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The Experiment: How Healthy Food Can Improve Your Life
The conversation around what is considered “healthy” in terms of food and the way we consume it has been going on for decades. As you know, we here at ITMO.NEWS love putting everything to the test – and a healthier diet is no exception. For this article, we reached out to Anastasia Antonova, a PhD student at the Faculty of Biotechnologies and the author of the course Introduction to Nutrition Science at ITMO, to talk about all things food and try them out first hand!
18.02.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: January 30 - February 5, 2025
What? February is this week? We can’t believe it, too: the first month of the year has literally flown by! Let’s use our freshly gained sense of urgency to make the most of the coming week. Here’s our guide to help you plan it all out!
29.01.2025
Always in Fashion: Russian Tea Culture and Top Spots in St. Petersburg
With St. Pete’s abundance of coffee shops at every corner, it can be easy to forget about the other beverage that plays a huge role in the life of every Russian – tea! Most of us grew up drinking it at our grandparents' or at family gatherings, and, as it turns out, this is part of a long-standing tradition. So, grab that cuppa and let’s unpack yet another layer of Russian culture together.
29.10.2024
Discovery of the Month: Rewatch Podcasts, Puns for a Busy Day, and More
Who says fall’s a gloomy season? We disagree – and we have a whole list of October favorites and discoveries to prove it! Readers, beware: your mood is likely to lift by the time you’re done with this text.
25.10.2024
Spicy Food Guide to St. Petersburg
In our interviews, one of the most common challenges our students share about studying in Russia isn’t the weather, or the paperwork, or the language – no, it’s the lack of spiciness in local food! Indeed, Russian cuisine, though full of delectable dishes, isn’t known for being particularly hot. But luckily, St. Petersburg is a foodie’s paradise and there are plenty of spots in town that’ll satisfy your thirst for high-Scoville treats.
22.10.2024
Cinnamon Bun Guide to St. Petersburg
When the soul yearns for a sweet, warm gooeyness to combat the fall blues, there's no better remedy than a cinnamon-flavored bun. With October 4 marking the Cinnamon Roll day, we raided the bakeries and coffee shops of St. Pete in search of the finest specimen of this Swedish pastry.
04.10.2024
Weird (and Viral) Russian Foods You Should Try
Have you had milk soup? Ever wonder what meat jelly tastes like? And what’s milt? If you’re following any of your Russian friends on social media, you’ve surely seen the viral “icky food bingo.” While controversial treats like pineapple on pizza or blue cheese are hardly news to anyone, a few of the items may cause you to raise an eyebrow. Let’s find out what they are!
16.09.2024
The ITMO.NEWS Guide to Summer in St. Petersburg
When it comes to exploring our beloved Northern Capital, the sunny season is definitely the best time for it. The lush greenery, the slight breeze from the Gulf of Finland, and the long days – even the occasional trademark thunderstorm can’t ruin the charm of St. Petersburg in summer. Over the years, we’ve shared plenty of insights into the best things to do in the city in June, July, and August – here are our best picks.
22.07.2024
Top Spots for Russian Fast Food in St. Petersburg
From classic borscht and pelmeni to funnily-named desserts, Russia, too, has fast food on lock. These domestic chains serve starters, entrees, and afters – both traditional and with a novel twist.
24.06.2024
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