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• Yaks and the Milky Way: Warming up on a Cold Day

  Can a beverage actually make you warmer? And is it safe for work? The Russians, and the international scientific community, have the answers.

  17.12.2018

• Cakes vs. Tortes: Do Carbs Like a Russian

  Brownies, muffins, maybe even crumbles, and for sure, cheesecakes, are starting to make their way onto dessert menus in St. Petersburg. But at home, locals are likely to serve you their favorites: tortes, pirogs and bulochkas.

  10.12.2018

• Get Lucky Like a Russian

  Have you ever felt like Russians have a secret magic word when it comes to luck? Well, they do.

  03.12.2018

• Dobby, Russian-Style

  Have you fed your house elf today? If not, you might wake up to someone doing Morse code inside your fridge. Or your coffeemaker would refuse to cooperate. And when you’re late, you might be looking for your cell phone for a long, long time…

  26.11.2018

• Feel Local in Russia (and Anywhere)

  If you’re spending any kind of time in foreign countries, you’re likely to develop a “little black book” of strategies that help you exude a low-key coolness of belonging. Here’re some of our favorites.

  19.11.2018

• 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

• A Different View: 10 St. Petersburg Instagram Accounts for a New Perspective

  Bleak days of November inspire to look anywhere but outside. What if you could experience the city through the eyes of a ballerina, an antiques dealer or a botanist? Here’re 10 Instagram accounts that just might add a new dimension to how you see Saint Petersburg. 

  05.11.2018

• Sonatas and Swearwords: Feel Like a Native in Saint Petersburg

  Here're a few pointers on how to give the "cultural capital" a whirl. 

  22.10.2018

• Work Like a Russian

  Ever wondered what the work culture is like in Russia? Here's one personal experience to help you fit right in.

  15.10.2018

• Get Skinny Like a Russian

  Ever wonder how Russian girls maintain their supermodel looks? Here's how to give it a shot too.

  08.10.2018