🙋‍♀️ Stop, new opportunities ahead!

The World Youth Festival has recently launched a new platform that collects announcements for all kinds of international youth events – forums, contests, and more.

👉 Be the first to learn about the latest happenings here.

Meet Limiao Ma – a Master’s student of information security from Hanzhong, China 🇨🇳

On her experience at ITMO, she comments:

I think my life in Russia is both happy and difficult. I am happy because I have met very good teachers and friends. They are really very kind and well-behaved. Patience, enthusiasm, and friendliness are not enough to describe them. They have offered me great help and encouragement in study and life.

Her advice to future students? Pack your bags and embrace the adventure at ITMO! ✈️

Click here for the full interview 👈

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Plant-based in St. P!

So, you’re a vegetarian in St. Petersburg – what now? 🤔 No worries, we’ve got you covered. Essential vocabulary, best places to shop for veggie goods, and even a community of like-minded people at ITMO — find it all and more in our freshly baked guide.

🌱 Thrive in your new city with our top tips!

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Scarves on & umbrellas ready! ☔️

Check out this week’s top events to brighten your days.

🪸 Exhibition: On Depth and Surface: In the World of Screens
• Oct 10 | 2 PM - 8 PM | Free

In this exhibit by ITMO’s Art & Science Center, artists reimagine screens through sound sculptures, mixed media, and generative design.

🏔 Zemlya Fest
• Oct 12 | 12 PM onwards | Free

Discover the rich culture of Siberia’s indigenous peoples at a festival showcasing folklore, visual art, and traditional music by Ultan Kai.

🧑‍🏫 Study Fair
• Oct 13 | 11 AM - 9 PM | Free

Enhance your academic journey at Sevkabel Port, where major online schools will showcase courses in design, writing, and career-building.

🩰 Mats Ek’s ballets: The Place and Bye
• Oct 14 | 6 PM | 600 RUB

Experience Mats Ek’s homages to the final stage appearances of ballet legends Mikhail Baryshnikov and Sylvie Guillem.

For more fun events, visit our full guide on ITMO.NEWS 👈

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What’s the perfect autumn treat? A cinnamon bun, of course! 🥮

Disarmingly spicy and (optionally) gooey, this pastry can make even the gloomiest day better. But where can you get the best bun? Here’s our list:

📍 Kharacter Kofe — for an authentic Swedish-style bun.
📍 Bushe — for a twisted cardamom pastry perfection.
📍 F. Volchek’s Bakery — for a cheap, quick pick-me-up.
📍 Cinnabon — for when you need a sugar hit of frosting, cream and powdered sugar.
📍 Tsekh 85 — for a local take on the classic.

Guess what, you can also be adventurous and try baking buns at home. Go to our recent article for a simple recipe.

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It’s Nobel Week! 🏆

Get to the bottom of this year’s Nobel-winning research with ITMO.NEWS.

🧬 This year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded for the discovery of microRNAR. ITMO’s Oleg Kuchur explains its role in revolutionizing gene regulation.

🤖 The Nobel Prize in Physics recognized breakthroughs in machine learning. ITMO’s Anton Kuznetsov shares how these advances shaped AI tools like ChatGPT.

🔬 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to AI-driven protein structure prediction. ITMO experts highlight its impact on drug development and medicine.

And now for a recap of a couple useful posts from the last week:

🍁 Fall is here! Prepare your dorm room for the colder days through five easy steps and create a cozy, comfortable space.

🎨 Next week, ITMO hosts a talk by researchers Marcelo Velasco and Ignacio Nieto about the intersection of art and science. Don’t miss the chance to discover how creativity fuels scientific breakthroughs!

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Come meet ITMO in Dubai 🤩

We have some great news! Next week, ITMO is taking part in the startup and innovation show GITEX. Our team will be presenting a new wireless power transfer technology.

Come say hello if you are at GITEX or traveling to Dubai next week!

📅 October 13-16
🕝 Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm, Mon-Wed: 10 am - 6 pm
📍 Dubai Harbor (Expand North Star venue), Hall 5, C24

At ITMO, you won’t find any boring PE classes 🏃‍♂️

That’s all thanks to KronBars, a student-founded sports club that, over its 11 years of operation, has grown to include clubs in 50 sports for all levels. From football, basketball, and rugby to esports, sailing, and yoga — you will definitely find something to your liking.

A five-time winner of the national title Best Student Sports Club, these days KronBars hosts major events, offers stipends and scholarships, and unites ITMO Family in athletic joy.

👉 Learn more about the club’s history up to this day in our recent article.

❗️ Attention current ITMO students: there is a secret way to earn your PE points during the semester. Discover it in this blog by our student Sophia Gallegos.

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ITMO in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

Our international team is a part of the Exhibition of Russian Higher Education in Bishkek. If you’re a prospective student or simply would like to learn more about the university, don’t miss the opportunity to meet our representatives and ask your questions in person!

📆 October 15, 9 am — 4 pm

📍 Bishkek, Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, Frunze St. 547

Did you know?

In Russia, October 19 is the Day of Letter to Your Future Self 💌

Thanks to our library, you have a unique opportunity to send one, too! Just follow these simple steps:

🖍 Visit ITMO Library (Lomonosova St. 9, room 1505) and find the letter zone near the water cooler
🖍 Write a letter and put it in an envelope. If you don’t have an envelope, there’s a tutorial on how to make one from a paper sheet
🖍 Take a number, stick it to your letter, and then fill out the form in the letter zone
🖍 Place the envelope inside or next to the mailbox (if your envelope doesn’t fit)
🖍 Return in a year to pick up your letter!

If you participated last year, your letter is waiting for you in the library! To retrieve it, simply give your ISU number to a librarian. Additionally, you’ll receive a reminder email with your letter number.

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New to St. Petersburg? You’ve got this 😌

We know the first few weeks can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help. From dealing with culture shock to diving deep into local lore, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you settle in smoothly! Discover all the tips and tricks to make the most of your time as an ITMO student.

Click here to dive in 👈

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🇾🇪 Walid Al-Haidri came to Russia from Yemen as a student and has now built a thriving career in AI and biomedical engineering at ITMO.

From mastering Russian to working on cutting-edge science, he’s done it all. Describing his project at ITMO, Walid says:

I am developing AI models that can interpret MRI data. My teammates and I are working on algorithms that can process images produced by MRI and detect any early signs of abnormalities.

Read his story in our latest Staff Spotlight!

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What are this autumn’s most aesthetic spots in St. Petersburg? 🍂

We’ve rustled the leaves and put together locations in the city and outside it that shine even brighter in fall colors. Get your camera ready – and yourself camera-ready, here’s where to catch the beauty before November strikes.

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🤘 Fall is in full swing and St. Petersburg is buzzing with events! Take a look:

🎤 Noble Talks: Live Long: How Discoveries Help to Look at Diseases Differently
• Oct 18 | 7:30 PM | Free

At this Friday’s Noble Talks, ITMO experts discuss modern medicine, new diseases, and preventive care.

🎬 IFF Message to Man 2024: Soviet Animation. Part 1
• Oct 19 | 1 PM | 250 RUB

Explore the legacy of Soyuzmultfilm with a screening of 13 shorts by the celebrated animation studio.

🎣 Market by the Sea
• Oct 20 | 12 PM - 9 PM | Free

The popular Market by the Sea returns to Sevkabel Port, featuring 150+ brands, local foods, and a fun-filled fall-themed shopping experience.

🎹 Concert: Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Handel, and Debussy
• Oct 22 | 8 PM | 500 - 1300 RUB

Experience the evergreen music of Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Handel, and Debussy at the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, performed by the Youth Chamber Orchestra under Yaroslav Zaboyarkin’s direction

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

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Dive deeper into Russian classical music 🎶

Classical music is called that for a reason – it’s universal and timeless. While many Russian composers have made significant contributions to this genre, five of them, known as the Mighty Handful, truly stand out. How so? Read on to find out.

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