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• International Student's Handbook: Student Slang at ITMO University

  Maga? Preza? Decode ITMO student lingo with our concise dictionary of slang words you might hear on-campus.

  06.11.2023

• Speak Like a Russian: Here, There, and Everywhere

  Enjoy this hand-picked collection of Russian terms and expressions to help you shine in any daily setting, whether it’s in class, at a store, or anywhere in between.

  13.10.2023

• Russian Ads We Quote Every Day

  Previously, we’ve told you about the ads that, for one reason or another, stay with us for years on end. Today, we’re looking at the ones that have gone even further and entered our private lexicon – or even the public consciousness. Next time you hear a Russian friend say one of these puzzling lines, you might just know exactly what they’re talking about.

  16.06.2023

• 5 Classic Russian Plays You Should Know

  Apart from novels and poems, Russian literature can boast a myriad of other poetic and literary gems, with plays being no less popular or beloved. To get you familiar with the genre, here are the top five plays that every Russian knows – and can even give you a quote or two.

  09.06.2023

• Speak Like a Local: St. Petersburg Metro and Districts

  What do the St. Pete’s metro and ballet have in common? And who exactly are Vaska and Slava and why are you meeting at their place? The answers to these riddle-sounding questions and some other fascinating did-you-know facts about our cherished city are to be found in the local metro lingo.

  04.04.2023

• Best Russian Ads: From Soviet Times to Present Day

  Oh, the gems that the world of advertising sometimes supplies us with! Today, we tuned into our nostalgia and awe to pull together this extravaganza of Russian ads through the years. Enjoy!

  07.11.2022

• 5 Russian Proverbs to Help You Get Through Exams

  Whether you’re seeking a comforting hug or need a good motivational kick, you can find it all and even more in the Russian language, which is awash with words of wisdom that are perfect for when you are dealing with exams (or any other of life’s challenges, for that matter). 

  13.06.2022

• Speak Like a Russian: Soviet Phrasebook

  This Saturday, May 1, was Labor Day – an internationally recognized holiday that was deemed one of the most important in this country’s predecessor, the Soviet Union. In today’s article, we'll take a look at some of the terms and phrases that were, and still remain, characteristic of those times.

  03.05.2021

• Speak Like a Russian: Phrases From Soviet Movies We Know by Heart

  Well, you alcoholics, idlers, hooligans… Who wants to work today? This is not us picking on you – it's a quote from a famous Soviet movie that every Russian knows by heart. These mind-boggling catchphrases and witticisms might have you scratching your head when you hear your friends use them, seemingly at random. But they're part of the Russian psyche, and you can get in on the game!

  09.11.2020

• Speak like a Russian: Cat Words

  It’s sometimes hard to come up with a new article idea, especially at times like these when all that comes to one’s mind has to do with either the risk of infection or the boredom of isolation. Today was different: the topic almost forced itself onto me. First thing in the morning, I find a whole rookery of cats lazing on my porch, and a half hour later, I learn that today is “International St. Petersburg Cats’ Day” - a new improvised holiday that I personally find rather odd, but still. So, it seems that there’s no way around it, and the language that we’ll be learning today will have to do with the purring little creatures that (almost) everyone loves!

  08.06.2020