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From breakthrough science to robot musicians — here’s your week at ITMO!

🔬 ITMO, Skoltech, and HSE scientists have created the first electrically powered perovskite laser as a more cost-efficient solution for optical chips, sensors, and quantum devices.

🎓 In 2026, ITMO has received 32,000+ applications to Bachelor’s programs (150% more than last year!) and welcomed a record number of contest winners in St. Petersburg.

🤖 ITMO’s Youth Robotics Lab unveiled its most complex robot yet, EMMA, at RobotChallenge 2026 in Beijing. The violin-playing robot can tune its own violin and repeat melodies “by ear.”

And now, some posts worth revisiting:

👌 We’ve asked our students about their typical monthly spending on groceries, eating out, transport, accommodation, and leisure. Check out the key takeaways in our cards.

🫰 From grabbing a coffee to using an ATM or managing your stipend, learn the essential currency-related words in Russian.

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Ready for some end-of-summer fun? Try stamp hunting! 🕵️‍♂️

Catch the last days of the Cultural Notebook initiative this August: grab a notebook, visit the city’s cultural landmarks, and get unique stamps for your collection. From famous museums to popular coffeeshops, this will be a walk to remember!

Learn more and plan your route with our article 🏃‍♂️

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First-year students, get ready to journey into the ITMO Universe 🪐

If you’re already in St. Petersburg, don’t miss ITMO Universe, our orientation days for new students, which take place on August 31 – September 2 for Bachelor’s students and on September 2-5 for Master’s students.

Here, you’ll explore stations focused on various aspects of your future studies, learn about student clubs at ITMO, and join a party with fun activities from our partners and a secret headliner.

But that’s not all: join ITMO Universe online on VK and Telegram to learn more details about your upcoming classes and get all the info in one place.

🗺️ Find more information + links to events and channels

Full list of stations for Bachelor’s students can be found here.

NB! Foundation Program students are also welcome to attend the event. Drop by the station “Getting started for international students” for useful info.

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From tiny lasers to giant adventures, here’s what’s been happening at ITMO this week:

🔬 ITMO scientists have created microspherical resonators that amplify light by hundreds of times; applications include medical diagnostics and even special anti-counterfeiting markings.

🍩 ITMO and Yandex Education are taking a food truck on a 4,000+ km journey across Russia, bringing along donuts, lectures, games, and even a chance to win a PlayStation.

🏃 The Russian Premier League’s 2026/27 season is underway, and we’re revisiting three iconic moments in Russian football history.

And now, a couple of posts from this week worth revisiting:

🪐 If you’re already in St. Petersburg, join our orientation days (Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 for Bachelor’s students, Sept. 2-5 for Master’s students) and learn about your future studies, discover student clubs, and party with our partners and a secret headliner.

🕵️‍♂️ Ready for some end-of-summer fun? Try stamp hunting! The Cultural Notebook initiative continues through the end of August: grab a notebook, explore St. Petersburg’s cultural landmarks, and collect unique stamps along the way.

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Sorry for the reminder 🥲

Make new friends at ITMO 🤝

Join Speed Friending and chat with dozens of students in just one evening. Participants spend 5 minutes talking in pairs, then switch partners. It’s a great opportunity to make many new friends, practice languages, and connect with the international community.

📅 September 5, 5 pm – 9 pm
📍 Lomonosova st. 9
👉 Register until September 5

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