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Rob Lee is about to go off to Russia for his year abroad. Here, he gives his top tips and advice for anyone thinking about choosing Russia for their year abroad... -
City of Contradictions
Past its empirical exterior lies a city that never sleeps, counting as many casinos as there are hidden gems, with people, and yet more people, frantically trying to make sense of it, failing, and trying some more. By far the most populated city in Russia, one out of every fifteen Russians lives and sleeps in the city's hustle and bustle. Its surreal edge is part architectural, part personal.
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A country so vast it's the biggest in the world, rubbing shoulders with the Eastern block, stretching its wings across glorious cities, awe-inspiring mountains, rivers and streams, tranquil lakes and rather dense, yet magnificent plains, there's a whole lot to discover, regardless of what you're into. If it's Russia's history, culture and architecture that tempt you, you'll be in for a treat in picturesque St Petersburg and the capital city, Moscow. If you're up for trekking, you'll enjoy the mountainous regions across the Southern border. Siberia is a sight to behold, with its have-to-be-seen-to-be-believed wild and untainted natural landscapes. You might want to board the Siberian Express to witness these, as well as the grassy plains, and jump off to explore unchartered territory...
- 10 things I wish I'd known before leaving for Russia
- St. Petersburg: Read in-depth case studies and top tips written by previous students
- Rob's Russian Blog
- Find out about Petrozavodsk
- The Mole Diaries: Moscow
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Five Fascinating Facts
1. The Russian language currently uses a 33 letter alphabet, the origins of which date from the Cyrillic alphabet in the 9th century.
2. Russian is the official language of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
3. Russian is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations, along with English, French, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.
4. There is no continuous tense in Russian, only past, present and future.
5. There is no true 'it' in Russian, since every noun has a gender.
- Get the lowdown about spending a year abroad in Russia from students who've been there, done that!
- Find out more about living in St. Petersburg and Moscow
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City of Culture
Although not the capital, if you were to ask tourists and locals alike which city to go to in Russia, most would say Saint Petersburg, and you'll quickly see why. The words beautiful, cultured and European all ring oh-so-true from the moment you arrive (preferably off the train, for that retro glamour). Built by Italians, the neo-classical architecture of this bygone capital city is startling; sometimes, if it wasn't for the cold or the long summer days, you'd wonder if you hadn't jumped off closer to Budapest or Turin. But don't go round thinking St Petersburg rests on its old-world laurels - it very much thrives on its new, young and hip bohemian population, with cool cafés and trendy art galleries popping up round every street corner.Published in RussiaTags
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