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• Beyond Moscow: The Other Capitals of Russia

  … when it was annexed to the Grand Duchy of Moscow and lost its political power, Novgorod has managed to preserve its historical heritage and authenticity to the present day. Adorned with around 60 orthodox churches and cathedrals, it’s a small but vibrant city where European air organically blends into Russian culture. Explore Russia from the comfort of your room …

  19.04.2021

• Mind-Blowing Research of the Month: Exploring the Deep Sea

  …particularly startling when we think how much we know about outer space – and then consider the similarities between expeditions beyond the Earth’s orbit and into the deepest corners of the oceans. But we do still know something.  First of all, we can imagine life beneath gallons of water as the ultimate slow-motion film: environmental conditions here alter at the…

  13.04.2021

• More Than Panels: Cool Soviet Experiments on Residential Buildings

  …s say each of them is the Baikonur Cosmodrome, but the fact remains: apartment blocks located in the Kupchino District have a rather distinguished shape – a cylindrical base adorned with triangular bay windows. Built in 1974, they were designed to dilute the flat system of mass development and create a sense of spatial diversity in new residential areas. In total,…

  05.04.2021

• Live Your Best Spring in St. Petersburg

  …ough to stop us! Try skipping your usual bus commute to walk home instead – even if it takes hours. If you choose the day correctly, you are almost guaranteed to discover new corners of the city, guided by dappled sunlight reflecting from every surface.  Here are some of our top ideas to keep up your spirit of adventure:  watch the ice on the Neva flowing do…

  30.03.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: March 20-21, 2021

  …g travel photography by Natalia Berezina. Who said that it’s impossible to see the world with the borders closed? The artist’s landscapes will take you to remote yet familiar corners of the Earth. Together with the photographer, you will travel through the most mysterious-looking and fabulous cypress swamps of Texas and Louisiana, experience the captivating northern …

  17.03.2021

• Get in Shape With KronBars

  …icker, feel free to increase the number of sessions. But even professional athletes have at least one day off every week, so don’t overdo it! With summer around the corner, many become hostage to their fitness goals and pour all they’ve got into it. First off, this’ll only make you burn out. Secondly, it won’t get you where you want to be. Many people think…

  16.03.2021

• ITMO Celebrates International Women’s Day

• How the Pandemic Is Causing a Technological Revolution in Medicine and Biotechnologies

  …d by the Chumakov Federal Scientific Center for Research and Development of Immune-and-Biological Products. Initially, the platform was developed for the detection of tick-borne encephalitis, but its versatility allows the system to be adapted for almost any type of virus. Elena Koshel, an associate professor at ITMO University’s ChemBio cluster and head of…

  02.03.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 27-28, 2021

  …ovingly made by a local designer and sold at a reasonable price. What more can you ask for? Okay, the market actually offers much more: interesting freshly-made food from all corners of the world, great music, and a chance to meet quite an interesting audience among both those buying and selling. This time, you will also dive deep into that cozy Victorian atmosphere …

  24.02.2021

• The Art of Gift-Giving in Russia