Search by tag «Movies» 111 results

• 5 Beloved Russian Characters in World-Class Animation

  Outwardly cold, yet kind and witty… these five cartoon characters steal scenes – and hearts – with their memorable stories and culture-inspired traits.

  14.11.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: November 13-19, 2025

  Need a plan for the week to come? We've got options: a new theater release, a nature outing, cello music, and more – pick your favorites and enjoy!

  12.11.2025

• Cyberpunk on Film: 4 Cult Classics to Watch

  From Blade Runner to Cyberpunk 2077, the “low-life, high-tech” genre has introduced us to dozens of iconic worlds. It has had a massive impact on pop culture, architecture, and even fashion – and it’s only becoming more mainstream as its previously outlandish ideas grow closer to reality. In today’s movie digest, we take a quick look at four cult films that didn’t make a splash upon release, but have since gained a following around the world.

  14.10.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: October 9-15, 2025

  Right on time, here is your game plan for the next seven days: a concert of Soviet soundtracks, a student art exhibition, a new documentary for Beatles fans, and more.

  08.10.2025

• Iconic Food Scenes in Russian Movies

  Russian cinema is full of memorable food moments, yet few of them can be crowned a certified classic. What makes these five scenes so iconic and what kind of delicacies are seen on the screen? Find the answers below.

  07.10.2025

• Eco-Horror: What It Is and Why We Love To Fear It

  Since ancient times, scary stories have been a way for humans to work through their anxieties and confront the worst-case scenarios. As our everyday reality changes, so do the things we worry about. So, it’s only natural that better awareness of environmental issues coincided with the emergence of a curious new genre: eco-horror. So, what defines it and what are some of its most prominent or unusual examples in film? Let’s explore it together.

  30.09.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: September 18-24, 2025

  It’s Wednesday, and we’re here to help you enjoy your life outside of school – with a great selection of newly-opened exhibitions, live music concerts, and must-visit markets to level-up your day-to-day.

  17.09.2025

• 5 More Filming Locations in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg is notably cinematic, but which of its many landmarks can you spot in movies from the past decade? Find a few below – and get inspired to see them in real life.

  16.09.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: September 4-10, 2025

  Where will the next seven days take you? Spoilers ahead! There will be lots of Hollywood classics and first fall outings to galleries and concerts – find them all and more in our weekly digest below.

  03.09.2025

• 4 Russian Sci-Fi Film Classics You Should See

  Looking to put something unusual on your watchlist? Well, how about exploring a century’s worth of Russian sci-fi cinema? These four film classics, spanning from the silent era to the modern period, are a great entry point to the unique flavor of Soviet and Russian science fiction.

  19.08.2025