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• Slavic Myths, Robots, and the Meaning of Life: Video Games To Play This Holiday Season

  The winter break is a great opportunity to lean back, relax, and spend some time on your favorite hobby. Together with Ivan Kirilenko, a lecturer at ITMO’s Game Development School, we’ve prepared a roundup of indie games to play on long winter evenings, whether solo or with friends – including a couple of titles developed by ITMO students!

  04.01.2025

• Top Russian Tunes to Spruce Up Your Holiday Playlist

  Anywhere in the world where the New Year is celebrated, you’ll find that the locals have their unique holiday playlist – and Russia is no different. From century-old classics to modern chart-toppers, all of these songs imbue us with a festive spirit and a sense of connection. So, what are they? Find out below.

  24.12.2024

• ITMO.NEWS Ultimate Gift Guide

  Struggling to pick out the perfect gift for a friend or family member? Well, you’re in luck – the stress is over because you have now opened ITMO.NEWS’ ultimate gift guide! Pinky promise, this year you’re going to have the smoothest holiday shopping experience. Let’s dive in!

  10.12.2024

• Top Spots for Cool and Unusual Gifts in St. Petersburg

  Books, sweets, and socks no longer making your “best gifts to give” list? Luckily, there are all kinds of unique pieces and opportunities in St. Pete that will make for original, wholesome presents this holiday season. Without further ado, let’s dive right in – we promise, you’ll find your holiday spirit along the way!

  12.12.2023

• Much More Than Pancakes: Maslenitsa Week

  Today marks the beginning of Maslenitsa, a unique holiday that lasts a whole week! Let’s break it down day by day and see what customs are associated with each of them.

  20.02.2023

• The Best and Worst Gifts We Have Ever Received

  From retro gadgets to vinyl records and more, here’s a list of the gifts we’ve gotten over the years that we were eternally grateful for – and ones that made us pull a Benedict Cumberbatch. 

  06.01.2023

• ‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly: International Student Edition

  In Russia, if you wish someone a merry Christmas on December 25, the most likely reply you will get is “not yet!” Why? Because here in Russia, Christmas is celebrated after the New Year, on January 7. But that’s not the only difference! Here’s how ITMO’s international students spend their winter holidays in Russia.

  05.01.2023

• How To Spend the Holidays in St. Petersburg

  Festive strolls around the city, dazzling light shows, and more – here’s your action plan for the upcoming holidays and beyond.

  28.12.2022

• A Guide to Winter in St. Petersburg

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes. You can’t help but love it, even despite the bitter cold, the early sunsets, or the occasional flu. But if it’s your first time in the city when the white veil descends upon us, you might have questions. How do I dress for the weather? How do Russians celebrate the holidays? And which activities can you enjoy? Let’s find out the answers in this digest of winter-themed stories by ITMO.NEWS.

  02.12.2022

• How Ancients Slavs Greeted New Year in Spring

  Have you ever thought that perhaps, it would make more sense to celebrate New Year in spring, when everything awakens from the long winter sleep? If so, you’re not alone in this realization. Until 1492, it was March 1 that was considered the first day of the year in Russia. 

  04.04.2022