Russian Poker Player Chronicles Journey to University through Poker Blog

Ivan 'Anaspe' Zhuravlev, a former ultra grinder, has embarked on a unique journey to fund his university education through poker. In late January, he created a blog titled 'Стать студентом' challenge, detailing his plans to earn $8,000 through Spin&Go games. Zhuravlev aims to focus on $30 Spin&Go games to achieve his goal, as he believes this will provide a good hourly rate while allowing him to balance his studies.

Zhuravlev's blog is a treasure trove of detailed hand analyses, inspirational graphs, and personal reflections. He shares his experiences playing various poker formats, including Spin&Go and hyper-turbos. His blog also features a 26-minute video analysis of his play, as well as a mix of personal interests, such as music, movies, and philosophy.

Another user, neverbloom, started a blog titled 'Сквозь тернии к АБИ100' on February 8. neverbloom is a 22-year-old poker player from Kharkiv, Ukraine, currently playing ABI30 tournaments. He plans to stream his poker sessions and share his thoughts on various topics in his blog. neverbloom's blog is still in its early stages, but it already shows promise, with engaging content and a personal touch.

Tournament streamer SalienteMore has also started a blog titled 'МТТ-прыгалка' in early February. His blog details his experiences playing MTT tournaments, including a dramatic incident where his internet connection dropped during a crucial moment. SalienteMore's account was temporarily blocked during a final table, causing him significant stress. Despite these challenges, he continues to share his journey with the poker community.