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Traveling on a Budget: Tips for Students Exploring New Places

Traveling on a Budget: Tips for Students Exploring New Places
Ifeanyi Obianuju Vivian talks about her experiences traveling to different cities in Russia and also provides tips on how to travel on a budget.

What to do if you have to take an Academic Break?

What to do if you have to take an Academic Break?
Oyunbaatar Naranzaya, a Mongolian student, is sharing her life-changing experience of getting into a car accident, taking a year to recover and coming back to the university.

Volunteering: A Path to Personal Growth

Volunteering: A Path to Personal Growth
Volunteering transformed my perspective and personal growth in ways I never anticipated. 

The Ideal Place for a Vacation: the Altai Mountains

The Ideal Place for a Vacation: the Altai Mountains
What can save you from the hustle and bustle or a guide to the beautiful places of Russia from Lada Lisovaya.

Traditional Russian Holidays: A Guide for International Students

Traditional Russian Holidays: A Guide for International Students
In your new life as a student in HSE, you’ll soon notice that holidays in the country are much more than simply days off work — they are vibrant cultural events during which traditions, food, and celebrations come together. 

Surviving the Russian Winter: A Guide for Foreign Students at HSE

Surviving the Russian Winter: A Guide for Foreign Students at HSE
Kelechi Samson Okorie presents ideas on how to survive Russian winter.

From Africa to Russia

From Africa to Russia
A path of a foreign student in Russian.

Living an Interesting Life as an International Student in Russia

Living an Interesting Life as an International Student in Russia
Living as a student in Russia is a unique experience, steeped in rich cultural history, academic rigor, and vibrant social life. 

Diving into HSE Dance

Diving into HSE Dance
This article provides an in-depth look at the HSE Dance team, highlighting its multifaceted nature as a community and a source of inspiration. It emphasizes the importance of hard work and is aimed at encouraging others to join in.

Reflection on Cultural Differences: This is Russia, “Спасибо.”

Reflection on Cultural Differences: This is Russia, “Спасибо.”
When you're a foreigner, you try to observe, meditate, and learn. Some things may appeal to you; others won't. But how uncomfortable would it be if we all had the same way of life? In this article, Akabueze Daniel discusses the cultural differences he experienced since coming to Russia.