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• Discovery of the Month: Reading Trackers, Green Rewards, and More

  Each day brings us new discoveries. Big or small, they all make life more interesting. And each month, we share with you some of ours – whether lifestyle improvements, little joys, or new experiences. This month, we’re talking about tasty treats, better sleep, eco-friendly discounts, and more!

  25.04.2025

• 5 Soviet-Style Cafes in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg's Soviet legacy is more than brutalist architecture and a gorgeous metro system – it's also the food of the common people, simple yet delicious.To try it for yourself, you need no time machine: just visit one of these cafes that preserve – or reinvent – the recipes.

  11.04.2025

• Discovery of the Month: Meal Prep, Solo Dates, and More

  In March, we’ve been experimenting with food prepping, watching movies – new and old – and trying out solo activities. Feels like we’ve learned a lot: find our collected wisdom below.

  28.03.2025

• The Experiment: How Healthy Food Can Improve Your Life

  The conversation around what is considered “healthy” in terms of food and the way we consume it has been going on for decades. As you know, we here at ITMO.NEWS love putting everything to the test – and a healthier diet is no exception. For this article, we reached out to Anastasia Antonova, a PhD student at the Faculty of Biotechnologies and the author of the course Introduction to Nutrition Science at ITMO, to talk about all things food and try them out first hand!

  18.02.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: January 30 - February 5, 2025

  What? February is this week? We can’t believe it, too: the first month of the year has literally flown by! Let’s use our freshly gained sense of urgency to make the most of the coming week. Here’s our guide to help you plan it all out!

  29.01.2025

• Always in Fashion: Russian Tea Culture and Top Spots in St. Petersburg

  With St. Pete’s abundance of coffee shops at every corner, it can be easy to forget about the other beverage that plays a huge role in the life of every Russian – tea! Most of us grew up drinking it at our grandparents' or at family gatherings, and, as it turns out, this is part of a long-standing tradition. So, grab that cuppa and let’s unpack yet another layer of Russian culture together. 

  29.10.2024

• Discovery of the Month: Rewatch Podcasts, Puns for a Busy Day, and More

  Who says fall’s a gloomy season? We disagree – and we have a whole list of October favorites and discoveries to prove it! Readers, beware: your mood is likely to lift by the time you’re done with this text.

  25.10.2024

• Spicy Food Guide to St. Petersburg

  In our interviews, one of the most common challenges our students share about studying in Russia isn’t the weather, or the paperwork, or the language – no, it’s the lack of spiciness in local food! Indeed, Russian cuisine, though full of delectable dishes, isn’t known for being particularly hot. But luckily, St. Petersburg is a foodie’s paradise and there are plenty of spots in town that’ll satisfy your thirst for high-Scoville treats.

  22.10.2024

• Cinnamon Bun Guide to St. Petersburg

  When the soul yearns for a sweet, warm gooeyness to combat the fall blues, there's no better remedy than a cinnamon-flavored bun. With October 4 marking the Cinnamon Roll day, we raided the bakeries and coffee shops of St. Pete in search of the finest specimen of this Swedish pastry. 

  04.10.2024

• Weird (and Viral) Russian Foods You Should Try

  Have you had milk soup? Ever wonder what meat jelly tastes like? And what’s milt? If you’re following any of your Russian friends on social media, you’ve surely seen the viral “icky food bingo.” While controversial treats like pineapple on pizza or blue cheese are hardly news to anyone, a few of the items may cause you to raise an eyebrow. Let’s find out what they are!

  16.09.2024