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  • 5 Moscow Spots in St. Petersburg

    Have you been to the Russian capital? What if we say that you need neither a train nor a plane to take a demo trip there – in fact, you can get a taste while staying right here in St. Petersburg! With this article, we’ll guide you through some iconic and hidden locations where you can feel Moscovite.  

    19.09.2023

  • This Week in St. Petersburg: September 7-13, 2023

    School supplies purchased, first classes taken, peers reunited. Congrats! You’ve successfully completed the back-to-school challenge – your award is a freshly-baked game plan for post-school fun over the next seven days.

    06.09.2023

  • Eco-Paths, Parks, and Glamping: Students Suggest New Tourist Attractions in Leningrad Oblast

    This July, students from ITMO, St. Petersburg State University (SPbSU), and HSE University presented their innovative tourist projects for Leningrad Oblast at the Summer School in Urban Studies. The students’ ideas will be implemented by the administrative bodies of Vyborg, Shlisselburg, and Staraya Ladoga to utilize the potential of these tourist destinations.

    09.08.2023

  • New AI Solution Helps Design Arctic Infrastructure

    Researchers from the Intelligent Urban Planning Technologies Laboratory, part of ITMO’s Research Center “Strong AI in Industry,” trained AI to design industrial and port facilities specifically for the Arctic region. The new model can generate a full-scale model of the future site, reflecting all the peculiarities of the construction, the terrain, and the area’s harsh climate conditions, in just a few minutes.

    25.07.2023

  • Sculpture, Architecture, and History: Exploring St. Petersburg’s Historic Cemeteries

    Visiting a graveyard is an unlikely choice of weekend activity. Eerie atmosphere, superstition, and Gothic fiction have made cemeteries synonymous with the morbid and the macabre. Yet they have more to offer than just horror stories. Why not step outside and explore while the weather is nice?

    14.04.2023

  • Explore St. Petersburg Through Details

    From my experience, curiosity and a bit of luck can help you learn more about St. Petersburg than dozens of guided tours. Look up or turn a corner at the right time, and the city will reveal gems hidden from prying eyes. If you, too, want to learn to spot beauty in the details, this article will be a helping hand.

    07.04.2023

  • The Many Kremlins of Russia

    Ever visited the famous Kremlin in Moscow, the home of the President with its five palaces, four cathedrals, and a huge wall? Actually, there isn't only one Kremlin, there are many, all over Russia. Kremlin actually means fortress in the city, and we're going to introduce you to some of the most famous kremlins in the country in this article.

    22.08.2022

  • The Art of Russian Glazed Tiles

    Diverse Russian изразцы (izraztsy) – glazed tiles – make up an independent tradition and bear unique features that have developed over centuries. Let’s see what it’s all about.

    11.07.2022

  • From Above: Observation Decks of St. Petersburg

    Although St. Petersburg can't boast a hill-abundant landscape, don’t lose hope to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city! Let’s climb a few (or a few hundred) steps together to discover the most stunning sceneries from and of the city’s centerpieces.

    20.05.2022

  • Living in St. Petersburg: Architectural Layers

    St. Petersburg is a city of incredible beauty and architecture. From the stunning Catherine Palace in the southern suburb of Pushkin to the Winter Palace right in the center of the city, St. Petersburg is a blend of Baroque, Classicism, Eclecticism, and Art Nouveau. But while the city center denounces high-rise buildings, the outskirts tell a different story. In a city of over 5 million residents, where does everyone live and what can you find if you venture out beyond the historical districts? Each layer of the city was built during a different era and reflects the history and attitudes of that time. Check it out. 

    23.11.2021