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• Celebrate Lunar Year of the Ox

  Welcoming the new moon on February 12, 2021, the world begins to celebrate the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. We asked our international students from China about how they keep up their traditions and celebrate it in St. Petersburg.

  12.02.2021

• The Art of Gift-Giving in Russia

  Socks, flowers, frying pans? With several holidays around the corner, you are likely to be both giving and receiving gifts – both are important rituals in Russia. Here’s how to make the best of them.

  09.02.2021

• Make It Magical: Guide to Russian New Year’s

  As the year draws to a close and everyone slips into holiday mode, it’s time to start thinking about how to make your New Year’s magical – and why not do it the Russian way with a late heart-warming dinner, some sparkling wine, and a visit by the one and only Ded Moroz and his granddaughter Snegurochka. Here's everything you need to know to ring in the new year like a Russian.

  28.12.2020

• Looking on the Bright Side: Perks of a Digital New Year’s

  It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? And even though this seemingly never-ending rollercoaster of unexpected events is about to finally come to an end, 2020 does have something more up its sleeve – a digital New Year’s. But just because your 2021 holiday is different, it doesn’t mean it can’t be just as festive, celebratory, and meaningful as in years past.

  22.12.2020

• Holiday Spirit: How To Get It and Keep It

  The holidays! A magical time. But maybe you're just not feeling that festive spirit this time around? Perhaps you only need a bit of inspiration. We've tried to put together a list of all the different things that make each of us get into the holiday mood.

  18.12.2020

• Sparkle and Shine: Five Holidays to Celebrate at Home This December

  If you are decking your home with shimmering lights for the holidays you're likely to spend well... at home and it just doesn't feel festive yet – despair not! Turns out you can celebrate all sorts of holidays around the world this month to get you in the mood. Bring on the saffron buns and soba noodles!

  11.12.2020

• Taste Maslenitsa Like a Russian

  Nothing says party like pancakes, butter, and setting stuff on fire. This week Russia celebrates Maslenitsa – one of our favorite spring holidays. Here’s how you can get in on the action.

  24.02.2020

• Do Valentine's Day Like a Single Russian

  Pink hearts flooding everything this week? There’s no rule that says you have to be attached to enjoy Valentine’s Day – or any day, for that matter. Celebrate you! You don’t have to shave, brush your teeth, wonder if you’ve gained a few pounds or whether your date will like your outfit. Zero stress, all the love. 

  10.02.2020

• What is Your Word for 2019?

  Every year, the leading dictionary companies select a word that they feel best describes the past 12 months. For 2019, Merriam-Webster has chosen “they”, while Oxford Dictionaries has picked “climate emergency”. As we reflect on this exciting and challenging year, we asked the staff of ITMO University for their picks. 

  31.12.2019

• Love New Year's Cartoons Like a Russian

  The holidays bring out the kid in all of us. Reconnect with yours as you enjoy some of our favorite Russian New Year’s cartoons. 

  23.12.2019