Russia–China AI future starts here 🇷🇺🤝🇨🇳

Students, young researchers, startup teams, and AI experts are invited to join the online conference Science Bridge Russia–China: From Research to Strategic Collaboration within AI, organized by ITMO’s Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations.

What to expect?
Talks + panel discussions on the future of Russian–Chinese cooperation in AI, key research directions, and opportunities for joint innovation.

Speakers from top Chinese universities:
⚫️ Harbin Engineering University
⚫️ Beijing Institute of Technology
⚫️ Jilin International Studies University

🗓 November 28, 11:00 am
📍 Online | Zoom

Register here 🖱

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IT CONF is back with new collaborations 🚀

The upcoming IT CONF x ITMO Career Center Forum will be all about IT trends, advancements, and communities. Students will have the opportunity to meet with even more partner companies in the IT sector and beyond and secure a job offer!

This year’s topic is AI. You’ll learn:

🔵 how it affects the job market
🔵 how to use AI for software development
🟣 must-have skills for software developers in 2030
🟢 AI strategy of the future

📅 December 7, 2025
📍 ITMO University, Kronverksky Pr. 49
🔗 Website

Join the event’s Telegram channel for more updates!

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In today’s spotlight, we meet Md. Sorowar from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Currently a student of ITMO’s Foundation Program, he is gearing up for a Master’s in cybersecurity next year. About his experience so far, Md. Sorowar says:

It has been very positive. Learning Russian is challenging, especially the grammar and pronunciation, but it’s also enjoyable. Every day, I feel my communication skills improving, which makes daily life easier and more interesting.

🫸 Read his full story here

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Opportunity for ITMO faculty at Parul University 🇮🇳

Our partner Parul University invites ITMO staff to participate in the International Visiting Professor Program aimed at developing academic exchange and international collaboration.

ℹ️ Online and offline, duration: 3 to 12 weeks

🗓 Dates:

🍂 Fall semester - July, August, September 2026
🌱 Spring semester - January, February, March 2026

🌟 Available tracks:

🟢Visiting Lecturer Program (for specialists with a Master’s degree)
🟢Visiting Scholar Program (for employees undergoing PhD training)
🟢Distinguished Professor Program (for employees with an academic degree)

💫 Financial support will be provided by Parul University
📧 For questions, please contact dipavlichenko@itmo.ru.

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Survival mode: off, festive mood: on ⭐

As November comes to a close, we want to hear how you got through it! Share your secrets to success by reacting to this post!

It’s the first day of winter ❄️

React with 🎅 to dress up our channel for the festive season!

ITMO students are on a roll 🏆

At this year’s international AI Challenge, our teams outperformed competitors from 75 countries, securing a total of 5.8 million rubles in prize certificates — breaking last year’s record. A proud moment for our ITMO Family!

Learn more here ⬅️

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Looking for good video call apps? 🤔

These five options are great for both audio and video chats.

VK

Russia’s top social networks lets you audio- and video-call your family and friends or organize video meetings with your peers for free. There are no limitations on time nor number of participants; among some cool features are built-in meeting transcripts and subtitles, a meeting planner, and the option to watch movies and videos together in real time.
🔵 Web / iOS / Android

Yandex Messenger

This is your usual messaging app: text, share files, and, most importantly, audio- and video-chat with your friends and colleagues. The only catch is – you’ll need to have a Yandex account to use the app (it’s free). If you’d like to hold a call for over 40 participants, a subscription is required. Monthly fees start from ₽299 (includes multiple services).
🔵Web / iOS / Android

Zoom

Here, you can host and join meetings, use an instant text chat, send real-time reactions, and share your screen. Also worth exploring are breakout rooms and online whiteboards. Free users are limited to 40-minute meetings, but once your session ends, you can start a new one – after a little 10-minute break, though.

ITMO students and staff can book limit-free sessions via ISU for work- and studies-related meetings. To do that, simply go to ISU – Личный кабинет (Your personal page) – Бронирование помещений (Room booking).
🔵 Web / iOS / Android

Yandex Telemost

There’s a Yandex app for everything – and group calls are no exception. With Yandex Telemost, you can have free and unlimited access to video meetings. This means all the usual features: from instant chats to virtual backgrounds and real-time recordings. All you need is a Yandex account and stable internet access. Free users may organize calls with up to 100 participants.
🔵Web / iOS / Android

SaluteJazz

Part of Sberbank’s ecosystem, SaluteJazz, though more business-oriented, still has something to offer to individual users. These are 1-on-1 and group (up to 100 participants in the free version) meetings with a virtual background changer, a screensharing feature, and locally-stored meeting recordings.
🔵Web / Android

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