Meet Manish Mishra, an exchange student from India 🇮🇳

A Bachelor’s student in computer science and engineering at Lovely Professional University, Manish is currently exploring big data and ML at ITMO. What’s his day at the university like?

[It] starts with lectures and lab classes. Then, I spend time coding or working on projects. Evenings are often for exploring the city, trying out local food, or meeting other international students. Weekends are perfect for trips. One memorable experience was at Yagodnoe , where we camped in the forest, picked berries, cooked barbecue, and even visited the old station nearby. Those trips really help you bond with people and experience Russian nature in its purest form.

Curious to know more about student life through Manish’s eyes? Read the full interview on ITMO.NEWS ⬅️

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How does Switzerland protect its water?🇨🇭

You can find answers to this question at ITMO’s exhibition Against the Current: Swiss Blue Tech for Water Protection and the seminar Internet of Water (Switzerland) and ITMO’s Contribution to Water Resource Protection, where the Consul General of Switzerland will also be present. The event is organized by ITMO's Faculty of Ecotechnologies.

What to expect:
🔘Swiss innovations for efficient water use
🔘insights from GreenTech research
🔘 ideas for sustainable water projects in Russia

📎 October 16, 3:30 pm: exhibition opening (ITMO Library, Lomonosova 9)
📎 October 16, 4:00–6:30 pm: English-language seminar (Media Zone, Lomonosova 9)

✏️ Register here, entry is free

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ITMO is among Russia’s top 10 universities by employer reputation 👍

According to Forbes Education, we’re 8th nationwide and in the top 3 for St. Petersburg — a clear sign that employers trust and value ITMO graduates.

In total, the final list included 20 universities from five Russian cities — Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, and Tomsk — whose graduates employers consider the most qualified and employable.

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Think you know classical music? 🎻

Some of the world’s most famous pieces, from bumblebees to grand waltzes, actually come from Russian composers!

Can you guess which ones? Find out the answers here ⬅️

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Taste of Russia 🇷🇺

Enjoy a cozy evening full of traditional Russian dishes, warm vibes, and good company! 🥰

🥟 Free Russian food is waiting for you — come hungry and curious!

📅 October 25 (Saturday), 18:30
📍49 Kronverksky Av., room 1428

Bring your friends and discover the real flavor of Russia! ❤️

Register via link: https://forms.gle/FUiYZQGudczmAMTE7

Calling all international students in Russia 📸

The new nationwide contest WOW! RUSSIA has just been launched by National Priorities with support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and RUDN University.

Share your experience of life and study in Russia in one of four categories:
🟣 Study Without Filters (Education)
🟣 Russia in Frame (Travel)
🟣 Russia Between the Lines (Culture)
🟣 Russia Taught Me (Life Lessons)

Prizes include:
🔘 An internship at TASS regional info center
🔘A trip across Russia
🔘 Training in a professional media workshop


✅ Apply by November 16 via the website or Telegram bot @wowrussiabot
📌 Winners will be announced on December 12!

#opportunities

Remember our crossword puzzle? 🍄

Now, you have a chance to solve it in the authentic way – with pen and paper – at the International Office!

We’ve printed some copies and placed them by the Migration Services Office (room 2139d) so the students waiting in line could spend their time productively by testing their knowledge of ITMO!

Those who unlock the hidden keyword can bring their paper to room 2139a (Internationalization Office) and receive an ITMO souvenir!

We’re waiting for you during the working hours of ITMO International Office!
📌Lomonosova St. 9, 10 am – 6 pm

Since her first trip to St. Petersburg, Kseniia knew she wanted to return; not just as a visitor, but as a student.

And now, she’s learning all about business informatics at ITMO!

I see myself working in a leadership position in business because I am interested in the way it works, but I didn’t want to focus only on economics. I wanted to specialize in something connected to IT and innovations, so business informatics seemed like the right choice. After graduation, I expect to not only be business savvy, but also have certain experience and expertise in programming.

Read the full interview here ⬅️

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Sometimes memes speak louder than words 🥰

That’s what we thought… and made stickers for ITMO students! Save the pack to always stay at the peak of effective communication with your groupmates.