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• Discovering a Foodie Paradise at Eliseevsky Emporium

  Right in the center of Nevsky Prospect, there is a stately Art Nouveau building that stands out from its more classical surroundings – the mysterious Eliseevsky Emporium, an icon of opulence and exotic fare, as well as a symbol of entrepreneurial success achieved through wit and ingenuity. Let’s delve into history and try to unravel the secret to its continuing popularity. 

  23.04.2021

• Student Spotlight: Elisha Enefu, Nigeria

  A native of Nigeria, Elisha Enefu is currently in his first year of a Bachelor’s in computer systems and technologies at ITMO. He talked to us about the challenges of his experience as an international student and how being in Russia changed his mind about its citizens.

  22.04.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 24-25, 2021

  Whether you are an art lover or a bookworm, can’t imagine your life without music or enjoy the thrill of a new experience, this week’s guide flows over with deeply interesting and exciting events that will help you end the week on a high. It’s time to make plans for this weekend!

  21.04.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 17-18, 2021

  It’s time to make our plans for the weekend that’s promising to be sunny and even relatively warm – it’s mid-April in St. Petersburg after all! So here is our usual list of suggestions – three exhibitions for every taste plus some cinema recommendations to spice up the weekend. Enjoy!

  14.04.2021

• Top Places To Learn About Space in St. Petersburg

  Today, on April 12, we celebrate Cosmonautics Day and the International Day of Human Space Flight! Russians are very proud of their advances in space exploration, so it comes as no surprise that there are many great locations where you can learn more about our endless and mysterious universe. 

  12.04.2021

• Student Spotlight: Cheng Xintong, China

  This week, we reached out to Cheng Xintong, a Master’s student at ITMO who is currently studying remotely from China. She’s enrolled in the FoodTech program which is offered in English. She tells us a little bit about her experience of coming to Russia and her time here.

  08.04.2021

• A Geek’s Guide to St. Petersburg: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play

  Whatever your flavor of Geek is – graphic novels, TV shows, board and video games, or science – St. Petersburg, believe it or not, has something up your alley. Embrace your inner nerd and meet like-minded people at the city’s finest spots with our ultimate geek guide overflowing with popular stores, cool museums, and themed pizzerias. It’s time to take a slice and geek out!

  06.04.2021

• From Screen to Life: A Movie Guide to St. Petersburg

  From comedies to dramas, St. Petersburg has been the backdrop – and the character – in some of our most beloved movies. As the weather improves, why not walk along some of those routes and feel like a character from one of these films?

  02.04.2021

• Student Spotlight: Gedesh Soma, Angola

  Gedesh is a PhD student of informatics and computer engineering at ITMO University. In this interview, he tells us about his decision to leave Angola to study in Russia for his tertiary education, the reasons why he chose ITMO for his PhD degree, and the love that he has for St. Petersburg and the Russian culture.

  01.04.2021

• Live Your Best Spring in St. Petersburg

  It’s time to start living the life we could only imagine during those long and unexpectedly cold winter months – spring is almost in its full reign in the city! For this special occasion, we have assembled a collection of ideas on how to celebrate every token of the season all around St. Petersburg. Let’s see hibernation off in style! 

  30.03.2021