Thursday, November 6

New Frontiers: Dreams of Researchers in Life Sciences 

What’s next for life sciences, the most rapidly developing research field in the world? This Thursday, you’ll get to learn it from young researchers in the field: Anastasiia Orlova, a curator of data-driven drug delivery projects at ITMO, Pavel Baranov, the head of a hyperspectral systems laboratory at St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI,” Anton Muravev, an associate professor at ITMO’s Infochemistry Scientific Center, and Mikhail Kotov, a space journalist. Learn what inspires them and get a few ideas for your own projects at this public talk held within the Scientific St. Petersburg project. The talk will be held in Russian.

Friday, November 7

Shadow of a Doubt

Discover one of Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite films he’s made, the noir Shadow of a Doubt (1947), on the big screen. Will you be able to unravel the dark secret kept by one of the characters? Test your wit (and your nerves) on Friday. The movie will be screened in English with Russian subtitles. Age rating 18+, viewer discretion advised.

Saturday, November 8

Flora Fest

  • November 8 – 12-7 pm, November 9 – 11 am - 7 pm
  • Sevkabel Port
  • Entrance fee: 500 rubles on Saturday, 400 rubles on Sunday

Your green thumb itching for a new plant to nurture? Then this is the event for you! Apart from all kinds of rare and popular green pets, at the festival you’ll find cute handmade ceramic pots, herbal teas, and various devices and fertilizers. What’s more, you’ll get to chat with those who share your passion and join creative workshops to double the fun!

Sunday, November 9

Forgotten musical treasures to the world

At this concert, you’ll get to enjoy some hidden gems from the world of classical music. Pieces by Bach, Schubert, Schumann, and Mendelssohn will be performed on piano and cello that accompany a baritone, a mezzo-soprano, and a tenor.

Monday, November 10

Alexei Bogolyubov. On the 200th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth

  • Until January 26, 2026; Mon: 10 am - 7 pm, Wed-Sun: 10 am - 6 pm
  • Russian Museum (Mikailovsky Palace)
  • 700 rubles (500 rubles for students)

Feel the warm sea breeze on your face at this exhibition, full of dramatic seascapes by 19th-century artist Alexei Bogolyubov. From epic naval battles to peaceful marine landscapes, you will see the sea explored from every point of view in the artist’s studies, which he made a habit of creating on his lifelong travels across Russia and Europe.

Tuesday, November 11

Synchronization exhibition

At this exhibition, you will see the winners of a 2024 media art competition express their views on the concept of time. With a total of six pictures, the display presents time as a biological impulse, cultural memory, an algorithm, and more. Come to the gallery to challenge your own views on the concept!

Wednesday, November 12

Silent movies with an orchestra

ArtPokaz brings to the big screen three silent masterpieces: The Vagabond (1916), The Play House (1921), The Idle Class (1922), which will be shown with a jazz accompaniment by the Easy Winners ensemble. Travel back to the early 20th century and enjoy an elegant visit to the cinema.