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• Apple Feast: Traditional Russian Treats to Try This Fall

  If the apple season left you with too many apples and you’ve already succeeded in reducing all your visits to the doctor, here are some Russian-style recipes that will have you feeling this fall season.

  20.09.2021

• Our Take On Fighting the Fall Blues

  Returning to your usual routine might be a hard thing to do after the (more or less) relaxed summer days, especially when we’re talking about the fall in St. Petersburg, which typically comes hand in hand with constant rain and gloom. Here’s how our editorial team survives during this season.

  17.09.2021

• ITMO Student’s Quick Guide to Life in the City

  As the new academic year kicks off, we’re happy to see some new faces pop up around the campus as more and more students arrive to St. Petersburg from all over. And to get you up to speed, we’ve put together a quick but comprehensive adaptation guide. Welcome to ITMO!

  31.08.2021

• Renting an Apartment in St. Petersburg: Ultimate Guide

  Looking for an apartment can be both an exciting and challenging quest. Luckily, St. Petersburg offers a slew of housing options. Here's what to consider when looking for a perfect place to live.

  24.08.2021

• Yekaterinburg: Discovering the Heart of the Urals

  On the intersection of Europe and Asia, Yekaterinburg brings out Russia's controversial nature and spoils guests with hearty pelmenis.

  27.07.2021

• Typical Russian Summer Part 2: The Best Childhood Memories

  Just in a blink of an eye the first half of the summer is gone, but that only means there’s a half more to go. What would that be like for an adventurous Russian kid?

  20.07.2021

• Pocket Time Machine: Digital Projects About Russian History

  Were you the first to fall asleep during history class but now can’t help wondering what the past was all about? Thanks to modern technologies, we have a bunch of ways to discover the world – digital, interactive, and exciting. Here’s our selection of historical projects to help you learn more about Russia in retrospect without yawning even once.

  15.07.2021

• Top 7 Surprising Russian Habits

  Every country has interesting customs and somewhat bizarre stereotypes that might surprise a foreign visitor or even a local millennial, and Russia is no exception. Knowing them just might come in handy, or at least make for great random trivia to stump your friends.

  21.06.2021

• Typical Russian Summer Part 1: The Best Childhood Memories

  Sour cream on your nose, zelenka on your knees… Although the older you get the more opportunities you have, the brightest memories of summer usually come from our childhood. Let’s go undercover to discover all the perks of spending these hot, adventurous, and green months as a kid in a small town somewhere in our immense country.

  07.06.2021

• Tvorog: Russia’s Favorite Cheese

  White, crumbly and found in a wide variety of traditional desserts, this delicious cheese is something of a household staple in most Russian homes. But what is it? How do you say tvorog in English? And how does it taste?

  31.05.2021