Catherine Zavodova

Publications 238 publications

• 10 April 2024 in 18:33

  This Week in St. Petersburg: April 11-17, 2024

• 3 April 2024 in 18:11

  This Week in St. Petersburg: April 4-10, 2024

• 25 March 2024 in 19:23

  ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #51

• 22 March 2024 in 19:26

  The City of Superlatives: Smallest Landmarks in St. Petersburg

• 20 March 2024 in 18:16

  This Week in St. Petersburg: March 21-27, 2024

• 15 March 2024 in 18:02

  Stay Fit in Style: 10+ Russian Activewear Brands

• 6 March 2024 in 18:07

  This Week in St. Petersburg: March 7-13, 2024

• 5 March 2024 in 20:41

  The Experiment: Facing My Fears

• 21 February 2024 in 19:10

  This Week in St. Petersburg: February 22-28, 2024

• 16 February 2024 in 18:05

  Handmade: Our Favorite Russian Small Brands and Artisans

• 8 February 2024 in 17:49

  Student Spotlight: Saadiallakh Normatov, Kazakhstan

• 7 February 2024 in 18:16

  This Week in St. Petersburg: February 8-14, 2024

• 6 February 2024 in 18:19

  How to Be Confident: ITMO Lecturer Shares Her Tips

• 24 January 2024 in 16:23

  This Week in St. Petersburg: January 25-31, 2024

• 19 January 2024 in 18:39

  Off to a Good Start: Top Breakfast Spots in St. Petersburg

• 10 January 2024 in 18:23

  This Week in St. Petersburg: January 11-17, 2024

• 28 December 2023 in 15:23

  Student Spotlight: Alexander Saitov, Kazakhstan

• 27 December 2023 in 18:20

  These Winter Holidays in St. Petersburg Part 1: December 27-January 3

• 22 December 2023 in 19:02

  Our Top Holiday Season Activities in St. Petersburg

• 21 December 2023 in 19:12

  Student Spotlight: Subhrajit Barua, India

• 13 December 2023 in 17:20

  This Week in St. Petersburg: December 14-20, 2023

• 30 November 2023 in 16:46

  Student Spotlight: Vladimir Kartashev, Kyrgyzstan

• 29 November 2023 in 16:30

  This Week in St. Petersburg: November 30 - December 6, 2023

• 15 November 2023 in 18:18

  This Week in St. Petersburg: November 16-22, 2023

• 14 November 2023 in 15:45

  Sending Your Parcels in Russia and Beyond: Delivery Services 101

• 10 November 2023 in 18:31

  Best Meals to Go: What Do ITMO Students Eat for Lunch?

• 7 November 2023 in 16:55

  Being Your Own Supportive Friend: How To Grow Your Self-Esteem

• 1 November 2023 in 19:13

  This Week in St. Petersburg: November 2-8, 2023

• 24 October 2023 in 17:53

  The Experiment: Testing Internet’s Top Advice for Beating the Fall Blues

• 18 October 2023 in 18:37

  This Week in St. Petersburg: October 19-25, 2023

• 17 October 2023 in 19:19

  Postcrossing: How to Explore the World Through Postcards

• 4 October 2023 in 18:23

  This Week in St. Petersburg: October 5-11, 2023

• 26 September 2023 in 17:50

  Something of a Scientist Myself: Using Memes to Promote Science?

• 20 September 2023 in 17:39

  This Week in St. Petersburg: September 21-27, 2023

• 13 September 2023 in 17:31

  This Week in St. Petersburg: September 14-20, 2023

• 5 September 2023 in 19:31

  ITMO.Megabattle: Contests and Friendships For the Win

• 1 September 2023 in 17:19

  Pencil It Down: Where to Get Your Stationery in St. Petersburg

• 23 August 2023 in 17:12

  This Week in St. Petersburg: August 24-30, 2023

• 16 August 2023 in 16:57

  This Week in St. Petersburg: August 17-23, 2023

• 15 August 2023 in 18:22

  Quantum Physics Is Everywhere: FAQ With ITMO Quantum Physicist

• 4 August 2023 in 18:29

  The Experiment: Bucket List Summer

• 2 August 2023 in 14:45

  This Week in St. Petersburg: August 3-9, 2023

• 19 July 2023 in 15:44

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 22-23, 2023

• 18 July 2023 in 17:53

  Russian Naval Glory and Island Forts: A Day Trip to Kronstadt

• 14 July 2023 in 18:05

  The National Library of Russia: The Hogwarts of St. Petersburg

• 12 July 2023 in 17:58

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 15-16, 2023

• 4 July 2023 in 17:33

  Fashion Police: Where Do ITMO Students Get Their Outfits?

• 26 June 2023 in 18:12

  ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #33

• 21 June 2023 in 17:22

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 24-25, 2023

• 19 June 2023 in 18:10

  Smolensk: Rediscovering My Medieval Hometown

• 15 June 2023 in 17:07

  Student Spotlight: Hossain Jafari, Afghanistan

• 7 June 2023 in 17:28

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 10-12

• 24 May 2023 in 18:12

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 27-28, 2023

• 23 May 2023 in 21:18

  Fish Out of Water: Navigating the Challenges of Studying Abroad

• 10 May 2023 in 18:48

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 13-14, 2023

• 2 May 2023 in 18:04

  ITMO Psychologists Say: Four Mental Health Practices and How to Use Them

• 26 April 2023 in 16:51

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 29 – May 1, 2023

• 25 April 2023 in 17:36

  Dorm Life 101: Lessons Learned From Living in a Shared Space

• 21 April 2023 in 18:49

  First Position Exhibition: Is Ballet a Russian National Treasure?

• 12 April 2023 in 16:29

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 15-16, 2023

• 29 March 2023 in 14:27

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 1-2, 2023

• 28 March 2023 in 17:38

  Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

• 21 March 2023 in 17:34

  ITMO Students Advise: How to Make Friends in a New Country

• 15 March 2023 in 17:01

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 18-19, 2023

• 13 March 2023 in 17:30

  Five Items For a True Russian Spring Fashion Look

• 1 March 2023 in 14:12

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 4-5, 2023

• 28 February 2023 in 16:29

  Dancing, Fencing, and Ultimate Frisbee: Get to Know Three KronBars Coaches

• 17 February 2023 in 17:54

  The Experiment: Fix Your Sleep Schedule and Stay Sane

• 15 February 2023 in 17:40

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 18-19, 2023

• 7 February 2023 in 17:55

  Simple Rules for Being More Eco-Friendly

• 1 February 2023 in 14:21

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 4-5, 2023

• 31 January 2023 in 17:14

  Russian Social Media Through the Eyes of International Students

• 18 January 2023 in 14:52

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 21-22, 2023

• 9 January 2023 in 16:17

  How NOT To Plan Your Year

• 4 January 2023 in 11:20

  Start Your Year With Decluttering

• 21 December 2022 in 17:15

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 24-25, 2022

• 16 December 2022 in 17:47

  Find Your Holiday Spirit Steps Away from ITMO Campuses

• 7 December 2022 in 16:49

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 10-11, 2022

• 6 December 2022 in 17:52

  Esports at ITMO: Join the Community and Play With Your Team

• 29 November 2022 in 19:00

  FAQ on Getting Your PhD at ITMO

• 16 November 2022 in 15:23

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 19-20, 2022

• 9 November 2022 in 16:39

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 12-13, 2022

• 1 November 2022 in 17:59

  Best Apps Used by International Students in Russia

• 26 October 2022 in 17:28

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 29-30, 2022

• 12 October 2022 in 17:37

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 15-16, 2022

• 10 October 2022 in 18:20

  Don’t Get Skinny Like a Russian: Tackling Common Food Myths

• 27 September 2022 in 17:52

  Healthcare for International Students in Russia

• 21 September 2022 in 16:12

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 24-25, 2022

• 16 September 2022 in 17:39

  Discovering the Student-Led Plant-Based Menu Initiative at ITMO

• 15 September 2022 in 13:06

  Student Spotlight: Mishek Likola, Zambia

• 14 September 2022 in 17:22

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 17-18, 2022

• 2 September 2022 in 18:23

  Back to School: Set Up Your Ultimate Study Routine

• 31 August 2022 in 15:30

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 3-4, 2022

• 23 August 2022 in 16:48

  A Quick Guide to St. Petersburg

• 19 August 2022 in 18:00

  Urban Beauty: Where to Find Street Art in St. Petersburg

• 17 August 2022 in 17:19

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 20-21, 2022

• 3 August 2022 in 16:03

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 6-7, 2022

• 2 August 2022 in 18:09

  Moving to St. Petersburg: Your Day One Digest

• 20 July 2022 in 17:26

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 23-24

• 19 July 2022 in 16:15

  A Quick Guide to Moscow

• 15 July 2022 in 18:41

  St. Petersburg 101: Suburban Trains and Travel on a Budget

• 13 July 2022 in 17:55

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 16-17, 2022

• 6 July 2022 in 15:52

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 9-10, 2022

• 14 June 2022 in 13:23

  How To: Cycling in St. Petersburg

• 8 June 2022 in 15:35

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 11-13, 2022

• 3 June 2022 in 16:26

  Our Top 7 Summer Must-Dos in St. Petersburg

• 25 May 2022 in 13:50

  This Weekend In St. Petersburg: May 28-29, 2022

• 17 May 2022 in 17:25

  Rostov-on-Don: Sunshine, Spacious Streets, and History at Every Corner

• 13 May 2022 in 17:27

  Enjoy Every Cup: Specialty Coffee in St. Petersburg

• 11 May 2022 in 16:55

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 14-15, 2022

• 6 May 2022 in 17:30

  Unexplored St. Petersburg: Kolomna

• 27 April 2022 in 16:56

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 30-May 3, 2022

• 13 April 2022 in 13:15

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 16-17, 2022

• 6 April 2022 in 18:00

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 9-10, 2022

• 5 April 2022 in 16:17

  St. Petersburg Public Transport Reform: QR Tickets and New Routes

• 23 March 2022 in 16:25

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 26-27, 2022

• 9 March 2022 in 17:42

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 12-13, 2022

• 8 March 2022 in 12:11

  Finding Focus and Coping With Difficult Times

• 1 March 2022 in 17:59

  Typical Russian Student’s Monthly Budget in 2022

• 23 February 2022 in 12:25

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 26-27, 2022

• 14 February 2022 in 18:42

  What Can You Buy in St. Petersburg for 100 Rubles in 2022?

• 9 February 2022 in 16:50

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 12-13, 2022

• 8 February 2022 in 17:11

  Top Tips to Save Money in Russia

• 31 January 2022 in 18:12

  5 Russian Must-Know Singers Topping the Charts

• 26 January 2022 in 15:04

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 29-30, 2022

• 17 January 2022 in 16:52

  Must-Know YouTubers in Russia

• 12 January 2022 in 16:33

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 15-16, 2022

• 24 December 2021 in 18:32

  Have Yourself a Vegan Russian New Year

• 22 December 2021 in 16:55

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 25-26, 2021

• 21 December 2021 in 17:18

  New Year in Russia: All You Need to Know

• 15 December 2021 in 16:53

  This Weekend: December Festivities in St. Petersburg

• 10 December 2021 in 18:14

  One Perfect Day: Feel Swedish in St. Petersburg

• 7 December 2021 in 17:23

  What Helps the Brain Keep Your Balance

• 2 December 2021 in 12:37

  Student Spotlight: Ashish T.S. Ireddy, India

• 1 December 2021 in 14:05

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 4-5, 2021

• 22 November 2021 in 16:00

  Like a Local: Where to Get the Best Tote Bags in the City

• 17 November 2021 in 15:49

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 20-21, 2021

• 11 November 2021 in 15:38

  Student Spotlight: Collins Chimezie, Nigeria

• 5 November 2021 in 12:03

  Dune: Five Themes Not To Miss

• 3 November 2021 in 15:03

  This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Unleash Your Creativity with Journaling

• 20 October 2021 in 17:32

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 23-24, 2021

• 15 October 2021 in 16:24

  Building Work-Life Balance From Scratch as a Translator Applying for a PhD

• 13 October 2021 in 15:24

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 16-17, 2021

• 4 October 2021 in 12:29

  5 Russian TV Theme Songs from the 2000s

• 28 September 2021 in 16:13

  Mind-Blowing Research of the Month: Speaking Multiple Languages – Hot or Not?

• 22 September 2021 in 17:09

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 25-26, 2021

• 14 September 2021 in 20:49

  Your Fall 2021 Guide to Life in St. Petersburg

• 10 September 2021 in 17:00

  Back to School Like a Pro: Get Things Done, Ace Your Tests, and Have Fun

• 8 September 2021 in 15:58

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 11-12, 2021

• 30 August 2021 in 16:34

  Kick Off the New Academic Year: Study Spots Near ITMO Campuses

• 25 August 2021 in 16:59

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 28-29, 2021

• 20 August 2021 in 15:31

  New Nature Exhibition Experience: Excavating the New, Burying the Old

• 11 August 2021 in 15:57

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 14-15, 2021

• 10 August 2021 in 17:41

  Crash Course: Recycling in St. Petersburg

• 21 July 2021 in 12:00

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 24-25, 2021

• 19 July 2021 in 12:00

  Vatrushka: Delicious Tvorog Pastry With a Mysterious Past

• 14 July 2021 in 13:43

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 17-18, 2021

• 9 July 2021 in 18:54

  Movie Fridays: Films Made by Women

• 29 June 2021 in 18:31

  Kazan: The Unique Flair of Russia’s Third Capital

• 23 June 2021 in 13:51

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 26-27, 2021

• 15 June 2021 in 20:04

  Essential Summer Activities Checklist

• 9 June 2021 in 13:52

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 12-14, 2021

• 19 May 2021 in 13:56

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 22-23, 2021

• 18 May 2021 in 18:57

  Mind-Blowing Research of the Month: How and Why We Study Music’s Effects on the Brain

• 14 May 2021 in 18:31

  Life During Exams: Self-Care 101

• 12 May 2021 in 15:16

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 15-16, 2021

• 28 April 2021 in 14:16

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 1-3, 2021

• 23 April 2021 in 14:54

  Discovering a Foodie Paradise at Eliseevsky Emporium

• 14 April 2021 in 13:57

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 17-18, 2021

• 13 April 2021 in 17:27

  Mind-Blowing Research of the Month: Exploring the Deep Sea

• 7 April 2021 in 15:16

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 10-11, 2021

• 30 March 2021 in 18:05

  Live Your Best Spring in St. Petersburg

• 24 March 2021 in 14:13

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 27-28, 2021

• 3 March 2021 in 13:59

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 6-7, 2021

• 2 March 2021 in 20:10

  Mind-Blowing Research of the Month: Brain-Computer Interfaces

• 24 February 2021 in 15:41

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 27-28, 2021

• 16 February 2021 in 18:41

  Organizing Your References 101: Apps and Tips

• 10 February 2021 in 14:29

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 13-14, 2021

• 1 February 2021 in 12:50

  5 Interesting Bridges of St. Petersburg

• 27 January 2021 in 15:03

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 30-31, 2021

• 26 January 2021 in 17:42

  Mind-Blowing Research of the Month: Neuroarchaeology

• 22 January 2021 in 18:07

  Growing Your Professional Network as a Researcher: Tips & Platforms

• 13 January 2021 in 14:24

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 16-17, 2021

• 8 January 2021 in 12:58

  5 Dishes To Take You On a Cooking Adventure This Holiday Season

• 1 January 2021 in 13:25

  5 Holiday Movies and Series to Binge On

• 30 December 2020 in 15:18

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg, January 2-3, 2021

• 23 December 2020 in 15:51

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 26-27, 2020

• 11 December 2020 in 14:18

  Sparkle and Shine: Five Holidays to Celebrate at Home This December

• 9 December 2020 in 13:42

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 12-13

• 4 December 2020 in 15:38

  How To: Outdoor Ice Rinks

• 2 December 2020 in 13:39

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 5-6

• 20 November 2020 in 19:26

  Friday Experiment: Attempting to Write Every Day

• 17 November 2020 in 19:41

  Brain as a Hologram: Exploring Vision at ITMO’s Museum of Optics

• 11 November 2020 in 13:28

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 14-15, 2020

• 28 October 2020 in 14:01

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 31 – November 1, 2020

• 27 October 2020 in 18:04

  Cognitive Science Tales for Halloween: 4 Mysterious Cases

• 19 October 2020 in 14:00

  Discover Yamal Peninsula: Wise Up and Learn to Welcome Change

• 14 October 2020 in 13:05

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 17-18, 2020

• 13 October 2020 in 17:46

  Celebration for Children Student Club: Bringing Smiles All Year Around

• 9 October 2020 in 21:06

  Your Guide to Gaming in Fall-Winter of 2020

• 30 September 2020 in 14:12

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 3-4, 2020

• 16 September 2020 in 13:32

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 19-20, 2020

• 14 September 2020 in 14:18

  4 Incredible Russian Churches Off the Beaten Track

• 4 September 2020 in 13:17

  Almost 7 Movies To Get You Studying

• 2 September 2020 in 13:15

  This Mostly Stay-At-Home Weekend In St. Petersburg: September 5-6, 2020

• 25 August 2020 in 18:07

  What Our Eye Movements Can Tell Us – And How It’s Changing The World

• 19 August 2020 in 16:05

  This Mostly Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 22-23, 2020

• 17 August 2020 in 18:15

  5 Russian Architectural Wonders You Didn’t Know Existed

• 29 July 2020 in 16:56

  This Mostly-Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: More Parks

• 27 July 2020 in 19:29

  St. Petersburg's Nobel Prize Legacy

• 21 July 2020 in 16:25

  Cognitive Science: How Memory Works and How to Make Yours Work Better

• 15 July 2020 in 17:19

  This Mostly Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Parks

• 6 July 2020 in 10:56

  5 Russian Natural Wonders

• 1 July 2020 in 11:53

  This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Challenges

• 17 June 2020 in 14:39

  This Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Mastering Communication

• 3 June 2020 in 16:17

  This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: More Online Opportunities

• 26 May 2020 in 12:34

  ITMO’s Buddy System: Helping International Students Feel at Home

• 20 May 2020 in 16:09

  This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Using Online Opportunities

• 12 May 2020 in 16:35

  ITMakeup: Beauty, Self-Acceptance and Online Makeup Tutorials

• 6 May 2020 in 13:10

  This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Self-Care

• 28 April 2020 in 17:42

  Don’t Leave the Room, Don’t Make a Mistake and Run: Poems Every Russian Knows

• 22 April 2020 in 16:45

  This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St.Petersburg: Celebrating the Great Outdoors

• 15 April 2020 in 14:44

  This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Concerts and Live Shows

• 3 April 2020 in 11:35

  Safe and Social: Video Games to Play in Self-Isolation

• 1 April 2020 in 12:41

  This Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 4-5

• 18 March 2020 in 18:02

  This Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 21-22, 2020

• 10 March 2020 in 13:52

  ITMO’s Intelligentsia Culture Club: Be Kinder to Others and Never Fear Change

• 4 March 2020 in 17:34

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 7-8

• 19 February 2020 in 18:37

  This Weekend in St.Petersburg: February 22-23

• 18 February 2020 in 21:13

  ITMO.GREEN: Students Doing Their Best to Save the World

• 7 February 2020 in 13:41

  How to Find Your Favorite Video Game Genre

• 29 January 2020 in 16:51

  This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 1-2

• 3 January 2020 in 09:35

  Soviet Movies For the Winter Holidays

• 2 January 2020 in 11:02

  Ready Player One: Games We Play Over the Holidays

• 26 November 2019 in 15:21

  Asian Comfort Food Near ITMO Campuses

• 22 November 2019 in 22:07

  New Worlds, Warm Greetings and Research: Why We Love Gaming

• 22 November 2019 in 21:58

  New Worlds, Warm Greetings and Research: Why We Love Gaming

• 1 November 2019 in 17:14

  Three Video Games for a Ghostly Weekend