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Short Trips From St. Petersburg
New food? New views? Insta-worthy pics? Take advantage of the upcoming May holidays to skip town and experience something amazing, not too far from St. Petersburg.
29.04.2019
Song of the Month: April 2019
Here comes the sun – and our regular compilation of all the songs we at ITMO.NEWS have been listening to this month! From nostalgic vinyl records to voguish French electro pop and cool movie soundtrack offerings, we hope that you find something to take away to your own playlists. Enjoy!
26.04.2019
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 27-28
See not one but two modern-day music legends in live concerts, rummage through vintage knick-knacks, peruse the intricacies of urban sculpture, and cacti it up at the Botanical Garden: it’s time to plan your weekend in St. Petersburg!
24.04.2019
Class Schedule and Days Off for the May Holidays
Below is the list of days off for the May holidays of 2019.
24.04.2019
The Magic of Russian May Holidays
If you’ve never been to Russia (hint hint you really should come, summer is coming and we promise you won’t freeze to death, and bears have all abandoned their balalaikas and gone on vacation to the North Pole), you may not know that we love the beginning of May as dearly as we love that reposeful week after New Year’s. Why? Because ‘tis the sweet, sweet time of prolonged public holidays, often with the added plus of good weather. Here are our reflections on this wonderful time of the year.
23.04.2019
ITMO Graduates Featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Ranking
30 Under 30, a new annual ranking by Forbes Russia, has recently been published. Compiled by experts, this is a roll call of young visionaries aged under 30 years old and already enjoying national or international recognition among their professional community. The final shortlist of ten best-of-the-bests includes an ITMO University graduate, founder of the Motorica company Ilya Chekh, while the top-100 touts Artur Gleim, CEO of ITMO’s small innovative enterprise “Quantum Communications”.
22.04.2019
Places to See: Modern and Contemporary Art in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is renowned around the world for its centuries-old cathedrals, palaces, museums, and the rich variety of antique art that they contain. But when it comes to modern and contemporary examples, the city offers everyone – from laymen to experts – plenty of opportunities to experience a different point of view.
19.04.2019
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 20-21
Enjoy the extraordinary sound of a carillon in the very heart of St. Petersburg, admire the wildlife of China and ride a vintage steam train! Here is our list of the coolest things going on in the city this weekend.
17.04.2019
What to Do in St. Petersburg on Cosmonautics Day
Today, on April 12, Russia celebrates Cosmonautics Day. It was on this day in 1961 that Yuri Gagarin became the first human to venture into outer space. In 2011, the United Nations even recognized it as the International Day of Human Space Flight! If you’re fascinated by space travel, our galaxy, and the mysteries of the Universe, today’s your day. Here’s a handy list of places and events to check out on this wonderful holiday and in the coming month:
12.04.2019
Partying for Sustainable Development: How Festivals are Going Green
Festivals all over the world regularly bring together thousands of people; few of them, however, are anywhere near as environmentally conscious as the Burning Man in Nevada, US, which leaves its desert venue even cleaner than it was before. Jürgen Forkel-Schubert, a senior expert on sustainable development at the Ministry for Urban Development and Environment of the City of Hamburg, explains how festivals can go green using Hamburg’s experience as an example.
12.04.2019