Chinese New Year's Celebration

The 3rd of March. A cold Sunday morning with a blustering wind dancing through the streets of Volgograd. It was that kind of morning where one would have preferred to stay wrapped up in the warmth of one’s blanket.

However, such was not to be said about the hardworking members of the Volgograd State Medical University’s Malaysian Chinese Students Community (MCSC). The hostel on Hiroshima Street was bustling with activity. From food preparation to decoration of the venue, the young ones were working hard to ensure their chores were done within the time frame.

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How is the weather in Volgograd?

         To the world, Russian weather is known to be extreme.  In general, of course most only think about the frigid cold, but often forget the scorching heat during summer. Volgograd, the city of heroes, which is situated at the south-eastern European part of Russia, is not excluded from this widely known fact. Like any other city in Russia, it is icily cold during its peak winter, and intensely hot during it’s peak summer. There are of course a few things which only those who live in Volgograd,for at least a year can testify to. The weather here in Volgograd, the temperature to be exact is not just extreme, but also erratic and equally unpredictable. It is never easy to dress up with the same number of layers of sweaters throughout winter, for today might be -1, and tomorrow it is possible for the temperature to drop by another 10 degrees. That is why, we Volgogradians, are always on a look-out, for it may rain, shine and snow all on the very same day! Of course it’s not as bad as it sounds.

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Introducing: Volgograd

Volgograd is one of the most beautiful ancient cities of Russia. It is located in the south-eastern European part of Russia. The city was built as a fortress on the right bank of the Volga. The date of birth of the city is July 2, 1589. The city is 90 km, and is the longest city in Russia. The total area of the city is 565 sq. km. There is an interesting and rich history in Volgograd with a lot of historical monuments, culture and architecture.. Throughout its history the city has changed names three times.

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