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Fascinating Events in Palace Square History
…reen field? One occasion was in June 2015, when the International Federation of Landscape Architects held an event in St. Petersburg. The organizers covered the square with rolled lawns, added trees in tubs, and created flower beds. The transformation lasted only two days, but during that time citizens could take a seat and relax where they couldn’t before. The…
26.05.2026
3 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Spoke Russian
…Ralph Fiennes An English theater and movie actor known for roles in the Harry Potter series, Schindler's List (1993), and The English Patient (1997), Ralph Fiennes has shown a deep interest in Russian culture over the years. He starred in Two Women (2014), directed by the Russian filmmaker Vera Glagoleva, and also portrayed Alexander Pushkin (the classic author…
25.05.2026
ITMO and Geoscan Open Youth Construction Bureau for UAS and Satellite Engineers
…rway,” explains Andrey Zhivitskii, the head of the Youth Construction Bureau Geoscan-ITMO. Students will be mentored by experts from Geoscan and ITMO’s Faculty of Control Systems and Robotics. Apart from working on projects at the center, they will also be able to complete internships and practical training and participate in research and R&D projects at the…
22.05.2026
From Baba Yaga to Crime and Punishment: Four Books by Russian Writers Featured On-Screen
…d in: The Reader (2008) – 00:38:15 Set in post-WWII Germany, The Reader follows the relationship between a young boy and an older woman, in which literature plays a pivotal role, exactly as the title hints. Thus, the movie comes with a mountain of books the protagonist reads out loud to his love interest. One of them is The Lady with the Dog – a short story by Ant…
22.05.2026
PhD in Physics: ITMO Researcher Vasily Kravtsov Talks Projects and Opportunities for Young Scientists
…imes (excitons are neutral quasiparticles formed from a negatively charged electron and a “hole,” a positively charged quasiparticle), and created a dedicated platform for controlling such current at the nanoscale. It will enable energy-efficient, faster, and more compact excitonic integrated circuits at the nanoscale for data transmission and AI computations. …
21.05.2026
This Week in St. Petersburg: May 21-27, 2026
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Russian Scientists Develop Dual-Action Approach for Liver Failure Treatment and Regeneration
… way to influence liver cells at the molecular level and trigger its regeneration. One of the promising approaches relies on the use of microRNAs, small molecules that can control several genes simultaneously. The main drawback, however, is their instability in the bloodstream, which can be overcome by using nanocarriers for their delivery. As a solution, a resea…
15.05.2026
Students of 54 Universities Join ITMO’s International Math Competition
… now add their diplomas to their personal portfolios when applying for enhanced scholarships or applying to ITMO Master’s programs. These diplomas can improve an applicant’s enrollment chances. “I joined the competition to try my hand at complex, engaging problems, generate ideas, and interact with other math enthusiasts. I was really excited to participate and…
13.05.2026
This Week in St. Petersburg: May 14-20, 2026
…m to a special program. This year, you can choose to visit one, three, or five locations and book the time you’ll visit them in advance over at the event’s official website. Scroll through the offers by each museum on this page, choose something to your liking, and enjoy your nightly cultural adventure. Sunday, May 17 Mozart's Idomeneo 3 pm Lenfilm …
13.05.2026