Volunteering stint in Russia became an educational holiday for Malaysian woman


The writer with Tatar dancers in traditional costumes. — Photos: JUDITH GISIP

Moscow comes to mind at the mention of Russia. So when I was selected as an international volunteer at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, I couldn’t help but feel a little curious.

I had never heard of Kazan before but as I am adventurous, I went ahead and bought a Russian phrase book and installed a translation app in my phone.

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