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Maslenitsa in Russia
Tuesday, 16 April 2013It is now, apparently, Spring in Russia. With Spring comes Maslenitsa. Maslenitsa is a week-long Shrovetide celebration where every day is Pancake Day.
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First weekend in St. Petersburg: discovering the delicacies
Monday, 10 September 2012Vsem privet! Hi everyone! So, I’ve successfully landed, remembered where I live and even navigated the metro by myself. Clever me. However, this blog isn’t about me, but about Russian cuisine, specifically that of Saint Petersburg!Published in Russian Cuisine -
Gemma studied abroad in St. Petersburg and Volgograd and is now a German-speaking cabin crew member
Saturday, 21 April 2012Gemma studied German and Russian at Manchester University and spent her year abroad studying in St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Düsseldorf and Dresden. She graduated in 2011 and is now a German-speaking cabin crew member for an English airline.Published in Studied Abroad -
The Mole Diaries: St. Petersburg (Volume 3)
Sunday, 17 July 2011Jemma Bourn is studying Russian and English Literature at The University of Edinburgh. She spent her year abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia, where she studied at a small language institute called The Benedict School. She chose St Petersburg because she fell in love with its colourful buildings and winding canals on a previous trip to Russia and wanted to experience life in a large, modern Russian city, but was slightly fearful of Moscow's enormous population (18 million!). Find out Jemma's tips on student accommodation, education, things to look out for and her top ten favourite finds...
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St. Petersburg
Wednesday, 12 May 2010City 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 Russia
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10 things I wish I'd known before leaving for Russia
Monday, 24 September 2012Lois is studying Russian with Serbian at Nottingham University and is spending her year abroad volunteering for the first three months in Orion Children’s Community near Moscow, and is studying and interning at Liden & Denz Language Centres in St Petersburg for her second semester. Here is her advice for students moving to Russia.
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An insider's guide to Russian Cuisine
Friday, 06 July 2012My name is Eloise Penman and I’m studying Russian at University College London. I will be in Saint Petersburg, Russia for the duration of the University Year from September 2012.
I’m one of triplets and have a mother who has her own catering (specifically Sugarcraft) business. Naturally, this small army of offspring was drafted into our mother’s business from an early age. My choice was either to reject such a pursuit or love it and fully immerse myself in it. Luckily, I knew what was best for my continuing existence and accepted my role as ‘Private Penman’.
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Caroline studied in St. Petersburg and Pau and now works in marketing for LEGO
Sunday, 11 March 2012Caroline studied French and Russian at the University of Nottingham and spent her year abroad studying in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Pau, France. She graduated in 2010 and now works as a direct marketing assistant for LEGO Group.Published in Studied Abroad -
The Mole Diaries: St. Petersburg (Volume 2)
Tuesday, 01 February 2011Julie Fisher is a History, German and Russian student at Durham University. She's studying in St. Petersburg for 4 months of her year abroad before heading off to Vienna. Here she passes on advice about St. Petersburg: the people, transport, shopping, the nightlife and a definitive Top Ten list of things to do while you're there.Published in Russian-speaking -
Peculiar St. Petersburg
Monday, 28 December 2009St. Petersburg, Russia - unpredictable, impressive, cultural, friendly, contrasting
Landing in a far flung country like Russia for the first time is incredibly daunting to say the least! After the initial panic on the first evening (cue tearful calls home and feeling very alone), a friend and I decided to use the time we had until university started to explore and get to know the city. It’s great to arrive a few days before, just to get to grips with the layout of the town and check out a few hotspots! This initial venturing proved truly invaluable as we were then treated as the experts of St. Petersburg – having read the guidebook cover to cover also didn't hurt! I had an amazing four months in the end and met a brilliant group of people with whom I shared many cultural experiences, bizarre treks trough the Russian wilderness (I still swear I saw a bear) and many, many laughs at the vast array of mullets on display.
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