Meet Faridun Fayziev, a Bachelor’s student of software engineering 📱

Programming has been part of his life since middle school – and now as an ITMO student, he’s building web and mobile apps. In addition to coding, he also plays guitar and connects with his international classmates:

They introduced me to their cultures, shared many interesting things, and showed me beautiful places. Perhaps one day my friends and I will launch a joint application.

Read more about his studies and life in St. Petersburg 🔗

#itmofaces

Do you have questions about ITMO only a fellow student can answer? Or are you the one who’s ready to share your wisdom? Maybe you’re looking for a study buddy or someone to keep you company when exploring the city?

Use the comment section of this post as a space to connect! Leave a comment with the following:

🟡Your name
🟡Your specialization/major
🟡Your request

Alternatively, feel free to reach out to students whose needs match your expertise. Let’s help each other out!

Are you looking for ways to fund your research? Look no further!✨

ITMO Collab is a competition of interdisciplinary student projects where you can win 1,000,000 rubles for your science-intensive project!

What you need to do:

🟡Come up with an idea for a scientific project that requires competencies of two or more ITMO schools
🟡Present your idea in a 5-minute pitch
🟡Win the public vote to pass to the next selection stage

ITMO Collab selection rounds include:

🟢Pitch sessions – October 1-3
🟢Filling out your project passport
🟢Defending your idea before the expert jury

The competition’s guidelines and registration form are available in Russian; however, you can submit and present pitches in English.

Follow the competition on Telegram to get all the updates and ask any questions on the procedure in the chat.

#opportunities

Useful apps in Russia!

If you’re new here, these apps will make your life smoother and easier:

Navigation

🔵Yandex.Metro
This interactive metro map finds the optimal route, gauges the time between metro stations, and even tells you which train car to board.

🍏 App Store
🎮 Google Play

🔵Yandex.Maps or 2GIS
Use these maps online or download them for offline use, plus keep track of all buses, trams, and trolleybuses in real time.

These two apps offer similar features but differ in their interfaces. Try both to see which one you like most!

Communication

🔵Google Translate or Yandex Translate
In studies and everyday life, translation is indispensable for clear communication. You can scan and translate texts or use voice translation features.

🔵VK
While much communication happens on Telegram these days, VK is still useful for study-related chats or communicating with teachers. There are many helpful communities on there, including ours!

🍏 App Store
🎮 Google Play

Student life

🔵my.itmo app
Use it as a campus pass, check your class schedule and grades, and submit various e-requests from your smartphone.

🍏 App Store
🎮 Google Play

🔵itmo.map app
Detailed maps of ITMO buildings, floor to floor. Like with every navigation app, it can build you a route from point A to point B!

🍏 App Store
🎮 Google Play

🔵Gosuslugi
This digital platform provides online access to state and municipal services. Primarily, you’ll need it to acquire your SIM card. Once your account is activated, you can access various services to obtain a certificate of good conduct, a driving license, and more.

🍏 App Store
🎮 Google Play

#studentlife

This September, our writers experimented on themselves 👺

🌟First, we tested some folk tips for falling asleep – from chamomile tea to deceiving your brain. Helping us out was Consensus, an AI platform that analyzes and summarizes research papers.

🌟Next, we went over a few common recommendations for shaking off drowsiness in the morning. Contrast showers, morning workouts, or basking in the sun – what works best? We tried to find out.