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A Trip to Veliky Novgorod
…ay to admire the red and brick towers and walls of the fortification is to come nearer to it along the Volkhov river. It is majestic. Inside the Kremlin, you absolutely must take a few minutes to stop and appreciate this beautiful monument. It is located inside the Novgorod Kremlin and was erected there in 1862 to mark the millennium of Rurik’s arrival to the …
06.03.2020
Moscow vs. St. Petersburg: Which Russian Capital is Better?
…burg and, of course, it is not true. As for me, the weather is pretty much similar in these two cities. But, according to statistics, it is a bit warmer in Moscow. However, it must be noted that for some people, St. Petersburg can be difficult to live in, because the air here is more humid and the wind blows much stronger because the city is located near the Gulf of …
03.03.2020
A Belgian Student in Russia
…’s the least anyone can do, it’s the tradition. In Belgium, if a boy offered chocolates to a girl, everyone would have directly thought that he was interested in that girl, he must necessarily have hidden agendas… This kind of cultural difference really fascinates me and that's what makes me want to travel even more. Behavior towards Climate Change This last po…
20.02.2020
Unusual Places Outside of St. Petersburg
…he places to visit is the Vyborg Castle — the only well-preserved monument of medieval Western European military architecture in Russia. After a walk around Castle Island, you must definitely go up to the observation deck, which is located under the dome of St. Olav’s tower, as the views from the terrace on the ancient Vyborg are really amazing. If you come to Vyb…
04.02.2020
St. Petersburg Russia: A Stunning Global Paradise
… paintings. Peterhof Palace is another remarkable imperial palace situated strategically off St. Petersburg city and overlooks the Gulf of Finland. Inside the castle is the must-see Alexandra Park, featuring eye-catching scenery and landscape, among other outstanding artefacts. Additionally, the city offers visitors a lifetime opportunity to engage in enter…
24.10.2019
From University of Campinas in Brazil to ITMO University in Russia
…ook, relax, have some silence to my own thoughts. St. Petersburg is very suitable for that too because of its parks. I live near Alexandrovsky Park and Mikhailovsky Park and I must affirm they are wonderful places to go and be at. I also enjoy going to patisseries. Many of the Buddies mentioned "булочная" and it is now a habit to go there and try some different pastr…
25.09.2019
St. Petersburg to Finland on a Budget
…ral hours to enjoy the landscapes, just take a ten minutes' walk from a Finnish home and during the summer and early fall you will find yourself picking up delicious berries — mustikka (blueberry) and puolukka (lingonberry). No plastic packaging and high prices for a hundred grams — wonderful berries grow exactly where you’re walking. Further on, find the closest lak…
09.09.2019
Buddy System: My First Experience as a Buddy
… club is providing assistance for international students who arrive from abroad. Club members' are called "buddies". If you’ve ever wanted to join the "Buddy system" club, you must make sure you are ready for the following steps and, of course, you must speak English. At first, as a "buddy" you are to meet your international student at …
21.07.2019
Sweet Business
…al! They play along with my crazy experiments, though they just have no choice. Sometimes, orders look like: "Please,could you make something WOW? I don't know what, but it must be something WOW and taste like a kinder surprise". Or like:" In the age of the Soviet Union there was a cake…I need a taste from my childhood." Oh, my God! I was born 10 years afte…
09.07.2019
The Optics Are Looking Good
… able to notice very interesting effects! A kaleidoscope is a tube full of mirrors and pieces of colored glass that produces reflections and changes in patterns. Definitely, a must have when visiting a museum on optics. Below are some interesting shots my roommate was able to get from her kaleidoscope. The next room connected to this one was also very interest…
22.04.2019