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Book Ritik Competition — A Street Cat in London
…nt by Robert T. Kiyosaki and emailed them. A few months later I received an email from the British Book Center that congratulations to you, you have been declared a winner in a non-fiction book review competition, you can come and take your prize from the library. I went on the second or third day. One of the books I got in my prize was "For the love of Bob by James …
03.04.2020
How Lack Of Sleep Affects Your Body
…nervous breakdowns caused by sleeplessness. Medically speaking, lack of sleep affects most of your internal organs and processes, and may result in a number of very different afflictions, from hand tremors and headaches to violent behavior and mania. It might not be something you will actually experience in your university life, but over time the problems would ad…
26.03.2020
Three Places Near ITMO To Eat On A Budget
…I believe. What makes this place special is that all main dishes here are made from chicken. There you can eat at a relatively low price. But the main reason, why I add KFC to my selection is their promos. To be honest, it is a common practice in all fast-food restaurants now. For example, you can find promos for special sets which cost in general cheaper than all th…
12.03.2020
A Trip to Veliky Novgorod
…ke Novgorod, very old, rich in history, but I don't think I've ever seen so many churches in a town of this size. Once there, you can't miss the Kremlin, the main tourist attraction, in my opinion, which I fully understand since the Novgorod Kremlin was first mentioned in the chronicle of 1044 and it's still standing today. According to me, the best way to adm…
06.03.2020
An Overview of the Most Interesting Museums in St. Petersburg
…hat deformed human and animal fetuses were not the result of the evil eye or sorcery, but rather accidents of nature which are to be studied. It is famous largely for Peter’s collection of monstrosities, preserved "freaks', two-headed mutant fetuses, deformed animals and odd body parts. But it also houses a collection of minerals an…
04.03.2020
A Belgian Student in Russia
…I think this is crucial given how fast the climate is actually shifting. Consequently, more and more people are trying to reduce their waste as much as possible and politicians take action to tackle the climate emergency. For example, plastic straws, cutlery and plates, coffee stirrers, balloon sticks and cotton buds… All these plastic products will be banned from th…
20.02.2020
Unusual Places Outside of St. Petersburg
… Swedes in the Middle Ages, this city has been the only historical settlement in the Leningrad Region since 2010. Until 1940, it was Finland’s second largest city. Among the key attractions are Vyborg Castle, Alvar Aalto Library, and Monrepos Park. In total, more than 300 different monuments are concentrated in Vyborg, and by travelling here for the weekend you can a…
04.02.2020
ITMO University Newcomer’s Guide: Student’s Perspective
…r wits about you and push through, try to do tasks by their deadlines and when the exams come you might wind up with a good mark already in your pocket. Importance of social interactions By this time, you might be asking yourself, how to actually cope with all the problems coming at the same time? Do not be confused as the answer is pretty simple. Just talk. Ta…
30.01.2020
My Impressions After 5 Months in St. Petersburg
From High School Graduation to Diploma: Expectations vs Reality
…nowledge gaps. Many people think that they should join certain groups as rapidly as possible. However, being afraid of being late is not a justified reason because to students, interaction is inevitable. In order to reach that goal, it is better to prove yourself and steadily communicate with others. 3. University professors set you at defiance This point can d…
21.01.2020