I've actually been back from Russia since Saturday, but a sore throat has knocked out most of my week. However, the bsuatthegames.com team has been working hard to polish the many stories and photos they have been working on. The student journalists struggled a bit in the beginning as they adapted to such unusual circumstances in Sochi and the Olympic sites, but once they settled in they tackled their assignments with gusto.

I still intend to post some of the wonderful photos that the students and faculty produced, but that will be a task for Friday. In the meantime, check out their website, which is full of journalistic goodness.

We wrapped up our trip with nearly a full day of sightseeing in Moscow. I'd been in Red Square some 24 years ago, but it was fascinating to revisit the historic site. I think the students would tell you the afternoon there was a trip highlight. We finished the day with a wonderful group dinner at Cafe Pushkin. Of course, we topped off the meal with a robust vodka toast. Russian tradition says once a bottle is opened, it has to be finished. Mission accomplished.

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