I am from America and going to Ulan-Ude- to work for two months October-November. I am trying to find iformation about Ulan-Ude- but would like to know if ayone knows of some web sites that have really good information. I am trying to figure out what to pack, what to expect, how I will be able to communicate with poeple back in the states. How to be a respective guest, how to be an effective communicator in Ulan Ude- any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone know of an internet cafe in UU whose manager is called Svetlana? I have a lost a close friend of mine and he used to email from there. It's a long shot but maybe I'll be lucky... :)