Post: #876

(05-24-2016 12:12 PM)worldwidetraveler Wrote:  

(05-24-2016 11:58 AM)Going strong Wrote:  What really happened here, probably is:

WUV drank too much, got "shit-faced", exited the bar, fell on his face on the pavement.

One day later, he meets forum members, and, ashamed to tell them the truth, he invents a fanciful Jason-Bourne story of him escaping multiple muggers and jumping spike-adorned fences... Better that than admitting to have fallen, drunk, on one's face, at the exit of some bar...

Here is another scenario. A forum member got upset because another member was getting "likes" about a story that happened to him. He decided to lash out constantly and derail a good thread because of his insecurity.

Going Strong, did I ever tell you the time I got poisoned in a club and ended being taken by the local police where a friend had to bribe my way out of jail because he was afraid I would go missing? Now that was an expensive night especially when you take into consideration I had to buy a phone for my friend the next day. I was sick for a week.

It doesn't matter if you don't believe. It doesn't make it any less true. It does screw up a good thread when you act like a snarky woman. Just be happy that something like that hasn't happened to you.

Aren't you the one telling us ( /thread-55864...pid1305322 ), I quote:
"This drama could be a lesson in critical thinking for those that bought the tales of an Olympic swimmer, sailor, real estate mogul, etc..."

Which could be adapted as: "This drama could be a lesson in critical thinking for those that bought the tales of an Olympic fence-jumper, taxi-dodger and runner, etc...".

See my point? According to you, we shouldn't blindly believe the stories ("tales") of NTP and the likes, but, it is ok to blindly accept the stories of WUV?... I mean, just a few days ago you were applauding myth-buster aboveaveragejoe...

Also, if you don't like "snarky and useless posts", why didn't you criticize samsamsam's post here, above? Or are you saying a bunch of face-in-hand memes do not qualify as snarky, and actually are useful to the debate?

Now, I would with interest listen about your story of poisoning and police corruption. Please share it, it seems interesting.

Post: #877

(05-24-2016 12:34 PM)Going strong Wrote:  Aren't you the one telling us ( /thread-55864...pid1305322 ), I quote:
"This drama could be a lesson in critical thinking for those that bought the tales of an Olympic swimmer, sailor, real estate mogul, etc..."

Which could be adapted as: "This drama could be a lesson in critical thinking for those that bought the tales of an Olympic fence-jumper, taxi-dodger and runner, etc...".

See my point? According to you, we shouldn't blindly believe the stories ("tales") of NTP and the likes, but, it is ok to blindly accept the stories of WUV?... I mean, just a few days ago you were applauding myth-buster aboveaveragejoe...

Also, if you don't like "snarky and useless posts", why didn't you criticize samsamsam's post here, above? Or are you saying a bunch of face-in-hand memes do not qualify as snarky, and actually are useful to the debate?

No, I am the one that is telling you I don't care if you believe it or not. What I do care is your need to continue telling everyone you don't believe is derailing this thread. You had your say and then some. How about you drop it already? Like I said previously, be happy you haven't experienced something similar. For the record, I do believe something like that can happen.

Quote:Now, I would with interest listen about your story of poisoning and police corruption. Please share it, it seems interesting.

Why would I want to do that after seeing how you behave when you don't believe someone?

Post: #878

Guys, take it easy...

Skepticism is healthy and there will never be definite proof. Nobody is forced to believe anybody but let's give them the benefit of the doubt and let's agree to disagree on some things.

No need to have always a winner and a loser...

(05-24-2016 12:40 PM)worldwidetraveler Wrote:  

(05-24-2016 12:34 PM)Going strong Wrote:  Aren't you the one telling us ( /thread-55864...pid1305322 ), I quote:
"This drama could be a lesson in critical thinking for those that bought the tales of an Olympic swimmer, sailor, real estate mogul, etc..."

Which could be adapted as: "This drama could be a lesson in critical thinking for those that bought the tales of an Olympic fence-jumper, taxi-dodger and runner, etc...".

See my point? According to you, we shouldn't blindly believe the stories ("tales") of NTP and the likes, but, it is ok to blindly accept the stories of WUV?... I mean, just a few days ago you were applauding myth-buster aboveaveragejoe...

Also, if you don't like "snarky and useless posts", why didn't you criticize samsamsam's post here, above? Or are you saying a bunch of face-in-hand memes do not qualify as snarky, and actually are useful to the debate?

No, I am the one that is telling you I don't care if you believe it or not. What I do care is your need to continue telling everyone you don't believe is derailing this thread. You had your say and then some. How about you drop it already? Like I said previously, be happy you haven't experienced something similar. For the record, I do believe something like that can happen.

Quote:Now, I would with interest listen about your story of poisoning and police corruption. Please share it, it seems interesting.

Why would I want to do that after seeing how you behave when you don't believe someone?

Post: #879

(05-24-2016 01:47 PM)Lika Wrote:  Guys, take it easy...

You're right, Lika, time to put this thread back on trail:

So let's make peace and cool off:



...and talk about the next Sochi bikini contest:

Post: #880

WPV,

I know these words are way overdue but I'm glad you're ok, that's one hell of a nasty story.

I appreciate your tale as it serves as a reminder about what can happen. It's great to here how RVF guys are living it up around the world, but these sort of things do happen, to more people than we'd like to admit. While the odds of it happening are very slim it's worth remembering. I'll keep it in mind as I carve my way through the various continents and countries that make up our planet.

Post: #881

Are there any hip hop clubs or clubs that don't play techno in Moscow?

Post: #882

(05-29-2016 10:58 AM)cycl0ne Wrote:  Are there any hip hop clubs or clubs that don't play techno in Moscow?

Certainly, you can try Garage Club http://www.garageclub.ru/
I had a lot of fun there last year though remember that hip hop clubs don't exactly attract the hottest girls in Moscow and unfortunately attract too many kids as well (<21years)

Post: #883

(05-29-2016 10:19 PM)TripleG Wrote:  

(05-29-2016 10:58 AM)cycl0ne Wrote:  Are there any hip hop clubs or clubs that don't play techno in Moscow?

Certainly, you can try Garage Club http://www.garageclub.ru/
I had a lot of fun there last year though remember that hip hop clubs don't exactly attract the hottest girls in Moscow and unfortunately attract too many kids as well (<21years)

It doesn't have to be hip-hop, just not techno throughout the night. Any mainstream music will do at the moment

Post: #884

Been in Moscow for a few days so feel like I should drop some data on bars :

Tiki Bar : Small bar on outskirts of center, dance floor in center of venue. I went on a Thursday at 21:30 and the crowd was generally mid 20's and older. Ratio approximately 50:50, many of the girls were with a guy they brought, presumably to dance with.

Dream Bar : Virtually dead on Thursday at 22:00, e.g. there were 2 girls at the bar and a bunch of dudes sitting down.

Tema Bar : Pretty much dead on Thursday at 22:30, 2 girls at the bar, several older guys, and a few groups sitting at tables eating food.

Crazy Daisy : Went on Thursday at 23:30. About 4:1 guys to girls, but the girls were working, e.g. dancing on the bars half naked as part of their job. This place seemed really sketchy (read that another RVF member got beat up here), so I bailed.

Finally after a string of alright bars I walked over the bridge to Red October and hit the first club on the right, I don't know its name. Not sure how I got in, they said something to me in Russian, I tried to reply in broken Russian, the bouncer said "face controlled" in English, but another guy who just entered said "let him in" and the bouncer then let me in. Anyways at this club every car in the parking lot was BMW/Porsche/Benz/Land Rover. Inside the club the ratio was about 2:1 girls to guys, but almost all tables with social circles, people drinking wine and eating. Very few people rolling solo (I might have been the only one). Virtually no lone girls, and a bunch of Russian guys at tables with a bunch of women.

I was shocked as I've never seen such impressive talent and a complicated setup, I just bailed. If anyone has advice on how to roll at this type of club let me know. I'm guessing high social status and display of wealth is imperative.

Post: #885

(06-09-2016 06:09 PM)Celestial Wrote:  Been in Moscow for a few days so feel like I should drop some data on bars :

Tiki Bar : Small bar on outskirts of center, dance floor in center of venue. I went on a Thursday at 21:30 and the crowd was generally mid 20's and older. Ratio approximately 50:50, many of the girls were with a guy they brought, presumably to dance with.

Dream Bar : Virtually dead on Thursday at 22:00, e.g. there were 2 girls at the bar and a bunch of dudes sitting down.

Tema Bar : Pretty much dead on Thursday at 22:30, 2 girls at the bar, several older guys, and a few groups sitting at tables eating food.

Crazy Daisy : Went on Thursday at 23:30. About 4:1 guys to girls, but the girls were working, e.g. dancing on the bars half naked as part of their job. This place seemed really sketchy (read that another RVF member got beat up here), so I bailed.

Finally after a string of alright bars I walked over the bridge to Red October and hit the first club on the right, I don't know its name. Not sure how I got in, they said something to me in Russian, I tried to reply in broken Russian, the bouncer said "face controlled" in English, but another guy who just entered said "let him in" and the bouncer then let me in. Anyways at this club every car in the parking lot was BMW/Porsche/Benz/Land Rover. Inside the club the ratio was about 2:1 girls to guys, but almost all tables with social circles, people drinking wine and eating. Very few people rolling solo (I might have been the only one). Virtually no lone girls, and a bunch of Russian guys at tables with a bunch of women.

I was shocked as I've never seen such impressive talent and a complicated setup, I just bailed. If anyone has advice on how to roll at this type of club let me know. I'm guessing high social status and display of wealth is imperative.

Thats my kind of place. Planning to hitting Moscow in September, can you recall the name of the place or the street or something?

Post: #886

@celestial, where are you staying in Moscow? I am currently looking for places walking distance to Red October Island for my July trip but can't find anything decent for under $100/day.

Post: #887

To get to Bar Strelka, just walk across the bridge behind Cathedral of Christ Saviour, and take the first set of stairs on your right. This will bring you into the parking lot for Strelka.

My accommodation isn't that great, it's a single room with shared bathroom and kitchen, but it only runs $23 a night.

I'm planning to hit Red October again tonight, and then perhaps check out a more laid back club on Saturday depending on how things go. At least in Red October there are a bunch of clubs so if you get face controlled at one of them you can walk to another club and try again.

Post: #888

(05-24-2016 04:38 PM)Going strong Wrote:  talk about the next Sochi bikini contest:

What other juicy summer events like this will be this year in the motherland?

Post: #889

(06-09-2016 06:09 PM)Celestial Wrote:  Been in Moscow for a few days so feel like I should drop some data on bars :

Tiki Bar : Small bar on outskirts of center, dance floor in center of venue. I went on a Thursday at 21:30 and the crowd was generally mid 20's and older. Ratio approximately 50:50, many of the girls were with a guy they brought, presumably to dance with.

Dream Bar : Virtually dead on Thursday at 22:00, e.g. there were 2 girls at the bar and a bunch of dudes sitting down.

Tema Bar : Pretty much dead on Thursday at 22:30, 2 girls at the bar, several older guys, and a few groups sitting at tables eating food.

Crazy Daisy : Went on Thursday at 23:30. About 4:1 guys to girls, but the girls were working, e.g. dancing on the bars half naked as part of their job. This place seemed really sketchy (read that another RVF member got beat up here), so I bailed.

Finally after a string of alright bars I walked over the bridge to Red October and hit the first club on the right, I don't know its name. Not sure how I got in, they said something to me in Russian, I tried to reply in broken Russian, the bouncer said "face controlled" in English, but another guy who just entered said "let him in" and the bouncer then let me in. Anyways at this club every car in the parking lot was BMW/Porsche/Benz/Land Rover. Inside the club the ratio was about 2:1 girls to guys, but almost all tables with social circles, people drinking wine and eating. Very few people rolling solo (I might have been the only one). Virtually no lone girls, and a bunch of Russian guys at tables with a bunch of women.

I was shocked as I've never seen such impressive talent and a complicated setup, I just bailed. If anyone has advice on how to roll at this type of club let me know. I'm guessing high social status and display of wealth is imperative.

Was it Icon?

Post: #890

No it was Bar Strelka, apparently on the night I went there was a party so the talent might have been higher than usual. I went to Gipsy and Rolling Stone yesterday, as I could not get into Icon (they said there is a "special event" and I need to buy a table for 50000 rubles, lol). Ironically I was with a girl when I tried to get into Gipsy but got face controlled (around 23:00), so the girl went home and then the bouncer let me in.

Post: #891

I never had any problem with being american in Russia.

The farther away from Moscow, the more of an exotic factor you represent to the russian girls,
which is a nice plus

Post: #892

So I have three options...

1- take three months off work with 75% of my pay and go live in Russia

2- take a teaching job in Moscow that gives me 40-50k rubles per month and they also give me an apartment (12 month contract)

3- take a teaching job in Novosibirsk that gives me 30-40k rubles a month and they don't give me an apartment. (12 month contract)

I'd prefer to live in Novosibirsk but I don't know if 30-40k is enough to live on. What do you think?

Ideally I'd prefer Siberia WITH accommodation provided.. but thats not on the table unfortunately. Insight from members with experience in teaching / Moscow / life on a really low budget, or negotiation skills - appreciated.

Post: #893

(05-24-2016 12:34 PM)Going strong Wrote:  Aren't you the one telling us ( /thread-55864...pid1305322 ), I quote:
"This drama could be a lesson in critical thinking for those that bought the tales of an Olympic swimmer, sailor, real estate mogul, etc..."

Which could be adapted as: "This drama could be a lesson in critical thinking for those that bought the tales of an Olympic fence-jumper, taxi-dodger and runner, etc...".

See my point? According to you, we shouldn't blindly believe the stories ("tales") of NTP and the likes, but, it is ok to blindly accept the stories of WUV?... I mean, just a few days ago you were applauding myth-buster aboveaveragejoe...

Also, if you don't like "snarky and useless posts", why didn't you criticize samsamsam's post here, above? Or are you saying a bunch of face-in-hand memes do not qualify as snarky, and actually are useful to the debate?

Now, I would with interest listen about your story of poisoning and police corruption. Please share it, it seems interesting.

Funny seeing wwt stirring up more conflict in other threads besides the Ukraine one. Apparently his tale of poisoning and police corruption occurred with a friend... too bad no one on here has ever met him or can even confirm he's been where he says he's been.

Post: #894

(07-04-2016 04:03 PM)NomadofEU Wrote:  Funny seeing wwt stirring up more conflict in other threads besides the Ukraine one. Apparently his tale of poisoning and police corruption occurred with a friend... too bad no one on here has ever met him or can even confirm he's been where he says he's been.

lol Nomad got caught lying in the Ukraine thread and is now stalking my posts all over the forum. I see you are still butt hurt over getting caught.

Post: #895

(07-04-2016 04:03 PM)NomadofEU Wrote:  Funny seeing wwt stirring up more conflict in other threads besides the Ukraine one.

From what I remember, WWT challenged you in the Ukraine thread after you stated that, despite living in Kiev a very frugal lifestyle, you had "17 regular GFs, all in their late teens (ditto "nine 18 years old and eight 19 years old"), who brought you gifts and paid for you on a regular basis". Which, admittedly, was a legit challenge.

(06-26-2016 05:08 AM)NomadofEU Wrote:  Yes. I have eight 18 year olds and nine 19 year olds always buying me shit.

(06-26-2016 04:53 AM)NomadofEU Wrote:  You forgot about the guy that has girls paying for him.

Post: #896

Brothers, Brothers, Brothers, Can't we all just get along?
Watch following video to get the Russia thead back on it's tracks.





Dancers identified at 4:50. Claim your bitch and discuss.
Carry on, Gentlemen.

One could rate any gal pon de original ting as well.

Post: #897

(07-04-2016 04:23 PM)Vronski Wrote:  

(07-04-2016 04:03 PM)NomadofEU Wrote:  Funny seeing wwt stirring up more conflict in other threads besides the Ukraine one.

From what I remember WWT challenged you in the Ukraine thread after you stated that, despite living in Kiev a very frugal life, you had "17 regular GFs (ditto "nine 18 years old and eight 19 years old") who brought you gifts on a regular basis". Which, admittedly, was a legit challenge.

It wasn't even a challenge. I was asking for more information and gave the guy the benefit of the doubt while waiting. I wasn't the only person in the thread who thought his posts were off.

He went off the deep end after that and it still seems like he is having problems over the whole ordeal.

People who tell the truth would have explained more without making it a big deal.

People who lie tend to attack others trying to deflect from getting caught.

Post: #898

(07-04-2016 04:23 PM)Vronski Wrote:  

(07-04-2016 04:03 PM)NomadofEU Wrote:  Funny seeing wwt stirring up more conflict in other threads besides the Ukraine one.

From what I remember, WWT challenged you in the Ukraine thread after you stated that, despite living in Kiev a very frugal lifestyle, you had "17 regular GFs, all in their late teens (ditto "nine 18 years old and eight 19 years old"), who brought you gifts and paid for you on a regular basis". Which, admittedly, was a legit challenge.

(06-26-2016 05:08 AM)NomadofEU Wrote:  Yes. I have eight 18 year olds and nine 19 year olds always buying me shit.

(06-26-2016 04:53 AM)NomadofEU Wrote:  You forgot about the guy that has girls paying for him.

It is quite a report. I usually give the benefit of the doubt to those who have been vetted by other respected members. NomadofEU has met several members in Kiev. I am sure those members can verify his reports if they choose to do so.

In any event, back to business. Looking forward to Russia next week.

Post: #899

Wow wwt even copied my use of stalking and now he's got his smurf account liking his own posts... Some real street cred there.

By the way, we can always meet up next time you're in Kiev. Oh wait, no one has ever met you, meaning every single story you've ever told can never be confirmed. I could claim to have a hundred different girls buying me shit and begging to suck my dick and it would be more believable than anything you've ever said about game and travel.

So let's get this straight: A nobody that has already had his account suspended (in epic meltdown fashion. also check his posts to rep ratio) with zero in-person credibility is calling a member that has been vetted by numerous other members a liar and a stalker...

Trolls come in all shapes and sizes gentlemen.

Post: #900

(07-04-2016 01:31 PM)Beijong Wrote:  So I have three options...

1- take three months off work with 75% of my pay and go live in Russia

2- take a teaching job in Moscow that gives me 40-50k rubles per month and they also give me an apartment (12 month contract)

3- take a teaching job in Novosibirsk that gives me 30-40k rubles a month and they don't give me an apartment. (12 month contract)

I'd prefer to live in Novosibirsk but I don't know if 30-40k is enough to live on. What do you think?

Ideally I'd prefer Siberia WITH accommodation provided.. but thats not on the table unfortunately. Insight from members with experience in teaching / Moscow / life on a really low budget, or negotiation skills - appreciated.

For first starting out, take a low hour contract (ie 18 hours/week - not the usual 30) along with free accommodation. They may not advertise this on their sites, but they'll let you, especially if you're new, so that you can learn the ropes. Then go to some sites and agencies to get private students to fill the time.

Basically, get free accommodation while teaching as little as possible for that school and as much as possible for private students.