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• Registan: The Pearl of Central Asia

  …r of the city. Today's Registan continues to amaze and impress and remains forever in the memory and hearts of those who have seen it. Twice a year, a large music festival "Sharq taronalari" ("Melodies of the East") is held on Registan Square, which attracts creative teams from all over Asia. Here, on Registan, other festivals and holidays take place, and on weekd…

  18.07.2022

• A Mexican Chef’s Journey to Russia

  … moment it's going well. Business is flowing and that is the most important thing." I asked the chef about any cultural differences he noticed: "In general, Russian people share the same values as Latin Americans. Family values are quite similar. Of course, I was born in a small town in Mexico, but I lived in many different cities. To move to a big city was a maj…

  21.06.2022

• Lake Ladoga: A Quick Getaway from St. Petersburg

  …ks of the lake. Ladoga was ceded to Sweden by Russia in 1617, although in 1712 it was returned back to Russia after the Great Northern War. Between 1812 and 1940, the lake was shared with Finland. During World War II, Ladoga, as the only access point to St. Petersburg (then known as Leningrad), was vital in helping transport supplies to the besieged city. Called the …

  18.02.2022

• Best Ice-Skating Rinks in St. Petersburg

  …es per hour to ice skate depending on the day and time. If you don't bring your own, it costs 400 rubles to rent skates with no time limitations. Also, for 250 rubles they can sharpen your ice skates. This rink is definitely a must-visit if only for the view! …

  31.01.2022

• Holiday Markets in St. Petersburg

• Study Abroad: Pros and Cons, Programs

  …in your career field. Also, there is a person on Instagram @yul.po (in Russian) who talks a lot about exchange programs, about writing motivation letters and resumes, and just shares her experience, which is also helpful! I don’t want to say that opportunities to study abroad should be taken unequivocally. As we already understood, there are also a lot of disadvan…

  20.12.2021

• My Exchange Semester: New Opportunities, Knowledge and Friendships

  …dible opportunity to learn about the culture and history of the country from a representative of this country, who chooses what to tell about the place and what information to share with us. Now many exchange students and buddies are not just acquaintances or groupmates, they become friends, with whom we are able to discuss our interests and who are eager to help.…

  06.12.2021

• Life of Vietnamese students at ITMO University in Russia

  …h partly alleviate students' homesickness and stay connected. Moreover, Vietnamese students actively participate in meetings with other international students, with the aim of sharing about their cultures and creating a sense of solidarity between countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact on most countries of the world, and Russia is not an excep…

  21.10.2021

• An Intercultural Reunion

  … Wow! You're the one who gave me the five Japan money!" Fortunately, she remembered that I gave her 5 yen as a gift. It made me feel really happy. The teacher then asked me to share this in my presentation after the break, so I hurriedly made a presentation about this and presented it after the break. After finishing the final class, we also took a class photo togeth…

  15.10.2021

• Checklist: What to Visit in St. Petersburg in 2 Days