From vinyls and vintage to folk fests and film noir — this weekend’s lineup is anything but ordinary! 👇
🪴 Wake Up: You’re a Grownup Now
• Apr 17 | 12 - 7 PM | Free
Explore the awkward beauty of growing up at this exhibition featuring graphics, paintings, and ceramics by Russian artists reflecting on adulthood, childhood, and everything in between.
🎬 On the big screen: The Lady Vanishes (1938)
• Apr 18 | 6:10 PM | 450-560 RUB
Catch Alfred Hitchcock’s spy thriller The Lady Vanishes (1938), screened in English with Russian subtitles, and unravel the mystery of a missing woman.
🛍 Charity vinyl market
• Apr 19 | 2 PM onwards | 250 RUB
Browse hip and rare vinyls at this charity market by local stores and 12in, featuring lectures and an April 19 jazz concert by illo.trio, with all proceeds supporting the Perspektivy foundation.
🌊 Spring Above the Waves
• Apr 20 | 6:30 PM | 900 RUB
Join this folk festival dressed in pastel, sea- or spring-themed outfits, with dance workshops by HAPPY KELPIE and global folk performances by Čarodějnic, Ceol na Mara, and The Ragamuffin Children.
Want more cool things to do? Don’t miss the full lineup at ITMO.NEWS 👈
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🪴 Wake Up: You’re a Grownup Now
• Apr 17 | 12 - 7 PM | Free
Explore the awkward beauty of growing up at this exhibition featuring graphics, paintings, and ceramics by Russian artists reflecting on adulthood, childhood, and everything in between.
🎬 On the big screen: The Lady Vanishes (1938)
• Apr 18 | 6:10 PM | 450-560 RUB
Catch Alfred Hitchcock’s spy thriller The Lady Vanishes (1938), screened in English with Russian subtitles, and unravel the mystery of a missing woman.
🛍 Charity vinyl market
• Apr 19 | 2 PM onwards | 250 RUB
Browse hip and rare vinyls at this charity market by local stores and 12in, featuring lectures and an April 19 jazz concert by illo.trio, with all proceeds supporting the Perspektivy foundation.
🌊 Spring Above the Waves
• Apr 20 | 6:30 PM | 900 RUB
Join this folk festival dressed in pastel, sea- or spring-themed outfits, with dance workshops by HAPPY KELPIE and global folk performances by Čarodějnic, Ceol na Mara, and The Ragamuffin Children.
Want more cool things to do? Don’t miss the full lineup at ITMO.NEWS 👈
#events
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Incoming: YaSpeak 2025 🔥
Join us for a week of workshops, discussions, and unforgettable experiences. Immerse yourself in an English-speaking environment and connect with fellow language enthusiasts!
Registration is now open:
https://yagodnoe.itmo.ru/ru/letnie-smeny/letnie-smeny
Join us for a week of workshops, discussions, and unforgettable experiences. Immerse yourself in an English-speaking environment and connect with fellow language enthusiasts!
Registration is now open:
https://yagodnoe.itmo.ru/ru/letnie-smeny/letnie-smeny
Here’s your weekly roundup of what’s been going down on campus — all in one place 👇
🎓 PI School: Rising Stars has wrapped at ITMO. The program equips young scientists with tools to lead research and connect science with business.
🔬 Over 3,000 students joined ITMO’s 14th Congress of Young Scientists, with 350 winners earning a fast track into Master’s and PhD programs.
🧪 ITMO researchers have developed a faster way to immobilize proteins for real-time testing of cancer treatments.
And here are two of our favorite posts from this week:
⌛️ We did write this post last-minute… but never again, thanks to our writer’s deep dive into top anti-procrastination hacks – find out what actually works!
🎮 Ever wondered what student life at ITMO is really like? Now you can play through it in our new interactive game, complete with classes, research, dorms, and more! Check it out.
#newsdigest
🎓 PI School: Rising Stars has wrapped at ITMO. The program equips young scientists with tools to lead research and connect science with business.
🔬 Over 3,000 students joined ITMO’s 14th Congress of Young Scientists, with 350 winners earning a fast track into Master’s and PhD programs.
🧪 ITMO researchers have developed a faster way to immobilize proteins for real-time testing of cancer treatments.
And here are two of our favorite posts from this week:
⌛️ We did write this post last-minute… but never again, thanks to our writer’s deep dive into top anti-procrastination hacks – find out what actually works!
🎮 Ever wondered what student life at ITMO is really like? Now you can play through it in our new interactive game, complete with classes, research, dorms, and more! Check it out.
#newsdigest
If you’re seeking your first job or internship, creating a strong CV is a crucial step ❤️
ITMO Career Center shares valuable tips for crafting a CV that increase your chances of success.
Structure:
1️⃣ Start with the basics:
📍 full name,
📍 phone number
📍 email (make sure it looks professional!)
📍 links to your LinkedIn or Сетка profiles
📍 photo on a simple background
2️⃣ In one or two sentences, describe the position you’re seeking and the skills you’d like to put to work. This will help employers understand your goals and motivation.
3️⃣ Include your university, your major, and years of studies.
If you’re taking your first steps in the job market, this section can be one of the most important, especially if you have limited work experience.
You can highlight your academic achievements, such as research projects, conferences, or published articles.
4️⃣ Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience. Include any relevant roles you have – internships, volunteering or student projects. Hackathons, startups, and pet projects are worth a mention as well.
Mention the skills you developed that would be valuable in your desired job. Use active voice and quantify your achievements where possible.
5️⃣ To strengthen your CV, consider adding recommendations from teachers, internship supervisors, or other professionals who can confirm your skills and strengths as an employee or student.
Useful resources
📍 Canva – offers a wide range of CV templates
📍 Resume.com – quickly generates your resume and converts it to PDF
📍 Zety – a resume builder that provides helpful tips
Remember that your CV is your first step into the professional world. Aim to make it as clear, concise, and tailored to the specific position as possible. Regularly update your CV and adapt it to requirements of potential employers.
May your CV open up new opportunities for you!
ITMO Career Center shares valuable tips for crafting a CV that increase your chances of success.
Structure:
If you’re taking your first steps in the job market, this section can be one of the most important, especially if you have limited work experience.
You can highlight your academic achievements, such as research projects, conferences, or published articles.
Mention the skills you developed that would be valuable in your desired job. Use active voice and quantify your achievements where possible.
Useful resources
Remember that your CV is your first step into the professional world. Aim to make it as clear, concise, and tailored to the specific position as possible. Regularly update your CV and adapt it to requirements of potential employers.
May your CV open up new opportunities for you!
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Today Russia celebrates Easter, one of the main Orthodox Christian holidays! 🥚
This year, the celebration falls on April 20 and coincides with Catholic Easter. To learn more about the traditions behind this holiday, including dishes and activities, read our article.
This year, the celebration falls on April 20 and coincides with Catholic Easter. To learn more about the traditions behind this holiday, including dishes and activities, read our article.
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No-Buy 2025: consume less, enjoy more? 🛍
Heard the buzz about the no-buy trend? It’s not just another internet challenge — it’s a full mindset shift. But what does it really mean, and how can it improve your life without making it feel like a sacrifice?
Let’s break it down — and maybe even give it a try! Read the full story 👈
Heard the buzz about the no-buy trend? It’s not just another internet challenge — it’s a full mindset shift. But what does it really mean, and how can it improve your life without making it feel like a sacrifice?
Let’s break it down — and maybe even give it a try! Read the full story 👈
ITMO is coming to Samarkand! 🇺🇿
We’ll be joining the 27th International Exhibition “Education and Profession 2025” to meet future students, share everything about our programs, and answer your questions in person!
🗓 April 24
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Silk Road University: University Boulevard 17, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Whether you’re dreaming of studying in Russia or just curious about what ITMO has to offer, come say hi!
#events
We’ll be joining the 27th International Exhibition “Education and Profession 2025” to meet future students, share everything about our programs, and answer your questions in person!
🗓 April 24
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Silk Road University: University Boulevard 17, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Whether you’re dreaming of studying in Russia or just curious about what ITMO has to offer, come say hi!
#events
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ITMO international students shine at poetry contest 🎤
At the 6th reading competition Victory in the Hearts of Generations, nine international students from ITMO recited well-known Russian poems commemorating the Great Patriotic War – and three took the prize spot!
The winners from ITMO are:
🏆 Ricardo Augusto (Foundation Program) – 2nd prize for reciting Wait for Me and I’ll Be Back by Konstantin Simonov.
🏆 Ramin Jalalpoor (2nd-year Bachelor’s) – 3rd prize for Ballad of a Mother by Andrey Dementyev.
🏆 Hasan Dabbas (1st-year Bachelor’s) – 3rd prize for Over the Blue Neva by Alexander Prokofiev.
The students will now attend the award ceremony in Moscow and enjoy a tour of St. Petersburg.
And let’s not forget those talented students who also represented the university: Dicko Kante, Hossain Jafari, Zeinab Razzouk, Christian Anelka Keubou Tatsa, Louay Ahmad, and Wayne Makanhiva.
At the 6th reading competition Victory in the Hearts of Generations, nine international students from ITMO recited well-known Russian poems commemorating the Great Patriotic War – and three took the prize spot!
The winners from ITMO are:
🏆 Ricardo Augusto (Foundation Program) – 2nd prize for reciting Wait for Me and I’ll Be Back by Konstantin Simonov.
🏆 Ramin Jalalpoor (2nd-year Bachelor’s) – 3rd prize for Ballad of a Mother by Andrey Dementyev.
🏆 Hasan Dabbas (1st-year Bachelor’s) – 3rd prize for Over the Blue Neva by Alexander Prokofiev.
The students will now attend the award ceremony in Moscow and enjoy a tour of St. Petersburg.
And let’s not forget those talented students who also represented the university: Dicko Kante, Hossain Jafari, Zeinab Razzouk, Christian Anelka Keubou Tatsa, Louay Ahmad, and Wayne Makanhiva.
Meet Joullanar Ali from Syria 🇸🇾
As a Foundation Program student, Joullanar is mastering Russian, prepping for a Master’s in big data, and making lots of new connections:
Click here for the full interview 👈
#itmofaces
As a Foundation Program student, Joullanar is mastering Russian, prepping for a Master’s in big data, and making lots of new connections:
I’ve been fortunate to make friends from all over the world, thanks to the classes and the dorm. Some of the countries where I made new friends from include Lebanon, Algeria, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Senegal, Ethiopia, and Ecuador. It’s been an enriching experience and it’s really interesting to learn about each other’s traditions, food, and experiences.
Click here for the full interview 👈
#itmofaces
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Meet the ITMO orchestra 🎷✨🎻
Our university’s very own orchestra Ensemble, Assemble! invites you to the enjoy some live music in stunning neo-Gothic interiors with prime acoustics.
You’ll hear popular music of different genres performed in collaboration with fellow ITMO clubs: Live Sound music club, Lumos youth choir, and Let’s Dance dancing club.
📆 April 27 (Sunday) at 6 pm
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, room 2202
🔗 Register here
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Our university’s very own orchestra Ensemble, Assemble! invites you to the enjoy some live music in stunning neo-Gothic interiors with prime acoustics.
You’ll hear popular music of different genres performed in collaboration with fellow ITMO clubs: Live Sound music club, Lumos youth choir, and Let’s Dance dancing club.
📆 April 27 (Sunday) at 6 pm
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, room 2202
🔗 Register here
#events
From cherry trees to Spanish symphonies – spring in St. Pete is in full swing! 🌷
Here’s your weekly lineup of exciting events 👇
🇪🇸 Music of Spain
• Apr 24 | 7 PM | 700-2000 RUB
Travel through Spain with a live two-hour concert of iconic Spanish tunes by a chamber orchestra at St. Petersburg Philharmonia.
⛲️ Start of the fountain season in Peterhof
• Apr 26 | 9 AM - 8 PM | 1500 RUB
Spring is officially here! Peterhof’s 150 fountains will be turned on this Saturday to kick off the summer season, with the grand show set for May 17.
🇬🇧 English Speaking Club: Zero Conditional & Stating Facts
• Apr 27 | 2 - 4 PM | 250 RUB
Join New Holland’s English Speaking Club this Sunday to master factual statements and zero conditional; level B1+ recommended.
🌸 Cherry blossom season at Botanical Garden
• Apr 29 | 10 AM - 4:40 PM | 300 RUB
Sakura is blooming at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden – catch it while they’re in full glory!
Craving more spring vibes and cultural gems? Check out the full list on ITMO.NEWS 👈
#events
Here’s your weekly lineup of exciting events 👇
🇪🇸 Music of Spain
• Apr 24 | 7 PM | 700-2000 RUB
Travel through Spain with a live two-hour concert of iconic Spanish tunes by a chamber orchestra at St. Petersburg Philharmonia.
⛲️ Start of the fountain season in Peterhof
• Apr 26 | 9 AM - 8 PM | 1500 RUB
Spring is officially here! Peterhof’s 150 fountains will be turned on this Saturday to kick off the summer season, with the grand show set for May 17.
🇬🇧 English Speaking Club: Zero Conditional & Stating Facts
• Apr 27 | 2 - 4 PM | 250 RUB
Join New Holland’s English Speaking Club this Sunday to master factual statements and zero conditional; level B1+ recommended.
🌸 Cherry blossom season at Botanical Garden
• Apr 29 | 10 AM - 4:40 PM | 300 RUB
Sakura is blooming at St. Petersburg Botanical Garden – catch it while they’re in full glory!
Craving more spring vibes and cultural gems? Check out the full list on ITMO.NEWS 👈
#events
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To all our students of Russian: you’ve got this! 😎
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Big wins, new challenges, and more – here’s what’s been happening at ITMO this week 👇
🤖 St. Petersburg-based team Sputnik Original became the first-ever Russian winners of FIRST Tech Challenge after competing with 256 teams from around the globe.
🧠 The Russian national team, mentored by legendary ITMO coach Andrey Stankevich, bagged 24 medals at the International Advanced Tournament in Informatics in Bulgaria.
📊 Students of ITMO’s Artificial Intelligence Technologies Faculty cracked the top three at Data Fusion Contest, a high-profile contest for data scientists.
🧪 At the ITMO-hosted finals of 10th National Technology Olympiad, school students tackled real-world challenges in infochemistry and fintech.
And now, a throwback to a top post from this week:
🛒 Could spending less actually make life better? We looked into the No-Buy 2025 lifestyle trend to see how saying “no” to stuff can lead to more joy — here’s what we found.
#newsdigest
🤖 St. Petersburg-based team Sputnik Original became the first-ever Russian winners of FIRST Tech Challenge after competing with 256 teams from around the globe.
🧠 The Russian national team, mentored by legendary ITMO coach Andrey Stankevich, bagged 24 medals at the International Advanced Tournament in Informatics in Bulgaria.
📊 Students of ITMO’s Artificial Intelligence Technologies Faculty cracked the top three at Data Fusion Contest, a high-profile contest for data scientists.
🧪 At the ITMO-hosted finals of 10th National Technology Olympiad, school students tackled real-world challenges in infochemistry and fintech.
And now, a throwback to a top post from this week:
🛒 Could spending less actually make life better? We looked into the No-Buy 2025 lifestyle trend to see how saying “no” to stuff can lead to more joy — here’s what we found.
#newsdigest
Did you know? Last year, 90% of Russia’s top companies used AI, and the demand for specialists is only growing 🚀
Our artificial intelligence Master’s programs train students to design and commercialize AI products, apply AI in fintech and industry, and prevent cyberattacks. With close industry ties, flexible individual learning tracks, and great enrollment opportunities, you’ll gain both cutting-edge skills and real-world experience.
Ready to join the future? Find all the details here 👈
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Our artificial intelligence Master’s programs train students to design and commercialize AI products, apply AI in fintech and industry, and prevent cyberattacks. With close industry ties, flexible individual learning tracks, and great enrollment opportunities, you’ll gain both cutting-edge skills and real-world experience.
Ready to join the future? Find all the details here 👈
#itmoinfo