I’ve been in Russia for about three weeks now. I can ride public transportation with confidence. I’ve nearly kicked my habit of smiling at strangers,…
Author: Alex Wills
Alex is an international studies major from western Massachusetts who will be spending her sophomore year in St. Petersburg, Russia. During her time abroad, she is hoping to become fluent in Russian, attend a ballet and see Putin in real life.
What is it actually like to live on the busiest street in St. Petersburg? For starters, I’m a mere 15 minute walk from the Winter Palace;…
When I tell people I’m going abroad, their first question nearly without fail is, “Why Russia?” I know they’re wondering why not somewhere a little……