Inside the Whale
Studying in Moscow during the Russo-Ukrainian conflict
On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a “special military operation” into Ukraine, citing his aims as the “demilitarization and denazification” of the neighboring country.
“Imagine you’re studying marine biology and then you get eaten by a whale,” said Vivian Kensington, an American exchange student studying in Moscow. And Kensington has been swallowed whole.
About the Writer
Serena O’Brien, Print Editor-in-Chief
This is Serena's third year of journalism, and her second year as a Print Editor-in-Chief. She loves to be outside, whether that's running, hiking, biking, swimming, or just lazing around in the sun. Work takes precedent though, so you're more likely to find her writing, editing, doing copious amounts of math homework, or taking a break to play her mobile game of the week. She is beyond excited for another year in Room 300!
