I have been reading this board for quite a while, but I have only seen one post here touching on this subject. That is, do any guys from this forum ever get together for drinks, double dates, etc. while on their search over there? I ask because I am in the early stages of planning (I'm a last minute person) to be over there in May/June and will be alone, that is I will not be on a tour, at a single agency, or doing socials this time. I don't know which cities yet, but most likely will be in Moscow, and possibly Kiev. You can post or PM me if interested. Thanks.
I am sure you will find a few of the posters on here live there, I have 9 more years before I can spend 6 months a year over there. I might head over in August to look for an apartment to buy.