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• Top Spots for Harry Potter Lovers in St. Petersburg

  Still waiting for that letter from Hogwarts? We get you! But guess what, there is no need to wait: you can experience the magical world right here in St. Petersburg. Here’s the ITMO NEWS Marauder’s Map to the city.

  18.11.2025

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: The Vyborg Side

  Is a historic industrial area worth a visit? In one word: definitely! To learn why, join us on a tour of the Vyborg Side, stretching along the Ploschad Lenina, Vyborgskaya, and Lesnaya metro stations.

  07.11.2025

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Children's Railway

  Would you voluntarily hop on a train driven by a teenager? We did – and loved it! Read more about our trip to the Children's Railway, and why you should include this activity in your summer to-do list, too.

  11.07.2025

• Celebrating City Day: St. Petersburg Off the Beaten Track

  Happy Birthday to St. Petersburg! If you want to mark this day with a celebratory walk or a cultural outing while avoiding the bustling city center, you’re in luck: here are four different ideas on how to spend this day – or the coming weekend – in style!

  27.05.2025

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Malaya Okhta

  Join us for a walk around the Novocherkasskaya metro station – a neighbourhood that’s home to an ancient fortress, some curiously shaped buildings, and a famous shawarma spot.

  02.05.2025

• Where to Find Summer in Winter St. Petersburg

  Only 100 days left until summer! If no vitamin D can cure your nostalgia about lush greenery, positive temperatures, and lasting daylight, check out some of the activities that will transport you to the sunny season, no matter the weather.

  21.02.2025

• Exploring the Serpents of St. Petersburg

  According to the Chinese calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Snake! On this occasion, we couldn't help but look closely at the city's monuments, houses, and street furniture for serpentine motifs. What have we found? Discover the prominent serpents and the meaning behind them in the urban landscape.

  28.01.2025

• 5 Historic Mansions Near St. Petersburg To Visit This Winter

  Options for making the most of the winter holidays are unlimited: you can discover new architectural styles, learn about prominent Russian figures, or find peace reconnecting with nature. Actually, why choose? By visiting these historic mansions, you’ll kill three birds with one stone.

  20.12.2024

• A Room Tour From Ages Ago: Historic House Museums in St. Petersburg

  Would you like to know what life was like in St. Petersburg over the centuries? Luckily, it’s possible! There are many expositions that recreate original settings of the past and allow you to do just that – see a slice of the long-gone life. Read on to learn about several local historic house museums.

  05.11.2024

• 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