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• Top-Notch Summer: International Students’ Insights

  We love summer for its easy-going and adventurous spirit, as well as for its hot days and starry nights. What do our international students do to make the most of their holidays here in Russia? Read on to discover their plans and goals for the sunny season.

  22.06.2022

• How To: Cycling in St. Petersburg

  We here at ITMO like our bikes: they are convenient, eco-friendly, and are a fun, healthy alternative to the city’s public transport. Moreover, they can even be a part of a long-standing tradition, such as our Bike Ride with the Rector. Here is everything you will need to know to explore the bike life in St. Petersburg, courtesy of our staff and students.

  14.06.2022

• Our Top 7 Summer Must-Dos in St. Petersburg

  Want to have a truly St. Petersburg summer experience? Here are our top local activities to make this season one to remember.

  03.06.2022

• Love Mushrooms and Berries Like a Russian

  Early August is a perfect time to gorge on the gifts of the forest (and garden), many of which you can buy at small markets by the metro and railroad stations. Here’s a quick guide to your new favorite treats.

  02.08.2021

• Typical Russian Summer Part 2: The Best Childhood Memories

  Just in a blink of an eye the first half of the summer is gone, but that only means there’s a half more to go. What would that be like for an adventurous Russian kid?

  20.07.2021

• Essential Summer Activities Checklist

  Last year, we were all forced to alter our plans for the summer, as well as our trusted routines. This year, as the world is gradually reawakening, we’ll have to learn what summer feels like once again. We have gathered the most romantic summer activities we could think of into the handy checklist below so that you can experience your best three months of sun and carelessness – and stay safe doing it. Enjoy! 

  15.06.2021

• Typical Russian Summer Part 1: The Best Childhood Memories

  Sour cream on your nose, zelenka on your knees… Although the older you get the more opportunities you have, the brightest memories of summer usually come from our childhood. Let’s go undercover to discover all the perks of spending these hot, adventurous, and green months as a kid in a small town somewhere in our immense country.

  07.06.2021

• Russian Books to Read This Summer

  From timeless classics to easy-reading yet delightful contemporary stories, here are our editorial team’s personal recommendations on summer favorites that will keep you turning pages and learning about Russia in the process.

  20.07.2020

• Summer Foods for When it’s Hot in St. Petersburg

  We love to eat and we love to share. So this summer, as the temperature is hitting over 30°C and we’re sweltering here at home, we’re also enjoying our favorite food and drinks that keep us refreshed and appreciative of summers in St. Petersburg.

  23.06.2020

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 24-25, 2019

  Stop and smell the roses (or, in this case, gladioli and dahlias) at the verdant Botanical Garden, make a wish at not one but two enchanting lantern festivals, and explore the diversity of modern Russian sculpture at this fun-filled weekend in St. Petersburg!

  21.08.2019