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Scottish-Kierdog

Hi,

I will be moving over to Tyumen in January for upto 6 months as part of training for my work. I have just finished university in Scotland and work for an oil and gas company in Aberdeen. As part of my training i will be moving to Tyumen for training at one of the oil universities in parnership with my company.

I have been doing research about Tyumen on the internet but it's difficult to find information since i can't speak any russian. So if you can bear with me while i ask lots of questions abotu Tyumen Smile

I was wondering what Tyumen is like for young people like myself? I mean is there any pubs or anything to go to? Do you have any English speaking cinemas there or maybe temping bowling? What about a health club ?

What do people do in the winter to keep occupied? I have heard that you can go skiing in the ural mountains ? How far away are these mountains from Tyumen by car or train??

I have noticed that Tyumen is near to Yekaterinburg but how far away is it by train or car? Since russia is a very big place i'm guessing it can take quite a while to get between these places?

How cold does it get in Tyumen in winter? I've heard it reaches down to -50c sometimes . Do people go outside in these temps or do they stay in?? Does Tyumen get alot of snow during the winter, i always thought this part of siberia was very dry since the air is very cold and dry?? Also is it ever windy in Tyumen during the winter or does it usually stay quite calm?

Do i need to take very thick clothes to combat the cold? In Scotland it never gets too cold, but up in the mountains it can get very cold when the windchill is added (down to -40c windchill) Will i be fine wearing North face jakcets, Thick climbing shoes,thich Snowboarding gloves etc outside to keep me warm?

Do you have any recommendations of things we should take to siberia?

Is the city relativley safe to walk about in? How much does it cost to get a taxi around town? Does tyumen have any shopping centres like we have in Scotland?

Does anyone have any photos they can show me of Tyumen in Winter??

I'm sure i will have lots more questions but i can't think of any more right now.

Thanks in advance for you help and i do apologise for the large amount of questions i have

Very Happy

surfguy · Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6979

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sgershtein

I've never beet to Tyumen, but I live in Yekaterinburg, so I can probably answer some of your questions.

Tyumen is 325km away from Yekaterinburg, so it's not too close. It'll take about 4.5 hours by car. Alternatively you can take one of many trains going by trans-Siberian railway both cities lay on. There is one direct train between Tyumen and Yekaterinburg. There must be some regular buses too.

Ural mountains are all around -- they are old mountains, not very high. There is a number of ski centres around Yekaterinburg. I don't know if there are any close to Tyumen.

A typical temperature in winter here is 15-20 degrees below zero. At times it could fall to 25-35 below zero, but usually it is not for too long. I had never experienced temperatures like -40 not to mention -50. But -35 is still very cold. Especially when it's windy. The clothes you've described sound fine. You aren't going to spend much time outside when it is very cold anyway.

DITTRICH · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:01 am Post subject:

1 Learn the cyrillic alphabet. Don't wait till January.
2 Start learning Russian. Get a book now.
3 Are they teaching in Russian or in English?

Even a little knowledge will help you.
If your company has trained people there before, what exactly are they doing for you. It's your company's responsibility to sort out the initial stuff and ensure you're okay there. Let us know what they are doing for you. Then we can figure out what's missing.

Les

jo-jo-7 · Just Starting Joined: 16 Mar 2010 Posts: 6

S. Kierdog,

I went to my local Library and checked out a book with tapes to listen to. Do you have a local library that you can go to in Scotland. Maybe go to a bookstore get you a book on the cyrillic alphabet. When you get that down first then you will be able to understand it better because I found the Russian language is hard to learn. Fortunately, the book I checked out had the alphabet and it was in Russian and English with phrases and meanings.

I find the Russian language to be the most exciting to speak and to listen too. Very Happy

Scottish-Kierdog · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:13 am Post subject:

Hi,

thanks for the replys Very Happy

I am leaving to go to Tyumen in a 2 weeks time now. Can anyone tell me how much snow they have now. I'm looking forward to going Smile

Also can anyone give me a rough idea how much things cost in tyumen .
Maybe a basic rundown of things in tyumen like meals and food, drinks (beer ,vodka) etc Smile

Do they show any films in English at the cinema? I don't mind sitting watching a film if it has russian sub titles. I'm taking plenty of dvds over with me though to keep me entertained but i imagine we shall have plenty of nights out in the local bars.

sgershtein · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:06 am Post subject:

Scottish-Kierdog · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply. I always assumed Russia would be cheaper to buy things like meals etc.

Do you know the best way to get to Yekaterinburg from Tyumen? I am wanting to visit the city a few times and though perhaps the trans siberian train would be the best way to travel.

Also are there any quite large ski resorts near Yekaterinburg and if so what is the best way to travel?

thanks Very Happy

frostrel · Just Starting Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 5

Hi, are you already in Tyumen? How do you like the city? I was born in Tyumen, but I live in America now. So if you have any questions, I will be glad to answer them. Good luck in your training!

Scottish-Kierdog · Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject:

Hi,
i go out there in 1 week so just packing my stuff now. Looks like it will get nice and cold just in time for my arrival Very Happy

Do you know how long the trans siberian takes to get to Yekaterinburg? Is this the fastest way to get there for a weekend visit?

frostrel · Just Starting Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 5

Hi,
I would use the bus. There's a long distance bus station in Tyumen,I think it will take you only 4 hours to go to E. on bus, but around 6 hours by train. Do you already know where you will live there? Is it a hotel or the company is renting an apartment for you? I am sure that you will fall in love in this city, and you will make a lot of new friends very fast. If you want, I can give you a phone number of my niece, and she can show you the city and the places that are safe to go. People in Tyumen like fancy expensive clothes, so don't pack a lot of sweaters, because if you begin to wear them at the office , your co-workers will think that you are wierd.
Pack nice shoes.

Scottish-Kierdog · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject:

Hi,

Yeah we are staying in one of the local Hotels. There is 9 of us from Scotland coming over and we don't speak any russian but i am sure we will learn slowly and get by.

I'm not sure how much clothes to take over as i have to also take stuff for my training too. Are clothes more expensive to buy out there compared to say Europe or UK?

I have seen some photos of the shopping centres and they look really nice and trendy. Also the cafes, bars etc look nice. Can you reccommend any good bars for young people and also places that do nice food but not too expensive?

thanks for your help Very Happy

frostrel · Just Starting Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 5

Hi,
as you don't speak Russian, you will get an interpreter. It's difficult for me to compare European prices with Tyumen prices because I don't know the European ones. You can buy boots for $150-$200. If you knew the name of the hotel you will stay in, then I would be able to recommend you some places to go. Tyumen is a big city devided into districts. Each district has its own good places. Sometimes it takes 40 min. on a bus to go to from one district to another. By the way, I talked to my sister today
and she said that the weather was wonerful, the temperature was around
0 C. By the way, do you know the name of the university you are going to take training in? Is it Tyumen State Oil and Gas University?

Scottish-Kierdog · Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject:

Hi,

It is indeed the Tyumen state oil and gas university. The Hotel is called Bostock or something like that? I believe it is quite near to the centre. It doesn't look the greatest but they have gutted + decorated some rooms for our stay so it should be fine.

It sounds like it isn't too cold out there just now.

Do you mind me asking what the average wage is out in Tyumen ? It gives me an idea of the local economy. Since you live in the USA now do you find tyumen cheaper or on par with there?

Also do you know how much a taxi costs in Tyumen?

Thanks
Very Happy

frostrel · Just Starting Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 5

VOSTOK ( the hotel you will stay in) is the best choice for you because it is situated in the walking distance from one of the University's facilities. It is on the main street ( Republic Street) and the bus stop is across from it. You can go by bus anywhere and it's cheaper than a taxi. Taxi costs approx. 10 roubles ( russian currency) per 1 km. $1 = 26 roubles.
The hotel has a very good restaurant, a bar, and a cafe. The average wage is appr. $500. The food isn't expensive ( if you don't go to a fancy restaurant), the clothes is very expensive if you buy them at the store. But there are a lot of so-calles street markets, where you can buy everything cheaper. Forget about putting wallet in the back pocket of your jeans: find a safer place for it. And don't carry all you money with you. NEVER drink any alcohol in the bar if you don't buy it by yourself!
Tymen is one of the most expensive cities in Russia. You can buy the same things in Yekateringburg twice cheaper. If you have a regular e-mail, I can send you some pictures of VOSTOK, and pictures of Tyumen.
It would be good if you knew just a little of Russian before you go. For example, a lot of bathrooms in public places are NOT free of charge, you will have to pay some amount of money to be able to use it. And don't ask "where the bathroom is?" people will show you the real bathroom, not the TOILET. So you need to ask for the TOILET .

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