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• Second Life: 5 Russian Upcycling Brands

  …y cooperates with local organizations: now, the Consulate General of Finland boasts its own merch produced from their old banners, while tables of the Bushe bakery chain are adorned with minimalistic table numbers. To promote environmental education, 99recycle runs workshops and lectures on the global experience in waste recycling for kids and adults, as well as o…

  02.11.2021

• Torzhok: A Hidden Russian City

  …from the last century. In my defense, it was Monday, so museums were closed – which meant less things to plan! It felt like a day would be enough to embrace even the remotest corners of the town, and so it was. And no public transport was needed since all the sights are located just steps away from each other. Having left the train station, I immediately felt like…

  05.10.2021

• Saving The Past: Volunteering in Historical Restoration Projects

  …ll imagine Nevsky Prospect, the dazzling Winter Palace, and the magnificent St. Isaac’s Cathedral. But history is more than world-famous sights. It also lurks just around the corner, hiding in stained glass windows, ceramic-tile stoves, and abandoned 19-century cottages. Faded over time, or damaged by human invigilance, such gems are at risk of disappearing and never…

  07.09.2021

• Kick Off the New Academic Year: Study Spots Near ITMO Campuses

  …ess there. And if you come with friends, you can always sit on the massive couch that is popular among regular visitors and staff. Limitless Right around the corner from Ogurtsy is a lovely elegant coffee shop with a motivational name. It has every prerequisite to become your trusted shelter from the wind and rain of the fall: tasty coffee, mismatche…

  30.08.2021

• New Nature Exhibition Experience: Excavating the New, Burying the Old

  …n, it sent a rather unpleasant chill down the spine.  And we were made to stop and think right at the end of the exhibition: at a sand pit with several giant stones in its corners. The description read that the stones were moving and urged us to come in sync with their time. It could’ve been a trick, for I didn’t notice any of them move, but I appreciated the medi…

  20.08.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 14-15, 2021

  …took when establishing its connections to the world. Since international travel is currently limited, this is a great opportunity to learn something new about this intriguing corner of our wonderful world. Exhibition: Roerich’s Land June 4 - August 15, Wed 12 - 9 pm, Thu 11 am - 6 pm, Fri 11 am - 8 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am - 6 pm  Roerich’s Family Museum and Inst…

  11.08.2021

• The Future of Life Sciences: Video Game Treatments, Top Vaccines, and Preventing Apocalypse

  …ossible to identify beta amyloid plaques characteristic of early Alzheimer’s disease before clinical symptoms start to manifest by analyzing high-resolution images of the eye cornea. Digital medicine can actually treat people using mobile apps, which are already used to combat substance dependencies. Moreover, video games are proven to be more effective than known dr…

  16.07.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 17-18, 2021

  …vie of the 1990s, Trainspotting, on the big screen. A modern classic with a star-studded cast exploring the topics of drug addiction, atrocities of urban life, and the darker corners of consumerism, this is definitely a must-see (or even a must-read if you have the chance) and this summer you can do it at a variety of theaters around St. Petersburg. We, however, reco…

  14.07.2021

• Song of the Month: May 2021

  … is a kind of song that fills your heart with true joy and happiness – especially if you’ve been with the band for a while – and makes you truly want to see what’s around the corner.  Catherine Among the numerous deadlines of this month, there was one date that shone through like a beacon of hope, despite having been pushed back several times: one of my fav…

  28.05.2021

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Courtyards

  …ght in the heart of the Pushkinskaya-10 modern art center, John Lennon Street is a unique spot that can’t be found on the city’s maps. Inspired by Liverpool's Fab Four, it’s adorned with various paintings and decorations subduing the hearts of all-time fans: among which are four members’ sculptures, a temple of “love, peace, and music,” and the iconic yellow submarin…

  24.05.2021