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At times, we can get so worn out by studies or work that we don’t feel like humans anymore 🐾

On this final day of November (we almost made it through, yay!), take a breather from your assignments and let these amazing creatures from our cards keep you company. Swipe through and choose your spirit animal!
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The math is simple: winter = holidays = fun time 🎁
Here’s where we’re going this week 👇


🧧 Atelier Paradis (exhibition)
• Nov 30 | 11 am - 9 pm | ₽ 200

Explore Yan Ginzburg’s exhibition, where a fusion of styles and concepts reflects current art trends.

🎻 Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky (concert)
• Dec 1 | 8 pm | ₽ 500-1,300

Celebrate your musical senses with romantic masterpieces by Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more.

⛵️ Garage Sail Local
• Dec 2 | 12-10 pm | Free

Expect the best local second-hand and vintage treasures, accompanied by DJ sets and delectable bites from local eateries.

🎺 Through the Centuries (concert)
• Dec 3 | 8 pm | ₽ 700

A captivating organ concert featuring Bach’s iconic pieces and modern compositions by Russian pianist Sergei Slonimsky.

Click here for more of next week’s events.
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Welcome to ITMO’s weekly wonders! This week’s spotlight: innovation + opportunity = inspiration! 🌌🔬

⚗️ ITMO’s Infochemistry Center has opened a brand new coworking space for school students in collaboration with the Academy of Talents.

🥛 Scientists from the very same Infochemistry Center have also suggested a new method for the efficient detection of antibiotics in milk using ML and electrochemistry.

💊 3X COMBO! Yet more news from Infochemistry Center – their brand-new digital lab will help analyze the behavior of chemical systems and produce new molecules with the help of quantum chemistry and AI.

🩺 Radiologist and head of the Mammology Center at Ilyinskaya Hospital, Olga Puchkova, talks about the applications of AI in cancer diagnostics and treatment.

✈️ Until December 20, second-to-fourth-year Bachelor’s students can apply for the DVIZH academic mobility program and spend a semester at one of Russia’s top universities. Learn more.

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Become a star of our social media 🌟

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a photoshoot this December! If you are a student at ITMO, fill out this form to participate in our casting and be a part of this event: https://forms.gle/JNuumZKi3fRwgXbLA

🗓 Deadline: December 3
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Subscribe to the ITMO/STORE advent bot and fill your December with:

🎁 fun activities and gifts
🎁 ITMO/STORE discounts
🎁 book and movie recommendations from ITMO.Family

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The bot launches today!

P.S. The bot is currently available only in Russian. If you’d like to turn on the in-app translator, follow these instructions.
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✍️ Dear diary dairy,…

Even if you’ve not been in Russia long, you will already have noticed – we sure love our dairy products. But among the familiar cheese and milk, you’ll surely notice many curiosities worth a try, too. Today, we’ll tell you about the key Russian dairy products you should add to your shopping list.
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What is the most isolated letter on the Russian keyboard?
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38%
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13%
ы
49%
ё
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Discover the letter ё 📖

The letter ё (yo), which is currently found in over 15,000 Russian words, not counting names and surnames, was added to the Russian alphabet 240 years ago – but disputes over its usage have persisted ever since. When do you use it? Why does it have its own monument? Learn more in our article.
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Meet Vladimir, an international student from Kyrgyzstan at the Faculty of Software Engineering and Computer Systems, enrolled on a full scholarship from the Russian government.

If you have friends who want to study abroad, tell them about the Rossotrudnichestvo initiative – not many people know about it, so they will have a great chance to get into a Russian university and get a scholarship.

– says Vladimir.

With a dream of starting his own software development company one day, Vladimir’s story in St. Petersburg is definitely one to take inspiration from. Click here to read the full interview.

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Мы получили от вас много сообщений с просьбой сделать запись встречи с профессором Майком Титтертеном и мы приложили к этому все усилия! 🤓

К сожалению в первой половине запись имеет некоторые сложности со звуком, но после перерыва они были решены 😉

Поэтому желаем вам приятного просмотра, запись встречи доступна по ссылке 🤨
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We received from you many requests to record the meeting with Professor Mike Titterton and have done our best! 🤓

Unfortunately, there were some problems with the sound at the beginning, after the break though we solved them 😉

We wish you a pleasant viewing, the record is available at the link 🤨
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Dive into a week of winter wonders and cultural delights in St. Petersburg! Here’s your curated guide for a memorable week of exploration ❄️🎨

⛸ Ice Rink on Yelagin Island
• Dec 7 | 8:30 am - 11 pm | 0-400 RUB
Glide into the festive season on Yelagin Island’s grand outdoor ice rink! Enjoy 4,000 sq. meters of pure skating fun.

🎠 Nikolskye Ryady - Winter Season
• Dec 8 | 12-9 pm | Free
Join the reopening of Nikolskye Ryady for the winter season! Explore a backyard ice rink, carnival merry-go-round, curling, and ice mini-golf.

🎬 Palace Square - Multimedia Show
• Dec 9 | 6-11 pm | Free
Experience the history of St. Petersburg through a 13-minute 3D show in the General Staff Building. Dive into art, architecture, and soundtracks.

🛍 Market by the Sea: Pre-Holidays Edition
• Dec 10 | 12-9 pm | Free
Explore a holiday wonderland! 150+ businesses, festive atmosphere, live music, and workshops. Start your holiday shopping right here!

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Dive into the world of ITMO – your exclusive ticket to this week’s chronicles awaits!

📱 ITMO student Dmitry Vasilyev and his team have developed several apps for people with disabilities. From an AI-based “bodyguard” to a typing coach for the visually impaired, the apps all provide a way to improve the quality of life for everyone.

🎤 Topics of major importance were discussed by experts from ITMO, Yandex, and the European University during Yandex’s major educational conference YAC/e.

💼 Meriç Biçakçioğlu, an entrepreneur and academician who helps scientists build businesses, talks about his area of expertise and the opportunities for future scientists provided by ITMO’s soft skills courses.

👗 How did people in the USSR dress up? Take a deep dive into the world of Soviet fashion.

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What do you do when the Russian winter knocks on your door? Get outside and try some winter activities! 🎿

To help you with that, we reached out to the KronBars student sports clubs to learn more about the variety of winter sports available at the university, from beginner-friendly to professional-level.

What equipment do you need? What are the top locations? Here are their insights on training at ITMO and beyond.

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