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• Discovery of the Month: Ploughing Championships, Sleeping on Anthills, and More

  Summer’s almost over, but we don’t despair! We reminisce on all the new (or good old) things we’ve experienced this August, from unexpectedly-themed festivals to camping trips and more. 

  29.08.2025

• International Student’s Packing List: Essentials To Bring to Russia

  When moving to a new country, you have to fit your whole life into a suitcase and a backpack. What should you pack to make your first days far away from home comfortable? We’ve made a list, inspired by the wisdom of our international students who’ve already been through it.

  26.08.2025

• The 9 Towns of St. Petersburg

  Being a city of many layers, St. Petersburg includes nine suburban towns that make excellent weekend getaways. Each with their own character and must-see attractions – but all equally worth visiting. Here’s why.

  24.06.2025

• Smolensk: Rediscovering My Medieval Hometown

  Centuries of history, legends, 12th-century churches, and an awe-inspiring fortress wall – all hidden in a small town in the heart of Russia. Are you curious to learn more?

  19.06.2023

• Essential Resources for Traveling in Russia

  If you have a list of must-visit destinations in Russia, spring is the best time to start ticking items off. To help make your journey exciting and efficient, we’ve put together some apps and websites that might come in handy.

  18.04.2023

• 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

• 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

• St. Petersburg 101: Suburban Trains and Travel on a Budget

  An abundance of incredible destinations around St. Petersburg will open to those brave ones willing to venture into the city’s suburban trains. Here’s your guide on how to do it and discover a whole world beyond the city.

  15.07.2022

• Nizhny Novgorod: The Capital of Sunsets

  Street art, highlands, and foods not to forget – discover a majestic city at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers.

  31.05.2022

• 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