In my first month at HSE, repeated mix-ups like detours to pay at Sberbank from main campus and a snowy registration walk where maps misled, batteries died in cold, and clouds killed signals highlighted common navigation struggles for new students without Russian.
A photo essay in words—daily Moscow through the eyes of a street photographer from Hanoi. Small moments, big avenues, real light, and the quiet thrill of learning a city by walking it with a camera.
International students from places like Nigeria, Bangladesh, and further afield studying at HSE University share heartfelt reasons Moscow steals their hearts.
A look at how HSE students explore Moscow through affordable international food spots that become anchors of comfort, culture and everyday campus life.
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