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• 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

• The City of Superlatives: Oldest Sights in St. Petersburg

  We love to explore our city from the most unusual angles: earlier, we told you about St. Pete’s smallest sites, as well as the city’s firsts. Today, we are putting our historian hats on and turning our attention to the city’s oldest sites: from bookshops to trees and even a pyshki place, you are in for a fun time-travel roller-coaster. Hop on!

  19.07.2024

• Student Spotlight: Abhuluimen Hilary Ehizua, Nigeria

  From navigating a new language to enduring harsh winters, Abhuluimen Hilary Ehizua’s journey, as well as his passion for basketball and dreams of launching an electronics company are, indeed, inspiring. Read on to learn more about this talented young man from Nigeria.

  18.07.2024

• Be Your Own Tour Guide: Online Tools for Exploring St. Petersburg

  Have you ever wondered how the historic center of our city looked a century ago? Where did the celebrities of the past live? What is the oldest district? With these four resources from our list, you’ll find answers to these questions and learn even more about the city.

  16.07.2024

• Student Spotlight: Aveen Hussein, Syria

  Meet Aveen Hussein, who, after earning her Bachelor's degree in Damascus, set her sights on Russia to further her studies. Soon to begin her Master's studies in system and applied software at ITMO, she hopes to polish her skills to a more advanced level. Aveen's journey is marked by determination, new friendships, and a deep appreciation for the beauty and vibrancy of St. Petersburg. Read on to learn more!

  11.07.2024

• Skeletons and Scientific Wonders: 5 Exhibits To See in the Kunstkamera

  The Kunstkamera, or the Cabinet of Curiosities, is the first museum in Russia that is infamously known for its bizarre collection of oddities – but there's more to it than meets the eye. Aside from formaldehyded Siamese twins and a six-legged cat, the museum houses a myriad of other cultural and scientific relics. Starting from the indigenous peoples’ halls on the first level and all the way to the signature armillary sphere sitting atop its tower, here are five exhibits at the Kunstkamera that you absolutely can’t miss.

  05.07.2024

• Student Spotlight: Srijeeta Barua, India

  Meet Srijeeta Barua, a second-year Bachelor’s student in physics from Adamas University, Kolkata, currently interning at ITMO University's Faculty of Physics. Enthusiastic about electromagnetism and particle physics, Srijeeta shares her journey from Kolkata to St. Petersburg, her passion for physics, and the exciting projects she's working on in antenna design in this week’s Student Spotlight. 

  04.07.2024

• Student Spotlight: Tameem Maher Bourgi, Yemen

  Student life in St. Petersburg – a tale of challenges and triumphs! Tameem Maher Bourgi, a first-year Bachelor’s student from Yemen, opens up about his journey from Sana’a to St. Petersburg in this latest interview with ITMO.NEWS. Through ups and downs, he has thoroughly enjoyed his new life in Russia. Read on and get inspired. 

  27.06.2024

• 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

• Steps Away: Places to Explore Near ITMO's Vyazemsky Dorm

  Our Steps Away series has already covered the university’s major campuses. Next stop – the ITMO dorms! Join us as we explore top leisure spots within walking distance of the Vyazemsky Lane 5-7 dormitory, which accommodates most of ITMO’s international students.

  21.06.2024