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• The 9 Towns of St. Petersburg

  …destination.  Read also: Eco-Paths In and Around St. Petersburg Pavlovsk |s=5,center| Year of founding: 1777 Population: 18,485 Pavlovsk, a former summer residence of the royal family, offers a wonderful blend of unspoiled nature, a small-town vibe, and historical heritage. The 18th-century imperial palace in the best traditions of Classi…

  24.06.2025

• A Day in St. Petersburg for 500 Rubles: Ideas for Active Leisure

  …a movie at New Holland Island (free, schedule is available from July)  = 480 rubles! Read more:  Where To Enjoy Art in St. Petersburg on a Dime  Top Free Outdoor Summer Spaces in St. Petersburg Gastronomic adventure It’s true, 500 rubles won’t get you a dinner at a fancy café these days. But there’s still hope! If you’re looking for a proper mea…

  23.06.2025

• Three Things You Didn’t Know About Russian Ice Cream

  …se, way in the past, there were no refrigerators. To keep things cool during the warm season, people used cellars, but even they were hardly cool enough to freeze something in summer. So, the predecessor of ice cream was actually a wintertime dessert. It was made with milk or tvorog and sour cream, put outside in the frost, and combined with honey or jam for sweet…

  20.06.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: June 19-25, 2025

  …ky Garden Free Bringing back the tradition of open-air concerts in St. Petersburg, Rumyantsevsky Garden on Vasilyevsky Island is hosting a concert every Thursday in the summer. This week, you’ll get to hear a rich program featuring classics like Vivaldi and Piazzolla, as well as many other composers. The concert will be followed by a dance evening with live mu…

  18.06.2025

• How To: Swimming in St. Petersburg

  … swim in just 1-2 classes. We make sure that our classes are comfortable and beneficial for everyone,” says Pavel Kamenshchikov, the coach of ITMO’s swimming club. In the summer, ITMO Family members can also enjoy outdoor swimming in Yagodnoe sports and leisure camp. Many of the university’s student and sports club organize trips or even longer stays in Yagodnoe…

  17.06.2025

• City of Superlatives: Quietest Spots in St. Petersburg

  …ibrary of Russia on Ostrovsky Square is just the place to go. Its spacious main reading hall is so quiet that some of the visitors even nod off during their study sessions. In summer, it can also provide respite from the heat while still offering a gorgeous view on the greenery of the nearby Yekaterininskiy Sad. Museum  As the city of museums, St. Petersburg ca…

  13.06.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: June 12-18, 2025

  …ing open-air concerts, flower-themed expos, and various festivals. Friday, June 13 Cries of the City 8 pm New Holland Island 700 rubles – tickets here Summer calls for open-air concerts – and they deliver. This Friday, the chamber choir Festino will explore the sound palette of the urban environment – from the ambience of local markets to the…

  11.06.2025

• New City, New Job, Better Salary: ITMO Master’s Student Shares Her Experience

  …o take into account your plane or train expenses, as well as any additional payment for baggage.  Accommodation Start thinking about where you want to stay in early summer – it will be hard to find something truly nice later. Students from other cities and countries can always choose where to live: the university offers dormitories that look nice and cost …

  10.06.2025

• Student Spotlight: Wang Qin, China

  …nfidently. That experience taught me the value of persistence and turning setbacks into motivation. What do you miss most about life in St. Petersburg? I really miss the summers in St. Petersburg. I loved walking through the forests and parks to relax and connect with nature. The city has a unique rhythm and charm during the summe…

  05.06.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: June 5-11, 2025