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This Week in St. Petersburg: March 26 - April 1, 2026
…rue spring – green, sunny, and blooming – is just around the corner (and quite literally, too). Celebrate the arrival of the new season at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden this weekend – and come see the first signs of colors and blooms picking through the soil. Monday, March 30 Photographs by Sofya Tolstaya Until April 12, 11 am - 9 pm ROSPHOTO 4…
25.03.2026
This Week in St. Petersburg: March 19-25, 2026
…unday, March 22 St. Petersburg Baroque Ensemble 6 pm Community Center, New Holland Island 700 rubles (tickets here) Continuing with the musical theme for the weekend, you’ll get to enjoy baroque music played live by St. Petersburg Baroque Ensemble at a concert centered around Bach’s Suite No. 5 in C Minor and including pieces by various composers. G…
18.03.2026
ITMO NEWS Guide to Spring in St. Petersburg
…g of the fountains in Peterhof that’s totally worth visiting; Cherry and tulip blossoms (early May). The now-traditional tulip festival takes place at Yelagin Island for two weekends in a row, and the sakura blossom season can be enjoyed across the city (see the spots here); Outdoor festivals and celebrations (May). The spring lineup includes Night of Museums, Ic…
10.03.2026
This Week in St. Petersburg: March 5-11, 2026
…ll kinds of ceramics for you to enjoy and purchase. And with delicious food stalls, arts-and-crafts workshops, and lectures for everyone, this is the perfect way to spend your weekend or start a new week of studies and work. Tuesday, March 10 Our Avant-Garde Plus Until August 23, 12-9 pm (Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun), 12 - 6 pm (Thu) Bashmakov Gallery 500 r…
04.03.2026
This Week in St. Petersburg: February 19-25, 2026
Student Spotlight: Azaizia Amani, Algeria
…e metro and close to both the university and my laboratory. The dorm itself is clean, modern, and well-maintained, with shared spaces such as study rooms and game areas. On weekends, I often spend time in the game room and have even picked up billiards as a hobby. Overall, the housing has made it easy for me to settle in and focus on my research. What are your …
22.01.2026
This Week in St. Petersburg: January 22-28, 2026
…e, you can not only explore the charm of historic trains and different railway-themed artifacts, but also feel like a true locomotive driver. To visit the museum for free this weekend, download the museum’s app (iOS and Android) to your phone. Saturday, January 24 Dialogues about art 2 pm Community Center (New Holland Island) 300 rubles (entrance …
21.01.2026
How ITMO’s International Students Celebrate New Year in Russia
…eeks! You get to rest, see your friends, and even plan a small trip. In Turkey, New Year holidays typically last one day, but can be two or three days, if January 1 falls on a weekend. I also found the story of Snegurochka (Ded Moroz’s granddaughter) quite interesting. It turns out that she’s just as important as Ded Moroz, especially for kids. Moreover, it’s curi…
26.12.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: December 18-24, 2025
… market to get one, even the grinchiest of us, into the holiday spirit; this time, the traditional Market by the Sea at Sevkabel Port is stealing the show. Come down here this weekend to shop for unique locally-made presents, spark your creativity at crafty workshops, sip on seasonal drinks, and immerse yourself in the festive cheer. Sunday, December 21 Chr…
17.12.2025
Power of Friendship: Where (And Why) to Study and Work Together
…and hop on a suburban train to one of the many cool destinations around the city? From Vyborg to Pavlovsk, there are so many destinations you can bring your friends to for the weekend – and while you listen to the clatter of the rails, you can read those research papers you’ve been putting off, brainstorm while looking out the window, or draw up a presentation on you…
12.12.2025