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• Back Among the Living: a Guide to Post-Exam Self-Care

  With the exams – and graduation ceremonies – now behind us, students have another month of summer to enjoy, whether that means lazing around or checking off items from your bucket list. But what if you’re struggling to snap out of the post-exam haze of bad sleeping habits and constant stress? We’ve compiled the best activities to partake in and the top ways to shake off the blues this summer season.

  24.07.2026

• The Game of Tsars: Essential Russian Chess Vocab

  Fancy a game? For International Chess Day, we’ve put together a handy list of Russian words you'll need to know before playing the world’s most respected board game in the local language. What are the chess pieces’ names in Russian, how did they get them, and what does it tell us about history and culture? Here’s our rundown.

  20.07.2026

• Gastro Tour: A Foodie Guide to Russian Regional Specialties

  Have pelmeni become too mundane? Are syrniki no longer getting you excited? Today, we've got a selection of iconic dishes from all over Russia that'll delight the most discerning of palates.

  07.07.2026

• Discovery of the Month: Hearty Laughs, Outdoor Fun, and More

  We’re a third of the way into summer – and it’s going pretty well! Between rediscovering the classics, getting in touch with nature, and getting out of one’s comfort zone, here’s what our team’s been getting up to this month.

  26.06.2026

• Quick Fix: Best Online Games for Erudites

  The best way to procrastinate is while exercising your brain; we’ve said it once and we’ve said it again – and now we’re back to triple down on that statement. So, if you’re still on the lookout for smart, quirky, and head-scratchy games to keep you entertained in between work and studies, look no further than this selection

  12.06.2026

• 4 Contemporary Art Spaces to Visit in St. Petersburg

  Undeniably, St. Petersburg is one of the best places to visit if you appreciate classical art. However, the city is also home to a burgeoning contemporary art scene. Here, artists experiment with media, high tech, and formats to deliver fresh creative takes on topics old and new. Here are some of the top spots to visit for a taste of the art of today.

  20.03.2026

• A Quick Guide to the Russian Banya

  Winter may be over, but here in St. Petersburg, the real spring has yet to arrive. So if you’re eager to warm up, a trip to a traditional Russian bathhouse is in order! The banya is an experience for the body and the soul – here is our guide to the vocab, procedure, and basic tips.

  02.03.2026

• 7 Things From ITMO We Missed Over the Summer

  A new academic year has started, meaning you can enjoy all the perks of student life again. What are they exactly? Explore the list of our all-time favorite things at the university, from tasty lunches to international conferences.

  09.09.2025

• Chill Like a Senior: 4 Ideas for Truly Relaxing Leisure

  A new trend has been spotted among young Russians: instead of all-night parties and arduous hiking trips, they more often opt for calm, energy-saving vacations. As a joke, they call it “pensioner-style” leisure. What does it mean and why should you try it, too? Let’s find out… at a slow pace!

  15.08.2025

• Spring in St. Petersburg: Things to Do, Eat, and Learn

  It may hardly feel like it in terms of the weather, but spring has finally arrived in St. Petersburg! In the spirit of welcoming this new season, we’ve lined up all the must-do’s in culture, lifestyle, and, of course, food. Discover your next favorite spring activity in the digest below.

  04.03.2025