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• How To Get Back to Work/Classes After a Long Break

  The hardest thing to cope with after long holidays is oftentimes not the post-holiday blues, but productivity guilt. You have to drag yourself out of bed, you feel drained, and your to-do list makes you feel nothing but anxious. In this article, Anastasia Prichislenko, a psychologist and the head of the soft skills module in personal efficiency and public speaking at ITMO, explains why this state is a normal stage of body reset, rather than a wave of laziness, and shares her tips on how to make the return to work and studies easier.

  12.01.2026

• 5 Post-Holiday Gift Ideas to Treat Yourself

  After all your presents have found their recipients, you can finally relax and… give a gift to yourself. You deserve it. What can be better than starting a new year by indulging in a small joy? 

  05.01.2026

• An Introvert’s Guide to Winter Holidays in St. Petersburg

  From mid-November onwards, life gets progressively more holiday-themed. We’ve made this list of places for those times when you want some peace and quiet among all the festivities – a perfect guide for your inner introvert.

  19.12.2025

• Early Gift-Shopping Guide

  It’s beginning to look a lot like… there is a lot of holiday shopping coming our way! This article is for anyone and everyone wishing to plan ahead and get their gift hunting done in advance. We’ve assembled a list of gift categories and where to look for each. You think there are no reasons for shopping early? Read on and we’ll convince you otherwise. 

  05.12.2025

• Slavic Myths, Robots, and the Meaning of Life: Video Games To Play This Holiday Season

  The winter break is a great opportunity to lean back, relax, and spend some time on your favorite hobby. Together with Ivan Kirilenko, a lecturer at ITMO’s Game Development School, we’ve prepared a roundup of indie games to play on long winter evenings, whether solo or with friends – including a couple of titles developed by ITMO students!

  04.01.2025

• Top Russian Tunes to Spruce Up Your Holiday Playlist

  Anywhere in the world where the New Year is celebrated, you’ll find that the locals have their unique holiday playlist – and Russia is no different. From century-old classics to modern chart-toppers, all of these songs imbue us with a festive spirit and a sense of connection. So, what are they? Find out below.

  24.12.2024

• ITMO.NEWS Ultimate Gift Guide

  Struggling to pick out the perfect gift for a friend or family member? Well, you’re in luck – the stress is over because you have now opened ITMO.NEWS’ ultimate gift guide! Pinky promise, this year you’re going to have the smoothest holiday shopping experience. Let’s dive in!

  10.12.2024

• Top Spots for Cool and Unusual Gifts in St. Petersburg

  Books, sweets, and socks no longer making your “best gifts to give” list? Luckily, there are all kinds of unique pieces and opportunities in St. Pete that will make for original, wholesome presents this holiday season. Without further ado, let’s dive right in – we promise, you’ll find your holiday spirit along the way!

  12.12.2023

• Much More Than Pancakes: Maslenitsa Week

  Today marks the beginning of Maslenitsa, a unique holiday that lasts a whole week! Let’s break it down day by day and see what customs are associated with each of them.

  20.02.2023

• The Best and Worst Gifts We Have Ever Received

  From retro gadgets to vinyl records and more, here’s a list of the gifts we’ve gotten over the years that we were eternally grateful for – and ones that made us pull a Benedict Cumberbatch. 

  06.01.2023