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Sakhalin Island Russia anbody worked there before

Koro · 2010-04-21 19:58:07

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.:D

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21-04-2010 8:58pm

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Koro

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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.:D

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#2 21-04-2010 10:29pm
Victor

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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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