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• 5 Ways to Deal with Culture Shock

  Moving to a new country is a huge step even for an intrepid traveler. Now that the “honeymoon stage” of your experience - when things are new and exciting - might be giving way to the less exciting aspects of settling into your new environment, here are some strategies to help you adjust.

  30.09.2019

• Recycle Like a Russian

  This week, the United Nations General Assembly is meeting in New York to discuss the climate crisis. Inspired by Greta Thunberg,  a 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist, and an overall growing awareness, thousands of people around the world are stepping up their recycling and reusing efforts. You, too, can do your share of real, tangible good. Here's how in St. Petersburg. 

  23.09.2019

• Save Money Like a Russian

  To many Russians, scoring bargains «по акции» – as in “on a promotional offer”– is a sport as well as a way of curbing the spending. Even the people who take their family on expensive vacations are very likely to stock up on shampoos on sale (and stash them in their balcony) or travel across town for a deal on seasonal fruit. Here’s how to get in on the action.

  16.09.2019

• Ready for Take-Off: Happy New School Year!

  The new school year is here and so are the new exciting adventures! It’s a little scary too - but so are most things that are worth their salt. So here’s to getting off to a great start!

  02.09.2019

• 5 Surprises about Life in St. Petersburg

  From convenient grocery shopping to great coffee, here's what to embrace and avoid. 

  19.08.2019

• 5 Surprises about WCs in St. Petersburg

  Restrooms, toilets, lavatories, loos - public restrooms in St. Petersburg can be a fun adventure, but sometimes, it pays to know before you go. 

  12.08.2019

• Taste Summer Like a Russian

  Summer's got you down with not exactly sweltering temps? You can still pretend like it's August with fruity, fizzy and altogether joyful flavors.

  05.08.2019

• Neon and Crocs: Dress Like a Russian

  Summer brings out the bright colors in St. Petersburg and its inhabitants. Personal style and sense of fashion shine in everything: from bold fashion choices to eccentric hair colors, like those done at the Pokras “spaceship” shop

  22.07.2019

• Walk Like a Russian

  St. Petersburg is made for walking and that’s just what we’ll do, thought the participants of a growing movement of long-distance walkers, lacing up their sneakers. You, too, can explore the city on foot, and make some new friends while you’re at it.

  15.07.2019

• Grill Like a Russian

  Briny, a little burnt around the edges, smelling of smoke and onions, Russian barbecue favorite - shashlyk - is a dish, a party and a summer pastime.

  01.07.2019