Those travelling to Moscow and St. Petersburg this summer are in for a treat: TripAdvisor reports that Russia had the happiest travellers in 2011!

What makes Russia so special? Travel writers have recently praised everything from its cultural vibrance and architectural grandeur to the modern museums and vast culinary offerings. Moscow News columnist and avid blogger Phoebe Taplin raves that simply walking the streets of Moscow is an inspiration! You will likely enjoy her Moscow Walks blog, which expounds the advantages of seeing Moscow on foot.

Ready to read up on Russia? Remember that this month you will receive your Russia Summer Legal Studies program handbook and the Moscow DK Eyewitness travel guidebook (both included in the program activity fees)!