As a useful bonus to our earlier fashion story, here’s a list of retail chains that are back on the market following a rebranding – and the new names you can find them under at the nearest mall:

👕 Bershka → Ecru
👕 Pull & Bear → Dub
👕 ZARA → Maag

🎽Reserved → Re
🎽Sinsay → Sin
🎽 MOHITO → M
🎽Cropp → CR
🎽 House → XC

👟 Reebok → Sneaker Box
👟 Levi’s → JNS

Adapted from @shozhu

Meanwhile, our Admissions Office on the Kronverksky 49 campus welcomes prospective students wishing to submit their documents in person!

Come and visit us from Monday to Friday, 10 am – 5 pm ⏰

Meet George, an international student from Syria currently enrolled in the Programming in Information and Communication Systems program.

“I have had a great experience traveling to Russia and starting a new life here. I'm glad I made this decision. ITMO is my second family and I feel extremely fortunate to be a part of it,” says George.

Read on to learn more about his experiences at ITMO.

#itmofaces

Did you know that at ITMO you can share your stories with an international audience?

It’s true – just write a blog for ITMO.NEWS and get your ideas read by our visitors from all over the world. It’s a great chance to improve your English, too!

🤩 Choose any topic you are passionate about
✍️ Write your story
📑 Receive feedback from ITMO’s professional translators and writers
📰 Get your story published – a link to boost your CV or portfolio (or send to your friends)

Interested? Fill out this form and get creative.

Check out our published blogs here.
#opportunities

This week’s news bring us exciting research updates fresh out of ITMO labs. Take a look! 📰

🎈 ITMO students launch a stratospheric probe to study how bone tissue is formed in low gravity, hoping to discover a cure for osteoporosis in astronauts.

🧬 Artem Amosov, a recent graduate of ITMO’s Master’s program in bioinformatics and systems biology, talks about his project and the importance of additional training for professional researchers.

🥼 Talented and passionate school students now have a chance to work with lasers at ITMO’s Summer School in Laser Technologies. See who’s eligible.

🖼 Underneath prominent German artist Werner Tübke’s painting Hiroshima I was another, previously unknown work of the master, discovered by ITMO researchers. Learn more.

🎪 How can you make the most of the weekend in St. Petersburg? Here’s our guide.

#newsdigest

If you wish every day was a weekend, this post is for you 🫶

With Telegram channels of these two public spaces, you'll keep up with the top free summer events in St. Petersburg. Their workweek schedule is just as exciting as a weekend program!

🐦 New Holland Island
📍 Admiralteyskiy Kanal Emb. 2

Starting this week, you can go there every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to watch a movie under the open sky! And from Tuesday to Friday, there are morning yoga, stretching, and workout sessions you can join. The public gallery here often hosts media art exhibitions.

🌊 Sevkabel Port
📍 Kozhevennaya Liniya 40

Just as on New Holland Island, there are also movie screenings and open-air yoga in the morning. But the key feature is – it’s all by the seaside! There are also free festivals and garage sales, which you might know from our weekly guides.

#aboutstpete

Congratulations to the class of 2023! We are proud of you 🎊

One remarkable achievement that is highly sought-after by students in Russia is the red diploma, which holds immense prestige. But achievement can also bring you numerous opportunities and privileges – including a fast track to Russian citizenship.

Read on to learn more.

#opportunities

🌍 ITMO’s International Office strives to create a nurturing environment for international students.

Here’s what some of these students have to say about the International Office’s role in their respective journeys👇

🔹Allison Ascanio, Colombia - “I am a very forgetful person; since my arrival in Russia, I have lost my migration card, my registration, and my passport, among other inconveniences. In these situations, the Migration Office has been very effective. Additionally, their proficiency with English was a huge help during the first years when I couldn’t express myself in Russian very well.”

🔹Ramin Dzhalalpur, Afghanistan - “I must say that Raisa Magdieva, a specialist at the International Office, is an excellent and kind person. The management team of the International Office is one of the most successful teams that I have ever seen. As a colleague and a student, I have always been satisfied and happy with their work.”

🔹Bassel Alshawareb, Syria - “I think they are good at what they do, very kind, and collaborative.”

🔹Subhrajit Barua, India - “Even before starting my studies at ITMO, I was in touch with the International Office and they have always had my back. From familiarizing me with the official tasks to supporting me with my never-ending queries, the International Office has always been the bridge connecting me with everything else at ITMO.”

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