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• Classical Music You Didn’t Know Was Russian

  On this episode of Name That Tune: ITMO NEWS Edition, we have classical pieces by Russian composers that you’ve definitely heard before! Can you name them all? If not, no worries, and get ready to learn all about them in this story.

  17.10.2025

• Three Ideas by Russian Philosophers Worth Exploring

  When it comes to philosophy, Russia is mostly known for its religious Christian thinkers, tracing back to theological writings by monks like Nilus of Sora or the novels of Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky. But there’s more to Russian thought than that. Let’s explore three thought-provoking ideas by major Russian philosophers.

  29.09.2025

• Three International Stars Who Made It Big in Russia

  These celebrities enjoy global fame, but in Russia, they hold a particularly cherished place in popular culture. Who exactly are they, and what explains their enduring popularity in both the USSR and modern-day Russia?

  05.09.2025

• Five Paintings: Students in Russian Art

  September is here, and with it comes not only a new season, sweater-weathered yet comforting for many, but also the school year. On that occasion, we’ll show you how Russian artists from various historic periods portrayed school on their canvases.

  01.09.2025

• 4 Russian Sci-Fi Film Classics You Should See

  Looking to put something unusual on your watchlist? Well, how about exploring a century’s worth of Russian sci-fi cinema? These four film classics, spanning from the silent era to the modern period, are a great entry point to the unique flavor of Soviet and Russian science fiction.

  19.08.2025

• Your Travel To-Do List: The Golden Ring of Russia

  Cucumber Festival, brides, and bears – these aren’t just some random words, but things you'll see while traveling along the Golden Ring of Russia. The route spans nine ancient Russian cities, offering you a chance to admire historic UNESCO-protected architecture, local arts and crafts, and the Russian spirit.

  12.08.2025

• Even More Video Games by Russian Developers

  Medieval fantasy, a landlord from hell, and anime horror – this installment of our series about Russian-made video games features four more titles that every gamer has to binge on.

  04.08.2025

• 6 “Russian” Words and Their Origins

  Are mountains Russian or American? What’s in Russian salad? And what’s it like to squat the Russian way? Here are six phrases with “Russian” in their name, plus their origins and some cool facts.

  21.07.2025

• A Guide to Russian Folk Music: Past and Present

  Cultural traditions and new trends, traditional instruments and electronic music, new and legendary faces – folk music in Russia is experiencing a revival. What’s Russian folk? How is it evolving, and what's trending now? Here’s your guide to the heart and soul of the genre.

  08.07.2025

• 6 Must-Know Russian Fairy Tale Objects & Artifacts

  Did you know what were  the preferred weapons of mythical heroes from Russian fairy tales? What about the means of transportation favored by villains? Today, you will expand your wishlist with some magical objects known to any Russian, child and adult alike.

  20.05.2025