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• Russian Easter: a Feast of Cheer

  Russian Orthodox Easter, one of two most important holidays in the Orthodox Calendar, will be celebrated this coming Sunday, April 8. 

  03.04.2018

• Exchange Students from Brazil: 'They're Always Happy'

  Students from around the world have come to participate in the IT and Innovation Business in Russia exchange semester at ITMO. Among them is a bright and bubbly group from Brazil. Every year a group of four or five students come from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES) in Vittoria, on the east coast of Brazil, to join our exchange semester. Last year we talked to Esthevão who shared about what brought him to Russia. This year we talk with Angelo, Thales, Caio, Mateus and Yan who have been here for five weeks now, about their experience so far.

  09.03.2018

• Russia by Rail: A First-Hand Experience

  Tiny beds, crowded spaces, boiled eggs, instant noodles, cup-a-soup, new friends, riding on the open road: these are some of the endearing features of the legendary Trans-Siberian railway that so many foreigners long to experience. While I’ve never taken the full route from west to east, I’ve had a fairly full experience of Russian train travel and it turned out more fun than I ever expected.

  23.02.2018

• From Equatorial Guinea to Russia

  Bernardino Ondo Abaga Ada and Juan Zacarías Okue Ondo Mbang, two international students in their third year of studies at the Faculty of Technological Management and Innovation, came to study in St. Petersburg four years ago from Equatorial Guinea. In an interview with ITMO.NEWS they told us about how they took preparatory courses and learned Russian, how they entered the bachelor's program and some of the peculiarities of studying in Russia.

  15.02.2018

• Russian Superstitions: Some Do’s and Don’ts

  “Did you just sneeze? Fantastic, it must mean I am telling the truth!”. You might wonder what that’s all about but in Russia, you shouldn’t be surprised that anything you do might be a sign of good luck, bad luck, more money, less money or maybe even not getting married for 7 years. Simply choosing what part of the table to sit at could seal an unlucky fate for you. If you haven’t been to Russia long, this article will help you learn about some of the more common Russian superstitions - and their unusual consequences.

  09.02.2018

• Tatiana's Day: Russia Celebrates Its Students

  Did you know that Russian students have a special day devoted to them? Every year, on January 25th, they celebrate Student’s Day. On this day in 1775, Empress Elizabeth signed a decree for the establishment of the first university in Russia, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Years later it became the day for all university students in the country, or “Student’s Day”. Student’s Day usually falls on the last day of exams and on the beginning of the students’ winter holidays

  23.01.2018

• Exchange Student Shares: “I was truly surprised by the city”

  Read about what brought one of our exchange students to ITMO University. Alexander Arabadjiev who has lived in the United States, Bulgaria, Germany and now Russia shares his story of being an international student.

  08.01.2018

• My Culinary Journey Through Russia

  Whenever I'm back in Australia, one of the top five questions I get from friends and family are “what's the food like in Russia?” and “do you eat borscht all the time?” Usually, I grunt something like “there’s lots of potato and mayonnaise”, and “I love borscht!” Yet there's a lot more to Russian cuisine than my impromptu responses provide, so here’s a little overview of some tasty and odd traditional meals that are available in Russia. 

  01.01.2018

• Things to Do in St. Petersburg this Weekend: December 9-10

  Winter has truly come to St. Petersburg. The streets are fluffy with snow, and each week sees more and more Christmas fairs. Even though the days are getting darker, don’t let that get you down - this weekend, get out and embrace the festivities! And if you haven’t yet decided where to go, use our handy guide.

  07.12.2017

• Experience St. Petersburg: Hot Winter Drinks

  As the weather gets colder, it’s the perfect time to reach for a heart-warming beverage to brighten up a dreary winter day. Thankfully, the talents of St. Petersburg's chefs have translated to sumptuous and nurturing potions that blend traditional Russian and exotic flavors. Here’re what to try:

  28.11.2017