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Top Spots for Russian Fast Food in St. Petersburg
From classic borscht and pelmeni to funnily-named desserts, Russia, too, has fast food on lock. These domestic chains serve starters, entrees, and afters – both traditional and with a novel twist.
24.06.2024
Steps Away: Places to Explore Near ITMO's Vyazemsky Dorm
Our Steps Away series has already covered the university’s major campuses. Next stop – the ITMO dorms! Join us as we explore top leisure spots within walking distance of the Vyazemsky Lane 5-7 dormitory, which accommodates most of ITMO’s international students.
21.06.2024
Come Rain or Shine: Best Summertime Activities in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg certainly has a reputation for its unpredictable weather, but locals and visitors would all agree: no matter the forecast, there are always places to go, sights to admire, and activities to try in the city. Want to stay prepared for any scenario? Heed our team's best picks for things to do in St. Petersburg on sunny and rainy days alike.
04.06.2024
The Unofficial Symbols of St. Petersburg
Berets and croissants in Paris, red telephone boxes and 221B Baker Street in London, and balalaikas and bears… the Bronze Horseman and the Admiralty’s spire in St. Petersburg. Is it, though? Let’s find out what else makes St. Petersburg the iconic city that it is as we celebrate its 321st birthday today.
27.05.2024
St. Petersburg’s New Water Taxi: Should You Try It?
If you know us, you know that whenever there’s something new in the city, we’re there to try it. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the moment we heard there’s a water taxi in the city, we had to hop on. Here’s your first-hand account of the experience.
24.05.2024
4 Things To Do on Your Birthday in St. Petersburg
Planning your birthday is no longer a headache – all thanks to our team’s curated list of the most fabulous places for every kind of celebration. Take your pick below!
21.05.2024
5 Food Markets of St. Petersburg
Have you ever failed to reach an agreement on where to dine with your friends? Do you prefer to have as much choice as possible when it comes to food? From falafel to pho, the city's biggest food markets might just offer the right solution.
17.05.2024
The City of Superlatives: Firsts in St. Petersburg
Recently, we told you all about the smallest landmarks in St. Petersburg – go here if you’ve missed this story. Today, we are exploring the city’s (and sometimes the country’s!) firsts! By the end of this article, you’ll learn enough cool facts to surprise your friends at the next party.
03.05.2024
Where To Watch Movies in English (and Not Only) in St. Petersburg
From cinema chains to palace-like movie theaters and low-key venues, St. Petersburg can boast a bevy of movie locations for every taste and request. If you're looking to watch movies in the original language (and with Russian subtitles), you will find your spot below.
30.04.2024
5 Paintings To See in Hermitage’s General Staff Building
With its trove of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, the General Staff Building, part of the grand Hermitage Museum, may be quite overwhelming to first-time visitors as other St. Petersburg attractions. If tackling the museum’s premises seems like a challenge to you, zero in on these five must-sees to gain a rather sharp cross-section of its permanent collection.
12.04.2024