St. Petersburg - Post Report Question and Answers
What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?
Housing is spread out amongst the city center and everyone lives in an apartment. Some of the apartments are more modern than others. The older, historic apartments are owned directly by the USG and are well maintained by GSO. The more modern apartments are privately owned and maintained by the landlords. Overall most are pleased with the housing assignments though some places are definitely better than others. Most apartments are located within a 15- to 20-minute walk to the consulate so most walk to work but a few drive. - Apr 2017
Co-workers and I were all housed in apartments around town. Some are older apartments with lovely old world details, and some were modern. Most with a 20 - 30 minute walking distance to work. I know that sounds like a lot, but metro, other public transport, or driving could sometimes take as long, or longer than walking. Plus the city is so walkable, it's a pleasant 30 minutes. - Feb 2016
Diplomats live in apartments within walking distance to work. The apartments I've seen are nice. - Aug 2011
