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• St. Petersburg’s Electric Transport: Trams

  …horsecar in appearance and size but was indeed a locomotive. These vehicles signified the beginning of a gradual transition away from horse-drawn transportation and were only discontinued in 1922. A brief history of tram On August 22nd, 1880, a public demonstration was held by engineer Fyodor Pirotskiy of his new invention: a carriage with an electric engine t…

  05.07.2022

• Ayaz-Kala: A Fortress From the Distant Past

  …ions of the ancient fortress were carried out in the 1939−1940s under the guidance of the famous archaeologist and ethnographer Sergei Tolstov. At the dig, the archaeologists discovered many ancient artifacts. In the sands between the ruins, they found spearheads and arrows, iron knives and daggers, as well as bronze and gold products. To the surprise of researche…

  23.05.2022

• All I Want for Christmas Costs a Fortune

  …it’s also a time for tiring shopping, including purchasing a huge number of goods along with endless queues — choosing gifts can be a real pain sometimes. You are looking for discounts of any type trying to meet the planned budget, but still want to make everyone happy with their presents. If all of this sounds familiar, then you are not alone with this holiday probl…

  22.12.2021

• Study Abroad: Pros and Cons, Programs

• Checklist: What to Visit in St. Petersburg in 2 Days

  …Traditional museums Most are not expensive. If you are a Russian student, or a pensioner, or a parent with a child, then look at the discounted tickets. The title of each museum below contains a link to Yandex. Maps. And if you need more information about what’s on now, go to social media. It is easier to find the opening hours, current prices, and news about …

  12.10.2021

• Breakthroughs in Biology and Their Impact on Our Future

• Physical Education Around the World

  …eball, swimming, etc. University teams' games are even broadcasted on TV. Also, there was a Presidential Champions program for students to compete with each other, but it was discontinued by the Trump Administration in 2018. No, it’s not like bukatsu and Undokai. Japanese and American PE culture differ in the very reasoning behind these phenomena. While Japanese do s…

  28.06.2021

• Three Great Detective Novels to Check Out

  …g from these issues. 3. Le Passager by Jean-Christophe Grangé When examining a patient with an unusual case of amnesia, the psychiatrist Mathias Frere is alarmed to discover that he, too, has a rare psychological disorder called dissociative fugue. People in fugue state purposefully move into new places, erase their identity, and create brand new ones. Yet …

  18.06.2021

• Impressions of Millenials in Contemporary Russian Art Exhibition

  …ade them reconsider the meaning of life. It is important to note that these representatives of the generation do not just shrink into their own world because of their self-discovery, but they also consider the "outside world". For instance, a lot of street art is exhibited which became a peculiar symbol of people who were born in the 90s. It is better to identify …

  15.06.2021

• Get to know ITMakeup Club

  …re than 60 works were prepared for the competitions. As a prize, the winners received boxes with cosmetics, shadow palettes and photo shoots. Thanks to the contests, students discovered their talent for makeup, fell in love with cosmetics and even created their own beauty blogs. ITMakeup.Individuals ITMakeup Club organizes significant and useful projects. I…

  07.06.2021