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• 6 Unexpectedly Cool Things About Living in Russia

  From fast trains to online banking – here’s our guide to the advantages of life in Russia inspired by international experience.

  21.02.2022

• What Can You Buy in St. Petersburg for 100 Rubles in 2022?

  Nothing and yet everything has changed since our first piece on this economic benchmark in 2019. At the time of writing of this text, 100 rubles equals about $1.3 or €1.17, roughly the same as before, while the city has made great strides in the cheap-yet-relatively-decent coffee department. If this bill is burning a hole in your pocket, here’s what it can get you in February of 2022. 

  14.02.2022

• Top Tips to Save Money in Russia

  Getting ready to visit Russia but worried it will make a hole in your budget? Fear not, our money-saving tips will get you to the Scrooge McDuck level of shrewdness in no time! 

  08.02.2022

• ITMO Student’s Quick Guide to Life in the City

  As the new academic year kicks off, we’re happy to see some new faces pop up around the campus as more and more students arrive to St. Petersburg from all over. And to get you up to speed, we’ve put together a quick but comprehensive adaptation guide. Welcome to ITMO!

  31.08.2021

• Renting an Apartment in St. Petersburg: Ultimate Guide

  Looking for an apartment can be both an exciting and challenging quest. Luckily, St. Petersburg offers a slew of housing options. Here's what to consider when looking for a perfect place to live.

  24.08.2021

• Online Shopping In Russia: Scoring the Best Deals on Everything

  Events of these months have taught us the multiple perks of online shopping, so now we can barely imagine our routine without it. Here's how to take advantage of the most popular shopping platforms in Russia and not to get lost in a bundle of websites selling almost everything.

  22.09.2020

• Public Transport in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg’s vast public transit network is easy to use and not overly expensive. In addition to being convenient and oftentimes quicker than a taxi or rental, it can also be a great way to explore the city on a budget. Visitors to Russia’s cultural capital can make use of the metro, buses, trams, trolleybuses, and commercial minibuses (marshrutkas). Here’s our primer on how to get anywhere in St. Pete without breaking the bank.

  15.09.2020

• How to Rent an Apartment in St. Petersburg

  There are several dormitories available for all ITMO University students, but what if you would prefer to rent your own place? Where do you look for it? What should you keep in mind? See our tips below.

  21.08.2020

• What Can You Buy with 100 Rubles in St. Petersburg?

  A 100 ruble bill, which equals about 1.5 USD or 1.3 Euro today, probably won’t buy you a decent cup of coffee in St. Petersburg, but it can go surprisingly a long way.

  07.01.2019

• Secret Rules of Russian Public Transport

  Recently, an Indian student who came to study at ITMO commented on how organized the transit system is in St. Petersburg. I wasn’t sure what he meant by that. Maybe he was impressed by how everything comes on time or the fact that you can take public transport to the most obscure parts of the city. Now, I think he was talking about all the unwritten rules that every local knows… how to navigate the mysterious world of public transportation.

  14.08.2018