US Embassy location in Moscow

[edsperfect 25]

Walking from Arbat (new or old) to the embassy is in theory, do-able.

For those of us who've been in the States too long, and drive our cars to our next door neighbors houses, it would be a hike. For those of us who grew up taking public trans everywhere (like all of our nice young ladies), it wouldn't be an extremely long journey.

That said.... Moscow is really cold right now, and walking anywhere outside, whether across the street or across town is not something I'm really interested in doing. The Metro will get you from one place to the other in less than ten minutes. There are only a couple of stops between them, so if you decide to stay somewhere near there (Arbatskaya?) you can get to the embassy fairly quickly at any given time of day.

Guys, I can't stress this enough.... USE THE METRO!!! It is awesome! Sure taking a cab on interview day, and to and from the airport is probably well worth the money, but every other time, the metro should be used to the fullest. Get to know the map and the color lines and where they run. Most Muscovites can't tell you what neighborhood something is in, but if you tell them the nearest metro stop, they'll be able to help you out very quickly. Funny that even when I got in cabs, they wanted to know the nearest metro stop of my destination. Coincidence?

I stayed at the Gozilla Hostel in Moscow. Clean room, tiled bath (shared), internet connection on their computer for 30 rubles 1/2 hour or 100 for a week. Good location and the people runnig it were great. All for 60 US dollars

[slim 1,523]

Welcome to the forum edsperfect.

That is a great deal!