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KronBars Stars: Use Your Sports Achievements to Study at ITMO Tuition-Free
You can be a professional athlete and a successful student – Petr Gumennik, an Olympic figure skater and an ITMO student, is living proof. Alongside him, other talented athletes study at the university, supported by the KronBars Stars scholarship. It offers applicants the chance to enter any Bachelor’s program, even with minimal Unified State Exam (USE) scores. Read on to find out more about this opportunity from current ITMO students and former KronBars Stars winners.
27.02.2026
How To: Skiing in St. Petersburg
We are finally enjoying some proper winter in St. Petersburg, which makes for the perfect opportunity to try out a popular seasonal Russian hobby: skiing!
02.02.2026
KronBars Games: 3 Unusual Sports To Try This Year
All through the academic year, from September ‘till May, every ITMO student has the opportunity to make a name for themselves at KronBars Games – a series of contests in every kind of sport imaginable. From classics like volleyball and chess to novelties such as bowling and Among Us, there’s something for everyone with a competitive streak in their heart. For today’s article, we ventured out to learn about just a few of these unusual sports from the coaches and the players.
11.11.2025
Discovery of the Month: Hidden Abilities, Coworking Insights, and More
Before we get into all the activities planned for this Halloween night, we, as usual, wrap October up in a bow and think about all the cool things we’ve discovered this month. From new hobbies to fall blues antidotes, explore our experiences below.
31.10.2025
Work, Stretch, Repeat: How Did Soviet People Stay Fit?
Have you ever wondered how people stayed fit before the omnipresent gyms and yoga studios? In the USSR, a workout routine was actually built into every work day. How so? What did it look like? We have the answers.
18.08.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: August 7-13, 2025
The weather in St. Pete may be cooling down – but not our plans for the week! We’ve got new expos to visit, live music to jam to, and festivals to attend.
06.08.2025
Field Report: St. Petersburg’s New Open-Air Swimming Pool
In the summer, when most indoor swimming pools close to prepare for the new season and figuring out the logistics of swimming outside can be complicated; so, where do you go when you’re craving a swim? Great news: there is now an Olympic-size open-air swimming pool just a short metro trip away from the city center. We went to explore this new attraction and are happy to report back in this article.
01.08.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: July 24-30, 2025
Marine celebrations, an open-air jazz fest, and an art “amusement park” – there are many ways to enjoy the next seven days in the city on the Neva.
23.07.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: July 3-9, 2025
Nothing says summer more than a fest-rich weekend, open-air sporting events, and a splash of finally-warm days in St. Pete – time to enjoy it all to the fullest!
02.07.2025
How To: Swimming in St. Petersburg
It’s summer and we’re staying active! Earlier, in our sports How To series, we’ve covered running and cycling – this time all about swimming. Let’s dive in!
17.06.2025