Every day here feels like a new adventure! 🇮🇩

Those are the words of our latest interviewee, Calvin Hanggara, an exchange student from Indonesia.

When I attended my first class in modern control theory, I was about to cry – it was so hard. But the professor, Dr. Alexey Vedyakov, has been incredibly helpful. He even held a three-hour-long special class just for me and two other Indonesians who are also exchange students like me. The professors here are very supportive and I really appreciate what they’ve done for me.

Read on to discover how cultural surprises, academic challenges, and new friendships are shaping his unforgettable time in Russia.

Click here to read 👈

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Too many holiday markets? No such thing! 🎅

Our weekly events lineup is brimming with enchanting fairs, exhibitions, and lots of festive fun!

🎁 New Year’s Bazaar
• Dec 19 | 12-9 PM | Free

New Holland’s New Year Bazaar is back with cool gifts, seasonal treats, and an eight-meter holiday tree!

⛸ Ice rink at Christmas Market
• Dec 20 | 12-9 PM | Free

Visit Manezhnaya Square’s Christmas Market for global treats, a winter carousel, free ice skating, and magical vibes for all ages.

🍿 Popcorn Market
• Dec 22 | 12 - 9 PM | Free

Shop local, enjoy crafts, savor treats, and soak up festive vibes – the perfect spot to sort out any last-minute gift shopping.

🎄 Christmas Market at Botanical Garden​
• Dec 22 | 10 AM - 6 PM | 300 RUB

Don’t miss the nine-day Christmas Market at Botanical Garden, where you can find amazing handmade treasures, workshops, and festive delights.

Want more festive fun? Check out our full article on ITMO.NEWS 👈

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Your Friday roundup of exciting updates from ITMO is here!

🏗 ITMO Highpark is taking shape. Designs for two new dorms have been approved by authorities; at the same time, its streets have received official names that correspond to the university’s main research areas.

🗣 After three months of intensive work, 13 finalists of ITMO’s FoodTech accelerator presented their startups to potential investors and partners at Demo Day.

👔 At the annual AI Mission meetup, ITMO researchers showcased innovative AI solutions, including digital managers and chemists, to industrial partners.

…and a few reminders from this week’s top posts:

Broaden your cultural horizons by following the #advent2024 hashtag on our channel. Together, we’ve already explored festive traditions from China, Iran, Nigeria, and Peru.

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