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• Renting an Apartment in St. Petersburg: My Personal Experience

  Looking for a place to rent in St. Petersburg? This isn’t our first article on the topic. In fact, we’ve already written about how to search for an apartment and what to consider when choosing one. This time we’re going to dive into my personal experience from last summer, when I went looking for a new place to live.

  19.04.2022

• Must-Have Apps in Russia

  Whether you’re coming to Russia for the first time or have been here a while, there are several essential apps that will make your life here smoother and easier.

  12.04.2022

• Typical Russian Student’s Monthly Budget in 2022

  Curious to learn how much students spend in a month in Russia? We asked our students about their spending habits and typical budgeting categories. Here’s all you need to know when planning your monthly expenses.

  01.03.2022

• Learning Russian: International Students’ Insights

  Although native Russian speakers can never relate to how hard it can be to learn their mother tongue, our international students do! Moreover, they not only struggle but also succeed. For this article, we asked them to share their top tips and useful resources that’ll make your path to mastering Russian fun and comprehensive.

  22.02.2022

• 6 Unexpectedly Cool Things About Living in Russia

  From fast trains to online banking – here’s our guide to the advantages of life in Russia inspired by international experience.

  21.02.2022

• Top Tips to Save Money in Russia

  Getting ready to visit Russia but worried it will make a hole in your budget? Fear not, our money-saving tips will get you to the Scrooge McDuck level of shrewdness in no time! 

  08.02.2022

• 5 Russian Must-Know Singers Topping the Charts

  Who would make it to the Russian Coachella if there ever was one? Who is at the top of Russian TikTok fame? Who are the people most of your Russian groupmates would have on Spotify? Here’s our take on who to stream in the Russian music industry now.

  31.01.2022

• Winter Magic: Our Favorite Snowy Memories

  Despite its biting cold, winter in Russia can be incredibly blissful thanks to the miracle that is snow. This year, we are lucky to have piles and piles of it in St. Petersburg starting from November 30. In honour of this occasion, we are bringing back our favorite heart-warming stories about this winter wonder. 

  03.12.2021

• Top Russian Streaming Services

  Feel like binge-watching your favorite TV show but don’t know what platform to choose? Here’s an overview of the most popular Russian streaming services to save the day.

  12.11.2021

• Winter is Coming: Grab Some Warm Clothes

  Originally from Australia, I’ve lived through seven Russian winters now, including two in Siberia. After a lifetime of summers, to say that it was an adjustment is an understatement. As autumn gradually turns into winter, I find myself putting on more layers and discovering items of clothing that ten years ago I didn’t even know existed. This little guide documents my discovery of the cold and how to battle it. Russians sometimes say that there's no bad weather, there's inadequate gear. Although much of the following might be obvious to those already living in colder climates, it was new to me – and hopefully, to you!

  19.10.2021