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• Summer in St. Petersburg: Best Places by the Water

  What can be more soothing than the sound of flowing water, especially when it’s scorching hot outside and you fail to find any shady places to escape to, or when you’re deep inside your head, or… on any other day, come rain or shine? If you are the same way, here are our top spots with majestic views and entertainment for some extra summer vibes.

  28.06.2021

• Student Spotlight: Alejandro Ramos, Mexico

  In this article, we’d like to introduce you to Alejandro Ramos, a Mexican student in the Physics of Lasers PhD program at ITMO University. Alejandro tells us about his love at first sight for Russia, the process that he went through to come here and his plans for his current research at ITMO.

  17.06.2021

• Raf Coffee: Delicious Russian Coffee Invention

  Frothy, creamy, and vanilla-flavored, raf coffee is a delicious and Russia-originating addition to the blooming St. Petersburg specialty coffee culture. What is it that makes it just so good and where can you get your first sip?

  14.06.2021

• Student Spotlight: Lasse Schneider, Germany

  Meet Lasse Schneider, a German PhD student in Management of Social and Economic Systems. He came for an exchange semester, but fell in love with the city and the university – now he is finishing his first year of PhD studies. At the same time he writes for ITMO’s blog. Find out more about his incredible story in this interview.

  10.06.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 5-6, 2021

  The finals are in full swing, the sun is making a comeback, and the forecast calls for twenty-something all week – it seems like summer is officially in town. Whether you want to soak up the sun at the city’s beaches, celebrate warm days with authentic live music, or reflect on electric and diverse contemporary art – here are our best picks that will lure you off the couch this weekend.

  02.06.2021

• How To Be Vegan in St. Petersburg

  A huge 21st century trend, veganism has now reached Russia. In big cities like St. Petersburg, one by one cafes are becoming more vegan-friendly and more stores are providing plant-based options. Although small positive changes towards meatless and dairy-free lifestyles can be seen more often, vegans still need a guide on how to survive in St. Petersburg.

  01.06.2021

• Bike Ride With the Rector 13.0: Participants Share Their Impressions

  This Wednesday, ITMO students and staff gathered at the Krestovsky Ostrov metro station for a traditional bike ride with ITMO’s Rector Vladimir Vasilyev. The relentless downpour and strong wind, which had been spoiling the mood of the city’s residents all day, did not scare the cyclists away. Among those who were not intimidated by the bad weather was also an ITMO.NEWS journalist, who joined the cyclists and talked to some of the participants.

  27.05.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 29-30, 2021

  Let’s say goodbye to spring by making the most of the last weekend before summer 2021: welcome the most exciting and beautiful season at a floral festival, thrift-shop like a boss at the city’s bazaars and flea markets, and even pick up a new book at the largest book salon in St. Petersburg.

  26.05.2021

• St. Petersburg by Water: Boat Tours Guide

  St. Petersburg – the Northern Capital – is beautiful from any angle, but, without a doubt, the most spectacular views are available from the water. Thanks to the extensive network of rivers and canals that binds the city’s many islands together, St. Petersburg got the nickname “the Venice of the North.” From that perspective, acquaintance with the city wouldn’t be complete without a boat tour. Here’s our guide to help you navigate the ocean of options and choose the perfect ride.

  25.05.2021

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Courtyards

  While many imagine St. Petersburg as the city of a thousand and one bridges, its true spirit is hidden from the eyes of the uninitiated in a maze of side-streets and courtyards. Scattered around the city, these secluded places live their own lives, interrupted only by periodic visits from those few who know of their existence. What off-the-beaten-track sites can you find in St. Petersburg?

  24.05.2021