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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Making plans in St. Pete? 👀

From classical concerts to ice skating, we’ve got you covered! Scroll to find your perfect activity:

🎹 Piano evening
• Nov 7 | 7 PM | 300 - 500 RUB

Enjoy an evening of timeless classics as a piano duet performs works by Bach, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and more.

🎨 Two Generations of Art Collectors
• Nov 8 | 2 - 9 PM | 100 RUB

The landmark exhibition at the Museum of 20th-21st Century Art will showcase 1,200 diverse works from Russian art patrons Nikolai and Georgy Botka.

🏈 Lev Borodulin. Sport
• Nov 9 | 11 AM - 8 PM | 300 RUB

The retrospective of works by iconic sports photographer Lev Borodulin captures the essence of Soviet and global sports history.

⛵️ Garage Sail
• Nov 10 | 12 - 10 PM | Free

Head to Sevkabel Port this weekend for St. Pete’s ultimate thrifting experience with vintage finds, high fashion, tasty eats, live music, and a vibrant community!

Read our full guide on ITMO.NEWS for more cool events 👈

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Join ITMO’s international startup program LATAM! 🌎

Collaborate with students from Chile’s Universidad Bernardo O’Higgins and Colombia’s Universidad del Rosario to develop global startup ideas.

What’s in store:
• Mini-lectures and practical sessions with ITMO Accelerator experts
• Real-world cases and mentoring
• Chance to pitch your ideas or join partner projects

📋 More about the projects: here
📝 Ready to join? Apply here by November 7 (results by November 9)

📩 Questions? Reach out to Svetlana Bazueva at sibazueva@itmo.ru

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