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ITMO Student on Building Robots, Dancing with Nobel Winners and Being on Chinese TV
…and institutes of Sweden. For instance, we went to an office of the AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company, the Nobel Museum, the Royal Caroline Institute, the Museum of Natural History and others. Valery Chernov presenting his project to Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao You became a participant after winning the “Step into Future” program. How did you achieve …
20.12.2017
Winter Holidays in St. Petersburg: Merry Christmas!
…xpect from the classic poem about St. Nick. Instead, feel the mystery and the excitement of a Ukrainian Christmas night with love, magic and evil spirits in this classic Gogol story. At Lutheran Church Anne Kirche on Kirochnaya 8 you’ll be able to enjoy traditional holiday favorites performed by a harp duet on Dec. 25 at 7 pm. The Peter and Paul Lutheran Church on…
19.12.2017
The History of Light in Art
…ce. Loie Fuller – a pioneer of stage lighting As a trailblazer of dancing, Loie Fuller did not only elevate her art to a new level, but also began a new chapter in the history of theater – one on the use of light as a stage character – that has yet to close. She experimented with lighting and nearly literally bathed in the lights of projectors, which were a cru…
15.12.2017
Relocation Tips: Winter Activities and Beating the Blues
…tion. You could spend an entire day in some of the area’s historical towns such as Gatchina, Pavlovsk or Vyborg, enjoying an outing while learning about their culture and history (for a detailed list of places to visit, see our handy guide). Just don’t forget to pack a lunch, grab a thermos and dress for the weather! The winter months are also when many Russian…
12.12.2017
Initiative Is Encouraged: How To Get Funding From Academic Mobility Support Office
…s of now, most of them are stored on reel drums in governmental archives), and analyze them within the historic context: define particular periods so as to understand what the storyline focused on in different times, what the stories revolved around, and which expressive means were being used. Anastasia Svarovskaya As soon as I saw the conference’s announcement…
12.12.2017
Winter Holidays in St. Petersburg: Hanukkah
…workshop for kids – although adults can attend, too. Chefs will teach the guests how to make traditional chocolate coins and marshmallow dreidels while educating them on the history of this holiday. To attend, call 926-43-42 to reserve a spot. Fifth-day Concert at YESOD – December 16, 16:00 YESOD – the St. Petersburg House of Jewish Culture – will celebrate the…
10.12.2017
Treating a Common Cold the Russian Way
…t for clearing out phlegm from the throat. You can also keep reusing it till there's no radish left. And don’t forget to stay healthy and positive! The contents of this story are provided for educational purposes only and not intended to serve as medical advice. In case of sickness, please contact your local doctor. …
05.12.2017
“People Need You!” Project Wins Presidential Grant
Things to Do in St. Petersburg this Weekend: December 2-3
…rsburg. These items offer a unique insight into the lives and tastes of those people, their times and the maritime traditions of their era. Besides learning about the ship’s history and seeing its three hundred years-old cargo, the exhibition also allows its visitors to explore the actual underwater archeological site using audiovisual technologies. The exhibition is…
01.12.2017
Aleksandr Martynov, Lead Programmer at Netcracker Technology: We Need Programmers Who Understand What They Code For
…kes. Any change, any step you take to self-development makes you more experienced. What steps did you take to become a better IT specialist? This is quite an interesting story. I graduated from the Mathematics and Mechanics Faculty of St. Petersburg State University, my major being astrophysics. My father is an electronics engineer, so since my very childhood, …
01.12.2017