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• This Week in St. Petersburg: August 29 – September 4, 2024

  Yes, we have just a handful of summer days left, so let’s get the most of them – and then welcome the new academic year in a little rowdy celebration! Read on for open-air events and cool exhibitions to fill up your calendar.

  28.08.2024

• Nature Destinations: Things to Do in Early Autumn

  Summer’s almost gone, but there’s something to look forward to – and that’s early autumn. Many believe it to be the best time to be in St. Petersburg, and for a nature lover like me, this is also the perfect season for making fond memories and truly enjoying the local countryside. Still, there’s one downside: with the end of the holiday season and the beginning of the new academic year, there’s so much to do in the city that it’s easy to miss out on the many cool things you can do outside of it.  Here’s a list of activities for you to consider – and plan ahead, so you can truly make the most of the gorgeous few weeks to come!

  27.08.2024

• All About Photography in St. Petersburg

  Congratulations to anyone and everyone with an eye for beauty: today is August 19, aka World Photography Day. To honor the occasion, we’ve put together a guide to St. Petersburg for any pro, amateur, or simply those who enjoy the art of the still image: from the best museums and galleries to tips for where to get your camera – all in one place.

  19.08.2024

• Nature Destinations: Paddling Down the Oredezh River

  Truth be told, paddleboarding is a new thing for me. It’s not that I don’t like water (quite the contrary), I just never liked to plan my adventures well in advance, which is essential for serious paddling trips. So, until recently, all I could do was envy my more organized friends and stick to hiking. A lot changed for me with the growing popularity of paddle boards, or SUP boards, as they are commonly known in Russia. These are easy to move around and set up, making them great for easy one-day trips – and one of such routes is on the Oredezh river.

  02.08.2024

• The ITMO.NEWS Guide to Summer in St. Petersburg

  When it comes to exploring our beloved Northern Capital, the sunny season is definitely the best time for it. The lush greenery, the slight breeze from the Gulf of Finland, and the long days – even the occasional trademark thunderstorm can’t ruin the charm of St. Petersburg in summer. Over the years, we’ve shared plenty of insights into the best things to do in the city in June, July, and August – here are our best picks.

  22.07.2024

• The City of Superlatives: Oldest Sights in St. Petersburg

  We love to explore our city from the most unusual angles: earlier, we told you about St. Pete’s smallest sites, as well as the city’s firsts. Today, we are putting our historian hats on and turning our attention to the city’s oldest sites: from bookshops to trees and even a pyshki place, you are in for a fun time-travel roller-coaster. Hop on!

  19.07.2024

• Be Your Own Tour Guide: Online Tools for Exploring St. Petersburg

  Have you ever wondered how the historic center of our city looked a century ago? Where did the celebrities of the past live? What is the oldest district? With these four resources from our list, you’ll find answers to these questions and learn even more about the city.

  16.07.2024

• Skeletons and Scientific Wonders: 5 Exhibits To See in the Kunstkamera

  The Kunstkamera, or the Cabinet of Curiosities, is the first museum in Russia that is infamously known for its bizarre collection of oddities – but there's more to it than meets the eye. Aside from formaldehyded Siamese twins and a six-legged cat, the museum houses a myriad of other cultural and scientific relics. Starting from the indigenous peoples’ halls on the first level and all the way to the signature armillary sphere sitting atop its tower, here are five exhibits at the Kunstkamera that you absolutely can’t miss.

  05.07.2024

• Top Spots for Russian Fast Food in St. Petersburg

  From classic borscht and pelmeni to funnily-named desserts, Russia, too, has fast food on lock. These domestic chains serve starters, entrees, and afters – both traditional and with a novel twist.

  24.06.2024

• Steps Away: Places to Explore Near ITMO's Vyazemsky Dorm

  Our Steps Away series has already covered the university’s major campuses. Next stop – the ITMO dorms! Join us as we explore top leisure spots within walking distance of the Vyazemsky Lane 5-7 dormitory, which accommodates most of ITMO’s international students.

  21.06.2024