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• New City, New Job, Better Salary: ITMO Master’s Student Shares Her Experience

• 6 Short Horror Stories by Russian Writers

  …starting with an unexpected visit in the dead of the night. Ghosts Ghosts 1864, by Ivan Turgenev Different from most of Ivan Turgenev’s works, Ghosts tells the story of a man who, struggling to fall asleep, sees the ghost of a young woman. He joins her on a journey through space and even time until one spine-chilling encounter. As the story; I hope that it helped my audience find the strength to go on and help others. Thanks to my victory in the competition, I had the chance to attend a meeting with the president, where othe…

  05.06.2025

• Crypto / Farm, New Exhibition by Artists from ITMO, Launches at Tsarskoye Selo State Preserve

  …that you could consider ‘display objects’ in the conventional meaning of the word – just a few paintings, blueprints, and porcelain. But the farm’s architectural design, its history, and its inhabitants – these are great material for a creative reimagining. We were glad to see the artists from ITMO respond to our initiative, and for Sberbank to support the project. I…

  04.06.2025

• 5 Reasons We Love Russian Trains

  …ing to be spending anywhere between 4 and 24+ hours together, after all. Sometimes, this still happens, and if you are into it, you can learn a few tidbits from someone’s life story – who knows, maybe you will write a book about your travel experiences one day? You can, of course, always politely opt out of a conversation if you aren’t in the mood; there is no specia…

  03.06.2025

• Discovery of the Month: Quick Reads, Sweet Treats, and More

  …hts-hopping adventure. At the first glance, the church looks as it should, except for the aisle seats resembling tribunes for sports fans. That’s until you’re being told the history of the building. During Soviet times, the church was repurposed into a swimming pool, a deep one with a diving tower. Later, the building was restored, but the original pool basin still l…

  30.05.2025

• Student Spotlight: Abdallah Essa, Egypt

  … tend to be quieter and more thoughtful in public, which was new for me but also very interesting. Beyond those cultural differences, I’ve been fascinated by the city’s rich history. I started reading about various historical topics, which deepened my appreciation for St. Petersburg and its unique place in world history.  What’s one …

  29.05.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: May 29 – June 4, 2025

  …nit. 12 themed halls, 2,000 exhibits, as well as multimedia and interactive installations – the display will take you on a visual journey of the last 100 years of the club’s history, its milestones and famed players, while also exploring its inseparable connection to the City on the Neva. Monday, June 2 ReMusik.org festival 7:30 pm Community Center …

  28.05.2025

• Celebrating City Day: St. Petersburg Off the Beaten Track

  …y, it’s closed for visits, but you can enjoy its beauty from afar. Another interesting spot: Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory for those who feel like discovering the history of one of the most famous local manufactures.  There are many more architectural wonders and parks to see near Lomonosovskaya, so I’d definitely suggest it for your next city explorati…

  27.05.2025

• Davai, Poka: How Do We Say Goodbye in Russian and Why?

  …rewells like “poka do svidanya” (“until the next date”) or “proshchai poka” (“farewell for now”) got shortened to just one word – “poka.” Davai – informal “godspeed” The story behind using the word davai as “bye” is more mysterious. This word has multiple meanings, such as “let,” “may,” “give.” So, intuitively, it feels like this farewell is short for some othe…

  26.05.2025