Anna
@Palachakh
Russian expat in Libya
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About me
Russian
Lives in Tripoli
Speaks Russian, English, Spanish (fair)
Registration: 02 August 2009
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For anyone interested in current LYD exchange rates: by Thebigtuna
At the Egyptian border the rate is 1.56 LYD per US dollar. On the black market here in Benghazi the rate is anywhere between 1.7 to 2 LYD to a dollar (depends on your negotiating skills really). The black market can be found in the "Souk al-Jareed" ...
...For those folks who left and still have a bunch of dinars: I'd hold on to them for awhile. They may not be worth much to you know now but they might just be worth something a year or two from now.If there are dinars after NATO crushes the country ... Read More
Where Is Everyone? by saifizlhr
Hi Guys, Where is everyone? No replies as before...
my car is there, too. I miss it so much and have very little hope indeed to see it again. Even if we come back, which is not likely, anyhow... Do you think the new government will renew contracts with Gaddafi-hired companies (read coutries)? Now I ... Read More
Belongings in Tripoli by riazkhan
I heard that oil companies like Shell and Petro-Canada have started moving the belongings of their employees by road via Tunisia. But the Expats who were living in Regatta can not avail this facility as Regatta Security is not allowing any stuff to ...
Well, here I am, joining you in your sadness about the life we left there... And about the country. Things will definitely not go back to how they were. And now I fear we'll not go back there, especially with kids, illogically I hope and believe, ... Read More
What is going down - updates here please by Horizontal Harry
OK, we have lot's of rumor's but few facts. Please post what you know to be true rather that what you heard. Benghazi is a mess, lots killed after an army camp was attacked. The airport in Benghazi is open. Misurata had an event yesterday, pro v ...
Hi, guys! Hope that everything is OK and more of you are safely out of the country. A question for those who are still there: does any courrier service, e.g. DHL or TNT, work these days in Tripoli? Read More
Child abuse and its effects on societal progress and development by MoEl
[admin note: I removed the videos, too violent] The videos above were shot in Libyan schools by Libyan students show practices common in Libyan public schools. The text with different color is merely for readers' ...
I have asked guys to help me to find any children rights protection organizations here on the forum and guys gave a link to the leader's daughter fund - it is somewhere here among the threads, if it will help. As far as I got it she has some ... Read More
Finally leaving Tripoli... by mp_garcia
Hi all, after 10 months in Libya I finally managed to move to another location. I'd like to thank the blog and it's users for the usefull (and not so usefull) information. If anyone is moving to Brazil in the near future, just let me know... Take ...
good luck! :) Read More
Garage Sale by mp_garcia
Dear all, since we are leaving Tripoli we would like to sell our stuff. Everything was brought from Spain. Here are some articles: 32" LCD LG HD Ready Sewing Machine Nintendo Wii + 2 controllers +2 Wii Motion + Wii Balance + Chip + 100+ games. Baby ...
Ah! Vacuum cleaner!!! Ah! I should have looked the forum earlier! Ah! :lol: Good luck in your new destination, Mp-Garcia! Buena suerte! Read More
Russia or Italy for vacations- Confused by enraged1
Hey, i'm not sure if i can post it here but heyy will know if the thread is moved. Anyways i have 3 weeks off from mid december and i want to go for a vacation(no rocket science involved). I have got 2 options 1 is Italy and the other is Russia ...
Well, what can I say... Go to Russia! ;) But to be on your side, don't do it in winter, especially if you like walking around and see some things. Russia is a cold country ;) And don't worry about the language. If you don't plan to go farther ... Read More
UNICEF and other Children Protection Organizations by Palachakh
Dear all, it is somewhat urgent, so together with searching the web, I post it here. Does anyone know any of the Children Rights Protection Organization functioning in Tripoli? This is for a friend of mine, and the info needed quite urgently. If ...
Thanks again, guys! Only just noticed :o that being excited starting this thread, spelt UNICEF wrongly. What a shame! :lol: Read More
UNICEF and other Children Protection Organizations by Palachakh
Dear all, it is somewhat urgent, so together with searching the web, I post it here. Does anyone know any of the Children Rights Protection Organization functioning in Tripoli? This is for a friend of mine, and the info needed quite urgently. If ...
thanks, Mudman! :) Thanks so much! Read More
UNICEF and other Children Protection Organizations
Dear all, it is somewhat urgent, so together with searching the web, I post it here. Does anyone know any of the Children Rights Protection Organization functioning in Tripoli? This is for a friend of mine, and the info needed quite urgently. If ... Read More
Logos Hope Floating Book Fair Oct 21st - Nov 1st 2010 by Rocko
Word has it that Logos Hope will be docking on our Tripoli Port today until November 2nd and will be opened up to public on the 21st of October 2010. Offering more than 7,500 titles and a chance to hop on the decks of the legendary ship, prices of ...
...plenty of books for children ... if you have children under 10, you must visit the fair :) ... the books are reasonably priced as well ...agree, spent much more than originally planned - just had not expected to find such a choice! And still ... Read More
Obtaining a driving licence in Tripoli by Palachakh
It may sound crazy, but still: Does anyone know of a school where I could learn driving (in English) and subsequently obtain a driving license (preferably international)? Is it possible at all? Has anybody tried it?
I still have to re-take my driving test at home this november. Hopefully I haven't got too much into local driving habits not to turn left from the right carriageway :lol: during my test. And to be serious, I will have to take couple of hours with ... Read More
Obtaining a driving licence in Tripoli by Palachakh
It may sound crazy, but still: Does anyone know of a school where I could learn driving (in English) and subsequently obtain a driving license (preferably international)? Is it possible at all? Has anybody tried it?
well, I can drive now and I have the Libyan license! :D I have even been stopped by the street police (while on the yellow car with the instructor) and they checked it and let us go. :cool: Don't want to repeat it on my own, though. And I got a car ... Read More
Postal service by GuestPoster9772
Hello. I'm moving to Tripoli in a couple of weeks and am wondering what the Libyan postal service is like, both in terms of sending and receiving. I lived in Cairo for a bit last year, and only ever sent postcards and small letters - as far as I ...
"In Russia, mail sends you" :lol: Read More