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• Relocation Tips: Buying Groceries

  Whether you’re looking for kitchen staples or blueberries in season, St. Petersburg offers lots of places to get groceries. Some large markets are open around the clock, making it easy to beat the crowds. Keep in mind that alcohol is not available for purchase between 10 pm and 11 am. A must have for any tea party? Eclairs from “Sever”.

  05.09.2017

• Relocation Tips: Banking in St. Petersburg

  Tired of all the overseas transaction bills? If you’re planning to live in Russia for more than a year, it’s worth opening a Russian bank account. Everything you need to know about opening an account and transferring money to Russia is here.

  29.08.2017

• Relocation Tips: Using Public Transport in St. Petersburg

  Saint Petersburg has a vast transportation network that is easy to pay for and use. You can get around town using the metro (“so deep it goes below the permafrost”), buses, trams, trolleybuses, commercial minibuses called “marshrutka” and many taxis. Here’s a primer on how to get anywhere without breaking the bank.

  22.08.2017

• Relocation Tips: What You Need to Know About ITMO Dorms

  ITMO University has several dormitories in different districts of St. Petersburg. International students are mostly housed in two of them: Vyazemsky lane 5-7 and Karpovka embankment 22. Both are located in the historic center of St. Petersburg, not far from ITMO University's main building. Here’s a map where you can see all of ITMO's buildings and dorms in the city.

  15.08.2017

• Relocation Tips: Getting Your Cell Phone in Russia

  You don’t have to pay exuberant roaming fees when you move to St. Petersburg. There’re lots of local options to choose from. Here’s what you need to know to get connected quickly

  08.08.2017

• Relocation Tips: Getting Your Visa and Registration in Russia

  Almost all foreign citizens need a visa to enter the Russian Federation, and the type of visa depends on their purpose of entry and the length of their stay in Russia. ITMO’s International Office helps international students and employees with the entire process and with all the necessary paperwork. Here’s what you need to know to have a general understanding of the process and to stay legal while you’re here.

  01.08.2017