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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What’s been happening at ITMO this week?

From groundbreaking research to timeless Russian traditions, this week’s digest has it all.

🍏 Dr. Amin Mousavi Khaneghah, an ITMO Fellow from Iran, shares insights into food safety and his journey from medicine to food science.

🔬 The Advanced Engineering School’ new site at Lomonosova St. 9 features seven new labs and two coworking spaces – plus, an endowment fund for research projects.

🤖 At the 2nd qualifying round of the International Battle of Robots, ITMO and Alfa-Bank presented A.L.F.A., the contest’s first-ever AI-powered robot.

And now some local insights!

📕 Want to understand Russian zoomer slang? Check out our guide to stay in the loop on campus.

☕️ In a city of coffee spots, don’t miss out on the rich history and varieties of Russian tea. Grab a cup and explore the best places for tea lovers in St. Petersburg.

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Immerse yourself in St. Pete’s dark academia aesthetic 🦇🖤

Gray November skies provide the perfect backdrop for exploring the Gothic Revival architecture of the Northern Capital. Read this story to learn more about iconic and lesser-known gems to include in your walking routes.

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ITMO is coming to Minsk 🇧🇾

This weekend, representatives of ITMO University will be attending the Education in Russia exhibition in Minsk, the capital of Belarus!

We invite students, as well as their parents, to come and learn more about Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at ITMO and the available scholarship opportunities. This will be an excellent chance to ask all your burning questions and get answers right away!

📆 November 16, 12 pm — 8 pm; November 17, 10 am — 5 pm
📍 Moscow House in Minsk, Kommunisticheckaya St. 86

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What was life like in St. Petersburg centuries ago? 🤔

One way to peek into the city’s past is with house museums, where original interiors and artifacts blur the line between the historical and the everyday!

Step into the past and see for yourself! Click here for the full list 👈

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