21.05 Чт 19:30
🔺PIK | Sennaya ул. Ефимова, 2 (see attached video) 4th floor. The topic: The Art of Manipulation

Everybody sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.
Niccolò Machiavelli

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Пт 19:30 📡Atc Mayakovskaya
Вс 18:00 🚂 Vokzal 1853 Balti-ya

Friends, unfortunately, the AI Fest at BackYard has been postponed from Saturday to an unspecified date. Because of this, there will be ❌no speaking club this Saturday.

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22.05 Пт 19:30 ❗️Change of venue
🌴BackYard | Пл. Александра Невского, Херсонская ул., 43/12 (see attached video) The topic: Life Dilemmas.

Not all those who wander are lost.
J. R. R. Tolkien

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Вс 18:00 🚂 Vokzal 1853 Balti-ya
Пн 19:30 🦩Lenpoligraf Petrogr-ya
Ср 19:30 ⚜️ Gallery Mayak-ya

❗️Attention, due to the weather, the location of our speaking club has changed. Instead of the ATС veranda, today’s event will take place as usual at Backyard at 19:30.

We hope to start the veranda season on June 5th☀️

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24.05 Вс 18:00
🚂 Vokzal 1853 | m. Baltiyskaya, Obvodny Canal 118C.

The topic: Summer Activities
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing.
James Dent

Guys, attention ⚠️ The Saturday AI event has been postponed indefinitely. See you tomorrow at Vokzal 1853 ✨

Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
Пн 19:30 Petrg-ya🦩Lenpoligraf
Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
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Пн 25.05 🇬🇧 19:30
🦩Lenpoligraf - Coffee 3 | m. Petrogradskya наб. реки Карповки, 5АК, этаж 5. 🎟 Register

The topic: Weekend [Qs: Is it okay to do nothing all weekend? Is it better to plan everything or just go with the flow? Have you ever camped or glamped for a weekend? How was it?] The weekend is a gift, and I try to make the most of it.
⠀⠀ John Doe

This Saturday at 18:00 our friends at BACKYARD are hosting the grand opening of 🔥BACKSTAGE with live performances , a vinyl DJ set, art performances, audience voting, photo zones, prize giveaways & more! Special offer for our speaking club participants — get 20% off tickets with promo code: ENG
Tickets: https://spb.qtickets.events/234483-backstage-stars

Пн 19:30 Petrg-ya🦩Lenpoligraf
Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 19:30 Al.Nevsky 🌴BackYard
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Ср 27.05 🇬🇧 19:30
⚜️ Gallery mall | Mayakovskya - ТРЦ Галерея 5th floor.

The topic: Best Places in Saint Petersburg [Qs: What is your favorite park in the city? Do you prefer lakes, beaches, forests, or city parks in summer? What are the most underrated/ overrated places in Saint Petersburg?] To understand Russia, you must begin with Petersburg, because here the Russian soul struggles between Europe, dreams, and reality.
⠀⠀ Nikolai Gogol

Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 19:30 Al.Nevsky 🌴BackYard
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
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Чт 28.05 🇬🇧 19:30
🔺PIK | Sennaya ул. Ефимова, 2 (see attached video) 4th floor.

The topic: Things That Have Changed My Perspective [Qs: Book changed your thinking? Unexpected adventure? Best advice you've ever received?] The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams
⠀⠀ Oprah Winfrey

🌧 Sometimes the weather changes our plans… So this Saturday’s beach camp and beach season opening are postponed to another weekend. But adventures are still waiting for us. On June 6, we’re planning a trip to the Sablin Caves and waterfalls 💦

Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 19:30 Al.Nevsky 🌴BackYard
Сб 18:00 BACKSTAGE promo: ENG
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
Пн 18:00 🎬Movie - Yes Marata
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Пт 29.05 🇬🇧 19:30
🌴BackYard | Пл. Александра Невского, Херсонская ул., 43/12 (see attached video)
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The topic: Nostalgia [Qs: Which years from the past are your favorite? Why? What do you miss most from your childhood or youth? Do you miss traveling around the world when it was easier?] We don’t remember days, we remember moments.
⠀⠀ Cesare Pavese

This Saturday at 18:00 — grand opening of BACKSTAGE❗️ at BACKYARD: live performances, vinyl DJ set, art show, prizes & more! 🥳For speaking club members — 20% off with promo code: ENG

Пт 19:30 Al.Nevsky 🌴BackYard
Сб 18:00 BACKSTAGE⬆️
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
Пн 18:00 🎬Movie - Yes Marata
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Вс 31.05 🇬🇧 18:00
🚂 Vokzal 1853 | m. Baltiyskaya, Obvodny Canal 118C.

The topic: The calling [Qs: Is it important to love your job? What job would you like to have in the future? If you had to teach a class, what would you teach?] The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away
⠀⠀ Pablo Picasso

🌧 While the weather is gloomy, let's go to the movies!🎬 This Monday we're watching Zootopia (2016) — a fun and uplifting animated movie that's perfect for chasing away the rainy-day blues. 🐰🦊

Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
Пн 19:00 🎬 Movie - Yes Marata
Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
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Ср 03.06 🇬🇧 19:30
⚜️ Gallery mall | Mayakovskya - ТРЦ Галерея 5th floor.

The topic: Sport Activities [Qs: Do you play any sports these days? If not, how do you get exercise? What sports did you play as a child? Have you watched any sports live at a sports ground or stadium? ] The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.
⠀⠀ Nelson Mandela

This Saturday we’re heading out for an awesome beach camp in Sestroretsk ☀️🏖 The weather looks perfect — sunny and warm! We’re kicking off the new Beach season 🏄‍♂️ with: new SUP boards, beach volleyball 🏐, professional badminton 🏸and a special highlight: a floating meditation station 🌊🧘‍♂️ It’s going to be a full summer vibe day with sports, relaxation, and great company.

Пн 19:00 🎬 Movie - Yes Marata
Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 19:30 Mayakovskaya📡Atc
Сб 6.06 ☀️🏖🌊 Beach Camp
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Чт 04.06 🇬🇧 19:30
🔺PIK | Sennaya ул. Ефимова, 2 (see attached video) 4th floor.

The topic: Slow Living [Qs: Do you think modern life is too fast? Why or why not? What activities help you slow down and enjoy the moment? Which animal best represents your current lifestyle: a cheetah, a turtle, a cat, or a sloth?] Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
⠀⠀ Confucius

☀️ This Friday, we’re meeting at ATS on the open-air terrace! The weather is going to be amazing!

🏖 Saturday - Sestroretsk beach camp 🌊 — great vibes and full summer mode by the sea!

Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 19:30 Mayakovskaya📡Atc
Сб 6.06 ☀️🏖🌊 Beach Camp
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
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Пт 05.06 🇬🇧 19:30
📡Atc ул. Некрасова, 3-5 (see attached video) Meetings on the roof terrace

The topic: Moral Dilemmas Night [Qs: Is it acceptable to steal ideas if you improve them? Have you ever told a “white lie”? When is it acceptable? If you could lie to protect a friend, would you do it?] Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
⠀⠀ Thomas Jefferson

Tomorrow +25C🌤 we’re heading out to Sestroretsk beach 🌊 We’ll be playing badminton, volleyball, and frisbee, and just chilling by the water — on SUPs, inflatable mattresses, and even a giant duck 🦆 Good vibes, sun, and a relaxed beach day ahead ☀️

Attention all hedonists 🍷✨ Starting next week, on the 12th, before our event at the Backyard, we’ll be hosting a wine tasting. More details coming soon — stay tuned 👀

Пт 19:30 Mayakovskaya📡Atc
Сб 6.06 ☀️🏖🌊 Beach Camp
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
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Вс 07.06 🇬🇧 18:00
🚂 Vokzal 1853 | m. Baltiyskaya, Obvodny Canal 118C.

The topic: Syndromes [Qs: Imposter Syndrome - Have you ever felt that you didn't deserve your success? Fear of Judgment - How much do you care about what other people think? Perfectionism - What's the difference between high standards and perfectionism?] Do one thing every day that scares you.
⠀⠀ Eleanor Roosevelt

This Friday (June 12) at 17:30 we’ll dive deep into the world of white wines and their aromas. We’ll learn how to recognize, distinguish and describe different scent profiles — from fresh citrus notes to floral and mineral tones.

Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 17:30 🍷Wine Tasting night
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Ср 10.06 🇬🇧 19:30
⚜️ Gallery mall | Mayakovskya - ТРЦ Галерея 5th floor.

The topic: Living Abroad [Qs: Which country would you like to live in for a year and why? Is it easy or difficult to make friends abroad? How important is it to learn the local language?] Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer
⠀⠀ Gustave Flaubert

Friday 12.06 at 17:30 – Wine Tasting 🍷 Before our speaking club on Friday, we’ll have a wine tasting session! We’ll start learning how to distinguish different white wines – exciting!

Saturday 13.06 – Cave Trip 🏔 💦 The weather looks good, so we’re going on an adventure to the caves. We’ll have a picnic, a guided tour, and also visit some waterfalls 🌊🌿

Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 17:30 Mayakov-ya🍇WineSt
Пт 19:30 Al.Nevsky 🌴BackYard
Сб Hiking ⛺️Sablino Cave
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Чт 11.06 🇬🇧 19:30
🔺PIK | Sennaya ул. Ефимова, 2 (see attached video) 4th floor.

The topic: about 🍳 food [Qs: What food do you think is healthy? Are there foods you never eat? Do you prefer home-cooked food or eating out?] We are what we repeatedly eat. Healthy eating is not an act, but a habit.
⠀⠀ Hippocrates

Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 19:30 Mayakov-ya🍇Wine
Пт 19:30 Al.Nevsky 🌴BackYard
Сб - Hiking ⛺️ Sablino Caves
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
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Пт 12.06 🇬🇧 19:30
🌴BackYard | Пл. Александра Невского, Херсонская ул., 43/12 (see attached video)
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The topic: Guilty Pleasures [Qs: Do you like wine? What is your “guilty pleasure” drink? Why do people hide their guilty pleasures? Do you have a guilty pleasure snack or food?] Life is too short to feel guilty about the things you enjoy.
⠀⠀ Mark Twain

Unfortunately, due to the rain, we have to cancel our trip to the Sablino Caves tomorrow. ☔️ But the good news is that next Saturday, June 20, we'll meet at our beach camp on Laskovy Beach! 🏖 We hope to see you there and enjoy some great time together by the sea! 🌊😊

Пт 19:30 Al.Nevsky 🌴BackYard
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
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Вс 14.06 🇬🇧 18:00
🚂 Vokzal 1853 | m. Baltiyskaya, Obvodny Canal 118C.

The topic: Lost in Translation [Qs: Have you ever felt embarrássed because of a language mistake? (эмбэ́рэст | ashamed | смущённый) What is your favourite way to immérse yourself in English? (иммё́рс | fully surround yourself | погружаться) Have you ever had a funny misunderstánding in another language?] The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.
⠀⠀ Ludwig Wittgenstein

20.06 ☀️🏄‍♂️🏝 Full-Day SUP & Beach Escape | Sestroretsk - Escape the city for a day and join us for SUP riding, beach volleyball, frisbee, swimming, BBQ, relaxation, and natural English conversations in a friendly international atmosphere

Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
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Ср 17.06 🇬🇧 19:30
⚜️ Gallery mall | Mayakovskya - ТРЦ Галерея 5th floor.

The topic: Perfectionism [Qs: Do you think perfectionism is more helpful or harmful in daily life? Is “done is better than perfect” actually true for you? What are some practical ways to deal with perfectionism?] Art is never finished, only abandoned
⠀⠀ Leonardo da Vinci

On June 19 we meet at the ATС terrace 🌿 and then on June 20 we go to Sestroretsk for the camp ☀️🏄‍♂️🏝 where we’ll have beach time, SUP, games, and relaxation by the sea. Who’s in — message 👍

Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 19:30 Mayakovskaya📡Atc
Сб 20.06 Camp ☀️🏄‍♂️ Laskovy
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
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Чт 18.06 🇬🇧 19:30
🔺PIK | Sennaya ул. Ефимова, 2 (see attached video) 4th floor.

The topic: JOMO (joy of missing out) 😊✨ [Qs: Do you ever feel happy when you miss a party or event? What helps you relax after a busy week? Is it okay to say "no" to invitations?] The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook
⠀⠀ William James

🌊🏖 Beach Camp at Laskovyi | 20.06 We’re heading to the coast for a full summer escape with volleyball, frisbee, badminton, SUP rides, and all kinds of sports activities, plus the legendary yellow duck making a return 🐤 and in the evening a new ⭐️DJ beach party with music, dancing, and ocean vibes — honestly, I can’t even hide it, I really want to be there already 🔥

Also, a quick look back — our last wine tasting was an amazing evening of great wines, stories, and atmosphere 🍷✨ and we’re keeping that energy going with the next wine party on June 26 at the ATС veranda, right after the speaking club. Registration is already open via the link — join us for a relaxed city evening of wine, conversations, and summer vibes.

Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
Пт 19:30 Mayakovskaya📡Atc
Сб 20.06 Camp ☀️🏄‍♂️ Laskovy
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
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Пт 19.06 🇬🇧 19:30
📡Atc ул. Некрасова, 3-5 (see attached video) Meetings on the roof terrace

The topic: Bad habits [Qs: What is the difference between good habits, bad habits and normal habits. Are there any bad habits that you actually enjoy? Can you think of a famous person who is known for a bad habit?] Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy
⠀⠀ James Clear

🌊☀️Tomorrow is real summer. A real one-day vacation = 🇬🇧Beach Camp at Laskovyi. +23°C, English, beach, sports, SUP, the legendary yellow duck 🐤 and our first 🎧DJ beach party

Пт 19:30 Mayakovskaya📡Atc
Сб 20.06 Camp ☀️🏄‍♂️ Laskovy
Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 Vokzal 1853
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Вс 21.06 🇬🇧 18:00 ❗️NEW LOCATION Park across from Vokzal 1853

🌳🚂Park Vokzal 1853 | m. Baltiyskaya, Obvodny Canal 118C.

The topic: Cheating [Qs: - Do you think cheating is unethical? (анэ́тикл, неэтичный) - Do you ever bluff in card games? (блаф, блефовать) - Is cheating a sign of laziness? (лэ́йзинесс, лень)] Cheating is often a matter of lies and deceit, but not always a matter of intelligence.
⠀⠀ George Orwell

⚠️ Attention! We're holding the speaking club in the park across from Vokzal 1853. https://yandex.ru/maps/-/CTE5fA9C

Вс 18:00 Balti-ya 🚂 🌳Park Vokzal
Ср 19:30 Mayakov-ya⚜️ Gallery
Чт 19:30 Sennaya🔺PIK
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🏖 July 2026 🙇‍♀️ Train Eng
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🔄Updates from 08.07:

1) 📢 We've moved our Park speaking club from Sunday to Monday.
Instead of 12.07, it will take place on 13.07 at 19:30.

2) ☀️🏖NEW - July 12 — Beach camp - 🎯🏐 Besides volleyball, SUP boards, and other activities including a beach party — there will also be fun games and competitive beach challenges 🎉

🏞 July 11 — Hiking in the Karelian lakes + SUP boards + cooking traditional Finnish salmon soup (Lohikeitto)

⭐️❤️🎁 July 18 - boat trip on two 🛥🛥yachts with the speaking club around Saint Petersburg

🏖 July 11 — Beach camp Laskovy Beach or Razliv (Sestroretsk)

🍷 July 24 (20:45, after the speaking club) — Wine tasting night

☀️🏖 July 25 — Beach camp - 🎯🏐 Besides volleyball, SUP boards, and other activities including a beach party — there will also be fun games and competitive beach challenges 🎉


📅 Fridays:
☀️ If the weather is good — we meet on the ATC terrace.
🌧 If it’s rainy or cold — the club takes place at Backyard Foodcourt.

📅 Sundays:
☀️ If the weather is good — we meet in Alexander Garden, opposite St. Isaac’s Cathedral.
🌧 If the weather doesn’t allow — we meet at Vokzal 1853.

🍷 June 26 (20:45, after the speaking club) — Wine tasting night

🚶‍♂️ June 30 — Guided tour (in Russian) around Petrogradka