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Ways to Shake Up Your New Years
… it, it’s high time to do so. For those not in the know, Secret Santa is a fun twist on traditional gift-giving where a group of people draw names of their gift recipients at random and swap gifts anonymously, then often trying to guess who their Secret Santa was. This is often to be seen among co-workers, peers, and friends. It can be a warm get-to-know and bonding …
16.12.2025
Early Gift-Shopping Guide
…calendar with apps like Adobe Express, Figma, or Canva For a paper-based option, see crafts stores above For coupons, use a jar or a box filled with notes to be picked at random Looking for even more ideas? Look no further than our dedicated tag.…
05.12.2025
Russia’s Rare Animals in Pictures
…s club has claimed the snow leopard as its mascot, Tim. Even today, you’ll see Tim accompany students to sports competitions and the bi-annual Bike Ride with the Rector. Komandorsky blue fox (Vulpes lagopus semenovi) Area of habitat in Russia: Medny Island Conservation status: Endangered If you’ve read our article on Russia’s unique nature spots, you’…
21.11.2025
Unexplored St. Petersburg: The Vyborg Side
…esnoy Prospekt remains one of the architectural gems of the district. Another one of his mansions, the factory administration building on Pirogovskaya Embankment, now stands abandoned. Cathedrals But it’s not just factories! Even among red bricks and concrete, you’ll find a few interesting cathedrals – a full palette of architectural styles to feast your eyes o…
07.11.2025
Discovery of the Month: Hidden Abilities, Coworking Insights, and More
…ctly “real.” Having worked remotely pretty much since 2020 (yes, COVID really was that long ago!), I've only now re-discovered the joy of being seen. Recently, I discovered a random group of strangers who get together once a week to work alongside one another. We share our work plans for the day at the start and boast our accomplishments at the end. Our profession…
31.10.2025
A Better Way: ITMO Presents AI-Based Service for Public Transit Route Optimization
…ew open-source service is called ConnectPT and is based on an evolutionary algorithm that uses graph neural networks as a mutation operator. The operator is used to introduce random changes into the population of solutions so that the evolutionary algorithm selects optimal routes. A distinctive feature of the tool are graph neural networks, adapted to improve transpo…
30.10.2025
Build-It-Yourself: ITMO Researchers Propose Using Chemist Robots for Laboratory Experiments
…he lab still depends a lot on a researcher’s intuition: to save time, they usually change only one parameter at a time. Unlike humans, robotic arms never get tired or make random mistakes — they follow a programmed algorithm precisely. This makes it possible to optimize several parameters at once while planning an experiment. Robots can also work in conditions tha…
21.10.2025
From Proverbs to Affirmations: Russian Folk Wisdom vs Modern Truths
…d follow them if not you? However, let’s also give this proverb some credit where it’s due – sometimes, it’s good to be cautious when setting off on a new venture; not to abandon it entirely, but to make sure what you’re following is truly your dream, something that you really want. На обиженных воду возят Meaning: hurt people get the short end; lit. hurt/of…
21.10.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: October 9-15, 2025
…ighlights include To Home, a video installation inspired by childhood memories and Bacteria as a Service, which uses real living microorganisms from the Neva River to produce random digital noise. …
08.10.2025
Sestroretsk: A Serene Getaway From St. Petersburg
…Efim Nikonov – was tested. A replica of this unique invention now stands in the cathedral’s courtyard. Not far away, you’ll find an arms factory. Its red-brick buildings are abandoned today, but for almost 300 years, the plant was the city’s industrial heart. Mostly, it's nature that attracts visitors here all year round. Dubki Park, named after the 2,000 oak tree…
03.10.2025