Lost in a swirl of unexpected sleet during a mandatory fingerprinting errand in Moscow, I mistook my first snow for mere rain challenging my picture-perfect expectations and turning excitement into frozen frustration. As a Nigerian international student hailing from sun-drenched lands, this incident starkly revealed the raw realities of Russia's winter and HSE's administrative maze.
December 29, 2025
A Nigerian student shares his magical first New Year's Eve in Moscow—from icy awe at Sokolniki Park to skating falls, cold-weather dancing, and finding belonging under the fireworks.
December 29, 2025
A master’s student reflects on how studying Psychology in Russian reshaped academic thinking and self-awareness.
December 29, 2025
Studying at HSE develops critical, global perspectives via English, diversity, and international faculty.
December 29, 2025
A look at how Vietnamese students in Moscow recreate the spirit of Tết far from home through shared cooking, small rituals, and community support.
December 29, 2025
Life at HSE University creates a natural environment for learning and practicing languages beyond the classroom.
December 29, 2025
The dishes I didn’t expect to love — and what ‘complex lunch’ taught me.
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My personal recommendations: which theater performances are definitely worth seeing
December 26, 2025
A day at HSE weaving crochet hearts taught empathy, care, and community through simple acts.
December 26, 2025
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