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by Europe74 » Mon, 02 Aug 2004 10:55 am
Hi there,
I used to learn russian for 4 years when I was in High School (more than 10 years ago..) and, as I hardly practise, I am forgetting everything...
I called many language schools but even if they advertise saying they have russian lessons, they never open any course because they don't have enough student. OK, I know you don't really need it in the everyday life in Singapore but it is a beautiful language!
If anybody around here could give me lessons, it would be great.
Or if anyone else want to learn the language, we could try to open a class in any language school (some are having budget fees, quite interesting).
And last question but not least: does anyone know a russian restaurant in Singapore?
Thanks
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by I » Wed, 04 Aug 2004 1:34 pm
There is no russian restaurant here.. well, at least any I'm aware of.

Russian cuisine is not so great for local climate.
I'm Russian, so if you so interested in practice then we may chat sometime over a cup of cofee for example. Not sure about lessons though.
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by europe74 » Wed, 04 Aug 2004 5:28 pm
Thanks for answering,
OK for a coffee, but even if I am trying hard to study it, I forgot almost all my russian so I guess the chat will be mostly in english... Or you talking russian and me trying to get the meaning! I am far from being fluent
If you are OK with that, you can contact at
[email protected].
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by jpatokal » Wed, 04 Aug 2004 11:31 pm
Objection! There is a Russian restaurant in Sg, although I've never been there:
Shashlik Restaurant. Far East Shopping Centre, next to Singapore
Hilton, 545 Orchard Rd, #06-19 Tel:6732 6401
But I'll take xiao long bao or gyoza over pelmeny any day,
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by I286 » Fri, 06 Aug 2004 12:16 am
Oh, thanks for the update. "Shashlik Restaurant".. it sounds something like Nigiri Chinese Restaurant to me

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by mich » Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:27 pm
hi there,
i learnt russian recently and now find myself with no opportunity to practise here in singapore.
i'm only in singapore for no more than 6 months and hope to move to central asia thereafter and if anyone knows of good places to learn (without costing an arm and a leg) or if anyone speaks russian as a first language and is willing to befriend and assist me i would greatly appreciate it.
my email is
[email protected]
spasiba.
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by Sergei » Thu, 26 Aug 2004 8:22 pm
I'm Russian and I've just called this restaurant.
Yes, they have Russian cuisine but there are no Russians in the kitchen.

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by SG female » Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:54 pm
jpatokal wrote:Objection! There is a Russian restaurant in Sg, although I've never been there:
Shashlik Restaurant. Far East Shopping Centre, next to Singapore
Hilton, 545 Orchard Rd, #06-19 Tel:6732 6401
I've been there a couple of times, the chefs are experienced and Hakka (a dialect of chinese who're famous for their cooking skills). Try their Frozen Alaska - $16... excellent!
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by Mrak » Wed, 01 Sep 2004 1:15 am
Out of curiousity, I just wonder how many Russians are out here in SIN ? Any "get together" occurances ?
mrak.
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by Katya » Fri, 03 Sep 2004 1:42 pm
Yippee. Just moved to Sin from Moscow, and am missing Russia and all things Russian... Am up for meeting up and chatting with any one of you who is keen. Suggestions for time/place?
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by Maryana » Mon, 06 Sep 2004 4:29 pm
Need Russians - no problem ! Practice Russian - sure ! Let's get together !
[email protected]
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by vova » Sat, 11 Sep 2004 3:38 pm
"get together" is every friday and sunday at russian embassy. They have a bar, pool, and russian TV

But it's only for russian citizens and you have to be registered first. Contact me in msn:
[email protected] or icq:38886645.
Good luck.
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by skn420 » Thu, 16 Sep 2004 1:59 pm
Katya wrote:Yippee. Just moved to Sin from Moscow, and am missing Russia and all things Russian... Am up for meeting up and chatting with any one of you who is keen. Suggestions for time/place?
Dear Katya,
Lets meet up...Am also a russian buff..also do speak a little..it would be great to speak russian again...I really miss it...The only russian i hear nowadays is a colleaction of Igor Krutoi's songs...
Am only about a month old in Singapore!!!!!
Let us all "russians" unite!!!!!!
cheers!
PS: Send me a mail on
[email protected]
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by skn420 » Thu, 16 Sep 2004 2:08 pm
vova wrote:"get together" is every friday and sunday at russian embassy. They have a bar, pool, and russian TV

But it's only for russian citizens and you have to be registered first. Contact me in msn:
[email protected] or icq:38886645.
Good luck.
Dear Vova,
Would like to register at the Russian Embassy. Pls let me know the prodecure!!!
cheers!
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by Katya » Thu, 16 Sep 2004 7:03 pm
Too bad that the Russian Embassy get together is for Russian nationals only... that's me disqualified..

I'm trying to get a meet-up arranged for next Thursday, so will post information on this board
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