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• St. Petersburg Prepares for World Cup 2018

  In just a month, Russia will host its first-ever FIFA World Cup football tournament. St. Petersburg will host seven of the tournament’s 64 games, including the one that will decide the third place winner. An estimated million football fans will come to St. Petersburg for the events. The city has changed greatly in preparation for the cup - here’s what you need to know about this summer in St. Petersburg.

  15.05.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 12-13

  Finding things to do in St. Petersburg can be quite a drag. But with our handy guide to the best events this weekend that will be a little bit easier!

  08.05.2018

• Spring to Your Feet: Parks and Activities in St. Petersburg

  It’s taken a while for spring to get a hold on the city, but now that it’s here, it’s time to shake off the winter-induced drowsiness and get your blood pumping or just embrace the fresh air. The next few months are going to be much more welcoming of outdoor pastime and active leisure. And if you’re not sure where to start, we’ll give you a few leads.

  30.04.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 29 - May 2

  May Day, or Labor Day, is a public holiday in many countries worldwide, and Russia is no exception. For many Russians, this day is most closely associated with a long holiday weekend, when people can get some rest and enjoy the first truly sunny days. Here is our list of what we feel are some of the best things to do in St. Petersburg on this special “weekend”!

  25.04.2018

• Smart St. Petersburg: Citizens Will Help Shape the City’s Future

  How can citizens address urban development challenges and let officials know about their problems? That’s what the “Smart St. Petersburg” project is about. The project aims to make the city more comfortable for all categories of citizens, and the main idea is that it’s the citizens themselves who should decide what needs to be done in the city. ITMO.NEWS talked to Sergey Drozhzhin, a research associate at the Institute of Design & Urban Studies at ITMO University, one of the project's authors, and asked him some questions about the project.

  23.04.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 21-22

  Whether you want to get cosy and watch a movie, catch the latest exhibition or spend a fun family day out in the city, you'll find the answer in our weekly list of what's going on in St. Petersburg this weekend!

  18.04.2018

• Travel Tips: St. Petersburg to Finland

  When St. Petersburg was founded three centuries ago, Tsar Peter the Great envisioned it as a bridge between his country and Europe. Even today, St. Petersburg is likely the most international city of Russia, and it is a great starting point for journeys to its neighboring countries. In our series “Window to Europe”, we will examine the many places you can visit from St. Petersburg, suitable for both weekend trips and longer journeys. In this first article, we’ll be looking at Finland – our closest neighbor both geographically and at heart.

  17.04.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 14-15

  From folk festivals to food fairs and night sky observations, here's our roundup of this weekend's top events!

  11.04.2018

• St. Petersburg Off the Beaten Track

  St. Petersburg is world-famous for its gorgeous palaces and canals, but there are many other attractions that are, too, worth visiting. From the city’s maze-like courtyards to its atmospheric cafés with ornate interiors, the city has no shortage of places to go off the beaten path. Spring has sprung and it's time to venture out of the house and explore, so check out this list of cool things to do in St. Petersburg.

  10.04.2018

• Learning Russian and Making Movies: a Finn's Exchange Semester at ITMO University

  A student of the University of Oulu (Finland), Niki Tenhunen is spending this spring semester at ITMO University as an exchange student. Niki is a second-year Bachelor’s student with a major in international business. When he’s not studying, he strolls about the city for hours on end, fights stereotypes about life in Russia and even helps make movies. For our interview, we asked Niki about his life in St. Petersburg, its surprises and attractions.

  09.04.2018