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• 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

• Refreshing Russian Soups and Drinks to Try This Summer Season

  It looks as if the weather in St. Petersburg has finally caught up with the calendar! And if you’ve still not gathered the courage to explore the breadth of Russian cuisine, now is the perfect time to try some of the best dishes and beverages that’ll have you feeling breezy in no time!

  29.07.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #83

  If you're hungry for science news, you're in luck: we've got a whole buffet. Here are the most fascinating and intriguing discoveries, inventions, and overviews from the past two weeks – from all-new physical phenomena to a chatbot that keeps an eye on your yogurt.

  15.07.2025

• 6 Words With Unexpected Russian Origins

  Balalaika, samovar, matryoshka – ask anyone which Russian words are known around the world and they’ll bring up one of these. But there are many words in English and other languages that we use on an everyday basis without even suspecting that they originated from, or were popularized by, the Russian language. Let’s learn more about them!

  28.04.2025

• 5 Mind-Bending TV Shows to Scratch Your Severance Itch

  If you’re tapped into the pop-culture zeitgeist, you’ve no doubt seen, or are already watching, Apple TV+’s breakout hit show Severance. The third season is still a ways away – so, what should you fill your watchlist void with? We’ve sought to pick some of the most inventive, unorthodox, and groundbreaking TV to entertain even the most discerning viewer.

  01.04.2025

• 5 More Russian Words With Unexpected Origins

  As you’ve learned from our previous article, Russian, just as any other language, is ripe with fascinating stories of cultural exchange, historical trends, and even comical misunderstandings. What do China and France have to do with Russian oranges – and which pastry might strike horror into language purists' hearts? Find out below.

  17.03.2025

• Spring in St. Petersburg: Things to Do, Eat, and Learn

  It may hardly feel like it in terms of the weather, but spring has finally arrived in St. Petersburg! In the spirit of welcoming this new season, we’ve lined up all the must-do’s in culture, lifestyle, and, of course, food. Discover your next favorite spring activity in the digest below.

  04.03.2025

• 6 Comic Books and Graphic Novels for Science Lovers

  It’s not just superheroes and talking animals anymore – in recent decades, comics have become an art form as legitimate as film, television, or indeed literature. From grounded biographies to inspired flights of fancy, they are also a great medium for stories about science and scientists. Today, we’ll be looking at several titles that are worth checking out by every science enthusiast.

  11.02.2025

• What’s in a Name: 4 Russian Words With Unexpected Origins

  One of the best parts of learning a language is the opportunity to dig deep into etymology – the study of words and their origins – and discover all sorts of lucky accidents, historic events, and incredible connections between distant cultures. Here are a few Russian words that conceal within themselves some truly fascinating stories.

  20.01.2025

• Our Top Cartoons For Thrill-Seekers

  In honor of Friday the 13th, the night of chilling tales, let’s dial down the holiday cheer and take a trip down memory lane… Step into the world of innocent-looking cartoons that fed our team's childhood horrors. What was hiding under their shiny covers? Dare to read on.

  13.12.2024