Russia is a country that eludes most people. The negative media coverage of the country’s foreign and social policy has blinded the West to the rich culture and fascinating historical legacy that exists there. Perceived as an eternally freezing, expensive and grim place, it is understandable that students don’t usually opt to spend their Reading Week there. However, with a little digging online for good flight fares, you can reach Moscow for around €150 return and once there, prices for hostels and food are a lot better than in many of the more popular European capitals. Unless you are there sometime between December and late … Continue reading The Unique Experience of Meandering Through Moscow