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• 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

• 6 Comic Books and Graphic Novels for Science Lovers

  It’s not just superheroes and talking animals anymore – in recent decades, comics have become an art form as legitimate as film, television, or indeed literature. From grounded biographies to inspired flights of fancy, they are also a great medium for stories about science and scientists. Today, we’ll be looking at several titles that are worth checking out by every science enthusiast.

  11.02.2025

• Slavic Myths, Robots, and the Meaning of Life: Video Games To Play This Holiday Season

  The winter break is a great opportunity to lean back, relax, and spend some time on your favorite hobby. Together with Ivan Kirilenko, a lecturer at ITMO’s Game Development School, we’ve prepared a roundup of indie games to play on long winter evenings, whether solo or with friends – including a couple of titles developed by ITMO students!

  04.01.2025

• Like a Family: Impressions From ITMO’s 20th Bike Ride With the Rector

  A warm September evening, a pleasant breeze, and a sense of camaraderie – the start of the academic year at ITMO, as always, has been marked with a bike ride headed by the Rector Vladimir Vasilyev. The 20th bike ride brought together more than 70 participants. How did the tradition start and what are the impressions of this year’s riders? Read on.

  11.09.2024