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Student Spotlight: Hang Ly, Vietnam
Meet our Vietnamese international student: Hang Ly, who is currently studying Russian at ITMO’s Foundation Program. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on being an international student and learning Russian. Through her personal opinions and stories, you can find a lot of useful information about ITMO and St. Petersburg. Read on to get a glimpse of her summer plans, too.
30.06.2022
Song of the Month: June 2022
It seems like the first summer month has almost passed! As always, we’ve made a compilation of our musical favorites that were a soundtrack to this June.
24.06.2022
Song of the Month: May 2022
We’re happy to share our May playlist, on which you’ll find TV soundtracks, upbeat indie bangers, and dreamy tunes that helped us stay inspired this month and hopefully will do the same to you.
27.05.2022
Vladimir: An Ancient City on the Golden Ring
Have you ever heard of Russia’s Golden Ring? A group of ancient cities that were part of the Old Rus, are now sights to see and not too far from Moscow. As you set off to explore the Golden Ring, the first city along the way is Vladimir, the former capital of medieval Russia. I decided to venture out there on my vacation to find out what Vladimir had to offer.
11.05.2022
Song of the Month: April 2022
Our editorial team’s monthly digest of musical favorites is here! Tune in to check out what we’ve been enjoying this April.
29.04.2022
Telegram Channels We Love
If you’ve just made the jump to Telegram, there’s a whole unexplored world of fun, useful, or educational channels to follow. Here are some of our team’s top picks: from everyday inspiration and learning opportunities to entertainment guides and virtual assistants.
01.04.2022
Our Favorite Feel-Good Books
We all have our good days, bad days, and the in-between days when anything from watching a good movie to seeing our friends, or even just listening to a favorite song, can change the mood of the day. Books can be a great source of joy and inspiration when we're feeling down and need a pick-me-up. So, we've put together some of our favorite books that always give us a boost.
11.03.2022
Winter in Russian Cinema
The holidays might be over, but winter is still very much in full swing! Check out some of our most beloved winter-themed movies and also get a unique take on Russian culture.
24.01.2022
Best Movies and TV to Binge This Holiday Season
The weeks after New Year’s are perfect for staying home, surrounding yourself with friends and snacks (friends optional), and enjoying some quality entertainment. Here is our guide to the season’s recent and upcoming releases that have us hyped for January binging.
03.01.2022
PETRO pr(i[t]mo): How ITMO’s Center of Social Sciences and Humanities Fosters Love for History
2021 is the Year of Science and Technology in Russia and the spring of 2022 will mark the 350th anniversary of the birth of the first Russian Emperor and the founder of St. Petersburg – Peter the Great. Inspired by these events, ITMO’s Center of Social Sciences and Humanities has developed an interdisciplinary educational and research project dedicated to the flourishing of science during the reign of Peter the Great. Read on to learn why the project will be interesting for everyone, from programmers to opticians, and how it will help bring various fields closer.
29.11.2021