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• This Week in St. Petersburg: February 22-28, 2024

  …s sweet as getting it. Friday, February 23 On the big screen: One Life 8:40 pm Lenfilm cinema 370 rubles (tickets here) A period piece based on a true story about one man saving many lives at the onset of WWII, starring Antony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter. Though definitely not a light watch, this is for sure a moving piece of cinematogra…

  21.02.2024

• Capturing the Cosmos: Impressions from First BRICS Universe Exhibition in Moscow

  …ook at the places close to our hearts, the places we have heard about and read about, or seen in photos. The BRICS countries have exciting cultures and thousands of years of history. Some of the most interesting sites on the planet are located there. They are indeed worth visiting," shared Sergey Kud-Sverchkov. The exhibition at the Moscow Cosmonautics Museu…

  20.02.2024

• 5 Phrases to Master the Russian Language

  …ты́ – and that too many cakes aren’t always a good thing. Mnemonic devices aren’t the only memorization technique out there. You can find more useful tips and tricks in our story on mnemotechnics here.…

  19.02.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: February 15-21, 2024

  …ngleterre Cinema Lounge is prepping a special screening of the already-iconic La La Land (2016). The dreamlike cinematography, the breathtaking soundtrack, and the moving love story – the movie is perfect for any kind of Valentine’s Day weekend you’re about to have. Monday, February 19 Urban Sketchers: Cinema – St. Petersburg Until April 7, 11 am - 10…

  14.02.2024

• Russian Hollywood: Mosfilm Behind the Scenes

  …The history of Mosfilm Although the studio was founded in the early 1920s, its official birthday is January 30, 1924. That was the day when the studio released its debut movie, On the Wings Skyward, about heroic Soviet pilots and aircraft designers during the Russian Civil War. Over the years, Mosfilm has become Russia's largest film studio, occupying more …

  13.02.2024

• Sounds of the Internet and Singing Mushrooms: New Science Art Exhibition at Russian Museum

  …osystem, with the First Souvenir Company as a partner. The exhibition focuses on the synergy between art, science, and technology. In their works, the artists examine the history of digital media and re-evaluate the understanding of media art, along with tracing the joint evolution of image and sound – a central motif in modern audio-visual culture. Guests of the …

  13.02.2024

• Foreign Movies Filmed in St. Petersburg

  … on Shkapina Street, where the backdrop of soon-to-be-demolished buildings effectively portrayed the devastated Berlin. While this area has since been filled with modern multi-story structures, the somber ambiance still lingers in the air. War and Peace (2016) Bringing the legendary Leo Tolstoy novel to life on screen, the BBC crew selected locations in Lat…

  09.02.2024

• Student Spotlight: Saadiallakh Normatov, Kazakhstan

• Three Keys to Deciphering Slavic Folklore Symbols

• ITMO Thanks: New Online Platform to Say Thank You to Someone at ITMO

  … On the platform, ITMO students, staff, and graduates can express their gratitude to any member of ITMO.Family – or even an entire department. The message can include a funny story, a piece of advice shared by an educator, or a life-changing decision they helped the author make. According to the minds behind ITMO Thanks, students and especially graduates now have th…

  02.02.2024