News All 13:18, 15 November Saint-Petersburg State University to open representative office in New York State The office will start functioning w.e.f. November 18 in Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson. 13:17, 15 November 8th Cultural Forum starts in St. Petersburg 90 agreements are to be concluded during the forum. 12:00, 15 November St. Petersburg most photographed city in Russia Moscow rates the second. 10:00, 15 November Rosnano to invest 10 billion rubles in St. Petersburg The city government intends to support export-oriented businesses. 08:00, 15 November Innovative waste recycling facility project presented in St. Petersburg The new method of waste utilization is more environmentally friendly. 13:02, 14 November International contest for Tuchkov Buyan Park concept development An international contest for developing a concept of Tuchkov Buyan Park is starting on November 15. Both professional teams of architectures and young design bureaus are invited to participate. 13:01, 14 November International Innovation Forum starts in St. Petersburg This is the twelfth time the forum has been held. 12:00, 14 November Three new churches to be built in St. Petersburg Land plots have been assigned in the Moskovsky district, in Kupchino and in Peterhof. 10:00, 14 November AirAsia plans direct flights to St. Petersburg and Moscow The low cost airline will offer flights from Malaysia and Thailand. 08:00, 14 November Electric-powered boats for St. Petersburg tourists The project is under discussion, the city government is prepared to offer support for companies that will invest in electric-powered vessels. 13:10, 13 November Gastronomic round the world trip St. Petersburg is hosting the 7th Restaurant Festival. 13:09, 13 November “Sibir” nuclear icebreaker starts mooring trials in St. Petersburg The main systems of the world’s most powerful nuclear icebreaker will be tested. 12:00, 13 November Drawing bridges in St. Petersburg to be suspended until spring St. Petersburg’s bridges will not be drawn after the end of the navigation. 10:00, 13 November St. Petersburg’s researchers develop algorithm to predict postsurgical rehabilitation The software aimed for patients after cardiac surgery has already been patented. 08:00, 13 November Traveler’s portrait What places and attractions are most popular with visitors to St. Petersburg. 13:56, 12 November Russia’s first gas turbine to be built in St. Petersburg Power Machines intend to compete with the European giant. 13:35, 12 November Major Finnish investor may buy dairy near St. Petersburg The facility is estimated to cost 1.3 billion rubles ($20.4 million). 12:00, 12 November St. Petersburg researchers developing meteoroid communication system The meteor-based communication system is cheaper than satellite or cell systems and can operate under any conditions. 10:00, 12 November Extra trains scheduled between Moscow, St. Petersburg and Helsinki for Christmas season Additional trains will run during December 27, 2019 – January 7, 2020 08:00, 12 November Organ concert BACH VS XX CENTURY Ville Urponen, professor of the Sibelius Music Academy and performer of all the compositions for organ by Johann Sebastian Bach, will present the great composer’s heritage in St. Petersburg. 11:50, 11 November St. Petersburg’s young roboticists win silver in World Robot Olympiad The Russian team won the gold medal. 11:49, 11 November First train from St. Petersburg to Crimea to depart on December 23 This will be the first passenger train to cross the Crimean Bridge. 11:48, 11 November Days of St. Petersburg starting in Israel Seven cities in Israel will host the Days of St. Petersburg this week. 10:00, 11 November Russian dance ensemble Beryozka celebrating 70th anniversary The concert programme is aimed to give the audience a powerful esthetic impression from the unique, enchanting choreography of Russian style dance. 08:00, 11 November Russia’s most powerful industrial computer put into operation in St. Petersburg The computer can solve complicated aerodynamic problems. 10:00, 10 November East façade of Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg after renovation During the restoration that took two years the stone was cleaned from dirt, mold and moss. 10:00, 09 November Interactive museum of health opens in St. Petersburg The educational project of the Russian Society of Cardiology is aimed for children and teenagers. 13:13, 08 November Sky blue buses to run in St. Petersburg For the time being, the new colour will be tested. 13:12, 08 November Earth from Piskarevskoye Cemetery in St. Petersburg to be laid in foundation of monument to victims of Holocaust and Siege of Leningrad in Jerusalem The foundation of the Candle of Memory is to be laid next week. 13:11, 08 November Hermitage Siberia Center opens in Omsk It is the first branch of the Hermitage Museum behind the Urals. 10:00, 08 November Visit to 39 museums will be free during Cultural Forum in St. Petersburg City residents and tourists will also have an opportunity to attend open lectures, master classes, exhibitions and concerts. 08:00, 08 November St. Petersburg among top three Russian cities most popular with foreign travelers Other leaders of the rating are Moscow and Novosibirsk. 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