Studying, living and working in Russia has always been a challenge and battle for many of us here. In general, coming to Russia to study is a big experience and exposure for me. I had the very rare opportunity - elusive to millions of Nigerians - to see both the West and the East, witnessed the whole transformation, and undoubtedly historical events that took place in the former Soviet Union, and how they relate to Nigeria. I have vowed never to get hooked formally neither to a Russian lady - though they are quite very beautiful - nor any lady not from Naija so that my plans of relocating back to Naija in order to contribute my quota will not be derailed. East or west, home is the best. Moreover, I simply can't imagine speaking Russian or English to my wife and children at home. Olorun ma'je! How I wish that our Naija sisters could read between the lines and decode my message.

From Russia with love. abm1900@mail.ru