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Koro · 21-04-2010, 20:58

I'm starting a contract over there in June once I get my visa sorted. I know its a long way to travel, cold and rugged but can anyone that's been/is there fill me in on what to expect.

**Victor** · 21-04-2010, 22:29

It can be warm enough in summer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakhalin#Climate

I get the impression its economically similar to Alaska, with a bit more agriculture. While its at about the same latitude as Ireland, its colder because of Arctic currents that we don't get.

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Koro Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 22 Adverts \| Friends	Sakhalin Island Russia anbody worked there before I'm starting a contract over there in June once I get my visa sorted. I know its a long way to travel, cold and rugged but can anyone that's been/is there fill me in on what to expect.

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21-04-2010, 22:29	#2
Victor Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Dublin Posts: 61,222 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Accommodation & Property, Commuting & Transport, Infrastructure	It can be warm enough in summer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakhalin#Climate I get the impression its economically similar to Alaska, with a bit more agriculture. While its at about the same latitude as Ireland, its colder because of Arctic currents that we don't get.