Here’s what’s been unfolding at ITMO this week:
🧠 Researchers at ITMO and Harbin Engineering University built a record-breaking perovskite nanomemristor that’ll help create the next generation of neuromorphic processors.
🎨 In our latest story, expert Sergey Gurov explains which skills can keep human designers ahead of AI (spoiler: creativity still wins).
🚀 Meet Kirill Dzhenzherukha, an ITMO student who landed a paid internship at YADRO before even graduating. Read on to learn how to kickstart your career early.
And now some useful announcements:
💪 Join KRONBARS GAMES and indulge in 25+ sports, from darts and chess to swimming and esports. The best part? You’ll earn PE points, too!
🇷🇺 And for all international students – the WOW! RUSSIA contest is live! Share your study or travel stories and win prizes! Apply via @wowrussiabot by Nov 16. Winners will be revealed on Dec 12.
#newsdigest
🧠 Researchers at ITMO and Harbin Engineering University built a record-breaking perovskite nanomemristor that’ll help create the next generation of neuromorphic processors.
🎨 In our latest story, expert Sergey Gurov explains which skills can keep human designers ahead of AI (spoiler: creativity still wins).
🚀 Meet Kirill Dzhenzherukha, an ITMO student who landed a paid internship at YADRO before even graduating. Read on to learn how to kickstart your career early.
And now some useful announcements:
💪 Join KRONBARS GAMES and indulge in 25+ sports, from darts and chess to swimming and esports. The best part? You’ll earn PE points, too!
🇷🇺 And for all international students – the WOW! RUSSIA contest is live! Share your study or travel stories and win prizes! Apply via @wowrussiabot by Nov 16. Winners will be revealed on Dec 12.
#newsdigest
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Open Doors Scholarship — registration is now open 🧑🎓
Dreaming of studying at ITMO University tuition-free? The Open Doors International Olympiad is your chance! This year, prospective students can apply via one of the following tracks: Bachelor's, Master’s, and PhD.
Important dates
Bachelor’s track:
1⃣ First stage – portfolio competition and entrance testing: September 1 – November 16, 2025
2⃣ Second stage – problem-solving challenge: December 2-15, 2025
Master’s track:
1⃣ First stage – portfolio competition and entrance testing: September 1 – November 16, 2025
2⃣ Second stage – problem-solving challenge: December 2-15, 2025
PhD track:
1⃣ First stage – portfolio competition and entrance testing: September 1 – November 16, 2025
2⃣ Second stage – problem-solving challenge: December 2-15, 2025
3⃣ Third stage – interviews with potential supervisors: January 12 – February 26, 2026
If you participated last year, remember: old accounts have been deleted. You’ll need to create a new one and fill out your portfolio again.
#opportunities
Dreaming of studying at ITMO University tuition-free? The Open Doors International Olympiad is your chance! This year, prospective students can apply via one of the following tracks: Bachelor's, Master’s, and PhD.
Important dates
Bachelor’s track:
Master’s track:
PhD track:
If you participated last year, remember: old accounts have been deleted. You’ll need to create a new one and fill out your portfolio again.
#opportunities
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Freshly picked vacancies for international students 💼
Discover positions where you can develop professionally and make use of your foreign language skills in this digest by ITMO Career Center.
Marketing Manager (English + Arabic)
Pervy Bit
Technical Support Specialist (Turkish)
Nevasoft
Financial Manager (Turkish required, English will be an advantage)
Interkem
International Sales Manager (French + English)
Tekhnostar
Project Manager (Chinese + English)
TIYUNZONG Technology
Sales/Development Manager (English required, Chinese will be an advantage)
ADL Logistics
Ads Manager (Russian required, Kazakh will be an advantage)
Yandex Crowd
Affiliate Manager (French or Spanish will be an advantage)
IT Scout
What job opportunities are you most interested in?
👨💻— IT
👍 — Management
⚡️ — Research
✍️ — Language teaching
Discover positions where you can develop professionally and make use of your foreign language skills in this digest by ITMO Career Center.
Marketing Manager (English + Arabic)
Pervy Bit
Technical Support Specialist (Turkish)
Nevasoft
Financial Manager (Turkish required, English will be an advantage)
Interkem
International Sales Manager (French + English)
Tekhnostar
Project Manager (Chinese + English)
TIYUNZONG Technology
Sales/Development Manager (English required, Chinese will be an advantage)
ADL Logistics
Ads Manager (Russian required, Kazakh will be an advantage)
Yandex Crowd
Affiliate Manager (French or Spanish will be an advantage)
IT Scout
What job opportunities are you most interested in?
👨💻— IT
👍 — Management
⚡️ — Research
✍️ — Language teaching
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Autumn is perfect for cozy nights, warm memories, and… notes from the future!
In Russia, October 19 is the Day of Letter to Your Future Self 💌
Thanks to our library, you have a unique opportunity to send one, too, from the Lomonosova or Kronverksky campuses.
Just follow these simple steps:
1️⃣ Visit ITMO Library (Lomonosova St. 9, room 1505) or the coworking space (Kronverksky Pr. 49, room 1303) and find the letter zone
2️⃣ Write a letter and put it in an envelope
3️⃣ Take a number, stick it to your letter, and then fill out the form
4️⃣ Place the envelope inside or next to the mailbox (if your envelope doesn’t fit)
5️⃣ Return in a year to pick up your letter!
If you participated last year, your letter is waiting for you in the library! To retrieve it, simply give your ISU number to a librarian. Additionally, you’ll receive a reminder email with your letter number.
#events
In Russia, October 19 is the Day of Letter to Your Future Self 💌
Thanks to our library, you have a unique opportunity to send one, too, from the Lomonosova or Kronverksky campuses.
Just follow these simple steps:
If you participated last year, your letter is waiting for you in the library! To retrieve it, simply give your ISU number to a librarian. Additionally, you’ll receive a reminder email with your letter number.
#events
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ITMO is coming to Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
Meet us at the Education in Russia 2026/27 Exhibition in Bishkek and discover everything about studying in Russia and joining ITMO University — with tuition-free opportunities available!
🗓 October 29-31, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM
📍 Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, 44 Kievskaya St., Bishkek
Chat with ITMO representatives, explore programs in English and Russian, and take your first step toward a global career in science and technology!
#events
Meet us at the Education in Russia 2026/27 Exhibition in Bishkek and discover everything about studying in Russia and joining ITMO University — with tuition-free opportunities available!
🗓 October 29-31, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM
📍 Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, 44 Kievskaya St., Bishkek
Chat with ITMO representatives, explore programs in English and Russian, and take your first step toward a global career in science and technology!
#events
Our campus schedule is bursting with spook-tacular events! We couldn’t choose just one, so here they all are 👻
🧙 Very Scary Buddy by ITMO Buddy System – enjoy a cozy movie night and discussion about Halloween traditions from around the world.
📆 October 28, 6 pm
🧙 Halloween party by ITMO English Speaking Club – a spooky and fun night of games, dancing, and English practice. Costume required!
📆 October 31, 5:30 pm
🧙 Hell-o-week Cosplay Contest by GEEKMO – grab your costume and get into character for a short performance!
📆 November 2
🧙 Halloween party by ITMOcraft student club – this online celebration for Minecraft fans will take place in a mysterious hotel, complete with a lottery.
📆 November 2, 7 pm
🧙 Eco-Horror Swap Party by ITMO GREEN – find a new master for your old belongings and bring some old clothes back to life.
📆 November 6
And there are events for ITMO staff members, too!
✨ Halloween Party by ITMO Family Speaking Club – chilling conversations, spooky storytelling and games. Who says only students can dress up for the occasion?
📆 October 29, 7 pm
✨ Halloween Movie Marathon by the Last Action Hero – a get-together featuring all kinds of Halloween TV specials: from The Simpsons and Tom & Jerry to Tales from the Crypt.
📆 October 29, 6:30 pm
#events
📆 October 28, 6 pm
📆 October 31, 5:30 pm
📆 November 2
📆 November 2, 7 pm
📆 November 6
And there are events for ITMO staff members, too!
📆 October 29, 7 pm
📆 October 29, 6:30 pm
#events
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From Mauritania to St. Petersburg – and beyond! 🇲🇷
For Ahmed Levrack, ITMO’s Foundation Program wasn’t just about learning Russian; it was about building lifelong skills and friendships. Now, he’s ready to take his next steps with confidence.
Read our full chat with Ahmed on ITMO.NEWS 👈
#itmofaces
For Ahmed Levrack, ITMO’s Foundation Program wasn’t just about learning Russian; it was about building lifelong skills and friendships. Now, he’s ready to take his next steps with confidence.
ITMO gave me a strong foundation, not only in Russian but in how to study effectively in a new environment. I learned how to communicate confidently, adapt to different teaching styles, and think independently.
Read our full chat with Ahmed on ITMO.NEWS 👈
#itmofaces
Spend a semester studying in another Russian city ✈️
Join the DVIZH network and spend a semester at one of four top Russian universities – completely free of charge!
✅ Open to 2nd-4th year Bachelor’s students (except those in their final semester)
🗓 Apply by November 28, 2025 using your @niuitmo.ru email
🔗 Learn more and apply
Before applying, make sure to discuss your participation with your head of program.
💌 Have questions? Contact the Academic Mobility Support Office at dvizh@itmo.ru
#opportunities
Join the DVIZH network and spend a semester at one of four top Russian universities – completely free of charge!
✅ Open to 2nd-4th year Bachelor’s students (except those in their final semester)
🗓 Apply by November 28, 2025 using your @niuitmo.ru email
🔗 Learn more and apply
Before applying, make sure to discuss your participation with your head of program.
💌 Have questions? Contact the Academic Mobility Support Office at dvizh@itmo.ru
#opportunities
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Living in the Lensoveta dorm? Lucky you 🏡
Located in Moskovsky District, the Lensoveta St. 23 dormitory is surrounded by quite a few sights – and is a convenient starting point for exploring city’s suburbs.
From the largest square in St. Petersburg to stunning Gothic Revival architecture, and from a trendy bookstore to the city’s oldest pirozhki joint, this neighborhood has something for everyone.
#stp
Located in Moskovsky District, the Lensoveta St. 23 dormitory is surrounded by quite a few sights – and is a convenient starting point for exploring city’s suburbs.
From the largest square in St. Petersburg to stunning Gothic Revival architecture, and from a trendy bookstore to the city’s oldest pirozhki joint, this neighborhood has something for everyone.
#stp
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Unity Day schedule 🗓
We would like to remind you that November 4 is Unity Day, a public holiday in Russia!
📌 November 2 (Sunday) and November 4 (Tuesday) are days off for ITMO students. On November 4, the university will be closed to visitors.
📌 On November 1 (Saturday) and November 3 (Monday), classes are held according to the schedule. Coworking spaces, cafeterias, and ITMO Library will be available.
We would like to remind you that November 4 is Unity Day, a public holiday in Russia!
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What’s brewing at ITMO? 🔮
As ghosts roam the city and pumpkins glow in the dark, here’s how ITMO’s been making the headlines this week.
🤖 Nikolay Nikitin from ITMO’s Laboratory for Composite AI received the Loyalty to Science Award for ITMO OpenSource, a platform that helps create and share AI tools for research.
🔋 Together with partners from China and Singapore, ITMO scientists have created a “green” membrane that extracts lithium from used batteries with 98% efficiency.
🚌 Meet ConnectPT, ITMO’s new AI-based service that helps optimize public transit routes. It analyzes city data, suggests improvements, and reduces the risk of planning errors!
And now some interesting posts from this week:
💌 October 19 marked the Day of Letter to Your Future Self, and ITMO Library is helping you send yours again! Check this post for details.
🎃 Our campuses are getting spooky! Halloween is here, and the schedule is packed with fun events, contests, and eerie surprises. Click here for the tricks and treats!
#newsdigest
As ghosts roam the city and pumpkins glow in the dark, here’s how ITMO’s been making the headlines this week.
🤖 Nikolay Nikitin from ITMO’s Laboratory for Composite AI received the Loyalty to Science Award for ITMO OpenSource, a platform that helps create and share AI tools for research.
🔋 Together with partners from China and Singapore, ITMO scientists have created a “green” membrane that extracts lithium from used batteries with 98% efficiency.
🚌 Meet ConnectPT, ITMO’s new AI-based service that helps optimize public transit routes. It analyzes city data, suggests improvements, and reduces the risk of planning errors!
And now some interesting posts from this week:
💌 October 19 marked the Day of Letter to Your Future Self, and ITMO Library is helping you send yours again! Check this post for details.
🎃 Our campuses are getting spooky! Halloween is here, and the schedule is packed with fun events, contests, and eerie surprises. Click here for the tricks and treats!
#newsdigest
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Study at ITMO for free! 🐱
Enroll in Bachelor’s or Master’s programs tuition-free through the Russian Government scholarship via Rossotrudnichestvo. You can submit your application via the state information platform Education in Russia.
The scholarship covers tuition fees for one Russian-taught program and, if necessary, for a year of preparatory Russian studies.
❗️ Application deadline: December 15, 2026 for CIS states nationals, January 15, 2026 – other countries
🔗 For more info, visit this page, contact your local Russian Embassy, Russian House, or call the Rossotrudnichestvo hotline: +7 (985) 870-21-27.
#opportunities
Enroll in Bachelor’s or Master’s programs tuition-free through the Russian Government scholarship via Rossotrudnichestvo. You can submit your application via the state information platform Education in Russia.
The scholarship covers tuition fees for one Russian-taught program and, if necessary, for a year of preparatory Russian studies.
❗️ Application deadline: December 15, 2026 for CIS states nationals, January 15, 2026 – other countries
🔗 For more info, visit this page, contact your local Russian Embassy, Russian House, or call the Rossotrudnichestvo hotline: +7 (985) 870-21-27.
#opportunities
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Let’s step into the world of neon lights, digital frontiers, and human-machine fusion! 🦾
These cyberpunk classics continue to shape how we imagine the future – and question what it means to be human in the age of technology.
These cyberpunk classics continue to shape how we imagine the future – and question what it means to be human in the age of technology.
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In Russia, we take teatime seriously 🫡☕️🍬
One of the unspoken rules is: never drink it plain. There should always be something sweet to go with the tea. So, what should you bring to a cozy чаепитие (tea session)? Choose from this list of Russia’s most beloved sweets.
#russia
One of the unspoken rules is: never drink it plain. There should always be something sweet to go with the tea. So, what should you bring to a cozy чаепитие (tea session)? Choose from this list of Russia’s most beloved sweets.
#russia
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