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Month: January 2009

Thoughts on the First 4 Days

1. When speaking to people in Russian, more times than not I find myself having to use the phrase “ya ne govoryu mnogo po russki” which means i dont speak much russian. But, the great thing is, even though I’ve only been here 4 days, but each day I already feel significant improvement in what… Read More Thoughts on the First 4 Days

January 31, 2009October 10, 2011 LGLeave a comment

Beautiful City

Last night I went to the center of St. Petersburg for the first time and it was so beautiful! Here’s some pictures!

January 30, 2009October 11, 2023 LGLeave a comment

Санкт Петербург

McDonald’s is across the street from here Our tiny, yet awesome, dorm kitchen The view from my window My dorm room! I made it safely to St. Petersburg! A guy met me at the airport with a sign that said my name! He brought me to the dorms, I got my key, and then slept… Read More Санкт Петербург

January 29, 2009October 11, 2023 LGLeave a comment

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