This year, I had the chance to explore four countries — Vietnam, China, Italy, and Switzerland. Each destination offered me more than just postcard-perfect landscapes; they taught me culture, community, and life lessons. Traveling is often seen as an escape, but for me, it became a way to dive deeper into understanding the world and connecting with its people. Let me take you along on this unforgettable adventure.
Only recently did the public get used to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and even picked the ones that are most important to them. Yet there is already a new environment-related term in town. I'm talking, of course, about ESG, which is an acronym for environmental, social, and governance. ESG appeared on the public radar a few years ago and whose impact is growing rapidly. Let's take a look at what ESG means, how it differs from the SDGs and, most importantly, why we should care.
Autumn is a magical time in St. Petersburg, where the crisp air and changing colors breathe new life into the city. From the city's vibrant streets to its quiet parks, autumn brings a charm that deserves to be explored and experienced to the fullest.
A trip to the zoo is the perfect opportunity to spend time with your friends and family and see some unbearably cute animals! So hop on down, and discover what St. Petersburg has to offer you.
The Velikye Luki Aeronautics festival (Воздухоплавание) is a yearly championship of flying hot air balloons that takes place in the city of Velikye Luki located in the south-east part of Pskov Oblast. The city is also called the Capital of aeronautics in Russia. The festival has been taking place since 1996. After a year-long wait, I was finally able to indulge and witness this festival first-hand! Here’s my experience of the event.
Physical education and sports is a class that every Bachelor’s student at ITMO must take for their first few years of studying. There is a wide range of options for how you can complete this discipline, with many different sports at varying levels of difficulty. If you want, you can join a club for a specific sport and compete, or you can complete the disciple on your own time by running or working out at a gym.
Welcome to the third part of our story about our experiences at the "Delightful Istanbul 2024" Summer School. Catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 — and read on!
Welcome to the second part of our story about our experiences at the "Delightful Istanbul 2024" Summer School. Catch up on Part 1 here if you haven't seen it and read on!
Hey everyone! We're Mariia and Alina, and we're students at the Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations at ITMO University. In this 3-part blog, we want to share our experience participating in the Aydin University "Delightful Istanbul 2024" Summer School.
When I first landed in St. Petersburg from India, brimming with excitement for my Russian Foundation Program, followed by Master's studies, little did I know that the journey ahead would be both challenging and transformative. It’s been more than one and a half-years now, and as I reflect on my experiences, I see a story of growth, resilience, and a lot of learning.