🔊 Psst! ITMO’s Faculty of Physics invites you to participate in the School on Acoustics: from Fundamentals to Frontiers, scheduled for April 8-13, 2024 in the vibrant Qingdao, China! 🇨🇳

🔍 Dive deep into the world of acoustics and join fellow students and young researchers in a collaborative environment designed to enrich your knowledge and practical skills.

The comprehensive program includes:
🗣 Lectures on fundamentals of acoustics
🚀 Latest achievements in acoustic metastructures
👥 Practical classes with numerical and experimental tracks
🛠 Hands-on workshops
🖼 Poster sessions

Explore a spectrum of topics:
🔍 Acoustic and elastic metamaterials
🔔 Acoustic resonators and resonant states
🌊 Underwater acoustics
♒️ Underwater metamaterials
⚙️ Waves in solids
🔇 Absorption of acoustic waves
💻 Numerical acoustics
🎙 Art of acoustic experiment

This spring school provides a unique opportunity to network, collaborate, and establish connections with leading experts in fundamental and modern acoustics. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of sound!

📅 Application deadline: January 28, 2024
📍 Location: Qingdao, China (on-site format)

For more details and registration, follow the link
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❄️ Brace yourself for a week of warmth and serenity amidst the winter chill! Join us as we unveil the exciting lineup for the next seven days in the city.

🎨 Microcosm of Figures Exhibition
• January 18 | 1,000 RUB (students: 600 RUB)

Dive into the multiverse with groundbreaking AR/VR, 3D animations, sculptures, and holograms at this mesmerizing exhibition!

🎬 Paterson (2016) on the Big Screen
• January 19 | 270-380 RUB

Celebrate Fri-yay with Jim Jarmusch’s poetic journey in Paterson – a meditative, joyful tale from the life of a bus driver.

📸 i’illusionista Exhibition
• January 20 | Free

Explore Valeriy Aksenov’s captivating photographs inspired by the aesthetics of new-wave, black-and-white film.

🎷 Jazz Evening: Moonlight Serenade
• January 21 | Starting from 500 RUB

Sway to the night jazz tunes by the Ivan Vasilyev Big Band, featuring timeless classics like “Summertime” and “Moonlight Serenade” at St. Petersburg Philharmonia!

👉 Learn about the plan for the remaining days here
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Looking for the latest releases online? 🔎

Check out these five Russian streaming services that are definitely worth your attention:

🍿 Kinopoisk
• Minimum monthly fee: 299 rubles
• Trial period: free for 90 days

🍿 ivi
• Minimum monthly fee: 399 rubles
• Trial period: 30 days for 1 ruble

🍿 START
• Minimum monthly fee: 499 rubles
• Trial period: free for 7 days

🍿 Wink
• Minimum monthly fee: 199 rubles
• Trial period: free for 7 days

🍿 Amediateka
• Minimum monthly fee: 599 rubles
• Trial period: free for 7 days

👉 Learn about their features and offerings via the link

What would your perfect movie night be like?

❤️ - Binging your favorite show
👀 - Discovering new genres

ITMO’s quiet locations for your most productive self 🤫

When you need utter concentration to prepare for an exam or finish your paper, the hustle and bustle of coworking spaces can be distracting. We’ve searched for the coziest nooks and corners around campus where the only noise you’ll hear is your own thoughts:

📚 ITMO Library
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, room 1505

Apart from utilizing numerous services, you can also take advantage of one of the library’s primary features by taking a seat and enjoying the silence.

🎧Quiet coworking space
📍 Kronverksky Pr. 49, room 1302

A part of coworking space on Kronveksky campus, this room is specifically for quiet study sessions.

💻 ITMOxYandex space
📍Kronverksky Pr. 49, room 2101

Walk up the red staircase to find yourself in a space with dim lighting and hammocks. Beware! It’s so cozy and quiet here that you might just fall asleep.

🤝 Meeting rooms

Meeting rooms at the ITMO coworking space are always at your service for extra privacy. You can book one via ISU, and if you need help, watch our tutorial!

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Join an open seminar by the Frontiers of Topological Photonics Laboratory 🌐

🔬 Topic: Quantum Complexity for Quantum Technologies

🗣 Speaker: Alexey Fedorov, PhD, professor, head of the scientific group Quantum Information Technologies at the Russian Quantum Center, Director of the Institute of Physics and Quantum Engineering at NITU MISiS.

📅 When: January 24th at 12:00 PM (GMT+3)
📌 Format: Online
🎙 Language of the seminar: English

🔗 Register here
The broadcast link will be shared the day before the seminar. Don’t miss out on this insightful exploration of the quantum realm!

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“Eat breakfast yourself, share lunch with a friend, and give dinner to the enemy,” goes the Russian proverb, which highlights the importance of starting your day with a hearty meal 🥞

If you want to experience this for yourself, why not explore the vibrant breakfast scene in St. Pete? From eggs and sandwiches to desserts and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out our article for more info, but beware: it may make you hungry 🥐

#aboutstpete

SNILS for international students 📃

The SNILS (СНИЛС), issued by the Russian Pension Fund, is your insurance and social security number. While it’s not compulsory for international students to have a SNILS, it may be required in certain circumstances, such as when:

🗂 Applying for a job at a Russian company (if you don’t have one, it can be made during the hiring process)

🗂 Receiving a COVID or flu vaccine

🗂 Accessing the Gosuslugi portal, where you can obtain a certificate of good conduct, a driving license, and other services.

To apply for a SNILS, international students can visit the Student Services Office (located at Lomonosova St. 9, room 1400) from Mon-Fri, 9 am to 7 pm or send an email to so@itmo.ru. The following documents are required:

📑 A copy of your passport (the pages with your photo, name and surname)

📑 A copy of a notarized Russian translation of your passport

📑 A copy of your migration card

The process takes up to 10 days, and you’ll receive an email when your SNILS is ready.

Embark on an incredible journey with Zoalfkar-Ali Deeb, an IT professional who dared to re-enter student life after a decade! He’s now pursuing a Master’s degree in ML at ITMO, and his story is nothing short of inspiring.

On ITMO he says:

The teachers here are amazing. They help us so much because they know we are international students and we can have difficulty with the language. Getting support like that always helps.

🎓 Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the world of academia and technology! Click here for practical advice and valuable insights.

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Student’s Day, also known as Tatiana’s Day, is tomorrow! Do you have any plans yet?

If you’re a student or a Tatiana (or both), on January 25 you can enjoy free entrance to:

🐟 St. Petersburg Oceanarium
🚂 Railway Museum (free till January 31)

Additionally, there are daily discounts available:

🌌 St. Petersburg Planetarium – 600 400 rubles entrance fee
🎞 ROSPHOTO – 300 200 rubles entrance fee for all exhibitions
🏺 The State Russian Museum – 450 220 rubles entrance fee
🌳 St. Petersburg Botanical Garden — from 250 100 rubles
🎥 Aurora Cinema – 150 rubles on first two movies on weekdays
🎥 Velikan Park Cinema – 20% on all weekdays after 4 PM

React with 🤩 you want to learn more about exclusive discounts for ITMO students
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