Знакомство с Иннополисом

That time in my life was incredibly fun and full of entertainment. It wasn't just about studying; it was the complete experience of living in another country for six months. The living conditions were comfortable—we stayed in a typical Serbian dorm, which was quite similar to those at Russian universities. Interestingly, our dorm offers us Professors' rooms that felt more like the ones we’d find at Innopolis.

Belgrade itself is a true European city, meaning there’s always something happening. Every day, there were countless events to choose from: polyglot cafés, the KST studio (a nightclub and bar located right inside a faculty building), and comedy open mics. The people of Belgrade are friendly, with many speaking good English and being open to conversations, which made it easy for me to connect with locals. The word “Polako” which means “slowly” or “relaxed” in Serbian, perfectly captures the local vibe. Everything in Serbia “Polako”, but in a good way. Shopping malls stay open until the very last minute, but you never have to show your documents at the bar or to the police.

There were also plenty of opportunities for work and self-improvement. Labs and classes were in Serbian, and we didn’t have to attend them, so we were left only with exams and a lot of free time. This gave us ample opportunities to travel, work, or start new hobbies. I began practicing stand-up comedy and participated in many open mics and comedy events every week. I was also fortunate to discover a large community of Russian people in Serbia, around 150,000, making up about 5-10% of Belgrade’s population.

Overall, it was a really positive experience. My time in Belgrade has shown me that it’s not just a great place to visit but a truly wonderful place to live. It has become almost like a second home to me, and I genuinely look forward to returning someday to continue living here.