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• Refreshing Russian Soups and Drinks to Try This Summer Season

  It looks as if the weather in St. Petersburg has finally caught up with the calendar! And if you’ve still not gathered the courage to explore the breadth of Russian cuisine, now is the perfect time to try some of the best dishes and beverages that’ll have you feeling breezy in no time!

  29.07.2025

• ITMO Family Day 2025: Why You Can’t Miss This Summer’s Top Festival

  ITMO Family Day 2025, the university’s traditional graduation party and open-air festival, is coming soon on July 12. This year, the event will take place on the shore of the Gulf of Finland at the 300th Anniversary Park. The program will feature interactive zones, workshops, lectures by special guests, and a rock concert by The Hatters! Read on to learn how to make the most of your time at IFD 2025!

  07.07.2025

• 7 Advantages of Summer in St. Petersburg

  We know: sometimes, you look out the window at the St. Petersburg version of summer and ask yourself, “Where is the warmth and sunshine I was promised on the tin?” Yes, the weather forecast isn’t something we can always rely on, but there are at least seven solid reasons to love summer in our Northern Capital. Let’s go through them down below. 

  04.07.2025

• The ITMO.NEWS Guide to Summer in St. Petersburg

  When it comes to exploring our beloved Northern Capital, the sunny season is definitely the best time for it. The lush greenery, the slight breeze from the Gulf of Finland, and the long days – even the occasional trademark thunderstorm can’t ruin the charm of St. Petersburg in summer. Over the years, we’ve shared plenty of insights into the best things to do in the city in June, July, and August – here are our best picks.

  22.07.2024

• No Hot Water? No Problem! How To Deal With the Summer Water Shutoff in Russia

  A staple of Russian summer – besides sunbathing, swimming, and gorging on fruits and berries – is surviving the hot water switch-off. For a week or two, people throughout the country have to shiver under icy showers or test their wit to avoid such destiny. Why does it happen and what are some life hacks to stay warm and clean? Discover in our story.

  08.07.2024

• Come Rain or Shine: Best Summertime Activities in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg certainly has a reputation for its unpredictable weather, but locals and visitors would all agree: no matter the forecast, there are always places to go, sights to admire, and activities to try in the city. Want to stay prepared for any scenario? Heed our team's best picks for things to do in St. Petersburg on sunny and rainy days alike.

  04.06.2024

• Song of the Month: Our Summer Anthems

  Summer has neared its end, and we’re already excited to see it return next year. In the meantime, we’re making the most of the remaining few weeks of warmth and relishing the memories made over those sunny months. Helping us in this endeavor are the tunes we’ve been listening to – joyous, hopeful, chill, or upbeat, but all symbolic of this wonderful season. Check them out!

  25.08.2023

• Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg This August

  With just one month of summer left to go, make the most of it with these diverse and fun activities.

  01.08.2023

• Our Team’s Songs for Rainy Summer Days

  Summer in St. Petersburg is unpredictable: one minute you might be soaking in the white nights – and the next you will be soaking wet under pouring rain. Our coping mechanism? Music, of course! Allow these tunes to sugar the pill of a rainy summer day for you – they sure do for us.

  30.06.2023

• Holiday Diary: Summer in St. Petersburg

  Living nine months of the year in the grip of gray skies and drizzle, residents of St. Petersburg never take summer for granted. The seasonal metamorphosis is so miraculous, even avid couch potatoes leave their homes to make the most of these days. Let’s join them, too, and learn what it’s like – to stay for the summer in the city instead of going to your hometown.

  20.06.2023