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• Lake Ladoga: A Quick Getaway from St. Petersburg

  …k (https://ladogapark.ru/) where you can rent out quaint little log cabins right on the beach. The beach is a perfect spot to picnic, play frisbee, or walk pets on, but if you want to swim, it is a good idea to go when the water is warmer, like late spring or summer. There are so many activities, it’s a great idea to spend a day there with family or friends. It’s …

  18.02.2022

• Miniature St. Petersburg and Russia

  …sions of the cathedral, as well as of the stages of the final version’s construction. Those who wish to better understand how Auguste Montferrand’s masterpiece came to be will want to visit this exposition, located inside the cathedral itself, at St. Isaac’s Square 4. Closest metro station: Admiralteyskaya.…

  11.02.2022

• ITMO Student on Study Abroad in the USA

• Differences in the Education Systems of the United States and Russia

  …ximize the talents of each student, focus on teaching, depending on the abilities of the students. From the 8th grade, students receive the freedom to choose the subjects they want to learn. The minimum school requirements for a diploma include mathematics courses — 2 years, social sciences — 3 years, natural sciences — 2 years, English — 4 years. The 13th year of st…

  14.01.2022

• Software Engineering Student from the USA on Studying in Russia

  …hat ITMO won the world championship in programming multiple times and also that Gennady "Tourist" Korotkevich, a competitive programmer that I look up to, is a student here. I wanted to study at a university that would offer me the best opportunities I could find. How did you apply to ITMO? I found a program called Education in Russia, which allows internationa…

  10.01.2022

• ITMO Orienteering Fall 2021: Results and achievements

  …le distance with a mass start took place in Veshevo at an abandoned aerodrome and the long mass start track took place at a location 60% of which is a swamp. As for results, I want to highlight Stepan Aleksandrovand Konstantin Alyabiev, who took prize places almost every time. As for me — I took 4th place at every local championship. However, all members of our Kronb…

  29.12.2021

• Holiday Markets in St. Petersburg

  …stmas events. Note that the market is accessed through an arch from Sadovaya Street. Visitors will be treated to warm meals, entertainment shows, and theater. Children will want to explore Ded Moroz’s magical house. The market will also be open on New Year’s Eve. The closest metro station is Gostiny Dvor.…

  23.12.2021

• All I Want for Christmas Costs a Fortune

  …number of goods along with endless queues — choosing gifts can be a real pain sometimes. You are looking for discounts of any type trying to meet the planned budget, but still want to make everyone happy with their presents. If all of this sounds familiar, then you are not alone with this holiday problem. New year's budget in Russia Deloitte, a multinational pr…

  22.12.2021

• Study Abroad: Pros and Cons, Programs

  …des those, there is a widely known program called "Work and Travel USA" - a summer program of cultural exchange for citizens of Russia and Kazakhstan. Also, in case you do not want to study abroad but are very interested in living in another country for a few months with full payment for accommodation and meals, I would advise paying attention to volunteering! A vivi…

  20.12.2021

• My Visit to the Andy Warhol Exhibition in St. Petersburg

  …ing is important, but I realized that it is also very important to enrich the expression of one's mind by experiencing sensitivity, or art, once in a while. When I got home, I wanted to imitate the painting of Marilyn Monroe, so I made my own work using Photoshop and the photos my friend took of me when I went to Lake Ladoga the other day. Oh my, the purple face look…

  02.12.2021