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• History in Pictures: ITMO Through the Years

  Did you know that the lavish building that is home to ITMO’s International Office was once… a church? Earlier on, we’ve taken you on visual tours of St. Petersburg’s white nights and a retrospective of Victory Day celebrations. This time, we’ll be taking a look at the one thing closest to our hearts: the history of ITMO University’s many academic buildings. With centuries of rich history between them, these architectural jewels are part of St. Petersburg’s cultural fabric – and so is our university.

  12.06.2020

• This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Virtual Travel

  Wanderlust getting you down? Here are some virtual tours to explore the world from your home, for free!

  10.06.2020

• This Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: More Theater & Opera Performances

  Dost thou miss theater, thespian? We thought as much. Here are four world-class theater and opera offerings you can watch for free this weekend.

  27.05.2020

• White Nights in St. Petersburg

  You might already know that St. Petersburg is renowned for the fascinating natural phenomenon of white nights. But what are they, and what is it that makes them so special? Let’s find out.

  22.05.2020

• This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Creativity Galore

  Bored in quarantine? Here are some activities to get creative and have fun while you’re at it!

  13.05.2020

• This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Activities and Courses

  Want to introduce some creative spark into your mundane stay-at-home existence? Here are some fun activities for you to try – and some free online courses to equip you with the necessary toolkit. 

  29.04.2020

• This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Online Theater and Comedy Performances

  This weekend, wash your hands like Lady Macbeth and treat yourself to some top-notch, chef’s kiss theater and comedy performances streamed directly into your home!

  08.04.2020

• This Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Online Opera Performances

  Being a good egg and staying at home to protect yourself and others during the pandemic? Here’s your reward: now and on this weekend, tune in to watch first-class performances by the world’s best opera houses from the comfort of your couch! Here’s a short overview of what’s on offer.

  25.03.2020

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Yusupov Palace

  There are few places in St. Petersburg that illustrate the extravagance of Russian nobility better than the Yusupov Palace. Once home to one of the Russian Empire's richest noble families, it's a statement in history and decorum – as well as the site of enigmatic Grigori Rasputin's grisly assassination.

  13.03.2020

• Alexia Vanmalder: I Love Being in Russia. This Culture Is So Different From What I’m Used To

  Hailing from Charleroi, Belgium, Alexia Vanmalder is currently an intern at ITMO’s Foreign Language Training Center, where she mostly translates articles for ITMO News and observes English and Russian language classes to offer feedback to the teachers. She also takes part in student activities like the speaking club and writes articles for ITMO’s blog. 

  12.03.2020