The party may be over, but the memories will last ❤️

Enjoy a recap of the graduation ceremony for our Foundation Program students!

Big wins, breakthrough science, and fresh discoveries. Here’s your weekly ITMO roundup 👇

🏆 ITMO graduate Alexander Panin joined the list of St. Petersburg’s best graduates at the annual ceremony at Peter and Paul Fortress.

🔬 ITMO physicists introduced MetaDiT, the world’s first AI model for supersensitive optics design.

🌿 From outdoor adventures to rediscovered classics: our latest Discovery of the Month is all about the little moments that made June special.

And here are a few highlights you may have missed 👀

☀️ Praveen Chandrasekar, a world-class organic chemistry expert who chose ITMO for his research into organic solar cells, explains why this field could shape the future of energy.

💬 Ever wondered how to politely address a stranger in Russian? We break down useful expressions, etiquette, and the history behind them in our latest language guide.

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Remember your first ITMO Family Day? 😋

This year’s graduation party is shaping up to be one for the books. Spoiler: Hleb are headlining!

But the real question is: who else has fronted the festival over the years? And what’s the story behind this year’s main act?

Read the full article to find out 👈

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Who draws the bridges of St. Petersburg? 🌉

If you’ve ever stood on the banks of Neva during a white night, watching massive steel structures slowly rise into the sky, you’ve probably wondered: how do they actually do that? Read on to find out!

And if you’re wondering where to watch them without the crowds? We’ve got the insider tips, too 😉

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This week was anything but ordinary 🎉
Here’s ITMO got up to this week:

🥇 ITMO student Svetlana Trusova from the Faculty of Applied Informatics won gold at the Formula Kite Youth Women’s European Championship in Italy and climbed to 2nd place in the international ranking.

🤖 ITMO’s Youth Robotics Lab claimed first place at the Russian Robotics Olympiad with an AI-powered waste collection robot designed to clean natural parks without disturbing local ecosystems.

💼 Selectel are investing over a billion rubles in a new joint enterprise with ITMO to develop next-generation AI services and technologies.

And here are a couple of updates you won’t want to miss:

✍️ Got a story to tell? Become an ITMO.NEWS blog author, boost your CV, earn points for the enhanced stipend contest, and share your unique experience with the world.

🎶 ITMO Family Day is just around the corner! Register now and get ready for a day of fun activities, plus a live performance by the band HLEB.

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