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• Student Spotlight: Zoalfkar-Ali Deeb, Syria

  …t the dormitory 10 years ago. We had the same mindset, the same social media, the same lifestyle. I think nothing has changed. For me, it's not new at all. If we want to make a distinction, yeah, maybe because Russia is a different country, there are a few differences, but overall, nothing has changed. When did you come to Russia? I came to Russia one year ago.…

  18.01.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: January 18-24, 2024

  …for Mon and Tue Art of Foto Free entrance This week, you may see Jarmusch not only on film – but also in photographs. The display called i’illusionista brings together a selection of Valeriy Aksenov’s works inspired by the aesthetics of new-wave, black-and-white movies, including those directed by Wim Wenders, Robert Bresson, Jean Eustache, and Jim Jarmusch.…

  17.01.2024

• 5 Russian Streaming Services to Try in 2024

  …Kinopoisk Minimum monthly fee: 299 rubles Trial period: free for 90 days Available as part of Yandex.Plus, this popular service offers a vast collection of films and series. Besides watching them, you can also learn interesting facts about the movies (and the actors in them) or leave a review. As a rule, streaming is available both in the original langua…

  16.01.2024

• 5 Exhibits To See in the Hermitage Museum

  …fied as Pa-di-ist, a male priest, is exhibited lying down in a carefully secured bulletproof glass casket in the museum’s Hall of Ancient Egypt. Though not the only mummy in the collection, Pa-di-ist attracts the most attention from visitors, especially after his alleged resurrection: it was said to move its arm once – however, no indic…

  12.01.2024

• Best Activities to Kickstart Your Brain After Holidays

  … Last but not least, sometimes it’s important to go even further and let yourself simply have fun. But, as all the procrastinators out there can testify, the worst part of such distractions is how much they feel like a total waste of time afterwards! One solution? Discover new, fun activities that are also educational and beneficial! From brain-teasers and educationa…

  08.01.2024

• Everything You Need To Know About Mathematics Behind Internet

  …In 1999, the physicists proposed a scale-free networks model that accurately describes the emergence of many naturally occuring networks such as social communications, economic transactions, biological processes, and, most importantly, the internet. This concept assumes that despite the emergence of more and more new sites and the “fading” of old ones, the web graph …

  05.01.2024

• What To See at ITMO’s Museum of Optics This Winter Break

  … in space, or even go for a little flight. What's more, the museum's guests are not just allowed, but are even encouraged to touch most of the exhibits on display! The Abbe collection It might seem that all optical devices are made of the same glass, which isn’t true – and the Abbe collection of 144 glass samples is proof of tha…

  03.01.2024

• Best Books to Read This Winter Break

  …other of the famous absurdist writer’s journeys into the bewildering world of bureaucracy. But it is also a contemplation on the flow of time, loneliness, and the human need for connection. To quote The Guardian: “This is a novel best read in deepest winter, particularly when the daily trials of working life are made acute by morning and evening commutes in shivery d…

  02.01.2024

• Student Spotlight: Alexander Saitov, Kazakhstan

  …cky coincidence because I can truly see myself excelling in this field more. Why? What would you like to do after graduation? I would like to do something connected to the production of alcohol. I accidentally got interested in it in 10th grade: I wanted to make berry kvas, but it fermented too much and turned into wine. That’s how I got into the process; I sta…

  28.12.2023

• These Winter Holidays in St. Petersburg Part 1: December 27-January 3

  … last-minute presents, picking up something for home decorations, or just popping by for inspiration, visiting a holiday market is always a good idea. This year, there is a whole selection to choose from:  The traditional big Christmas Fair on Manezhnaya Square (complete with a free ice rink and a winter carousel) now has its wings on Dvortsovaya (with a free w…

  27.12.2023