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• Highlights of 28th Aeronautics Festival in Velikye Luki

  The Velikye Luki Aeronautics festival (Воздухоплавание) is a yearly championship of flying hot air balloons that takes place in the city of Velikye Luki located in the south-east part of Pskov Oblast. The city is also called the Capital of aeronautics in Russia. The festival has been taking place since 1996. After a year-long wait, I was finally able to indulge and witness this festival first-hand! Here’s my experience of the event.

  25.10.2024

• An International Student’s Journey in St. Petersburg, Russia

  When I first landed in St. Petersburg from India, brimming with excitement for my Russian Foundation Program, followed by Master's studies, little did I know that the journey ahead would be both challenging and transformative. It’s been more than one and a half-years now, and as I reflect on my experiences, I see a story of growth, resilience, and a lot of learning.

  23.08.2024

• Top Traditional Russian Food To Try for Foreigners: Part 2

  In the first part of this blog, I went over a few of the major appetizers and dishes in Russian cuisine, and now it’s time to cover the best part of any meal: dessert.

  14.06.2024

• Top Traditional Russian Food To Try for Foreigners: My Personal Experience

  Personally, I am a huge fan of trying interesting new foods from different cultures. And so, coming to Russia opened up a huge opportunity for tasting dishes I've never had before. Very exciting! I’ve compiled a list of the essential traditional Russian dishes that I enjoyed, that I recommend you to try and judge for yourself.

  31.05.2024

• ITMO’s Buddy System

  The Buddy System is a dedicated project of ITMO within the ITMO.STUDENTS club system to help international students settle down in a foreign country, interact with local students, and provide support with the dormitory move-in, medical checkups and all the other necessary administrative procedures. A buddy is like your first friend in Russia who helps you with adjusting to campus life, making new friends, and building relationships with people who can help you navigate your academic and social experiences.

  12.04.2023