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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 23-24, 2019

  It’s getting chillier outside and it can definitely be said now that winter is coming, which means that it’s time for comforting stay-ins, hot, steaming tea, and tons of spicy made-from-scratch soup! This weekend is all about fun and cozy fairs for you to check out.

  20.11.2019

• The Kunstkamera: St. Petersburg’s “Chamber of Curiosities”

  In 2019, the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography, or Kunstkamera, a longtime partner of ITMO University, is celebrating its 305th anniversary. Among the events held on this occasion was the lecture “Kunstkamera – the First Russian Museum: 305 Years of Tradition” by tour guide Natalia Rikter. Here are some of the highlights from the history of Russia’s first museum.

  14.11.2019

• ITMO University’s Museum of Optics and the Magic of Light

  Last weekend, I visited ITMO University’s Museum of Optics to get a grasp of what the future has in store – and I wasn’t disappointed. From ultra-realistic holograms to traditional optical illusions, it’s art meets science meets inspiration.

  07.11.2019

• St. Petersburg's Spookiest Landmarks

  Halloween is almost here, and it's time for all things mysterious and scary. As we’ve already explored the spooky characters of Russian folklore in last year’s article, this time we’ve decided to focus on the many mystical sights of St. Petersburg.

  29.10.2019

• Steps Away: Places to Explore Near ITMO University's Kronversky Campus

  In the Russian language, the word okno – “window” – has another meaning familiar to any student or professor: “an empty period between classes”. Whether you’re a virtuoso of time management or someone who makes it up as they go along, you’ll be sure to encounter these in your daily life. In this series, we’ll consider a few options for how to put that extra time to good use. And we’ll start by exploring the area that’s key for every ITMO student or staff member: the main campus at Kronverksky Prospekt 49.

  15.10.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 28-29, 2019

  Your mood has dropped together with St. Petersburg temperatures? We can’t have that. Here’s our regular rundown on the best events of this weekend in St. Petersburg to rectify the situation!

  25.09.2019

• Perks of Student Life in St. Petersburg

  Did you know that QS ranks St. Petersburg as the 66th best city for students in the world? To help you get the most out of your stay in the city, be it a week or a year, we’ve put together a list of special offers and opportunities that students can enjoy in St. Petersburg.

  17.09.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: September 14-15, 2019

  Catch the latest art exhibition, listen to medieval music at the St. Petersburg Capella, take a stroll through Pavlovsk Park, and admire the delicate beauty of violets – here’s our weekly roundup of the best Sat-Sun events in St. Petersburg!

  11.09.2019

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Pulkovo Observatory

  For most guests and citizens of St. Petersburg, the name “Pulkovo” brings thoughts of packed luggage, check-in lines, and airline peanuts. But just a mere 4 kilometers away from Pulkovo Airport you’ll find the Pulkovo Observatory – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and underappreciated landmark that you’ll enjoy whether you are down to earth or have your head up in the clouds.

  06.09.2019

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 3-4, 2019

  Immerse yourself into the mysteries of the High Renaissance and their reverberations in art, travel to the thick of the swinging hippy ‘60s, get your eco-cap on with a green festival, and indulge in chef-d’oeuvres of opera from all over the world: a culturally rich weekend in St. Petersburg (and its colorful environs) awaits!

  31.07.2019