Slipping past the unassuming entrance, few would guess the vibrant world hidden beneath the streets of Saint Petersburg. Backspace isn’t your typical co-working space. It’s a hackerspace, a realm where technology, creativity, and collaboration intertwine. Located on level -1, Backspace buzzes with the energy of those who dare to explore the digital frontier. Backspace is a place for those who want to learn, to build, to connect. Here, amidst the hum of computers and the clatter of tools, ideas spark and projects take flight. Whether it’s coding, robotics, or simply tinkering with electronics, Backspace offers a space for everyone. The air crackles with innovation. The internet access, with SSIDs like “b4ck2p4ce” and “b4ck5p4ce”, is free and fuels the constant flow of data and inspiration. Backspace is more than just a space, it’s a community. It’s a place where experienced hackers mentor newcomers, where shared knowledge is the currency, and where the only limit is your imagination. So, step into Backspace and become part of something extraordinary. Discover the hidden heart of Saint Petersburg’s tech scene, where the future is being built, one line of code, one circuit board, one project at a time.
М. К. Прудников
Born into a peasant family in 1913, Mikhail Prudnikov’s journey began in a small village nestled within the Tomsk Governorate.