Eilidh is in Petrozavodsk during her Single Honours Russian degree at The University of Edinburgh. Here are ten of her favourite places in and around Petrozavodsk, and she has included restaurants and places of cultural interest, as well as markets and Lake Onega, the most significant landmark in Petrozavodsk.

My 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’.

These are reviews by students who have spent a year abroad in Russia.  They have passed on advice from their experiences, packing ideas and accommodation tips to help you choose where to go and to settle in faster, so make sure you look through all of them!