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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 18-19, 2020

  This Saturday, January 18, the city celebrates the breaking of the Siege of Leningrad, which eventually led to the lifting of the Siege on January 27, 1944, so this weekends’ program is paying tribute to our beloved city: its awe-inspiring and varied history, mind-blowing architecture, and extraordinary people who lived here.

  15.01.2020

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 11-12, 2020

  Whoever said that there’s no rest for the wicked, may think again: we may have just come back from the winter holidays, but this doesn’t mean we don’t cherish the prospect of another weekend. If you want to spend it more proactively, here are some events for you to pick from, featuring an Indian fair, an interactive fantasy garden, and a whopping two photographic trips – one to the island of Cuba and another to the Russian past!

  09.01.2020

• Moving Forward: St. Petersburg in 2020

  2019 was an eventful year for ITMO University and St. Petersburg, and 2020 promises to be no different. Here’s our quick rundown of some of the things you might expect in the coming year as a citizen – or guest – of St. Petersburg.

  07.01.2020

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 28–29, 2019

  Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it! We have quite an unfestive weekend program on our hands, for better or worse, but remember that you can always up the holiday factor thanks to the numerous winter fairs happening all throughout the city. But for now, here’s what this overview has to offer: a weighty sculpture exhibition, a magical ice festival, a celebration of hairdressing as art, and otherworldly paintings!

  25.12.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 21-22, 2019

  Ready for another events-rich weekend in the city? Admire exquisite tropical flowers at St. Pete’s Botanical Garden, travel into the mist and fog of St. Petersburg’s past, take a look into at the Russia of the freewheeling ‘90s, and explore the best collections of Assyrian art at the Hermitage.

  18.12.2019

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Grand Model Russia

  Feel like going on a trip? Grand Maket Rossiya (Grand Model Russia) is a private museum that lets you experience the vastness of the world’s largest country all the way from its most western city of Kaliningrad to the Pacific ports in Vladivostok.

  13.12.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 14-15, 2019

  Holidays are coming, but coming before that is yet another weekend in St. Petersburg! Switch your festive mood on with our suggestions of the best Sat-Sun events in the city, including a miraculous flower exhibition, a snazzy architectural celebration, a photographic trip into St. Petersburg’s past, and a vibrant Indian festival!

  11.12.2019

• Best Winter Fairs in St. Petersburg 2019-2020

  From twee festive bazaars with mulled wine and snow globes to artisanal extravaganzas, cozy flea markets and fun art festivals, St. Petersburg has a great number of fairs spreading festive cheer all over the city. Here are our best picks of events for eating, drinking and being merry at!

  10.12.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: December 7-8, 2019

  Free entry to the Hermitage, Italian cinema, a photo exhibition of 19th-century St. Petersburg and a holiday fair: a culture-heavy and diverse weekend awaits!

  04.12.2019

• Steps Away: Places to Explore Near ITMO University's Lomonosova Campus

  In the Russian language, the word okno – “window” – has another meaning familiar to any student or professor: “an empty period between classes”. Whether you’re a virtuoso of time management or someone who makes it up as they go along, you’ll be sure to encounter these in your daily life. In this series, we’ll consider a few options for how to put that extra time to good use. With Kronverksky 49 out of the way, here are a few interesting destinations to explore within walking distance of ITMO University’s Lomonosova St. 9 campus.

  03.12.2019