Unlike tourist-oriented cities like Moscow and St Petersburg, English is hardly spoken here: you won't feel like a tourist all the time and will have to use your Russian in all everyday life situations (at restaurants, cafes, shops, etc.), the key for accelerated progress.
In Siberia you will experience hospitality and generosity of Russian people more than anywhere else. Hospitality is part of the culture here and people will always be happy to share their way of life with you and assist you in any way they can.
Several hours on the Trans-Siberian Railway – and you find yourself near impressive Altai Mountains or the legendary Lake Baikal (“the pearl of Siberia”). And if you really look for an unforgettable journey, come to experience the Russian winter in Siberia!
You won't feel here the pressure of big cities: Novosibirsk is human scale and the atmosphere relaxed. You will find a lot of good and affordable cafes/restaurants of all kinds, and will have the opportunity to enjoy a rich cultural life (theatres, operas, cinemas, museums, festivals...) at low cost.