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• This Week in St. Petersburg: October 3-9, 2024

  … Michael’s Castle (the Russian Museum) 600-1,000 rubles (350-600 rubles) – tickets here The Line. Stroke. Spot display refers to the classical chapters of Russian art history, presenting the works of the 20th century's top artists, among which are Mikhail Vrubel, Valentin Serov, Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, and many more. Tuesday, October 8 Netsuke Masters. …

  02.10.2024

• Scientific St. Petersburg: See a Different Side to the City

  …es and city tours from researchers, clinicians, and guides, as well as some original formats, such as quizzes and quests, where participants will get to see the city and its history from a different angle. All of the featured events are free of charge. For instance, since June, ITMO’s Center for Science Communication has been organizing popular science lectures at…

  01.10.2024

• Pickling and More: Preserve Food for Winter Like a Russian

  …y work especially well in a soup. Another popular thing to dehydrate is apples. They can be used as a healthier alternative to chips or to prepare compote: see our previous story to learn more. While we’re on the topic of drinks – it’s popular in Russia to dry herbs and later add them to your tea, too. Mint (мята), thyme (чабрец), and origanium (душица) are amo…

  30.09.2024

• Student Spotlight: Martin Rojas, Peru

  …Please tell us something about yourself. I am Martin Rojas from Peru. Many people ask me why I am in Russia and I always answer, “Why not?” It's a very long story about how I came here, but it was my desire to just try new things that was the driving force. One thing led to another. As a result, I became interested in the Russian language. I love learning differen…

  26.09.2024

• 5 More Observation Decks of St. Petersburg

  … is the Lutheran Jaani Kirik. A symbol of Estonian independence, it was closed in the Soviet times and restored and reopened in the early 2000s. You can learn more about the history of the church  by taking a guided tour held there every Saturday. In addition to a thrilling narration, the hour-long tour includes an organ concert and a visit to the bell tower. Small a…

  20.09.2024

• ITMO and Tatneft Develop Industrial AI Assistant

  …fic inventions, articles, studies, and reports. As a result, Digital Expert Council can act as a specialist in drilling, workplace safety, IT, mathematics, physics, and even history. Specialists from ITMO’s Research Center “Strong AI in Industry” are involved in the technical side of the equation: they develop the software and train the model using the latest vers…

  18.09.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: September 19-25, 2024

  … full and empty. Friday, September 20 Drive (2011)​ 4:10 pm Rodina Cinema 250 rubles – tickets here What did happen at the end, for real? Come see the story of an unnamed man (played by Ryan Gosling) – a Hollywood stunt driver by day and a wheelman for hire by night. The screening is in English with Russian subtitles. Saturday, Septemb…

  18.09.2024

• Newcomer’s Guide to St. Petersburg

  …he North… Having inspired many an artist, writer, and poet, the city has a plethora of loving metaphoric nicknames that highlight one dreamy aspect or another.  Learn the story behind each one: The Five Names of St. Petersburg  Must-knows With all its dreamy titles, St. Petersburg has the reputation of Russia’s cultural mecca: this is the place where you…

  17.09.2024

• Student Spotlight: Ridwan Muhammed, Nigeria

  …a yet, but I didn't give up and applied again, only to finish among the top five in my track.   You faced all those challenges bravely! I am curious to know more about your story. My life has been full of challenges. I lost my mother as a kid when I was just seven years old. Nine years later, I lost my dad. So, growing up was tough, but I didn’t let myself be w…

  12.09.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: September 12-18, 2024

  …fornia to be self-governed by African Americans. Twelve static shots provide glimpses of the now-abandoned town, as the director looks for traces of the community’s cultural history. The screening is part of the Amfest Festival. Monday, September 16 Exhibition: Through the Eyes of a Pilgrim Until November 10, 11 am - 10 pm daily ArtMuza Free …

  11.09.2024