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🎮 ITMO has launched a new Bachelor’s program in game design and production. It offers practical training at top gamedev companies and lets students develop their own game as their graduation thesis.
🎶 Struggling with learning Russian? We’ve shared our favorite Russian musical earworms, which just so happen to be great mood-boosters, too.
🔭 ITMO scientists have become the first to create a nonconductive structure that makes it possible to control light in a 3D space without losses, even when the material has defects.
And a short recap from this week’s feed:
⛸ We’re proud of our student Petr Gumennik, who has secured a spot among the top 6 figure skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan!
🇹🇷 Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey invites you to join the Delightful Istanbul Summer School. There’s an early bird fare available!
#newsdigest
🎮 ITMO has launched a new Bachelor’s program in game design and production. It offers practical training at top gamedev companies and lets students develop their own game as their graduation thesis.
🎶 Struggling with learning Russian? We’ve shared our favorite Russian musical earworms, which just so happen to be great mood-boosters, too.
🔭 ITMO scientists have become the first to create a nonconductive structure that makes it possible to control light in a 3D space without losses, even when the material has defects.
And a short recap from this week’s feed:
⛸ We’re proud of our student Petr Gumennik, who has secured a spot among the top 6 figure skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan!
🇹🇷 Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey invites you to join the Delightful Istanbul Summer School. There’s an early bird fare available!
#newsdigest
White noise, jazz, or lo-fi beats? 🎧
In our latest article, we look into the science behind sounds and music to find the best background for your next study session.
Do you listen to music while studying?
🤩 – Yes
👨💻 – I prefer silence
In our latest article, we look into the science behind sounds and music to find the best background for your next study session.
Do you listen to music while studying?
🤩 – Yes
👨💻 – I prefer silence
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Beyond the Hermitage: discover St. Petersburg’s palace-museums 🏛
Looking for the perfect culture-rich day out? Diana Uvaysova, a Bachelor’s student in biotech, shares her guide to four stunning palace-museums that every student should explore.
From grand halls to world-class art collections, these palaces each have their own unique story to tell.
Read the blog and plan your next outing✨
Looking for the perfect culture-rich day out? Diana Uvaysova, a Bachelor’s student in biotech, shares her guide to four stunning palace-museums that every student should explore.
From grand halls to world-class art collections, these palaces each have their own unique story to tell.
Read the blog and plan your next outing
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Maslenitsa with Buddy System 🥞
On February 15, ITMO students celebrated Maslenitsa with warmth, smiles, and stacks of blini! Students joined in traditional games, won handmade souvenirs, and enjoyed pancakes with every topping imaginable (from jam to caviar)!
Check out the highlights from the celebration.
On February 15, ITMO students celebrated Maslenitsa with warmth, smiles, and stacks of blini! Students joined in traditional games, won handmade souvenirs, and enjoyed pancakes with every topping imaginable (from jam to caviar)!
Check out the highlights from the celebration.
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A young mind at the forefront of AI — meet Er Mert 🇹🇷
Balancing a full-time career with intensive compsci training is no small feat, but Er is making it look easy as he pursues his dream of building impactful AI services.
On his experience at ITMO so far, Er says:
Read the full interview here⏪
#itmofaces
Balancing a full-time career with intensive compsci training is no small feat, but Er is making it look easy as he pursues his dream of building impactful AI services.
On his experience at ITMO so far, Er says:
I’ve been studying here for several months and I can say that I got more than I expected. Students and lecturers alike treat their tasks and classes very seriously. Although I have to say that the classes are quite intensive and I need to set aside a lot of time for studies, I am enjoying it.
Read the full interview here
#itmofaces
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If you love a good list, you’re in the right place 📋
…and even if tracking isn’t your thing just yet, these apps will add a tad more structure to your life – and help you never miss a deadline, keep a mood diary, or always know which episode you stopped on.
…and even if tracking isn’t your thing just yet, these apps will add a tad more structure to your life – and help you never miss a deadline, keep a mood diary, or always know which episode you stopped on.
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The International Forum “Smart Business & Applied Science” (SBAS 2026) is now open for registration!
ITMO faculty, researchers, and students of all levels are welcome to participate.
📅 May 20-22, 2026
📍 Birzhevaya Liniya 14-16
This is your chance to:
💬 Discuss challenges of the modern economy
🔬 Present your research (oral or poster)
🤝 Network with academics and industry professionals
🚀 Find real-world applications for your ideas
Paper submission deadline: April 16, 2026
🔗 Register here
Available tracks:
⚫️ Sustainability and Impact-Driven Management
⚫️ Innovation, AI, and Product Strategy
⚫️ Behavioral Data and Decision Making
⚫️ Accounting, Finance & Investment Research
#opportunities
ITMO faculty, researchers, and students of all levels are welcome to participate.
📅 May 20-22, 2026
📍 Birzhevaya Liniya 14-16
This is your chance to:
💬 Discuss challenges of the modern economy
🔬 Present your research (oral or poster)
🤝 Network with academics and industry professionals
🚀 Find real-world applications for your ideas
Paper submission deadline: April 16, 2026
🔗 Register here
Available tracks:
#opportunities
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This week’s digest features tech breakthroughs, student life highlights, and more! Let’s dive in!
🤖 ITMO scientists have developed Russia’s first software-hardware complex for automated quality control of dental implants and miniature metal parts.
🧠 Developed at ITMO’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence, ProAGI uses specialized AI agents to handle the full industrial software cycle, cutting development time and costs by up to 10x.
🏆 ITMO and Central University are launching AI Champ, a 24-hour on-site hackathon in St. Petersburg and Moscow; registration is open until March 1.
Now, let’s rewind to this week’s popular posts:
📋 From productivity boosts to mood tracking and episode tracking — these handy apps will help you stay organized, meet deadlines, and bring structure to your daily routine.
🥞 On February 15, ITMO students celebrated Maslenitsa with traditional games, handmade souvenirs, and stacks of blini — check out the highlights!
#newsdigest
🤖 ITMO scientists have developed Russia’s first software-hardware complex for automated quality control of dental implants and miniature metal parts.
🧠 Developed at ITMO’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence, ProAGI uses specialized AI agents to handle the full industrial software cycle, cutting development time and costs by up to 10x.
🏆 ITMO and Central University are launching AI Champ, a 24-hour on-site hackathon in St. Petersburg and Moscow; registration is open until March 1.
Now, let’s rewind to this week’s popular posts:
📋 From productivity boosts to mood tracking and episode tracking — these handy apps will help you stay organized, meet deadlines, and bring structure to your daily routine.
🥞 On February 15, ITMO students celebrated Maslenitsa with traditional games, handmade souvenirs, and stacks of blini — check out the highlights!
#newsdigest
K-drama fans, 여러분… 화이팅! 🇰🇷
From mind-bending thrillers to romance that’ll actually make you feel something, Korean TV is hitting different this year.
Whether you’re a veteran binge-watcher or a total skeptic, these 3 upcoming releases are about to take over your feed.
From mind-bending thrillers to romance that’ll actually make you feel something, Korean TV is hitting different this year.
Whether you’re a veteran binge-watcher or a total skeptic, these 3 upcoming releases are about to take over your feed.
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