Vladivostok - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for single people? For couples? For families? Why or why not?
As noted by others and consistent with much of the FSU, this is better place for single males than single females. Couples will enjoy as well. Families will have the most challenges out of those three groups. While there are special restaurants with kid-friendly sections/events, some waterfront parks with nice playgrounds, and things to explore, the geography does not lend itself to letting children run around on their own too much. If they lack language, it may also be harder for children to socialize with their peers. Seems like expat children tended to stick together. Anecdotal stories from the School for the Gifted were that the locals could be catty toward the expat children, but I had limited visibility on this. - Jun 2017
I was there with my young family and we enjoyed it. Russians are very kid friendly and there's relatively lots for families to do. However, it's definitely a tough place. Single people like it if they speak Russian and are interested in meeting locals. Families with older children should consider carefully before moving to Vlad due to the lack of schools. - Apr 2012
Single people seem to get out and about. It's okay for couples with young children. People with older children might need to look into alternative schooling plans (more below). - Jun 2009
Yes, if you don't mind pollution, crime, expensive, remote location - Apr 2009
