Test your cybersec skills! 🚩

BRICS+ CTF 2024 is coming this October, and now’s your chance to compete with teams from around the globe.

💡 What’s in store:

• Mind-bending challenges in cryptography, reverse engineering, forensics, web hacking, and more.
• Competitors from multiple countries.
• Prize pool of 1,000,000 rubles.

💻 How it works:

• Qualifying round: October 5-6, CTF Jeopardy format (24 hours to prove your skills).
• Final round: November 16 – a fierce Attack-Defense showdown!

Think you’ve got what it takes? Sign up now 👈

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If you’re following any of your Russian friends on social media, you’ve surely seen the viral “icky food bingo.”

In addition to few examples in the quiz above, discover the complete list of controversial local treats in our story 🥫

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Open day for science: day 1/3 ✅

The first day of exploring ITMO’s top-tier laboratories is complete! Here’s a glimpse of our experience at ITMO’s Birzhevaya campus:

From Peru to St. Petersburg — but why? 🇵🇪

Martin Rojas, a PhD student at ITMO, says his answer is simple: “Why not?” And as for his research, he comments:

Right now I am investigating the optical properties of photonic crystals with a new material called perovskite. I usually run simulations to study these optical properties, which will allow me to get a better understanding of what I am dealing with.

Read on for insights into his academic life, its challenges, and what’s next for him as an international researcher. Click here 👈

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ITMO CULTURE FEST 🌍

There’s a new cool event at ITMO dedicated to celebrating different cultures around the world, prepared by our international students with the support of ITMO.STUDENTS, Buddy System and ITMO’s Foreign Language Training Center. It’s also a place where you can proudly express and share the beauty of your culture!

Have you ever thought about traveling to another country, making close foreign friends and wonderful memories and impressions? All this is possible at ITMO CULTURE FEST 🔥

When, where and how? Follow the event on Telegram for updates!

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Ready for a fun-filled week? 💃

Here are a handful of events to keep you busy:

🌓 From Darkness to Light
• Oct 3 | 10 AM - 9 PM | 400 RUB

The Fabergé Museum’s new exhibition features jewelry inspired by self-discovery and the fragility of nature.

🤘 Rock Hits
• Oct 4 | 7 PM | 700-1,500 RUB

This gala event at the St. Petersburg Philharmonia will offer two hours of epic movie scores and Queen’s greatest hits for a thrilling Friday night!

🎸 Beatles Day & Provocateur Market
• Oct 5 | 12 PM - 11 PM | Free (sans the concert)

Celebrate Beatles weekend with local markets, events by STUDIO 42, and a live concert by SOUND – all celebrating the legendary British band.

🍁 Maple Festival
• Oct 6 | 10 AM - 5 PM | 600 RUB

As fall arrives, the St. Petersburg Botanical Garden’s Maple Festival promises scenic walks, arts & crafts, and a mime show.

For more ideas, read our full guide on ITMO.NEWS 👈

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Discover what’s buzzing at ITMO this week! ✨

From scientific explorations to cultural fests, here’s your weekly scoop!

🧪 To mark the 10-year anniversary of the Russian Science Foundation, experts from ITMO shared cutting-edge research work developed with the organization.

🏛 This October, explore the scientific heritage of St. Petersburg through ITMO’s new project, supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

🍵 Learn how to make homemade pickles, healthy snacks, and herbal teas for the colder months, Russian-style.

Here are a few posts that we don’t want you to forget:

🚩 Test your cybersec skills and compete with teams from around the globe – and win prizes!

🌍 Celebrate diversity and showcase your culture at ITMO’s Culture Fest, happening this November.

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