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• This Week in St. Petersburg: January 15-21, 2026

  It’s the first week back after the holidays! We hope you are well-rested and ready to take on 2026. Let this guide to fun activities in the city help you keep the fun going as we move further into January.

  14.01.2026

• Russian New Year’s Movies for Every Mood

  Feeling nostalgic? Go for a good ole days classic. In the mood for something heavier? This movie will spark some great inner conversations. In this article, we’ve put together five iconic Russian New Year’s movies – both old and new – to match any mood.

  22.12.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: December 18-24, 2025

  The two-week countdown to 2026 might be on, but there’s plenty to marvel at before the grand finale: we’re talking bestseller expos, Christmas fairs, and big-screen classics.

  17.12.2025

• 5 Beloved Russian Characters in World-Class Animation

  Outwardly cold, yet kind and witty… these five cartoon characters steal scenes – and hearts – with their memorable stories and culture-inspired traits.

  14.11.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: November 13-19, 2025

  Need a plan for the week to come? We've got options: a new theater release, a nature outing, cello music, and more – pick your favorites and enjoy!

  12.11.2025

• Cyberpunk on Film: 4 Cult Classics to Watch

  From Blade Runner to Cyberpunk 2077, the “low-life, high-tech” genre has introduced us to dozens of iconic worlds. It has had a massive impact on pop culture, architecture, and even fashion – and it’s only becoming more mainstream as its previously outlandish ideas grow closer to reality. In today’s movie digest, we take a quick look at four cult films that didn’t make a splash upon release, but have since gained a following around the world.

  14.10.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: October 9-15, 2025

  Right on time, here is your game plan for the next seven days: a concert of Soviet soundtracks, a student art exhibition, a new documentary for Beatles fans, and more.

  08.10.2025

• Iconic Food Scenes in Russian Movies

  Russian cinema is full of memorable food moments, yet few of them can be crowned a certified classic. What makes these five scenes so iconic and what kind of delicacies are seen on the screen? Find the answers below.

  07.10.2025

• Eco-Horror: What It Is and Why We Love To Fear It

  Since ancient times, scary stories have been a way for humans to work through their anxieties and confront the worst-case scenarios. As our everyday reality changes, so do the things we worry about. So, it’s only natural that better awareness of environmental issues coincided with the emergence of a curious new genre: eco-horror. So, what defines it and what are some of its most prominent or unusual examples in film? Let’s explore it together.

  30.09.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: September 18-24, 2025

  It’s Wednesday, and we’re here to help you enjoy your life outside of school – with a great selection of newly-opened exhibitions, live music concerts, and must-visit markets to level-up your day-to-day.

  17.09.2025