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• 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

• This Week in St. Petersburg: March 13-19, 2025

  The current temperature drop notwithstanding, spring reigns in St. Petersburg and this week, we’ll be enjoying it at festivals, concerts, and exhibitions. Grab your calendar and let’s get planning!

  12.03.2025

• 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

• Discovery of the Month: Viral Artists, Secret Courtyards, and More

  It isn’t long before we’re all busy summarizing our 2024, taking note of all the personal records we’ve set and the achievements made. For now, however, there is still November to look back on – this time, we have some truly fun, inspiring discoveries for you. Check them out!

  29.11.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: October 3-9, 2024

  Ready to rock this week? Here are seven days’ worth of events and activities to keep you the fun kind of busy in St. Pete style!

  02.10.2024