1. About myself! Vivek Venkataraman Mechanical Engineering, 4th year
IIT Madras
Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Singing and Skiing (recently)

2. Why Russia!?
All that the general Indian knows about Russian people, are that they drink Vodka, and it snows a lot here.
Purpose of visit: To immerse myself in a culture that I knew nothing about. ( also to learn cooking :P)
First impression: Sun rise at 8.30 AM??! Cold! Language barrier!
What I love about Tomsk: Leisurely life 

3. My city: Chennai (Madras)

4. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM)
Heart of the city!
Lush green forest, home to endangered animals and plants
10000 students, 600 faculty members
Insti ( The name given to IITM by its students! )

5. IITM
Great academics ( Recently acknowledged as No.1 univ in India by MHRD)
Ipals (similar to buddy building club)
Everyone speaks English!!
IITM- City within a city. Peaceful, away from all the noise of the city
Cycle cycle everywhere!

6. Facilities

7. Namma Chennai!
Rich cultural heritage. Diwali, Holi, Navaratri, Pongal and other hindu festivals
Coast of Indian Ocean. Marina beach- Largest natural beach in the world
Temperature range: Between 20 and 42 Deg C

8. Useful links

9. Reach me in case of any queries!
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