ITMO in a nutshell! We’re back with this week’s highlights:

📄 ITMO scientists have released DocuMentor, a tool that extracts PDF structure with 98% accuracy using VLM. Applications include AI assistants and corporate search systems.

🛰️ Experts from BURO 1440, an aerospace company that just launched 16 low‑Earth orbit satellites, visited ITMO for a discussion on the key skills for aspiring communication systems developers.

🧪 Foodtech researcher and PhD supervisor Denis Baranenko breaks down promising projects and opportunities for PhD students in biotechnologies.

Now, some important recaps from this week:

🤲 Chidinma Peace Ejiofor, a Master’s student in molecular biology and biotechnology, shares her experience on balancing academics, adapting to a new environment, and the benefits of studying at ITMO.

🏀 Our women’s basketball team made the ASB Superfinal for the first time! Support our players as they take on GUTID in the semifinal on May 9.

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Love the Hermitage but not the crowds? 😣

We’ve got you covered! Discover 5 underrated museums in St. Petersburg – same rich history, same wow factor, but way fewer lines.

Check out the full list⚡️

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Join us for one of ITMO’s major musical events of the year 🎵

Our university’s very own student orchestra, “Ensemble, Assemble!”, invites you to one of the biggest musical events of the year. On May 17, they’ll perform in the Assembly Hall, featuring the season’s favorites and several new premieres.

🗓️ May 17 (Sunday), 17:00
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, Assembly Hall
🎫 Free, but register here

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What remains after graduation: the diploma, the memories, or the mindset? 🎓

As graduation season approaches, we’re looking back at the journeys that shape the ITMO experience. In this interview, ITMO graduate Li Ziming reflects on studying at ITMO and why strong fundamentals still matter in the age of AI.

Even though AI tools have become increasingly common in recent years, developers still need strong foundational knowledge in programming, system design, and problem-solving. My advice is to focus on building solid technical skills, stay curious, and actively participate in practical projects. ITMO provides a strong environment for this, but your growth will depend on how much effort you invest in learning and adapting.

🔜 Read the full interview here

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What can a PhD in foodtech lead to? 🧪

At ITMO’s Faculty of Biotechnologies, PhD students do far more than research: they develop future food products, work on industry-ready innovations, and can even compete for annual grants of up to 2.5 million rubles for their own projects.

In our new interview, PhD supervisor Denis Baranenko shares what opportunities await young researchers in foodtech at ITMO: from science and entrepreneurship to real products that may one day appear on supermarket shelves.

Click here for the full interview ⬆️

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Summer is only one challenge away 🤓

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Ready for your weekly scroll break 👀 Here’s what’s happening at ITMO this week:

🧮 463 students from 54 universities across 7 countries joined ITMO’s North Countries Universities Mathematical Competition (NCUMC), held simultaneously at 22 universities from Novosibirsk to Samarkand.

✨ Busy life? Here are 7 simple and practical ways to bring more joy, variety, and fun into your daily routine, even on weekdays.

🎨 From classical paintings to iconic records: discover 5 album covers inspired by Russian art and the hidden references behind them.

And now, some posts worth checking out this week 👇

🏛️ Love the Hermitage but not the crowds? Discover 5 underrated museums in St. Petersburg with the same rich history and atmosphere, minus the long lines.

🎵 Join one of ITMO’s biggest musical evenings of the year! On May 17, the student orchestra “Ensemble, Assemble!” will perform seasonal favorites and new premieres in the Assembly Hall.

#newsdigest

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Language learning is not boring anymore 🔥

This summer, Ya.Polyglot by ITMO Speaking Club invites you to explore the “Upside Down” of language, from quirky idioms to real-life spoken English.

🌿 What to expect:
🟡Interactive workshops and speaking clubs
🟡Mystery quests and outdoor games
🟡Campfires under the stars
🟡New friends from around the world
…and all this at our cozy summer camp in Yagodnoe!

Ready for a summer of language learning? Learn more here✨

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What’s life like at ITMO dorms? Here’s all you need to know 👍

ITMO students have a wealth of options to choose from when it comes to housing, yet most of the university’s international students live in dorms, which are conveniently situated near central metro stations and ITMO campuses.

If you’d like to take a peek inside in advance – we’ve filmed all four dorms for you, check out this playlist or ITMO YouTube channel.

And in this post, we’ll cover some common questions:

⭐️️ Dorms are assigned to students by ITMO’s Student Services Office at the beginning of the academic year. Rest assured, no matter the dorm you’ve been given, all of them are equally comfortable and come with cool features. If any issues arise, dorm changes can only be made during the year if there are spots available.

⭐️️ There are two types of dorms. Block-type housing includes blocks of 2-3 rooms with a bathroom that you share only with your block neighbors and a kitchen on the floor. Whereas the corridor-type dorm has rooms situated along a corridor with both bathrooms and cooking facilities shared by all students living on the floor.

⭐️️ Dorm life is a great opportunity to boost your cooking skills! There is a kitchen on every floor, and you will find microwaves and ovens at the dorm. Some dorms even have cafeterias inside, while most are equipped with vending machines. Grocery stores are within walking distance, but you can also order a delivery.

⭐️️ Wi-Fi is accessible in the dorms, but you’ll need to connect it yourself by contacting a provider and paying for it. It’s common to share a connection with a neighbor who already has it set up.

⭐️️ If you want to enjoy some physical activity beyond PE classes, all listed dorms have gyms that students can use for free. However, to access the gym, you’ll need a medical certificate (details will be provided in the dorm).

⭐️️ Living in a dorm is a lot of fun! There are free recreation rooms where you can watch movies, play music, and read, as well as events organized by student communities in the dorm.

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Ever wondered what makes a programmer tick? 👨‍💻

For Mohamed Ellithy from Egypt, it started with childhood curiosity about how computers really work. Now at ITMO, that curiosity has become a full‑blown passion for software engineering.

I wanted to challenge myself by studying in a completely different environment and gain international experience. ITMO stood out because of its strong reputation in IT and programming, as well as its practical approach to education.

⚡️ Read Mohamed’s full story here

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