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In the Footsteps of the Great: Pushkin Places in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg has always attracted talent. Great thinkers, artists, and scientists lived and worked in the Northern Capital, each leaving their unique mark. Learning about them can give you a whole new perspective of the city, as well as a better understanding of Russian culture. We’ll start with Alexander Pushkin – the country’s most famous poet.
18.08.2023
Five Soviet Cartoon Characters That Became Memes
While the viral Barbenheimer and classic pointing-Spider-Man memes might be only the tip of the iceberg, Russian online culture can boast a treasure trove of lesser-known, niche memes that, among many other things, depict well-liked characters from iconic Soviet cartoons – and they’re not that kid-friendly.
14.08.2023
Spies, Crimes, and Mysteries: Four Thrilling Soviet & Russian TV Series To Watch This Weekend
Today, we’d like to talk about two TV series created in the Soviet Union and two – in modern Russia. Although very different, each is a joy to watch in its own way.
11.08.2023
How Cyrillic Script Came to Be
As you probably know, in Russia we use the Cyrillic alphabet as opposed to Latin. Why is that so, where did it come from, and were there other Slavonic scripts in the past?
03.07.2023
5 Foreign Characters Beloved in Russia
They come from Sweden, France, and Germany but somehow became an integral part of Russian pop culture. Let’s learn about these iconic book and movie characters and how they made it here.
13.01.2023
‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly: International Student Edition
In Russia, if you wish someone a merry Christmas on December 25, the most likely reply you will get is “not yet!” Why? Because here in Russia, Christmas is celebrated after the New Year, on January 7. But that’s not the only difference! Here’s how ITMO’s international students spend their winter holidays in Russia.
05.01.2023
5 Surprising Facts About Russian New Year
What’s Old New Year? Who is Kysh Babay? And why won’t a new year come unless Zhenya and his friends go to the banya? Find all the answers below.
27.12.2022
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 17-18, 2022
Two days of exploring the local art scene, flourishing and incredibly rich, followed by a touch of all things festive – that’s what St. Petersburg’s winter wonderland is about to bring us this weekend, adding to a record-breaking snowfall we get to experience throughout the week.
14.12.2022
Get to know ITMO’s Russian Language Teachers
The first people international students often come in contact with are their Russian language teachers who help them take their first steps in their new country and give them the tools to navigate the language and culture as they settle in. ITMO offers a Russian foundation course for those who want to later enrol in an all-Russian program, as well as Russian language courses to support students through their degrees. There are many wonderful teachers behind all the success our international students make in learning Russian, and in this article we get to know a bit more about some of them.
13.12.2022
Healing & Relaxing: Soviet Resorts in Today’s Russia
The Western idea of a sanatorium (санаторий) is different from the Russian one. The latter aren’t specialized hospitals, but more like spa resorts, albeit with some medical supervision. Find out more below.
05.12.2022