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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 12-13

  Get lost in a surrealistic dream at the Lumiere Hall creative space, learn about the way people used to celebrate New Year in the Soviet Union, listen to jazz music at one of the most peculiar cathedrals in the city and catch the latest fashion exhibition: here is what’s on our list to do in St. Pete this weekend!

  09.01.2019

• Christmas Is All Around Us

  I feel it my fingers, I feel it in my toes, and the calendar says that it is, in fact, true: Christmas is officially with us again, with all the decorations, presents, mistletoes, and merrymaking. Here are our tips on how to feel these festive vibes and make the most of your winter holidays if you’re a grown-up.

  25.12.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 22-23

  Whether you want to catch the latest exhibition or concert, buy presents for your loved ones, or just get cozy and watch a movie, you’ll find a suitable option in our weekly list of what’s going on in St. Petersburg this weekend!

  19.12.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 15-16

  Learn about the origins of the Russian Christmas gift-giving tradition, immerse yourself in a tropical heaven right in the middle of winter, make your own Christmas card, and listen to the best classical music in St. Pete’s most beautiful concert venues! Check out our list of the coolest things going on in the city this weekend!

  12.12.2018

• Winter in St. Petersburg: Perks, Gripes, and Getaways

  Winter in St. Petersburg is a particularly lovely time – if you know the right way to enjoy it. Sure, it can be dark, cold and snowy, but there are also moments when you feel as if you were transported into a fairytale land. Here are some of our staff’s favorite tips for spending the winter in St. Petersburg.

  11.12.2018

• Winter Fairs in St. Petersburg

  Winter is here, and so is the festive spirit. Throughout December, numerous fairs, festivals, and meetups will pop up all around St. Petersburg. Here’s a handy guide to the most notable ones: from classic Christmas-y festivities and food fests to Soviet-style New Year’s celebrations.

  04.12.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 1-2

  Hello winter, our old friend, who loves to overstay its welcome and never cleans up its mess when it finally decides to bid its adieus. This weekend’s program is relatively unwinter-y, though, giving us the last respite before the festive season rolls in. Please meet: a huge design celebration, an international festival of eco-cinema, a nature-themed photo exhibition, an artisanal fair, and an adopt-don’t-shop event for people thinking of getting a pet!

  28.11.2018

• The Magic of St. Petersburg Philharmonia

  From an incredible orchestra to crystal chandeliers and chocolate truffles during intermission, Saint Petersburg Philharmonia is both a treat for music lovers and a quintessential Petersburg experience.   

  23.11.2018

• ITMO Student Picked as Torchbearer of 2019 Winter Universiade

  Roman Kozlov is a student of the Master’s program Bioengineering and Biotechnical Systems, as well as the captain and manager of the University’s boxing team. This fall he was also chosen to be one of the torchbearers of the 19th International Winter Universiade. In an interview for ITMO.NEWS, Roman explained what it’s like to carry the torch and discussed the stereotype of less-than-athletic scientists.

  14.11.2018

• Pick a Dream Apartment Like a Russian

  Personal space? What personal space? It’s likely you’ll get to experience that concept in a whole new way in your Saint Petersburg home. 

  12.11.2018