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• Student Spotlight: Shafayet Ullah Nadeem, Bangladesh

  What is it like to be an international student at ITMO? Is winter a challenge for foreigners? What do international students think about Russian food? To get the answers to these questions, we caught up with Shafayet Ullah Nadeem, an international student from Bangladesh.

  27.01.2022

• Winter in Russian Cinema

  The holidays might be over, but winter is still very much in full swing! Check out some of our most beloved winter-themed movies and also get a unique take on Russian culture.

  24.01.2022

• Cultural Holidays: Starting 2022 by Expanding Our Horizons

  The winter holidays were made for trying something new – be that sports, cooking experiments, or cultural discoveries. Get inspired by what our team is doing over the first days of 2022 to start the year off on a high note!

  04.01.2022

• Holidays in Russia: International Students’ Insights

  Most of us are geared up for the upcoming celebration: Christmas trees are decorated, arrangements are made, movie marathons are planned. But what about our international students? For most of them, this New Year is going to be the first one spent away from their homes and families. We wanted to make sure they’re also ready to have a good time, so we asked them to share their plans and wishes for these winter holidays.

  30.12.2021

• This Winter Break in St. Petersburg: Top Destinations for Active & Adventurous Holidays

  If you have your heart set on being your most active self during the holidays, here are some must-visit locations outside the city where you can embrace a great variety of sports and truly dip your toe into the Russian winter.

  29.12.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 25-26, 2021

  Ho-ho-ho, beware, the last weekend of 2021 is approaching – which means it’s time to have some fun and see the year off in the best way possible! Read on for a selection of Christmas markets, one exhibition, and a special holiday concert. 

  22.12.2021

• The Four Wonders of Russian Winter

  Endless fairytale forests, otherworldly lakes, and breathtaking ice caves gleaming on a starry night – Russia is, indeed, a place of true winter magic. Whether you’re on first-name terms with Ded Moroz or have never seen snow, here are some majestic winter destinations to experience a true Russian winter.

  13.12.2021

• Winter Magic: Our Favorite Snowy Memories

  Despite its biting cold, winter in Russia can be incredibly blissful thanks to the miracle that is snow. This year, we are lucky to have piles and piles of it in St. Petersburg starting from November 30. In honour of this occasion, we are bringing back our favorite heart-warming stories about this winter wonder. 

  03.12.2021

• Winter is Coming: Grab Some Warm Clothes

  Originally from Australia, I’ve lived through seven Russian winters now, including two in Siberia. After a lifetime of summers, to say that it was an adjustment is an understatement. As autumn gradually turns into winter, I find myself putting on more layers and discovering items of clothing that ten years ago I didn’t even know existed. This little guide documents my discovery of the cold and how to battle it. Russians sometimes say that there's no bad weather, there's inadequate gear. Although much of the following might be obvious to those already living in colder climates, it was new to me – and hopefully, to you!

  19.10.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 23-24, 2021

  We’re halfway through the week and before you know it, we’ll be ringing in another fun weekend, buzzing with exciting events and winter activities. Don’t miss out on your chance to touch the sky, expand your horizons in art and theater, and learn a new trick or two on ice rinks – together with our weekly guide to the very best things to do in and around St. Petersburg.

  20.01.2021