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Never do this in St. Petersburg πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ

Sometimes, to have fun is to take care of yourself, the people around you, and the environment. We’ve turned to the most international language – the language of memes – to tell you about some dos and don’ts for a perfect summer in the city.
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Is big data actually that big? 😎

Find out at ITMO's international Master’s program Big Data and Machine Learning, where you can become a top-tier specialist in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, data mining, analysis, and machine learning – and all of that completely in English!

πŸ—£ β€œSince I had never studied AI before, I was a bit nervous, but the program was well-structured: we started off with fundamentals to boost our skills and then switched to more intense coursework. I strongly believe that the skills and knowledge I gained at the university paved the way for my future career as a software engineer at a US-based startup,” shared Pasala Krishna, a 2018 graduate of the program.

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Here are the week’s top 5 stories, handpicked by our team just for you.

🀝 Students of the Master’s program Applied Photonics will now be able to study simultaneously at ITMO and Skoltech. Upon graduation, they will receive diplomas from both institutions.

πŸŽ“ This year’s ITMO graduates will receive an NFT diploma from the social network VK. They will also be able to incorporate these tokens into their CV!

πŸ₯Ό ITMO researchers have created an automated mobile mini-lab for artificial heart development.

πŸ› The National Library of Russia is more than just a building full of books. Read on to learn what’s so special about it.

⛡️ No plans for this weekend? No worries. We have compiled some of the most exciting events happening in St. Pete this weekend.

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Scientists say 10,000 steps a day improve your health. We say they improve your Russian! πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ

Take these free audio tours in Russian to get to know St. Petersburg through love letters, personal stories, or literary performances. This is a great way to practice your listening skills during summer holidays!

πŸ’Œ Love Letters
Each house on the map is witness to a love story. And you get to eavesdrop on some of them! With a new feature, you can add your own love letter and immortalize your feelings in digital form.

🎀 Voices
This is an audio map featuring stories about the city as told by the locals. Every spot is a unique tale – funny, personal, historical. You can follow ready-made routes or randomly pick locations around you – the choice is yours!

πŸͺ“ A Walk With Dostoevsky
Imagine a radio play brought to the streets. This audio play will take you to different locations from the iconic Russian novel Crime and Punishment. And its author, Fyodor Dostoevsky himself, will be your tour guide.

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One-day trip destination unlocked: the naval Kronstadt 🚒

If you’re into seascapes and tranquility, visit this town on the island of Kotlin in the Gulf of Finland. Even though it’s officially a part of St. Petersburg, its history and location make it a distinctly unique place that everyone must visit at least once.

What to see in the island-based town on the upcoming Navy Day and beyond? Find the answer in our new guide.

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πŸŒπŸ“š Discovering St. Petersburg through global eyes! πŸ™οΈπŸŒ

International students share their incredible experiences and insights in Venice of the NorthπŸ‘‡

Noviana Haslinda, Indonesia: β€œThis city is beautiful in many aspects. It is historically a very significant place, too. I love museums and theatres and St. Petersburg is home to a lot of them.”

Sutanu Chatterjee, India: β€œI like how well-organized and stable this city is. The vibe in this city is second to none. I love how this city manages to balance its cultural elements with the technologically advanced systems for its dwellers.”

Israt Jahan, Bangladesh: β€œI prefer St. Petersburg in summer because then you can experience the true beauty of this place. After spending almost 3 years here, I can say that I love St. Petersburg more than my hometown.”

Anton Mahenge, Tanzania: β€œOne of the main reasons why I selected ITMO as my university was its location. Somehow, the Venice of the North appealed to me a lot. I absolutely love the white nights. The people are also very nice here.”
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Meet Tara Torbati, a recent graduate for whom winning a scholarship and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at ITMO was all a lucky coincidence!

β€œI had a great supervisor who helped me a lot through my thesis defense and provided me with explanations, instructions, and resources,” says Tara.

Read on to learn more how Tara faced all odds to attain success.

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Today and tomorrow, St. Petersburg hosts the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum 🌍

While this global event is taking over the city, why not read our recent stories of ITMO students from this grand continent. Discover their diverse experience!

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Ogom Faith Blessing, Nigeria

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¬ Nathan Celeste, Congo

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό Yvonne Pamela Sauramb, Zimbabwe

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¬ Durhel Kibamba, Congo

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Goodness Ajamu, Nigeria

πŸ‡§πŸ‡― Emmanuel Kpadedji, Benin

πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ώ Marshell Nmaz, Mozambique

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