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How to dress for spring ๐Ÿค”

Itโ€™s the middle of April, but weโ€™re still waiting for the warmth to settle in. If youโ€™re new to spring in Russia and St. Petersburg in particular, hereโ€™re some tips to keep in mind:

โ›…๏ธ Check the weather forecast before heading out. In addition to the temperature, pay attention to the wind speed! If youโ€™re going to be close to water, like the Gulf of Finland or the Neva River, it can really affect your sense of warmth.

๐Ÿงฅ Layering is essential. If you want to put on your favorite light trench coat instead of something heavy, start with a lightweight base layer and add a mid-layer like a sweater or cardigan. The easiest way to double-check your โ€˜fit? Look out the window and see what passers-by are wearing.

๐Ÿงฃ Donโ€™t forget to accessorize! Scarves, hats, and gloves are not just for winter: they can style your outfit and protect you on rainy and windy days.

๐Ÿ‘ข Choose footwear wisely. Sneakers or loafers can be more comfortable on warmer and dry days, while for rainy or cooler days, boots or rubber boots are a safe choice. Itโ€™s also handy to have spare socks in case your feet get wet.

โ˜”๏ธ Consider grabbing a lightweight umbrella or a plastic raincoat. Itโ€™s often joked that having an umbrella ensures it wonโ€™t rain, but itโ€™s better to be prepared by having one as a protective charm.
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Geeky, artsy or educational โ€“ choose what your upcoming week will be like with our top picks of activities in the city.

โœ๏ธ TruD test for foreigners
โ€ข Apr 20 | 8 am or 2 pm | Free

Learning Russian? Put your language skills to test by taking part in TruD, a test for students of Russian as a foreign language. The test includes ten exciting and informative tasks that center on the culture, history, and science of Russia.

๐ŸŒ  Cosmic Weekend Festival
โ€ข Apr 21 | 8:45 PM | 350 RUB

The hip venue of Vokzal 1853 is holding a two-day Star Wars-themed festival with an eclectic lineup of events, including movie screenings, workshops, quizzes, and even cosmic talks from ITMO experts.

๐ŸงŠ 43 Days in the Arctic
โ€ข Apr 24 | 11 am - 10 pm | Free

Based on his firsthand experience at the North Pole, artist Ivan Aleksandrov has created a series of paintings that depict polar explorers and researchers, and most notably the beauty โ€“ and mysteries โ€“ of that harsh land.

For more activities to try this week, click here.

#weekends
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Library Night 2024 ๐Ÿ›

On April 20, ITMO Library joins the annual event that brings together libraries all over Russia. In collaboration with Malookhtinskaya library, theyโ€™ve curated a diverse two-section program featuring lectures and workshops.

๐Ÿ˜ด NREM (non-rapid eye movement sleep)

โ€ข Art Therapy: Seven Ways to Manage Your Emotions โ€“ a lecture and workshop by psychologist Luybov Khorikova
โ€ข Mandala Workshop by amateur artist Natalia Elistratova
โ€ข Looking for a Power Place โ€“ a workshop on metaphorical cards of associations by psychologist Varvara Pinkovskaya

๐Ÿ˜ด REM (rapid eye movement sleep) โ€” lectures by experts:

โ€ข Gadgets and Sleep: Exploring the Latest Research Findings
โ€ข Sleep as a Biological Process: Understanding the Boundaries of Normality and Pathology
โ€ข Sleep and Stress: Exploring the Relationship and Its Impact on the Body

๐Ÿ—“ April 20, 8 pm
๐Ÿ“ Lomonosova St. 9, room 1303 (coworking space)
๐Ÿ—ฃ Language of the event: Russian

โœจ Sign up here โœจ
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Welcome to the first-ever extended news digest! More news, more updates, more fun ๐Ÿ˜Ž

๐ŸŽ“ ITMO launches two new online Masterโ€™s programs, Applied Optics and Systems Analysis and Control, enabling engineers to advance without disrupting their careers.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Physicists from ITMO and the University of Chile unveil a groundbreaking waveguide metamaterial with topological states.

๐Ÿ” At a recent expo, ITMOโ€™s young innovators present over 40 ingenious projects, including eco-friendly e-cycles and edible packaging.

๐Ÿ’ผ Did you know that students at ITMO can get up to 70% reimbursement on academic travel expenses for conferences, internships, and more?

And now some interesting recaps from a few days ago ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ You can still secure a free spot at the upcoming Beijing summer school! Applications are accepted until April 24, 2024.

๐ŸŒ† If you missed it, you can discover the hidden beauty of Brutalist architecture in St. Petersburgโ€™s urban landscape โ€“ a fascinating blend of โ€œgrumpyโ€ and โ€œsci-fi.โ€

#newsdigest
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Do you have classes on the Lomonosova campus? Lucky you!

P.S. We hope the weather will improve soon and youโ€™ll be able enjoy all these locations up-close  โ˜ƒ๏ธ
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Whatโ€™s your level of Russian?
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20+ Russian books for learners of any level ๐Ÿ“š

You might consider reading primarily as a form of entertainment, but itโ€™s actually a great means of studying! Weโ€™ve reached out to the teachers of ITMOโ€™s Foreign Language Training Center for their reading recommendations, from renowned classics to modern fiction.

Whether youโ€™re a beginner or an advanced learner, weโ€™ve got something for everyone
in this article!

#russia
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An exciting summer school awaits you in Romania ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด

๐Ÿ“† July 8-19, 2024

This summer, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University opens its doors to students looking for an academically, socially, and culturally stimulating learning experience within the following tracks:

โบ The Crucial Role of Life Sciences in Undertaking Solutions for Human Well-Being and Environmental Sustainability
โบ Hard Sciences Unveiled: an Interdisciplinary Tour
โบ Finance and Risk Management
โบ Strategic Human Resource Management

๐Ÿ’ต Tuition fees: โ‚ฌ400

Participants are selected by ITMO University. To apply, send the following documents to short-term@itmo.ru by May 26:

๐Ÿ“ CV in English indicating personal achievements
๐Ÿ“ Certificate of English proficiency (B2 and higher)

For more details about programs, please contact the Academic Mobility Support Office at short-term@itmo.ru

Additionally, you can participate in a competition for partial financial coverage to participate in this short-term event.

#opportunities
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Navigating the vast expanse of the Hermitage Museum can seem like a formidable task ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽจ

Amidst the grand chambers of the General Staff Building, a treasure trove of artistic wonders awaits the eager art aficionado.

To guide you on your exploration, we have written an essential guide about the 5 must-see paintings in Hermitageโ€™s General Staff Building.

Read the full article here ๐Ÿ‘ˆ

#aboutstpete
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Ever wonder how education systems differ across the globe? ๐ŸŒ

In this post, weโ€™re diving into studentsโ€™ perspectives on the nuances of the Russian education system versus their own ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Huiyao Dong, China:
โ€œIn China, teachers provide you with everything that you need to learn a topic. So, the students end up memorizing it all for the exam and forgetting it after they take it. It is different in Russia. The teachers here tend to give you an outline of the concept or teach you the theory, leaving the practice up to the students. This helps the students to use their brains and learn the topic in-depth instead of simply mugging it up.โ€


๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Elvis Harka, Albania:
Growing up in my country, Iโ€™ve been accustomed to a traditional education system that allows very little academic freedom. But in Russia and especially at ITMO, every student enjoys a great amount of academic freedom, which is awesome.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chirravuri Krishna Chaitanya, India:
I realized that over here, education is mostly hands-on, unlike in India. Indian education is mostly theoretical with very few practical activities. But here, students are allowed to gain more experience and build clearer concepts with the help of hands-on activities.


๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Alperen Cihan, Turkey:
The education system is much more relaxed than in Turkey. I get a lot of free time to pursue extra curricular activities. Universities in Russia follow a more practical-oriented learning process, which is very appreciable.
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Say hello to Chirravuri Krishna Chaitanya, a Bachelorโ€™s student of computer science at Lovely Professional University (India), who is currently on exchange at ITMO.

When asked what motivates him to pursue this field, he says:
Machine learning is like a buzzword nowadays that seems very fancy and attractive, but for me, it was pure passion and interest in learning this skill.


In this interview, we learn about his experiences in St. Petersburg so far and his future plans โ€“ including potential full-time studies at ITMO ๐Ÿ˜‰

Read the full interview here ๐Ÿ‘ˆ

#itmofaces
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International Summer Conference on Theoretical Physics ๐Ÿ”œ

The ISCTP aims to provide a platform where scholars can exchange knowledge, ideas, and the latest scientific discoveries across various realms of theoretical physics.

This year, the conference is hosted by ITMOโ€™s Faculty of Physics in collaboration with the A.A. Abrikosov International Center for Theoretical Physics.

๐Ÿ“† June 17-21
๐Ÿ“ ITMO University, Lomonosova St. 9, St. Petersburg
๐Ÿ“Œ Offline

โ—๏ธ Registration deadline: May 1
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Conference language: English

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more here

#opportunities
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ITMO Rector Vladimir Vasilyev suggests the establishment of a Russian-Chinese AI alliance ๐Ÿค

The initiative was supported by the Minister of Education of China, Huai Jinpeng, during his visit to St. Petersburg.

This organization will provide opportunities for cooperation between the best professionals of both countries and provide applied solutions for education, medicine, and industry through joint training and research.

Read more โœ‰๏ธ

#itmoinfo
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All set for a mini-vacation? We have assembled some exciting activities for the weekend๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“– Kafka. Missing in Action
โ€ข Apr 28 | 12-8 PM | 250 RUB

Discover Franz Kafkaโ€™s surreal world at this engaging exhibition by director and artist Roman Muromtsev.

๐ŸŽ  St. Petersburg Fair
โ€ข Apr 29 | 12-8 PM | Free

Handmade crafts, workshops, delicacies, and a lively DJ set โ€“ all you need for a perfect day off.

๐ŸŽบ The best of jazz
โ€ข Apr 30 | 8 PM | 500-1500 RUB

Celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30 with a concert full of flair and sparkle!

๐Ÿ“ธ Timeless Classics. Traditions and Experiments in Landscape Photography
โ€ข May 1 | 11 AM - 9 PM | 200 RUB

Conclude your extended weekend with a breathtaking display of landscape photography by international artists.

Looking for more details?
Read the full article here โ—€๏ธ

#weekends
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The May holiday schedule is here! ๐Ÿ–

๐Ÿ“ April 27 โ€” classes will be held according to schedule.

โ€ข ITMO Library / coworking spaces on Lomonosova and Kronverksky / quiet coworking space / ITMO.Share / ITMO.Charge will operate according to schedule.

โ€ข The Student Services Office will be open.

๐Ÿ“š April 29-30 โ€“ classes will held according to schedule.

โ€ข Services on the Lomonosova campus will operate according to schedule (ITMO Library / coworking space / ITMO.Share / ITMO.Charge).

โ€ข The Student Services Office will be closed.

โ€ข Services on the Kronverksky campus (coworking spaces / ITMO.Share / ITMO.Charge) will be unavailable.

โŒ May 1 and 9 are holidays. The university will be closed.

๐Ÿ“Š May 2-8 โ€” classes will be held according to schedule; all services and offices will be available.

๐Ÿ“– May 10-12 โ€” classes will be held according to schedule.

โ€ข ITMO Library / coworking spaces / quiet coworking space / ITMO.Share / ITMO.Charge will operate according to schedule.

โ€ข The Student Services Office will be closed.

via @itmolnia
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We are back with another extended weekly digest โ€“ we really donโ€™t want you to miss any updates or opportunities ๐Ÿ˜‰

๐Ÿ“… ITMO will host a two-week intensive study camp in industrial software development from June 24 to July 6, featuring expert lectures, cool tasks, and certificate rewards; applications are open until May 1.

๐Ÿ” At IT_Conf 3.0, insights into the future of the IT sector, the role of AI in business, and more were shared by experts from SberMarket, Yandex, VK, and more.

๐ŸŒŸ The ITMO.STARS contest offers talented students the chance to enroll in Bachelorโ€™s programs for free โ€“ even with minimal exam scores.

๐Ÿก Ingenuity + efficiency = our favorite Russian household life hacks!

And now, a special recap from last week ๐Ÿ›Ž

๐ŸŒŒ The International Summer Conference on Theoretical Physics, hosted by ITMOโ€™s Faculty of Physics and A.A. Abrikosov International Center, is coming soon. Find out more here.

๐Ÿ“š ITMOโ€™s Foreign Language Training Center suggests 20+ Russian books for learners of any level, from the classics to modern fiction, for effective study through reading.

#newsdigest
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What kind of student are you? ๐Ÿค“

If you canโ€™t answer off the top of your head, let chance decide! Take a look at the picture and share your combination in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Need your dose of vitamin D? On a sunny day, venture into the lesser-known districts of St. Petersburg โ˜€๏ธ

Pick an area that speaks to you and donโ€™t forget to follow our guides:

๐Ÿฅค Kolomna
Quiet, quaint, and crisscrossed by canals, the area is sometimes called the โ€œSoho of St. Petersburg.โ€ Come here to step back in time, walk over each of its countless bridges, and partake in the cultural program of the cityโ€™s most popular public spaces.

๐Ÿš‚ Obvodny Canal
The former industrial hub is also the backdrop to the cityโ€™s spookiest legends. Among this gloom, however, youโ€™ll discover unique locations like the Russian Railway Museum, the biggest foodmall in Europe VOKZAL 1853, and ruins of the Red Triangle factory.

โ›ต๏ธ Petrovsky Island
The island-based district is a prospective venue for the luxurious real estate โ€“ but what you can enjoy here today is a 1,200 sq.m. skate park and mesmerizing seaside views in the company of yachts and sailboats.

๐Ÿ› Peski
Step off Nevsky Prospect to escape from the cityโ€™s bustle and treat yourself to some coffee and the cityโ€™s best cheesecake. On the architectural agenda are: cathedrals large and small, and a variety of old-timey revenue houses alongside modern blocks.

๐ŸŒŠ Primorskaya
If you love Vasilievsky Island, youโ€™ll love exploring its northwest side near the Primorskaya metro station. It might get windy, but its views of the seaside, hidden harbors, and gems of Brutalist architecture make it a must-visit.

๐ŸŒณ Narvskaya Zastava
Despite its industrial roots, the locality charms its visitors with prominent Constructivist architecture and tranquil garden-city ambiance. A centerpiece of the district is the Triumphal Arch, a twin of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris.

#aboutstpete
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Besides the legendary Tetris, Russian developers have a plethora of games covering various genres in their arsenal. Here are a few popular ones:

๐Ÿน Pathologic 1 & 2
โ€ข Genre: open-world survival
โ€ข Platforms: PC / PC, PS4, and Xbox One

๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Heroes of Might and Magic V
โ€ข Genre: turn-based strategy
โ€ข Platforms: PC

โš”๏ธ Escape from Tarkov
โ€ข Genre: online FPS/battle royale
โ€ข Platforms: PC

๐Ÿ’ฃ Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
โ€ข Genre: RPG
โ€ข Platforms: PC, PS4, and Xbox One / PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch

๐ŸŽฎ Atomic Heart
โ€ข Genre: FPS
โ€ข Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S

Interested in learning more about these games? Check out our detailed article here โฎ
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Take part in a cultural fiesta with the Online Spanish Immersion Camp hosted by the University of Autonoma de Baja California in Mexico ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ

๐Ÿ“† June 3-21, 2024

Explore the richness of the Spanish language and culture while enhancing your communication skills. Classes run Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 10:30 AM PST (GMT -07:00).

๐Ÿ’ป Format: online
๐Ÿ“… Registration deadline: May 26

Please note: as this program is not within the scientific profile of ITMO University, participants are not eligible for partial financial coverage.

#opportunities
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