Vladivostok - Post Report Question and Answers

What household or grocery items do you wish you had shipped to post?

Not much. Official Americans can get dry goods through diplomatic pouch. Alcohol (anything other than beer or wine) is prohibitively expense (a small bottle of American whiskey cost in excess of $70; the same that costs $30 in the U.S.) The things you will not be able to get locally will largely be perishables, however, so stockpiling in advance may not be helpful. - Jun 2017


4x4, stabilizer winter traction footwear, and heavy winter clothes. - Apr 2012


Nothing in particular. Almost everything is available. - Jun 2009


Myself, home: would not come here. - Apr 2009


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