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Hello everyone, I'm new to this site.

I'll be taking a teaching position in Novosibirsk in about two months. Does anyone know of any resources that would help find an apartment or other housing (preferably in English)?

Also, I've been trying to figure out what to do about my finances...particularly banking. Is there a bank here in the U.S. that I could deposit funds into and access them in Novosibirsk? Or at least use a Visa debit card and not be charged everytime I use an ATM? Another option I have heard is to put most of my cash into travelers checks and then just open a bank account once I get there. I'm new to this so I would appreciate any advice or resources.

There will be people at the school who will help me but I would like to try to find out as much info and do as much on my own as I can.

Feel free to email me if you would like to keep any of this information private.

Thanks,

macedonianmikeyahoo.com

Mike