Snow, wind and cold. I had the real Russian experience! They kept saying it was better in summer but I was happy to experience the Russia as I had always envisaged it : lots of snow, men in chapka’s and woman in fur coats.

Yes that's me lost in vastness of the Red Square! I've studied Russian history and for me it's great to actually be here in the middle of it all! And of course to complete the stereotype of Russia, it's snowing! I love it!

It’s strange final being in a country I have learnt so much about already. It is a place filled with historical importance. So much has happened here and you can definitely sense it is still in the collective memory of the people. Although the generation of today is like any other: these young people have their own hopes and dreams, for themselves and for their country.

Everyone makes wishes. Sometimes just for fun, sometimes in regret, sometimes with ardent hope. Many people I spoke to wish - like anyone else - to find happiness. Wishes for themselves, wishes for freedom, wishes for others.

I had the honor of leaving my signature on the wall of Yes! Magazine here in Moscow. I feel like a celebrity! I love this place!

Some even wish with a lot of passion that people would see Russia in a different way. They told me their wish was that people around the world would come to Russia and see for themselves that it is a great and beautiful country, “where bears in balalaikas don’t dance in the street!”

In every country our hosts want us to try a local dish. Here they insisted I tried 'borsch', a cabbage soup with meat and sour cream. It was an explosion of flavour! Without a doubt, the best soup I have ever had! Sorry mom...

I came to Russia knowing about it’s past. I leave now, knowing about its present and its future. The young people here are strong, positive and determined. They are generous and warm-hearted. For them, anything is possible.

Don't get a lot of girl time on this trip so whenever I have the chance I love to enjoy a good gossip session! It's a change to chat about boyfriends, clothes and music!