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What to Do in St. Petersburg on Cosmonautics Day
…pen to visitors since 1973. Its exposition traces the history of modern aero- and astronautics from pre-WWII military rocket tech and the 60’s golden era of spaceflight to the newest developments. Among its highlights are several authentic Soviet satellites and life-size replicas of the International Space Station’s canteen and bathroom from its Russian section. T…
12.04.2019
Partying for Sustainable Development: How Festivals are Going Green
…ic events that required reworking. “The city administration decided it was time to change things, and they began with the Altonale street festival. The changes included a new approach to optimal resource consumption (energy, water, and waste) in the lead-up to and during the festival, environment-focused initiatives, and seeking out eco-friendly sponsors. We als…
12.04.2019
Business Model Canvas: Visualizing Your Business Ideas
Space Tourism: How to Book a Flight to the Orbit
… On October 5, 2016 Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin had successfully conducted a test of its in-flight escape system; on April 29, 2018 it had completed the eighth test flight of the New Shepard rocket. After rising to the altitude of 107 kilometers, the crew capsule had split from the craft and landed using a parachute, while the single-stage rocket booster executed a vert…
12.04.2019
French Embassy Counselor Visits ITMO University
…ead of International Educational Programs Department Ekaterina Tulugurova told Mr. Malac about ITMO’s international strategy and innovative educational programs, including the new core discipline of soft skills which ITMO is the only Russian university to include as part of the curriculum. The Counselor was also introduced to other members of the Faculty of Ph…
11.04.2019
German Week in St. Petersburg: Experts Discuss Science Communication and the Social Mission of Modern Science
…ngs modern research to those whose primary activities are not directly related to science. Universities in Germany today are actively involved in public engagement and finding new formats for communication with the public. I, for instance, run events for kids where I tell them about modern physics. For today’s scientists, communicating with the public has become a pa…
11.04.2019
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 13-14
…here the concert is to take place starting at 7.30pm. Three Petersburg collections Held in the Benois Wing of the Russian Museum, Three Petersburg collections is a brand-new art exhibition bringing together masterpieces by Ilya Repin, Ivan Aivazovsky, Boris Kustodiev, Mikhail Vrubel, Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, Léon Bakst, Alexandre Benois, Konstantin Korovin, Zinaida…
10.04.2019
Pop Goes the Bubble: A Quick Guide to Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and ICOs
…hat are in no way attached to you as an individual. How many keys can I use? As many as you’d like. One piece of advice for those dealing with Bitcoin is to generate new public and private keys for each single transaction. You could potentially have thousands of keys. In addition, no third party can find out whether a key belongs to you. How do people tr…
10.04.2019
Exploring North Rhine-Westphalia: St. Pete Startuppers Pitch to German Companies
…A pitch-session is a popular format of startup events where you can present your project to investors and get feedback, prizes and useful contacts in return. “Smart City. New markets for Russian startups: exploring North Rhine-Westphalia” brought together companies that focus on technological solutions for smart cities on one side and representatives of major German …
10.04.2019
Travel Tips: Pskov
…e out of place here. One of the most accessible ways to get to Izborsk is by bus from the main railroad station in Pskov. Make sure you’re traveling to Old Izborsk because New Izborsk is the actual town, not the fortress. Pechory Monastery At the opposite end of the color spectrum is the Pechory Monastery, filled with azure blues, terracotta browns, and…
09.04.2019