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• Study Abroad Tips: Packing for Your Trip

  Sometimes it’s not a pen and a copy-book you should put in your school bag, but a fork and a mug. For example, when you go to study abroad. Ivan Zhuravlev and ITMO University’s student news portal Megabyte interviewed several ITMO students about their experience of packing for their exchange abroad.

  04.06.2019

• Summer Festivals in St. Petersburg

  Ah, summer. It’s a wonderful time, and what better way to spend it than out and about, taking in the rare St. Petersburg sunshine and enjoying new experiences? Here’s a rundown of this summer’s hottest (hah!) events, from film and music festivals to celebrations of food, art, and technology.

  28.05.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 18-19

  This weekend’s most awaited and exciting event is undoubtedly the Night of Museums, but there’s so much more in store! Check out the opening of Peterhof’s world-famous fountains, meet a Game of Thrones star, munch on delicious Vietnamese grub, show off your hipster cred with a rare vinyl record, or even get a tattoo – all on this very eventful weekend.

  15.05.2019

• Places to See: Libraries of St. Petersburg

  Ah, the library. It’s where we work, study, and relax. Perhaps unjustly forgotten in today’s digital age, libraries are still a valuable source of learning and entertainment – if you only let yourself discover it. As the birthplace of Russian science and the nation’s “cultural capital”, St. Petersburg has a special relationship with these temples of knowledge. Here are the city’s best spots where you can see that for yourself:

  10.05.2019

• Places to See: Modern and Contemporary Art in St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg is renowned around the world for its centuries-old cathedrals, palaces, museums, and the rich variety of antique art that they contain. But when it comes to modern and contemporary examples, the city offers everyone – from laymen to experts – plenty of opportunities to experience a different point of view. 

  19.04.2019

• Winter Fairs in St. Petersburg

  Winter is here, and so is the festive spirit. Throughout December, numerous fairs, festivals, and meetups will pop up all around St. Petersburg. Here’s a handy guide to the most notable ones: from classic Christmas-y festivities and food fests to Soviet-style New Year’s celebrations.

  04.12.2018

• The Magic of St. Petersburg Philharmonia

  From an incredible orchestra to crystal chandeliers and chocolate truffles during intermission, Saint Petersburg Philharmonia is both a treat for music lovers and a quintessential Petersburg experience.   

  23.11.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 29-30

  As fall approaches, the days get shorter and the weather gets colder. Wrapped in yet another layer of scarves and coats, you might find yourself tempted to stock up on food and essentials, and lay in semi-hibernation until spring thaw comes. But there’s another option, too: there’s something very special about St. Petersburg in the fall, and it’s not to be missed. Take a stroll, see a play, grab a hot meal outside or get some food for thought by popping into an art gallery. Why not start this weekend?

  26.09.2018

• Best Places to Eat in Saint Petersburg: Ed Picks

  We at the ITMO.NEWS editorial office love to eat. We have smoothie weeks at the office and share homemade goodies. But more than anything, we love to go out for grub and find new, sumptuous culinary experiences without spending a fortune. Here’re some of our favorite places in St. Petersburg.

  11.09.2018

• Culture Calling: Where to Enjoy Classical Music in St. Petersburg

  Can there be any perks in summer’s ending? A resolute yes, if you live in St. Petersburg. Here the beginning of fall marks the start of yet another cultural season and all the theaters, galleries and museums beam up with shiny new programs that awaken an avid theater-goer and art connoisseur even in the most indifferent inhabitant of the city on Neva. If you yourself ever feel that tug of culture luring you away from your comfortable couch into the St. Petersburg’s theatrical and musical unknown, we’re introducing a series of articles with our top recommendations on where to go and what to see, starting with the best classical music destinations. 

  21.08.2018