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• 5 Album Covers Inspired by Russian Art

  While some album covers can be pure art on their own, the cover designs in today's story aren't just that – here are some references you may have missed.

  11.05.2026

• Book-to-Music: Top Five Songs Inspired by Russian Literature

  From Joy Division’s take on Dead Souls to Yes’ epic homage to the even more epic War and Peace, here are some of the best-known songs from around the globe that found their muse in classic Russian literature.

  10.04.2026

• The Sound of Studies: Can Music Help You Learn?

  White noise, jazz, or lo-fi beats – what’s on your study playlist? Today, we are looking into the science behind it all to find the best background for your next study session.

  17.02.2026

• From Screen to Playlist: Russian Music Movies With Best Soundtracks

  Good news for all music and movie lovers! From a “biopic” about a fairytale band to a legendary Soviet rock opera, we’ve assembled five musical movies that combine an intriguing plot, memorable characters, and sing-along tunes.

  23.01.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: October 30 - November 5, 2025

  The next week is all about exploring the new at St. Pete’s art scene, staying warm outdoors, and celebrating the spookiest night of the year. Enjoy!

  29.10.2025

• Classical Music You Didn’t Know Was Russian

  On this episode of Name That Tune: ITMO NEWS Edition, we have classical pieces by Russian composers that you’ve definitely heard before! Can you name them all? If not, no worries, and get ready to learn all about them in this story.

  17.10.2025

• Three International Stars Who Made It Big in Russia

  These celebrities enjoy global fame, but in Russia, they hold a particularly cherished place in popular culture. Who exactly are they, and what explains their enduring popularity in both the USSR and modern-day Russia?

  05.09.2025

• A Guide to Russian Folk Music: Past and Present

  Cultural traditions and new trends, traditional instruments and electronic music, new and legendary faces – folk music in Russia is experiencing a revival. What’s Russian folk? How is it evolving, and what's trending now? Here’s your guide to the heart and soul of the genre.

  08.07.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: June 5-11, 2025

  It’s summer in the city – and there is no shortage of events to choose from. Here’s our guide to the best of the best so that you don’t get lost in this multitude of options. Enjoy!

  04.06.2025

• Lost in Translation: Hit Songs With Hit Russian Covers

  Have you ever heard a song in Russian that sounded really familiar? Chances are, it was a cover of an international hit tune. But this doesn’t mean that its lyrics are even slightly related to the original. That’s the funny thing about many of them! Here are three widely popular cover songs in Russian that tell a completely different story from their source of inspiration.

  14.04.2025