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• Exploring the Horses of St. Petersburg

  … way horses appear in the cityscape is through chariots that celebrate military victories. The Narva Triumphal Arch, dedicated to Russia’s victory over Napoleon, is crowned by Nike, the goddess of victory, riding a triumphal chariot drawn by six horses. This sculptural group was created by the same master Pyotr Clodt whom we’ve mentioned before. Another six-ho…

  09.01.2026

• North, West, South, East: The Extreme Points of Russia

  …e loved to explore!) who mapped it in 1648; sometimes, it is also referred to as “East Cape,” a name bestowed on it by the famed James Cook a century later. Its third common moniker is “the east end of the world” – after all, this is where the world seems to “end” on most world maps. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, this was a common trading point for whalers…

  08.01.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: November 20-26, 2025

  … Thursday, November 20 One Man and His Shoes 8 pm Lenfilm Cinema 450 rubles (tickets here) The Nike Air Jordan model has become a legend in its own right. In this film, you will have the chance to learn the story behind its success and the way it revolutionized global marketing. The film will be screened in English with Russian subtitles. Fr…

  19.11.2025

• Student Spotlight: Omar Haj Muhammad, Syria

  …Hi Omar! Everyone knows you by the nickname Remo. Where does that moniker come from? I’ve been called Remo by friends and relatives for a long time now. The story goes back to when I was about 12. At that time, I used to chat online with international friends on platforms like Reddit and Quora. One day, either by mistake or a display glitch, my name appeared rever…

  25.09.2025

• Five Paintings: Students in Russian Art

  …) Following his own childhood hardships, Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky grew a deep love for portraying peasant children and rural schools in his works, thus earning himself the moniker “an artist of the people.” One of his images, titled At the Doors of a School, depicts a lowborn boy, perhaps the artist himself, who hesitates to enter a classroom full of better-dressed…

  01.09.2025

• ITMO CONF 2025: Synthesis of Science, Technologies, and People

  …n batteries. Additionally, they created a technology for processing biomass into green energy for Tatneft and a method for recycling used batteries to create new ones – for Nornikel;  Sergey Kolyubin, a professor at ITMO’s Faculty of Control Systems and Robotics and the head of ITMO’s Laboratory of Biomechatronics and Energy-Efficient Robotics (BE2R), talked …

  29.08.2025

• 20+ Brands For Your Capsule Wardrobe

  …in their outfits. Nowadays, you don’t have to choose between the two – comfort and style are included in every modern pair of sneakers. At Sportmaster, you can find pairs from Nike and Reebok, as well as local brands like Termit and Demix. In addition, check out Dva Myacha – a local touch on Converse.…

  14.03.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: July 25-31, 2024

  …porary works by Russian artists. The gems of the display are the hit Be@rbrick toys, as well as collectibles by Hajime Sorayama, the Andy Warhol Foundation, Star Wars artists, Nike, and many other artists and designers. Wednesday, July 31 John Cranko's Onegin 7 pm Rodina Cinema 600 rubles – tickets here This Wednesday, you have the chance to …

  24.07.2024

• World Domination, Unemployment, and Megaminds: What To Really Expect From the Rise of AI

  …rch. 1997: a machine beats a human at chess. A year later, the game repeated – but this time, the machine won. It should be noted that the upgraded Deep Blue, despite its moniker, was only good at one thing: chess. This was a specialized system equipped with a massive database of chess moves that can’t be memorized by a human. 2000: a series of AI development f…

  19.06.2024

• The Unofficial Symbols of St. Petersburg

  …e who can’t stand the white nights season and those who adore it – and have a themed playlist and blackout curtains ready. The fact is, from June to July, the city earns the moniker “the city that never sleeps” as its skies stay bright even after midnight. This is the perfect season for nighttime strolls around the city (but be cautious of drawbridges – another signa…

  27.05.2024