Olga
@Olga17
Russian expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
51
Contacts
6
About me
Russian
Lives in Flic-en-Flac
Speaks Russian, English
Registration: 01 May 2013
Good female gynecologist in Mauritius by Isa_bell
Hello ladies, could you recommend me a good female gynecologist in Mauritius because Im pregnant? I have already tried to get an appointement with Dr. Aumeerally (Clinique Bon Pasteur) and Dr. Sinha (Apollo) - two highly recommended gyns. But it ...
Hi! I can recommend Dr. Haroon Beebeejaun. I'm visiting him during my pregnancy. Several women I know well he observed during pregnancy. And they have successfully given birth under his supervision. His cabinet in Rose Hill, tel. 4676400 Read More
Baby clothes and equipment by Diane LS
Hi all, I am having my first baby in a few months and I am looking for nice baby shops on the island to get all that stuff. Do you have any favorite stores to recommend? I am in Flic en Flac so it's best to get adresses around, but it is a small ...
Hi Diane, I'm also a future mama from Flic en Flac:) most essentials for baby I found in Meem at Cascavelle. Some clothes for newborn you can buy in Woolworth. Very good shop is Orchestra at Bagatelle. But actually I prefer internet shopping ;) Read More
Credit cards and deposit by aakayb
Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...
Yes, you understand it right. It is impossible to do a transfer. And there is no internet banking for this type of card. Read More
Credit cards and deposit by aakayb
Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...
Hi, If the credit itself is not mandatory for you, SBM has an option - Smile card. It is VISA card and I used it successfully for online shopping. No any extra deposit was required. You able to spend only amount of money which you put on card. Read More
Sega class by sh茅nou
Hello all, I was wondering if there'd be people interested in some Sega work out ;-) Someone asked me if I knew of any Sega dance class do she doesn't look 'funny' while trying to dance...so if there's enough people interested, ...
Good location! Please update the info when you get the group. Hope some more people are interested:) Read More
Sega class by sh茅nou
Hello all, I was wondering if there'd be people interested in some Sega work out ;-) Someone asked me if I knew of any Sega dance class do she doesn't look 'funny' while trying to dance...so if there's enough people interested, ...
Hi! It would be interesting :) Read More
Residence permit after marriage
Hi Nika! I just applied for residence permit as spouse of mauritian citizen. This page was very helpful http://passport.govmu.org/English/Residence%20Permit/Pages/Female-spouse-of-a-Mauritian.aspx Also if you already staying in MU more then 6 ... Read More
To Reunion from Mauritius. Visa for russian
Hi! Last year we were on Reunion for Christmas. As I'm Russian working here, I needed to do a special Reunion visa at French consulate in Port Louis. It takes few days to do it. At first you have to call them and make an appointment. You able to ... Read More
Please advise filter for drinking water. by Olga17
Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller.
When will happen rainy season you will see why better to filter it) Water in kettle become not clear and even some mud and particles can appear. Read More
Please advise filter for drinking water. by Olga17
Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller.
Thank you Karen! Very interesting. Read More
Is return ticket mandatory if I join a company on occupation permit ?
Hello Jrishabh, Yes, the return ticket is mandatory. If you already sure that you will get this job, you can buy a ticket with full refund option. I missed this step when came in Mauritius. I was already on customs when they told me to buy it, they ... Read More
Mauritius Map Roads & Gps
Hi Kyle, As I realised GPS not very popular here, I even don't know is there any special Mauritian map. I'm successfully using Google maps with its navigation. Actually there are not a lot of roads here)) I mean main roads. In any ... Read More
Surfing, kite-boarding and paddle boards
Hello Wandlewed, I have two friends who sell surf and kite equipment in Mauritius. They also have a school here. I'll send you PM with contacts. Read More
Relocating to Floreal, Mauritius by anshulmathur2807
I am being offered 80,000 MUR per month without accomodation n transportation. We are an elderly couple with no kids. If you can help us to know the following: - will 80,000 MUR per month be sufficient, considering accomodation and transportation ...
Dear anshulmathur2807, I was saying about MUR. Read More
Relocating to Floreal, Mauritius by anshulmathur2807
I am being offered 80,000 MUR per month without accomodation n transportation. We are an elderly couple with no kids. If you can help us to know the following: - will 80,000 MUR per month be sufficient, considering accomodation and transportation ...
Dear anshulmathur, Actually, it is not bad salary in Mauritius. It depends on your usual expenses, will it be enough or not. The rental cost of apartment around this place starts approximately from 15 000Rs. To rent a car - about 20 000Rs/month. If ... Read More
St. Patrick's Day in Mauritius! by Olga17
Dear all, does anybody know bars or places where this weekend will be celebration of St. Patrick's Day? I'm russian and it's not actually my holiday, but it became a good tradition in Saint-Petersburg every 17 March to go in bars or clubs, have a ...
Thank you Damien) Sounds interesting! Read More
St. Patrick's Day in Mauritius! by Olga17
Dear all, does anybody know bars or places where this weekend will be celebration of St. Patrick's Day? I'm russian and it's not actually my holiday, but it became a good tradition in Saint-Petersburg every 17 March to go in bars or clubs, have a ...
Thank you for advice, I will check this bar. Read More
St. Patrick's Day in Mauritius!
Dear all, does anybody know bars or places where this weekend will be celebration of St. Patrick's Day? I'm russian and it's not actually my holiday, but it became a good tradition in Saint-Petersburg every 17 March to go in bars or clubs, have a ... Read More
Any artists here or there by IvanStravinsky
Hey, I'm an Russian artist living in Mauritius ... for last 2 days looking for fellow artists or art critics or art lovers ect Perhaps that would be great to meet and talk about how bad art is and how much better it was. I'm over 50, you see, ...
Hi everybody! I'm very happy to hear about artists in Mauritius)) I know mostly photographers here, but I was thinking to meet somebody who like to draw or to paint. I'm an art historian, but I do love to draw. Sometimes there are too much work and ... Read More
eReader (kindle or nook) - Where to find?
Dear bananaa, I understand your worries about warranty, but maybe you should try to buy eReader on ebay. They always care about good delivery and pack all purchases very well. Also you can return your item if you not satisfied or if anything wrong ... Read More
Recommended restaurants (all round the island) by Natasha Glover-Webber
Hi guys! Just wanted to propose to share our recommendations regarding the various nice restaurants around the island. As I am living in the north, I know the places around there better. But what can you recommend in your area?
Hello Prashant, 1. I'm not vegeterian, but I have a veg friend, I can say that here pretty a lot of people who eat veg food. And it's usual to see in restaurants and even in simple bistro - menu with veg paragraph. But in some places people just ... Read More
Recommended restaurants (all round the island) by Natasha Glover-Webber
Hi guys! Just wanted to propose to share our recommendations regarding the various nice restaurants around the island. As I am living in the north, I know the places around there better. But what can you recommend in your area?
Not really a restaurant. Just good pizza - i-Pizza in Ruisseau Cr茅ole, Black River. Very italian taste) Read More
Are there any Russian speaking Expats living in Mauritius? by Anton
Hallo everyone. My name is Anton. I am reallocating to Mauritius in two weeks from Russia as a professional to continue my career in the other company. My family will join me soon. Both myself and my wife are Russians. Are there any Russian speaking ...
Great news, Olga! I'm looking forward to try long-forgotten tastes and to speak russian!!)) Read More
Looking for cinemas that show films in English by Aatish
Hello everyone! First off, happy new year to you all. I want to know if anybody knows of any cinemas that show Hollywood films in their original English language, because I really, really, really want to watch Machete. I only know that's it's being ...
Hello guys! I'm from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. And in my city very popular now to watch old classic movies on big screen with original sound. I used to go to such cinemas. And I'm thinking to open here something common. I mean not NEW NEW movies, I ... Read More
Where to buy Galangal ginger and a Citronelle plant? by Laviemaurice
Does anyone know where one can buy [b]Galangal[/b] in Mauritius for use in thai recipes? Ordinary ginger just doesn't cut it. Also I'd be very grateful if someone guided me to a specific nursery/p茅pini猫re where I could get a [b]healthy Citronelle ...
Yes, it is this place. Read More
Where to buy Galangal ginger and a Citronelle plant? by Laviemaurice
Does anyone know where one can buy [b]Galangal[/b] in Mauritius for use in thai recipes? Ordinary ginger just doesn't cut it. Also I'd be very grateful if someone guided me to a specific nursery/p茅pini猫re where I could get a [b]healthy Citronelle ...
Hello, Laviemaurice We bought Citronelle plant at Vacoas. There is an open air place on Candos Vacoas road. You will see there are a lot of different plants, flowers, herbs, cactuses. Read More
Furniture stores in Mauritius by collisheen
Hi, can anyone help please. Are there any good quality, contemporary furniture shops on the island that don't cost a fortune. Something like Ikea would be perfect, but sadly it hasn't arrived in Mauritius yet. Thanks
I absolutely agree with others, it's really difficult to find here something contemporary and simple for affordable price. I saw some not bad furniture, pretty simple, colonial style, but here they sell it like something luxury. I realized that ... Read More
Greek Orthodox Church by Frangoulis
Hey, Is there a Greek Orthodox Church in Mauritius? If so what times does it open? when is the mass.
Hi Gregory, Yes, it's only one church. Adress: Temple Lane, G.R.N.W (It is on the Royal road to Port Louis behind the Garage Bala) And also you can read topic about last Easter /forum/viewtopic.php?id=252659 But that time ... Read More
Please advise filter for drinking water. by Olga17
Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller.
Thank you, Astra I see its good filters, but this a bit expencive for me. Thank you Rajiv, I've already found what I wanted. Filter Brita in Mr.Bricolage. It has separate tap for drinking water. Two flasks with the filters, simple to install. ... Read More
Please advise filter for drinking water. by Olga17
Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller.
Thank you Mario. I know Britta filters, it's a good alternative, I used it in Russia. But I wanted something more serious. I agree with you, that filters pretty expensive. We have in Russia a lot of competitors in this business, so filters are same ... Read More
Please advise filter for drinking water. by Olga17
Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller.
Thank you Astra! I'll have a look Read More
Please advise filter for drinking water. by Olga17
Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller.
Hey guys! Nobody use it???! Read More
Please advise filter for drinking water.
Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller. Read More
Russian Ballet in MRU
Hi, Nadia Very good news! I will go! My mom worked in Mariinsky theatre in St-Petersburg and I watched nearly all spectacles. It will be another theater troupe, but the choreography the same. Highly recommend to all Swan Lake. Its beautiful classic ... Read More
Furniture by advocat333
Hi All, Any good furniture shop recommendations? Looking for stylish beds, nice sofas, coffee tables etc. I'd also be interested in meeting furniture makers who come recommended, if anyone knows any. I tried finding a place called lovely home ...
Hello, I can advice you furniture makers. They use different wood and make furniture in absolutely different styles. But design you have to suggest yours. It can be just image from internet. They have years of experience, so you not be worry about ... Read More
Good afternoon!
Hi Nadia, Maybe you can try to send your CV to some hotels or travel agencies here in Mauritius. Or check Russian or Ukranian travel agencies, who sell tours to Mauritius if they need a guide here. Read More
way to find a 1 bedroom small flat? by mucali
Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing your perspective. Really enjoyed reading it. What is the best way to find a 1 bedroom small flat? Do you know any websites, local papers web sites? Thanks again Moli
Hi Mucali, You may want to pay attention to the newspaper L'Express, there are many ads on this topic. Read More
Travelling to Madagascar by Alexus
Hi All, i'm living in Mauritius and i have a plan to discover the area. If somebody already visited(Madagascar, South-Africa), i would be glad to get some experiences. And if you planning to travel around, let me know maybe we can travel together. ...
When I worked on my previous job in Russia, Our company would like to reward employees journey to Madagascar. But at the last moment changed the selection to Zanzibar. It was two years ago, Madagascar was dangerous, even in the hotel. Read More
Art teacher
Hello, Nahoola Maybe I can help you. I am not a professional teacher. But I graduated from the Russian Academy of Arts. Now work as designer. And in addition to the basic work I like to paint and to draw. If you are interested, please send me a ... Read More
About work visa
Hi, I can confirm that registration of a working visa takes a long time. In BOI told me 5-10 days, and in fact it lasted a month. Read More
Travelling to Madagascar by Alexus
Hi All, i'm living in Mauritius and i have a plan to discover the area. If somebody already visited(Madagascar, South-Africa), i would be glad to get some experiences. And if you planning to travel around, let me know maybe we can travel together. ...
Hi! It should be very interesting, but I think it's pretty expensive to fly there, although Madagascar not so far from Mauritius. If anybody know how to get there cheaper? Maybe by ship? I realize that it's not Europe with lowcost airlines, but ... Read More
Music shops/ music instruments? by Biggy
Hi all, Looking to pick up a musical instrument (guitar) but can't seem to find a music shop in Mauritius. Anyone know a good one ? Thanks alot
You can visite Hassamal shop in Curepipe, Royal road. They have good prices. Read More
Ladies that Lunch! by Islander17
Hello - I moved to Mauritius about 3 months ago from the UK and I now live in Grand Baie and I absolutely love it, it is such a lovely island. However, I do miss my girl mates, going for lunch on a Saturday, having some drinks out at the weekend or ...
Hi Ladies! I'm Olga from Russia. On Mauritius since december. I live in Curepipe. If you are going to meet again, if possible I'd be glad to join you) Read More
Orthodox Easter is coming! by NadiaM
Orthodox Easter is on 5th of May. Any of Russian speakers or people following Orthodox Christianity are planning to do any celebration?
Hi! I'm new here. Searched for information about the Orthodox Easter in Mauritius. Found this forum and very glad)) Finally, I can find here compatriots. Really want to go to the service on Sunday. Please confirm, church address this? Orthodox ... Read More