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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 8-10, 2021

  With another long weekend knocking on our door, now is the perfect time to start looking ahead to the coming three days of massive celebrations, long-awaited getaways, and exciting events. And as per usual our team will be your ultimate guide to what’s on in St. Petersburg this weekend – and especially on the special date, May 9.

  05.05.2021

• Find Anything: A Guide to the Flea Markets of St. Petersburg

  Feeling like a treasure hunter, an environmental activist, and a fan of vintage all rolled into one? Rest assured, visiting a flea market will definitely make for a memorable adventure. In this article, we’ll not just reveal the best venues for this thrifty brand of shopping in the Northern Capital, but also share our tips on how to get the most out of it.

  04.05.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 1-3, 2021

  This time, it seems that our weekend will last a wee bit longer than usual, with the annual May holidays being extended over the whole of next week. No worries, though: in addition to two exhibitions and two festivals, we have more ideas in store to keep you entertained. Enjoy! 

  28.04.2021

• Best Getaways From St. Petersburg on a Budget

  If you already know St. Petersburg like the back of your hand, it’s high time to get onto the next level. So, stock up on food and water, put your backpack on, and get on a high-speed train (and don’t forget about student discounts) to your soon-to-be beloved destinations: exquisite park and palace ensembles, sandy coasts of the Gulf of Finland, mesmerizing caves, and stony lake-forest lands – all within your reach and wallet.

  27.04.2021

• 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