Opening meeting today with representatives from International Relations, Music and Vice Rectors Offices, and a Russian doll. We discussed strategies for addressing language barriers for Appalachian students at Novgorod, the music education systems in place in Russia and the exciting opportunities for musical and academic partnerships. Lunch was served at the Parma restuarant on campus, with some traditional Russian lunch fare, great conversation and some anticipation for the next two weeks for my orientation to Novgorod and Russian music education.
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| Natalia I., Mikhail R., Suzi, Natalia S. and Russian Doll at Parma |
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| Supermarket Parking Lot |
It is important to get oriented to the city, and since I am staying right in the City Centre, that's not difficult to do. After the business of the day concluded, Natalia I. took me shopping for a SIM card that I hoped would work in my South African cell phone (it did!) and some groceries for my very hip flat. Still cloudy and a bit rainy, we availed ourselves of Yuri's driving services and managed to take care of banking, shopping and cell phone air time purchases. Check, check, and check. Note:turns out that it is just fine to take photos in the parking lot, but it is not allowed inside the supermarket.
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