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Song of the Month: November 2019
…h my album collection on my iPod (yep, I’m that dinosaur who still owns an iPod and – gasp – uses it, religiously) one day this month, I stumbled upon Gang of Four’s A Brief History of the Twentieth Century, a cleverly named and compiled collection of the iconic British post-punk band’s songs I love dearly and have done so for many years. What We All Want mesmerises …
29.11.2019
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 30 – December 1, 2019
…s, from small towns and villages beyond the polar circle to vibrant megapolises. What is remarkable about this project is that the authors draw inspiration from the culture, history and traditions of each particular region and display those in their work. According to the organizers, the purpose of the event is to transform walls into vivid art objects and change the…
27.11.2019
Social Anthropology Expedition: the Secret Lives of Physiologists
…be later analyzed in scientific papers and Master’s theses,” he adds. Anthropology begins with wonder Over this field trip, the researchers had to delve into the history of Koltushi and study its current state. Their objectives were to figure out how scientists used to communicate with each other and the outside world, how the Institute came into existenc…
25.11.2019
New Worlds, Warm Greetings and Research: Why We Love Gaming
…ondering what it is that attracts so many people with gamepads to their screens, let’s consider what the industry has to offer a regular user these days. Being part of the story One of the key features of this way of storytelling and entertainment is its high degree of immersion into the digital world available at your fingertips…
22.11.2019
ITMO Technopark Resident Statanly Technologies Shares Its Story of Success
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 23-24, 2019
…earn about all the ins and outs of how to make a perfect sweet and sour Tom Yum soup, as well as familiarize yourself with the museum’s collection and explore the incredible history of spices and herbs. To book a place at the workshop, please call +7 981 159-84-45. Note that the ticket office only accepts cash. Cheese Stories Fair November 24, from midday to…
20.11.2019
Nanoblogging, Twitter Reincarnation and Instagram-Archives Monetization: Founder of Hello blogger On Current Digital Trends
…nt. In its turn, it leads to a great number of producer-led projects like Big Russian Boss or Chicken Curry. If we open “Trends” on YouTube and do a little research into the history of each channel up there, we will discover that most of them were created by a TV-production of some sort. Five years ago, videoblogging was cozy and heartfelt, but now YouTube is turning…
18.11.2019
The Kunstkamera: St. Petersburg’s “Chamber of Curiosities”
…rs. Its staff made several world-class discoveries. For instance, Yuri Knorozov made a breakthrough in linguistics when he deciphered the Maya script. His research on the history and language of the Maya peoples brought him not only national but global fame. During his thesis defense, the board had decided to immediately award him the highest degree of Doctor of S…
14.11.2019
What Russian Startups Bring to Japan
…orum’s guests, but by the middle of the discussion, all seats in the room were taken, proving once again that both nations’ businesses eye each other with great interest. History of Russian-Japanese relations The business relationship between Russia and Japan has a relatively short history: for the longest time, it was strained by…
14.11.2019
Participants of Google’s STEP Internship Share Tips for First-Timers
… the famous Cliffs of Moher that showed up in the fifth Harry Potter film to Riverdance, the breathtaking Irish dance show, which cannot be compared to anything. To cut a long story short, it was a great office and a great project, but, as we agreed with other interns, Dublin is a nice place for 3 months, with emphasis on the last words. …
13.11.2019