This week, the city is bustling with an electric lineup of exhibitions, talks, and shows.

🎨 The School of Filonov
• November 23 | 1-9 pm | 225 rubles for students

The exhibition presents a rare collection of paintings by the members of the school of Pavel Filonov, one of the pioneers of Russian avant-garde.

📸 Shot No. 2. RGB+
• November 23 | 11 am - 10 pm | Free

This is a display of photographs in the RGB color scheme, which focus mainly on the aesthetic and visual aspects of the colors.

🏺 The Aroma of the Bosporus
• November 25 | 11 am - 8 pm | 300 rubles for students

Sample the life of the Ottoman Empire through works of decorative art inseparably linked with the concept of aroma.

⛸ Ice skating season
• November 26

Along with the New Holland Island ice rink, two more ice rinks are already delighting skating lovers in the city: the Ice Rink by the Sea at Sevkabel Port and the Ice Rink by the Flagpole.

Follow the link to read the full guide.
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A week of triumphs: sharing success stories and golden opportunities! 🌟 Don’t just follow the news; be a part of the success saga yourself!

👩‍💻 ITMO alumna and YADRO developer Valentina Bogdanova shares how she got started in data storage, how education helped her along the way, and what developers and chefs have in common.

🎴 ITMO Fellow Iuliia Melchakova sheds light on molecular design and its applications in predicting molecular properties and establishing fast data transfer.

🎓 ITMO University’s First Vice Rector Daria Kozlova moderated a discussion between leading Russian IT companies to find out why businesses are becoming increasingly involved in higher education, with some even establishing their own universities.

🥗 New technologies such as AI, 3D printing, and robotics are revolutionizing the food industry. Learn all about it from Irina Krylova, a PhD student at the Faculty of Biotechnologies.

🧑‍🚀 This weekend, grab a snack, dim the lights, and dive into the realm of science with our four amazing documentary recommendations.

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A friendly reminder – today, you have the opportunity to join a discussion on AI for academic writing held by professor Michael Titterton.

📆 November 24, 5 pm
📍 Millennium Falcon hall (co-working space), Kronverksky Pr. 49
🔗 Click the link to register

🇬🇧 The event is held in English

Have you been to our new ITMOxYandex space already?
📍 Kronverksky Pr. 49, room 2101.

Guess who trains the best AI specialists in Russia? It’s us 😉

According to the AI Alliance, ITMO along with MIPT and HSE topped the list of Russia’s best universities for training students in AI.

👉 Click here to learn more
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Wanna play a Russian board game? Here are your choices 🎲

👽 First contact – Первый контакт

In this game inspired by the movie Arrival (2016), the players have to find a way to communicate with aliens by deciphering their mysterious language.

🃏 Imaginarium – Имаджинариум

A classic take on Charades – players pull random illustrated cards and must use their imagination to describe them.

🎣 Natives - Индейцы

The goal of the game is to help your tribe excel by finding new resources, developing the community and agriculture, hunting, fishing, and performing rituals.

👾 The War of the Worlds: The New Wave - Война миров: Новая угроза

In this deck-building game, your goal is to rescue Earth from an alien invasion.

🏗 Architectura - Зодчие

Just like SimCity, this game’s aim is to create a vibrant city with all kinds of buildings needed by the public. However, this game is set in a fantasy world. So, you should expect academies of magic and tournament grounds.

🕹 Learn more about them and get started!

Temporary Residence Permit for Education 👩‍🎓

Starting this year, international students enrolled in full-time Bachelor’s, Specialist’s, Master’s, and PhD programs at ITMO can apply for a Temporary Residence Permit for Education.

❌ Foundation Program students or those studying online are not eligible for the permit.

Advantages of the Temporary Residence Permit for Education:

▪️ It is valid throughout your studies and an additional 180 days after graduation.
▪️ You will receive a visa for the entire duration of your studies and won’t need to renew it annually.
▪️ You can stay in Russia until the permit expires.
▪️ You can apply for a residence permit within three years of completing your studies.
▪️ You will be eligible for free medical services under the OMI (Obligatory Medical Insurance) policy.

📖 The procedure is regulated by Federal Law No. 357-ФЗ dated July 14, 2022.

ℹ️ For more information, visit the Migration Services Office at Lomonosova St. 9, room 2139d or write at omu@itmo.ru.

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Muslimbek from Uzbekistan is a first-year Master’s student of big data and machine learning at ITMO. But why ITMO? Here’s what he had to say:

I had several universities to choose from, but when I got a call from the representatives of ITMO, I was sure that ITMO was my destination. It is one of the best universities in the world in computer science and I am privileged to be a student here.

Click here to uncover his unique journey, offering a glimpse into the soul of a machine learning aficionado.

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Explore Chinese language and culture 🇨🇳

Beijing Institute of Technology invites ITMO students to join their online winter school in Chinese language and culture.

📆 January 8-19, 2024
💸 Free of charge
⏰ Application deadline: December 4

Benefits
✨ Highly international environment
✨Foundational knowledge of the Chinese language in communication
✨Immersion in Chinese folk culture

To apply for the program, please submit your CV and letter of motivation to short-term@itmo.ru.

For more information, please refer to the attached file 👆

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