Meet Djurdje, a Master’s student from Serbia 🇷🇸

Alongside tackling lessons and braving snowy winters, he’s exploring the warmth of Russian culture — and, yes, the city’s beloved shawarma stalls!

Reflecting on his experience, Djurdje shares:

The curriculum here is very advanced and modern. I highly appreciate the fact that the subjects taught in Russia are up-to-date. Also, the teachers here are very friendly and approachable. The teachers are more like friends who are always ready to help and guide us.

Curious about what makes student life here so unique? Click the link to read the full interview 👈

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Apply for ITMO Students Awards 🏆

The ITMO Students Awards is an excellent opportunity for those confident in their abilities to learn, organize, help, perform, and achieve. It encompasses the activities of the entire ITMO community, from sports and volunteering to science, project work, and creativity.

🧍 2nd- to 4th-years Bachelor’s students, 1st- and 2nd-year Master’s students, as well as student clubs are welcome to participate

🔗 Submit your application on the website by November 17

💌 Join the event’s Telegram channel to stay updated on all the news

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Temporary residence permit for students 👩‍🎓

International students in full-time Bachelor’s, Specialist’s, Master’s, and PhD programs at ITMO can apply for a temporary residence permit for education:

▪️The document is valid throughout your studies (+180 days after graduation) and does not need to be renewed annually.
▪️ You can stay in Russia until the permit expires.
▪️ You can apply for a residence permit within three years of completing your studies.
▪️ You will be eligible for free medical services under the Obligatory Medical Insurance policy.

❌ Foundation Program students or those studying online are not eligible.

❗️ Please note that academic leave does not result in an extension of the permit.

📖 The procedure is regulated by Federal Law No. 357-ФЗ from July 14, 2022.

ℹ️ For more info, visit the Migration Services Office or write to omu@itmo.ru.

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Gray November skies? Not a problem! 😉
This week’s events, exhibitions, and screenings will brighten any forecast:

🎬 Marcel Duchamp: The Art of the Possible
• Nov 15 | 7 PM | 450 RUB
Discover how Duchamp’s novel views shaped modern art in this film, screened in English with Russian subtitles.

🛒 Market on the Neva
• Nov 16 | 12 - 9 PM | Free
Looking for souvenirs? Visit the Market on the Neva for local crafts, DIY workshops, global snacks, and more!

🦁 Dialogues about art: Into the Wild
• Nov 18 | 1 PM | 200 RUB
New Holland Island’s second art dialogue explores adventure in the works of Jon Krakauer and Henry David Thoreau – reserve your seat now!

🥣 Aditus. Approach: Concrete and Organics
• Nov 19 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free
Concrete and flora capture life’s fleeting beauty for artist Yulia Valerianova. See her bold, vibrant exhibition at ArtMuza.

For even more events, head over to our full guide on ITMO.NEWS 👈
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ITMO joins Russian Language and Culture Days in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

In the Educational Opportunities section, representatives of ITMO’s International Office, along with two ITMO students from Kenya, will discuss various aspects of life at the university, including study programs, campus life, and available scholarships!

📅 November 15, 3 pm (GMT+3)
🔗 Join the event on Zoom

This is just one part of a three-day festival (November 15-17) celebrating the richness of the Russian language and culture! The event will feature exhibitions, workshops, quizzes and language competitions. For more information, check out this Telegram channel.

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Catch up on the latest from ITMO! ✨
This week’s highlights include groundbreaking research – and an exciting landmark in ITMO history!

🦾 ITMO’s Photonica.tech team made the top 25 at Sber500 Accelerator with their AR/AI headset. Designed for the oil and gas industry, it’s intended to reduce risks and improve response times during emergencies.

🔬 Collaborating with Zhejiang University and the Ioffe Institute, ITMO researchers have created a metasurface for the precise identification of circular polarized light – a promising advancement for medical testing and experimental physics.

🎉 The ITMO Fellowship program celebrates its 10th anniversary! The Fellows gathered to share their achievements and mark a decade of impactful international collaboration.

Here are a few reminders from this week’s top posts:

🇧🇾 ITMO is heading to Minsk! Visit us at the Education in Russia exhibition on November 16-17 to explore programs and scholarships and find answers to all your questions about ITMO.

🏛️ Discover St. Petersburg’s past through house museums, where historical artifacts and preserved interiors bring bygone eras to life!

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What to bring with you from St. Petersburg 🎁

If you’re planning a trip back home for the winter holidays, that’s probably a question you’ve asked yourself.

We’ve curated a selection of gifts – from scrumptious treats to unique mementos – that will delight your friends and family. You might even want to keep something for yourself!

P.S. Save this post for your New Year’s gift shopping spree! 🤫

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International Conference on Robotization of Chemical Technologies 🧪

From November 28 to December 1, ITMO’s Infochemistry Scientific Center, along with its academic and industrial partners, will host the inaugural international conference focused on the robotization of chemical technologies.

Key topics
• Lab-as-a-Service (LaaS)
• Self-driving laboratory
• AI technologies for structure-driven design of smart functional materials
• Database generation for chemistry and materials sciences
• Development of tools for robotic labs
• Modern infochemistry. The role of cheminformatics, chemometrics, triboinformatics, and chemtronics

This event is open to high school students in grades 10 and 11, as well as Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students, and researchers from any university or research institution.

📍 Online and on Lomonosova St. 9 campus
🗣 Working languages: English and Russian
📆 Attendees should register by November 26 via the link

🌐 Learn more on its website

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Experiment: 200 jobs in one day 💼

Finding a job isn’t easy – HeadHunter says it takes 2-3 months on average!

But what if you could beat the odds? Our team put a job-hunting bot to the test, applying to hundreds of positions in seconds.

How did it turn out? Tap here to find out 👈

Behind the scenes of creativity in action 🍅

We’re cooking up some cool pics for our social media. Stay tuned!

From student to professor: Diego Arbildo Prieto returns to Student Spotlight

We recently reconnected with one of ITMO’s international students who, since finishing his Master’s, has returned to the university to get his PhD – all while also working full-time in China!

How does he juggle it all? We’ll let Diego explain:

For me, it’s all about discipline and organization. I plan my time carefully, setting up specific time blocks for my classes in China, meetings with South American universities, and my PhD work. I’ve even set up three clocks in my room to keep track of different time zones!

Click here to read the full interview 👈

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Five essential adaptation guides from ITMO.NEWS – all in one place! If you’re new to St. Petersburg and ITMO, these stories will help you…

🏡 …learn about the housing options available to ITMO students in St. Petersburg

💰 …find out how to get your first bank card and manage your finances efficiently

🚌 …use the city’s extensive public transport network and make the most of your student travel card

🏛 …get to know St. Petersburg like the back of your hand – from tourist staples to secret spots

🐻 …successfully adapt to life in Russia, avoid the worst of culture shock, and learn the local customs

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November chill vs artful days! 🎭

Fuel your week with contemporary displays, legendary retrospectives, and intriguing films. Here’s your guide:

🛣 Exhibition: Time of Land
• Nov 21 | 12 - 8 PM | 200 RUB

In artist Dima Filippov’s landscapes, meaningful locations turn into symbols of their witnessed history.

🎬 On the Big Screen: Lee (2023)
• Nov 22 | 9:40 PM | 450 RUB

Discover the daring life of Lee Miller, a model-turned-war photojournalist, in this biopic starring Kate Winslet (in English with Russian subtitles).

🎪 St. Petersburg Fair
• Nov 24 | 12 - 9 PM | Free

Explore heartwarming handmade creations at the fair, featuring candles, scarves, jewelry, and DIY workshops.

🪶 Concert for the 225th anniversary of Pushkin’s birth
• Nov 25 | 8 PM | 1,000 - 7,700 RUB

Experience Pushkin’s works as operas, from Eugene Onegin to Boris Godunov, as performed by the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra.

But wait, there’s more! Explore the full lineup of events on ITMO.NEWS 👈

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