From a small village in Iran to the cutting-edge labs of ITMO! 🇮🇷

Meet Raman Khan Ahmadi, an international student pursuing his passion for software engineering, neurotechnologies, and AI at ITMO. On what motivated him to pursue this field, Raman says:

Since childhood, I have loved working with software and really enjoy creating new apps. I think studying in this program will lead me to develop important skills that will help me achieve greater success in my future career.

In our latest Student Spotlight, Raman talks about his journey so far and the power of professional networking for success. Read on to catch it all 👈

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November is almost here! 🕷

Don’t let the chill get you down. Plenty of Halloween-themed events and more await this week:

📻 Polytechnic Museum: Building the Present
• Oct 31 | 12 - 9 PM | 250 RUB

The Polytechnic Museum and Manege present an exhibition on Russia’s scientific and engineering feats, featuring multimedia displays and scientists’ workspaces.

🧛 Dracula (1931)
• Nov 1 | 4:50 PM | 390 - 500 RUB

Celebrate the Halloween spirit with a classic horror! This Friday, catch Dracula (1931) on the big screen – Universal Pictures’ iconic vampire film that started it all.

🎼 Wonder of the World
• Nov 2 | 7 - 10 PM | Free

Join locals and tourists at the Peter and Paul Fortress for a multimedia show that blends folk tunes with AI-driven electronic music.

🏸 Badminton Festival
• Nov 3 | 12 - 10 PM | Free

The Badminton Festival at Sevkabel Port offers two days of badminton fun with workshops, tournaments, themed quizzes, and matches.

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

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From bright ideas to bold flavors – here’s what’s hot at ITMO this week! 🔥

💡 Experts at the Light for Humans forum discussed how lighting can bring historic architecture to life, drawing inspiration from film to enhance historic sites.

🤖 The AI robotics market is set to reach $17 billion in 2024! Prof. Ivan Borisov from ITMO’s BE2R Lab shares insights into AI’s role in advancing robotics.

💧 ITMO researchers have created a hybrid sorbent that efficiently removes cobalt and lead from water under harsh conditions; the study is published in Chemical Engineering Journal.

Now, a couple of reminders for our readers:

📆 November 4 is Unity Day! ITMO students have November 3 and 4 off; November 2 (Saturday) is a work day. Check the schedule here.

🍜 Craving spicy food? Discover St. Petersburg’s best spots for high-Scoville dishes.

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Tea – the timeless classic ☕️

In a city full of coffee shops, we sometimes overlook the drink that’s truly woven into Russian life: tea! In our latest feature, we dig into the many varieties of Russian tea, its deep historical roots, and the best spots for tea lovers in St. Petersburg. Grab a mug and check it out!

Read more here 👈

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Levels of Russian proficiency:

C1 — reading Dostoyevsky unabridged📕
C2 — talking to a zoomer 💬

In order to really feel like you’re a part of the conversation, just knowing the language isn’t always enough; you also need to navigate the lingo. In this article, we break down key phrases to help you stay on the same page with the youngest of your peers at university.

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What is it like to study abroad in Russia? 🇷🇺

Yash, a Mumbai native studying in St. Petersburg, shares his perspective as an exchange student at ITMO:

[The] curriculum contains all the subjects that I wanted to study this semester. My grades at ITMO will be transferred to Parul University and added to my final grades, so I won’t need to pass any additional exams at Parul.

For Yash, ITMO isn’t just a university – it’s an opportunity for growth, discovery, and lasting connections in a foreign city! Read on to learn more 👈

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