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• Registan: The Pearl of Central Asia

  …ered one of the greatest structures of the Islamic world, is the Tilla-Kari madrasah, the Ulugbek madrasah was built to its left, and the Sherdor madrasah to its right. The construction of the madrasah took place at different times. The first was the Ulugbek madrasah, erected in the period from 1417 to 1420 by order of Timur's grandson, the ruler and astronomer Ul…

  18.07.2022

• St. Petersburg’s Electric Transport: Trams

  …ght the rights to the urban rail system, and by 1904 a plan had been drafted for the city’s future tramways: the network would be over 200 km long and have over 800 carriages. Construction began the next year, with the main contractor being the American firm Westinghouse Electric Corporation. The grand opening was held on September 29th, 1907. By 1908, there were …

  05.07.2022

• The Sea That Was

  …ound. Nevertheless, since the beginning of systematic observations in the 19th century, the level of the Aral Sea has remained practically unchanged. In the 1930s, large-scale construction of irrigation canals began, which was especially intensified in the early 1960s. From 1960 to 1990, the area of irrigated land in Central Asia increased from 4.5 million to 7 milli…

  06.06.2022

• Ayaz-Kala: A Fortress From the Distant Past

  …ruins, they found spearheads and arrows, iron knives and daggers, as well as bronze and gold products. To the surprise of researchers, there were many newer bricks made for construction and laid along an edge of the Ayaz-Kala settlement. Apparently, the inhabitants of the fortress intended to erect new towers on the south and west sides, but the constru

  23.05.2022

• Lake Ladoga: A Quick Getaway from St. Petersburg

  …oked all around. There was a quaint little village surrounded by nature near the train station, but we didn’t explore it. We immediately walked down to the beach before picking a direction and hiking along the coast. It was easier than expected to walk along the beach, as it had really compact sand, surprisingly solid. The nature all around us was stunning. There was…

  18.02.2022

• Miniature St. Petersburg and Russia

  …TMO students will be familiar, for it is located near the University’s Kronverksky 49 campus. The site features bronze replicas of many of the city’s most renowned architectural attractions: Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, the Admiralty, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Old Stock Exchange and the adjacent Rostral Columns, and much …

  11.02.2022

• ITMO Student on Study Abroad in the USA

  …n students to complete a one-year non-degree study program in the United States of America. learn more about the United States of America, establish close ties and constructive interactions with local communities, and tell Americans about Russian culture and history, as well as gain a clearer understanding of contemporary American society. The program helps to streng…

  04.02.2022

• Best Ice-Skating Rinks in St. Petersburg

  …ctivity to participate in. The ice skating rink itself is 2,200 meters squared. The rink has both seal and polar bear skating aids (which are very cute). The website has instructions on how to get to Sevcable Port. After skating, if you get hungry, the rink is surrounded by food trucks where a wide variety of food can be bought. The ice rink opens every day at…

  31.01.2022

• Software Engineering Student from the USA on Studying in Russia

  …unities to meet like-minded individuals. For example, St. Petersburg has a lot of design companies that I would be interested in joining. I'd love to acquire experience and make connections. As for university, perhaps I’ll look into studying abroad somewhere else in Europe for a semester. For now, maybe I’ll join another club. Do you have any advice for other inte…

  10.01.2022

• Holiday Markets in St. Petersburg

  …rade ever since the very founding of the city. Even though the tradition of erecting and decorating Christmas trees was only introduced here in the 19th century, it quickly gained traction, and the Christmas markets became the destination of choice for those in search of sweets, seasonal treats, children’s toys, books, and other presents. This custom is still obse…

  23.12.2021