someone like me who is often out walking with a stroller and a dog, and therefore not able to easily enter a shop. 2) Many restaurants offer a children's play area, staffed by a paid attendant who will watch your child while you enjoy some kid-free time at your table during the meal. - Feb 2020
It is a friendly place and if you are looking for cultural experience this is it. There are some direct flights to Asia which might come in handy during the cold months. - Aug 2018
The chance to see the "real" Russia. Life in Moscow and St. Petersburg is far removed from the rest of Russia. You are a big fish in a little pond. The expat community is so small here that being an American (diplomat or not), will open doors for you. A truly bizarre ratio of beautiful women to men. - Aug 2010
