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• 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

• New Year’s resolutions (kind of)

  …Ecology. There was Greta Thunberg, global warming, loud words, slow actions. When I was running to work under the heaviest rain in the middle of December, I thought to myself, what if all of that is true? Of course, we’re trying to be more eco-friendly, we have our own cups for coffee, try to recycle at least paper and plastic and use less water. But what if it’s no…

  24.12.2019

• Yagodnoe Trip: A Chance to Strengthen Ties Between Russian and Exchange Students

• St. Petersburg Russia: A Stunning Global Paradise

  …Hermitage Museum welcomes you to a unique and spectacular scenery. The museum is characterized by classic architecture, lavish decorations, and one of the world's most extensive collection of paintings. Peterhof Palace is another remarkable imperial palace situated strategically off St. Petersburg city and overlooks the Gulf of Finland. Inside the castle is the mu…

  24.10.2019

• Russians Are Extremely Welcoming Contrary To The Global Misconception

  …an uphill task for me, having learned only one word "хорошо," loosely translated as "good" in three days, my class mates would chip in every time I needed help, such as finding a direction to a class or laboratory. Indeed, I designed a strategy to create as many friends as possible by always "getting lost", including directions of place…

  15.10.2019