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• One Perfect Day: Not Spending a Dime for a Day in St. Petersburg

  We love telling you about all the best ways to save money and have a ball at the same time. In this article, I am taking it to the extreme and setting out to spend a “free” (as in “not costing anything”) day in St. Petersburg while also eating full meals, grabbing a coffee, and soaking up the city’s culture. Can I pull it off? Read on to find out!

  19.11.2024

• ITMO Student’s Guide to Saving & Budgeting

  Managing your finances isn’t easy – and even less so when it’s in a foreign country, currency, and even language. Today, we’re here to tell you what to expect and how to manage your money better as a newly-enrolled ITMO student in St. Petersburg, Russia.

  24.09.2024

• How to Shop Like a Local in St. Petersburg

  Moving to a new country or city inevitably means having to navigate unfamiliar shopping habits and local quirks – in St. Petersburg, it’s no different. In the initial days and weeks, newcomers can find themselves overpaying or missing out on smart savings. Use our shopping guide to avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your budget.

  20.08.2024

• ITMO Student’s Monthly Budget: 2024 Edition

  What should you expect to spend in a month as a student at ITMO University, St. Petersburg? This summer, we asked our students about their monthly spendings – here are the results of the survey.

  06.08.2024

• Discovery of the Month: Digital Budgeting, Wardrobe Revelations, and More

  Every month, we look back on all the things we’ve learned, experienced, and reconsidered over the past four weeks. From smarter ways to track your spending and maintaining mindfulness – to rethinking your ‘fit and kitchen hacks: though they may seem mundane, they’ve all made our lives a little bit better, and we believe they’ll do the same for you.

  31.05.2024

• Typical Russian Student’s Monthly Budget in 2022

  Curious to learn how much students spend in a month in Russia? We asked our students about their spending habits and typical budgeting categories. Here’s all you need to know when planning your monthly expenses.

  01.03.2022

• What Can You Buy in St. Petersburg for 100 Rubles in 2022?

  Nothing and yet everything has changed since our first piece on this economic benchmark in 2019. At the time of writing of this text, 100 rubles equals about $1.3 or €1.17, roughly the same as before, while the city has made great strides in the cheap-yet-relatively-decent coffee department. If this bill is burning a hole in your pocket, here’s what it can get you in February of 2022. 

  14.02.2022

• Top Tips to Save Money in Russia

  Getting ready to visit Russia but worried it will make a hole in your budget? Fear not, our money-saving tips will get you to the Scrooge McDuck level of shrewdness in no time! 

  08.02.2022

• Let’s Talk Money: Tips and Tricks for Rainy and Sunny Days

  While money remains a touchy subject, you may not realize that your daily coffee-to-go might cost you a good fortune and not having an emergency fund is like playing Russian roulette. But if you want to check building a new habit off your list or simply become more financially responsible – take a look at our beginner’s guide to managing money like a pro.

  02.02.2021