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• A Taste of Tradition: Russia’s Most Beloved Sweets

  In Russia, we take tea time seriously. One of the unspoken rules is: never drink it plain. There should always be something sweet to go with the tea (что-нибудь к чаю). So, what should you bring to a cozy чаепитие (tea session)?

  27.10.2025

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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’s Monday Science Roundup #83

  If you're hungry for science news, you're in luck: we've got a whole buffet. Here are the most fascinating and intriguing discoveries, inventions, and overviews from the past two weeks – from all-new physical phenomena to a chatbot that keeps an eye on your yogurt.

  15.07.2025

• 6 Words With Unexpected Russian Origins

  Balalaika, samovar, matryoshka – ask anyone which Russian words are known around the world and they’ll bring up one of these. But there are many words in English and other languages that we use on an everyday basis without even suspecting that they originated from, or were popularized by, the Russian language. Let’s learn more about them!

  28.04.2025

• 5 Mind-Bending TV Shows to Scratch Your Severance Itch

  If you’re tapped into the pop-culture zeitgeist, you’ve no doubt seen, or are already watching, Apple TV+’s breakout hit show Severance. The third season is still a ways away – so, what should you fill your watchlist void with? We’ve sought to pick some of the most inventive, unorthodox, and groundbreaking TV to entertain even the most discerning viewer.

  01.04.2025

• 5 More Russian Words With Unexpected Origins

  As you’ve learned from our previous article, Russian, just as any other language, is ripe with fascinating stories of cultural exchange, historical trends, and even comical misunderstandings. What do China and France have to do with Russian oranges – and which pastry might strike horror into language purists' hearts? Find out below.

  17.03.2025

• Spring in St. Petersburg: Things to Do, Eat, and Learn

  It may hardly feel like it in terms of the weather, but spring has finally arrived in St. Petersburg! In the spirit of welcoming this new season, we’ve lined up all the must-do’s in culture, lifestyle, and, of course, food. Discover your next favorite spring activity in the digest below.

  04.03.2025