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• The Legendary Scientists of St. Petersburg and Where To Find Them

  When it was founded in 1703, St. Petersburg was envisioned as the scientific capital of Russia. The city certainly lived up to this dream, with some of the brightest minds in history choosing to call this place their home. Why not reach out to scientific geniuses of the past to inspire your studies?

  14.03.2023

• Magic of Science: 5 St. Petersburg Museums to Attend on Winter Holidays

  In St. Petersburg, there are over 200 museums and their branches. The New Year’s holidays offer a great opportunity to visit the most interesting of them. Listening to The Nutcracker under a starry sky, learning about the exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic, experiencing the magic of light – these are just a few of the ways to learn more about science during the holidays!

  04.01.2023

• 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

• Digital Renaissance: Yandex Academy Conference on Metaverses, Digital Doubles, and Technological Art

  We’re witnessing a massive technological shift, which allows different fields, such as art and science, medicine and cybernetics, programming and anthropology, to intersect. What trends are especially relevant nowadays? Digital artists and experts in education gathered at the annual Yandex conference YAC/e to discuss this and many other related questions.

  15.11.2022

• A Quick Guide to St. Petersburg

  So you’ve arrived in our northern capital, also known as the home of ITMO University. Where do you go first? What are the must-sees that will help you catch the vibe of the city and start on the path of getting to know it? Take this handy guide and set off exploring.

  23.08.2022

• Svetoskop Museum of Fascinating Physics Launches in Kronstadt With ITMO Support

  How to fly using optical illusions, why white clothes glow bright under UV light, and how to put planes in the air with the energy of light – these and other things are explained at the Svetoskop Museum of Fascinating Physics, which has just opened in a new public space in the town of Kronstadt near St. Petersburg. Supported by ITMO, the museum helps its guests not only experience, but also to get to the bottom of various optical and mechanical phenomena – and even stage their own experiments.

  26.07.2022

• A Quick Guide to Moscow

  Over the years, we’ve written about many Russian capitals, but not the one and only Moscow. Today’s guide will rectify that with many tips and recommendations for your first encounter with this city.

  19.07.2022

• A Secret Guide to Pavlovsk

  Quaint, green, picturesque, and just an hour away from the city, Pavlovsk is one of the most popular destinations in suburban St. Petersburg. From its remarkable railway station to the far reaches of the beautiful park, the town is a true treasure trove of cultural sites and heritage.

  26.04.2022

• Where To Enjoy Art in St. Petersburg on a Dime

  Enjoying art isn’t necessarily an expensive treat if you know where to look. Luckily, there are plenty of museums and art spaces spread across St. Pete that will keep your artistic urges satisfied without thinning your wallet.

  15.04.2022

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Unusual Museums You Should Absolutely Visit

  In case you’ve already crossed the Kunstkamera, the Grand Maket Rossiya, and the Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines off your list of must-see places in St. Pete, here are some other quirky and unusual museums to leave you dazzled, impressed, and even a bit hungry.

  18.02.2022