Ready to recharge your batteries? Here’s the best in art, music, and cinema to jazz up your mood! ⚡️

🎼 Mozart Gala
• Jan 17 | 8 PM | 600-1500 RUB

Mark Mozart’s birthday with a chamber orchestra concert led by Leo Kraemer and featuring Dmitry Terentyev on the flute.

🎬 Lost Highway
• Jan 18 | 7 PM | 500 RUB

Catch David Lynch’s cult classic Lost Highway (1997) at Rodina Cinema – a mind-bending thriller full of twists and turns. (18+)

🎬 Amadeus
• Jan 19 | 10 AM | 200 RUB

Experience the Oscar-winning masterpiece Amadeus (1984) – a tale of musical rivalry, genius, and intrigue in 18th-century Vienna. (18+)

🦁 African Dreams​
• Jan 22 | 11 AM - 10 PM | Free

ArtMuza gallery marks Tanzania’s Independence Day with a vibrant exhibition of Russian and African art – a colorful escape from winter blues!

Check out our full article on ITMO.NEWS for more events and ideas 👈

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ITMO named the best university in St. Petersburg! 🏆

According to a study evaluating 803 Russian universities, ITMO ranked #1 in St. Petersburg and among the top 5 in the country for quality of Bachelor’s admissions.

Rector Vladimir Vasilyev says:

These days, applicants make more informed choices and prioritize universities that collaborate with industry leaders – by inviting their experts to teach and develop educational programs, providing internship positions, and offering opportunities for students to practice on industry cases based on real-world data. This is especially significant in engineering specializations, including IT, where there’s a sharp shortage of specialists.

Learn more here 👈

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Sunny days, slippery streets – spring might be on its way! ☀️

Embrace the warmth with this week’s highlights:

🔬 Physicist Alexey Kokhanovskiy talks about his path as a scholar of neuromorphic computing – a discipline that blends physics with AI.

🧪 ITMO Fellow Alena Kulakova shares how she designs cutting-edge materials for sensors and drug delivery systems.

Throwback time: a few top stories from last week 👇

📺 Learn Russian language and culture with these animated gems, handpicked by ITMO’s Foreign Language Training Center.

🐾 Discover how the student club Paws of Help makes a difference for animals in need and how you can join their mission.

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14th Congress of Young Scientists at ITMO 📝

The call for applications for the annual Congress of Young Scientists is open! Participants will have the opportunity to present their scientific reports, enhance their public speaking skills, and even publish their first journal articles.

The congress will feature varied sections, workshops, contests, roundtable discussions, tours, and exhibitions.

Why join?

• a chance to enroll in ITMO Master’s programs exam-free
• receive the highest possible score when applying for a PhD program at ITMO
• get to know the university’s scientific community

Visit the event’s official website for more information on the application process, sections, and participation categories.

📅 April 7-11, 2025
❗️ Apply by February 18

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Meet Raden Galen: an Indonesian living his best life at ITMO 🇮🇩

From coding ambitions to coffee-fueled study sessions, this interview is one you don’t want to miss. Currently a Bachelor’s student in computer systems and technologies, this is what motivated Raden to pursue this subject:

I’ve been fascinated by technology since childhood. It not only solves real-world problems but also paves the way for personal and professional growth. I want to turn my skills and ideas into something meaningful and impactful while building a successful future for myself.

Read the full interview now 👈

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Do you think St. Petersburg’s signature color is grey? We beg to differ 🍭

For many, the Northern capital, with its steel skies and historical architecture, is associated with a muted color palette. If you look closely, you’ll see that our city actually contains a whole spectrum of colors – and with this story, we’ll take you through them all!

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Your week — sorted ✨

Hidden gems, movie nights, concerts, and more await you! Here’s your guide:

🎬 Better Man (2024)
• Jan 25 | 3:05 PM | 250 RUB

Catch a wild glimpse into Robbie Williams’ life in this quirky, self-reflective biopic. (18+)

❄️ Concert: Winter Travel
• Jan 26 | 7 PM | 500 - 600 RUB

Enjoy a wintery musical journey with pianist Andrey Reshetnik performing Schubert’s finest works this Sunday.

⚓️ St. Petersburg in Movies: Character and Setting
• Jan 27 | 11 AM - 6 PM | 150 RUB

Discover St. Petersburg on the screen through an exhibition showcasing its cinematic evolution, complete with film clips, set photos, costumes, and a mini-theater for city-inspired movies.

📸 Exhibition: Noncasual Look
• Jan 29 | 12 - 8 PM | Free

Take a glimpse into the Soviet era through Sergei Podgorkov’s lens, with black-and-white photographs that candidly capture the everyday life, people, and stories of the time.

For more inspiration, check out our full article on ITMO.NEWS 👈

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Once again, ITMO is at the top!

We have been ranked #1 in St. Petersburg and among the top 10 universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg for training top-tier IT specialists, as per ANO Digital Economy’s latest study.

With industry partnerships and exceptional admissions results, ITMO continues to shape the future of digital economy 💻

Learn more here 👈

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