Expat Diaries

Russia's Friendly Park: Volga Views & Kids on Ulyanovsk's Coast

Open Skate at a PRO Hockey Rink in Russia | LIDER Ulyanovsk

Cycling Through a Russian Microrayon | Ulyanovsk's Residential Zone |

Smooth Pavement & Epic Views in Ulyanovsk |Roller Skating

How Sactions Affect Foreign Students In Russia (Life, Costs and opportunities)

Food in Russia for Foreign Students | What to eat , Where to shop and student tips

Food in Russia for Foreign Students | What to eat , Where to shop and student tips

Biking Russia's "Aviation Capital" ✈️ | Ulyanovsk City Ride

Mysterious & Intriguing:FAIRY TALE Castle of Russia (Garibaldi Castle, Tolyatti)

Driving in Russia (From Ulyanovs to Tolyati ) in a gazelle truck

Studying in Russian as an African Student:An honest Review & advice

Dacha: a Russian summer home that can be anything

A dacha can be a wealthy estate and or a hovel to seek survival in. It can be a second home or a primary residence or a rented cottage

Жа́тва : Russia word for Harvest

Harvest is the time of harvesting mainly cereal crops ( rice , wheat , rye , oats , barley , etc.). The time of harvesting winter grains falls in July, usually the hottest month of the year

Moscow, city, capital of Russia since the late 13th century

Moscow, city, capital of Russia since the late 13th century

Zaoksky University

Zaoksky University is a private coeducational Christian university located in Tula Oblast of Russia,

Kazan: capital of the Republic of Tatarstan

It's a major cultural, economic, and sports center, often called the "Third Capital of Russi

Taganrog : one of Russia's first planned cities under Peter the Great

The southern Russian city of Taganrog began as one of Russia's first planned cities under Peter the Great. To protect the newly conquered Sea of Azov region

Saratov:Yuri Gagarin's (the first world cosmonaut) landing place

Saratov is one of the most beautiful cities, standing on the banks of the Volga River. The city is located on the bank of the Volga River,

Samara City : Ugandan Students

Samara is a large city in southwestern Russia, located on the Volga River. It's the administrative center of Samara Oblast and a major industrial, cultural, and transportation hub. The city has a rich history,

Volgograd: The city of heroes

Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad, is widely recognized as a "city of heroes" due to its pivotal role and fierce resistance during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II.

Cheboksary : the capital city of Chuvashia,

Because the Volga River runs through Chuvashia, Cheboksary is a frequent stop on the many boat tours that travel along the major cities up and down the Volga.

Lakhta Centre: tallest building in both Russia and Europe,

Standing 462 metres (1,516 ft) tall, it is the tallest building in both Russia and Europe, and the sixteenth-tallest building in the world.

Saint Petersburg, fourth-most populous city in Europe

Saint Petersburg is the fourth-most populous city in Europe, the most populous city on the Baltic Sea, and the world's northernmost city

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

mpressive Building, Breathtaking Views. It is currently the ninth tallest building in Kenya, standing at a height of 344 feet

Moscow Redsquare

Red Square is the largest and most famous square in Russia. It has a magnetic pull for all visitors to Moscow.

Museum of Cosmonautics

The Museum of Cosmonautics is located within a two-minute walk from the exit of the VDNKh metro station,

The Garibaldi Castle

This luxurious castle, built in the early 21st century, evokes both the magic and mystery of medieval fortresses through the 13th century Europe and beyond.

Pre-Marital Screening

Join us Tonight 21:00 on with this link https://meet.google.com/enm-mbty-itw on Google Meet

Queen of Fellywood

Queen mother of the 13th month , Queen of Fellywood, lover of the dark ,

Cool Coffee Brands in Magnit Supermarket

I saw these brands of coffee in Magnit while shopping in Samara

Top 5 Scenic Bike Routes in the Volga Region

Perfect for student adventures between semesters, the best bike routes include Kazan River Loop ,Samara Bend,Nizhny Novgorod Cliffs,Ulyanovsk Heritage Trail and the Cheboksary Lakes Circuit . let me explain in details

Russian Association of Artificial Intelligence Summer School 2025

Russian Association of Artificial Intelligence is a public association based on the membership of individuals whose professional activities are related to theoretical and applied research and development in the field of artificial intelligence, Summer School of the Russian Association of Artificial Intelligence is a program packed with project based learning , lectures , and knowledge sharing

Navolga.com: Instant Money Transfers Between Uganda and Russia at Competitive Rates

Navolga is a fast, reliable, and cost-effective money transfer platform designed specifically for the Ugandan-Russian corridor. Whether you need to send money from Russia to Uganda or from Uganda to Russia, Navolga ensures your funds arrive instantly at the best possible rates.

Top 10 Sports to Try as a Foreign Student in Russia

Sports are one of the ways to enjoy student life in Russia. There are many sports facilities in Russia, and it's up to you to decide which one to spend your time on. Some sports are seasonal, but there are also indoor facilities that allow you to practice them all year round. For an international student, it is also a place where you can meet people who share your hobbies. Sports are a great way to interact socially with the locals, and I'm sharing with you the top 10 sports that are easy to play.

How to Find Affordable Housing While Studying in Russia

Finding affordable student housing in Russia can be quite difficult, but not impossible. The most obvious answer to the question of student housing is dormitories.But even in dormitories, there are some obstacles that self-funded students need to overcome. In this post, I interviewed some of them and also shared my own experience of finding a place to live.

Navigating Language Barriers as a Non-Russian Speaking Student

Most international students face one common problem - the language barrier, and you may be no exception. The good news is that people in Russia are trying their best to learn English, and from time to time you'll find someone to help you with English, but in case you're unlucky with the language, there are other ways to get by without it. In this post, I write about how you can navigate in Russia without knowing the local language.

Cost Breakdown: Studying in Russia Without a Scholarship

Most of the students I have met are usually on scholarships funded by the Russian government or their home countries . There also a few of those that fund their own education . The stories of both groups are usually a little different . As a private international students , There are some costs that you need to consider and plan for . In this post I write about the main ones .

Essential documents needed for a successful scholarship application in Russia.

For 2025 , the deadline was 15th January . The scholarship application time usually runs from November to January . There are a few documents that are required for a successful application. In this post I outline the essential documents and how to get them . The applications are made on this site https://education-in-russia.com/

Top 10 Cultural Differences Foreign Students Experience in Russia

Living in another country gives one a chance to see how other people do a few things differently from what they have known since childhood. Also, one realizes that there are some things that are common among all humanity. And that's beautiful. As one born in Africa, Russia had a lot for me to take in, just as much as what I realized we have in common. I will discuss the differences in this post.

Traveling around Russia as a foreign student

Studying in Russia gives an opportunity to travel around the biggest country in the world and experience alot of things. With foreign student status comes alot of advantages but also some challenges. I will explain more here :

Studying in Russia as a foreigner

By 2023 there were about 351,500 foreign students from around the world . It was the first time for me to study outside my country and there is a lot to talk about the entire experience . Studying in Russian is one of the many I write about today

Ulyanovsk

After deciding to study in Russia, usually the next question is "which city and which university should I go to ?" For me, the answer came fixed with my scholarship. Ulyanovsk. The name of the city still challenges my parents to remember, but for me there are a lot of memories and experiences that I will live to remember about this city. In this post I have written about the main ones