Exams are in full swing at ITMO 🤓
May your finals go smoothly and your efforts be rewarded! Take a quick break from your studies and pick the cat that best represents your current mood 🐈
May your finals go smoothly and your efforts be rewarded! Take a quick break from your studies and pick the cat that best represents your current mood 🐈
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🎓 Returning hits and new adventures – summer’s best activities in our weekly guide
🦋 Exhibition: Bytes and Butterflies
• Jun 14 | 2 pm - 9 pm | Free
Celebrate another year of brilliance at this exhibition by ITMO Art & Science Center, where graduating young artists explore the coexistence of humans, technology, and nature.
🪁 Kite Picnic
• Jun 15 | 12 pm - 3 pm | 150 RUB
Take a day trip to Kronstadt for a magical performance, featuring stunning 15-meter creations and beloved cartoon characters soaring high, courtesy of Spbkites!
🧘 Yoga on Yelagin Island
• Jun 16 | 10 am - 12 pm | 50 RUB
Make the most of the good weather with some open-air yoga! Don’t forget your mat and stay hydrated!
🎺 Jazz evening
• Jun 19 | 8 PM | 800 RUB
Step into the 1920s at Police Station jazz club – where jazz reigns supreme! Discover a jazzy side of St. Petersburg ;)
Hungry for more? Get the full guide on ITMO.NEWS 👈
#weekends
🦋 Exhibition: Bytes and Butterflies
• Jun 14 | 2 pm - 9 pm | Free
Celebrate another year of brilliance at this exhibition by ITMO Art & Science Center, where graduating young artists explore the coexistence of humans, technology, and nature.
🪁 Kite Picnic
• Jun 15 | 12 pm - 3 pm | 150 RUB
Take a day trip to Kronstadt for a magical performance, featuring stunning 15-meter creations and beloved cartoon characters soaring high, courtesy of Spbkites!
🧘 Yoga on Yelagin Island
• Jun 16 | 10 am - 12 pm | 50 RUB
Make the most of the good weather with some open-air yoga! Don’t forget your mat and stay hydrated!
🎺 Jazz evening
• Jun 19 | 8 PM | 800 RUB
Step into the 1920s at Police Station jazz club – where jazz reigns supreme! Discover a jazzy side of St. Petersburg ;)
Hungry for more? Get the full guide on ITMO.NEWS 👈
#weekends
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Welcome to this week’s news digest! Stay informed and inspired with these updates 👇
🎬 We explore the history of Soyuzmultfilm, the studio behind iconic Russian animated characters like Cheburashka and Winnie-the-Pooh.
🧬 ITMO scientists develop bivalent DNAzymes, a groundbreaking therapeutic compound for early-stage treatment of viral, oncological, and hereditary diseases.
💻 Tips and insights from IT recruiter Anastasiia Krasnova on landing your first cybersecurity job, shared at Positive Hack Days Fest 2.
Now, let’s revisit some of our most-liked posts from this week 💌
🏙 Discover the unique and intriguing symbols that make St. Petersburg a city like no other.
🌍 Stay in touch with ITMO in multiple languages – check out our other channels.
#newsdigest
🎬 We explore the history of Soyuzmultfilm, the studio behind iconic Russian animated characters like Cheburashka and Winnie-the-Pooh.
🧬 ITMO scientists develop bivalent DNAzymes, a groundbreaking therapeutic compound for early-stage treatment of viral, oncological, and hereditary diseases.
💻 Tips and insights from IT recruiter Anastasiia Krasnova on landing your first cybersecurity job, shared at Positive Hack Days Fest 2.
Now, let’s revisit some of our most-liked posts from this week 💌
🏙 Discover the unique and intriguing symbols that make St. Petersburg a city like no other.
🌍 Stay in touch with ITMO in multiple languages – check out our other channels.
#newsdigest
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Your best summer read is… a book in English 📖
And you can easily grab one online thanks to the new ITMO Library collection!
To borrow a book, simply:
1️⃣ Visit the Alpina Digital website or download the Alpina Digital Library app (available for iOS or Android).
2️⃣ Register using your official ITMO email (@itmo.ru or @niuitmo.ru).
3️⃣ That’s it! You can borrow as many books as you like for as long as you want.
If you don’t know where to start, we’ve selected 5 classic novels from the collection 👆
And you can easily grab one online thanks to the new ITMO Library collection!
To borrow a book, simply:
1️⃣ Visit the Alpina Digital website or download the Alpina Digital Library app (available for iOS or Android).
2️⃣ Register using your official ITMO email (@itmo.ru or @niuitmo.ru).
3️⃣ That’s it! You can borrow as many books as you like for as long as you want.
If you don’t know where to start, we’ve selected 5 classic novels from the collection 👆
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What will the weather be like this summer? We have no idea 😶
But what we’re sure of is that there’s a load of activities in St. Pete to enjoy on sunny and rainy days alike! From Parisian-style picnics to tram-hopping, explore our editorial team’s best picks in this article 🌻
#aboutstpete
But what we’re sure of is that there’s a load of activities in St. Pete to enjoy on sunny and rainy days alike! From Parisian-style picnics to tram-hopping, explore our editorial team’s best picks in this article 🌻
#aboutstpete
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Seven AI tools to make your life easier 🤖
AI is revolutionizing our lives – not by replacing us, but by boosting our efficiency and eliminating tedious tasks. Here’s our pick of tools to enhance your work, studies, and personal life.
✒️ For writers
• Ludwig.guru: analyzes the usage of words and expressions – you’ll never use the wrong word again!
• Trinka: helps keep technical writing consistent in style and formatting.
• PaperPal: ensures the clarity and proper formatting of any academic work.
🔬 For researchers
• Research Rabbit: find and visualize scientific data relevant to your subject.
• Elicit: summarizes research findings and extracts key data.
• Consensus: provides quick rundowns on various topics by analyzing scientific writing.
📹 For would-be influencers
• Sophina: a virtual scriptwriting coach trained on Sophia Smith Galer’s own work.
AI is revolutionizing our lives – not by replacing us, but by boosting our efficiency and eliminating tedious tasks. Here’s our pick of tools to enhance your work, studies, and personal life.
✒️ For writers
• Ludwig.guru: analyzes the usage of words and expressions – you’ll never use the wrong word again!
• Trinka: helps keep technical writing consistent in style and formatting.
• PaperPal: ensures the clarity and proper formatting of any academic work.
🔬 For researchers
• Research Rabbit: find and visualize scientific data relevant to your subject.
• Elicit: summarizes research findings and extracts key data.
• Consensus: provides quick rundowns on various topics by analyzing scientific writing.
📹 For would-be influencers
• Sophina: a virtual scriptwriting coach trained on Sophia Smith Galer’s own work.
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🇾🇪 Meet Emad Saleh Ateefa, a 21-year-old from Yemen currently studying for a Bachelor’s in design and technology of electronic devices at ITMO.
What made him excited to study in Russia? Emad explains:
We also talk about his enrollment process, Yemeni culture, and embracing new opportunities in a foreign land.
Click here 👈
#itmofaces
What made him excited to study in Russia? Emad explains:
I am particularly fascinated by the rich history and groundbreaking contributions of Soviet scientists to space exploration. Their bold endeavors, such as the launch of the first artificial satellite and the first human, Yuri Gagarin into space, have significantly influenced the trajectory of human civilization.
We also talk about his enrollment process, Yemeni culture, and embracing new opportunities in a foreign land.
Click here 👈
#itmofaces
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Vegan shops in St. Petersburg 🌰
In a previous post, we shared our top picks of vegan cafes and restaurants. If you prefer preparing meals at home or crave a plant-based dessert, here’s a list of shops to drop by:
• Vegan Bunker
Go here for an impressive selection of various superfoods: from nut butters and vegan cheeses to various teas and a mind-blowing range of plant-based milk.
📍 Povarskoy Ln. 12
🛒 Online store available
• B12
B12 is a treasure for those committed to the zero-waste lifestyle. They offer foods in recyclable packaging as well as package-free options. In addition to groceries, they provide ethical skincare and household products.
📍 Brinko Ln. 2
📍 6th Liniya VO 31/29
🛒 Online store available
• Adi
One of the oldest health-food stores in Russia offers a variety of plant-based goods with an ethnic-cuisine focus. Look out for their spices, oils, and sauces.
📍 Gorokhovaya St. 36
📍 Fontanka Emb. 89
🛒 Online store available
• Kompas Zdorovya
A minimart rather than a hip store, the chain offers a wide choice of products at affordable prices. From seed bars to tofu, there’s everything you can think of and more.
📍 Various locations around the city
• Keep an eye out for plant-based food and ingredients at supermarkets such as Vkusvill, Pyaterochka, and Perekrestok.
#stp
In a previous post, we shared our top picks of vegan cafes and restaurants. If you prefer preparing meals at home or crave a plant-based dessert, here’s a list of shops to drop by:
• Vegan Bunker
Go here for an impressive selection of various superfoods: from nut butters and vegan cheeses to various teas and a mind-blowing range of plant-based milk.
📍 Povarskoy Ln. 12
🛒 Online store available
• B12
B12 is a treasure for those committed to the zero-waste lifestyle. They offer foods in recyclable packaging as well as package-free options. In addition to groceries, they provide ethical skincare and household products.
📍 Brinko Ln. 2
📍 6th Liniya VO 31/29
🛒 Online store available
• Adi
One of the oldest health-food stores in Russia offers a variety of plant-based goods with an ethnic-cuisine focus. Look out for their spices, oils, and sauces.
📍 Gorokhovaya St. 36
📍 Fontanka Emb. 89
🛒 Online store available
• Kompas Zdorovya
A minimart rather than a hip store, the chain offers a wide choice of products at affordable prices. From seed bars to tofu, there’s everything you can think of and more.
📍 Various locations around the city
• Keep an eye out for plant-based food and ingredients at supermarkets such as Vkusvill, Pyaterochka, and Perekrestok.
#stp
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⛵️ Street murals and yachts, innovation and workshops, boutique theaters and flowers – next week is set to be amazing. Here’s your guide:
💐 Peony exhibition
• Jun 20 | 10 AM - 5 PM | 300 RUB
Admire the blooming peonies at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden’s flower festival and exhibition.
🧑🎨 Street art at Brusnitsyn Art Quarter
• Jun 21 | 10 AM onwards | Free
Discover urban beauty at Brusnitsyn Art Quarter, with seven new artworks by open-call winners on themes from nature awakening to individuality.
🚘 Buy Garage
• Jun 22 | 11 AM - 9 PM | 500 RUB
Sevkabel Port’s new exhibition delves into garage culture in the USSR and post-Soviet Russia, showcasing vintage cars, authentic recreations, and more!
🎬 On the big screen: Ezra (2023)
• Jun 23 | 11:50 AM | 250 RUB
Start your morning with Ezra (2023), a dramedy about a comedian and his autistic son on a cross-country adventure.
Wondering what to do on the remaining days? Visit the full guide here 👈
#weekends
💐 Peony exhibition
• Jun 20 | 10 AM - 5 PM | 300 RUB
Admire the blooming peonies at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden’s flower festival and exhibition.
🧑🎨 Street art at Brusnitsyn Art Quarter
• Jun 21 | 10 AM onwards | Free
Discover urban beauty at Brusnitsyn Art Quarter, with seven new artworks by open-call winners on themes from nature awakening to individuality.
🚘 Buy Garage
• Jun 22 | 11 AM - 9 PM | 500 RUB
Sevkabel Port’s new exhibition delves into garage culture in the USSR and post-Soviet Russia, showcasing vintage cars, authentic recreations, and more!
🎬 On the big screen: Ezra (2023)
• Jun 23 | 11:50 AM | 250 RUB
Start your morning with Ezra (2023), a dramedy about a comedian and his autistic son on a cross-country adventure.
Wondering what to do on the remaining days? Visit the full guide here 👈
#weekends
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