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What does a work week at ITMO look like? Full of exciting tasks and cool collaborations, of course, but there is much more to it! Here’s our take on a week of “extracurricular” activities for an ITMO staffer.
Learn more about all the events and communities here❤️
What does a work week at ITMO look like? Full of exciting tasks and cool collaborations, of course, but there is much more to it! Here’s our take on a week of “extracurricular” activities for an ITMO staffer.
Learn more about all the events and communities here
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Meet Johan Rios Gonzalez, a biotech student from Mexico 🧬
In his first year, Johan learned the language, embraced new adventures, and immersed himself in Russian culture. He also made friends through ITMO’s Buddy System and brought a taste of Latin America to St. Petersburg by helping organize campus events such as Latin American Night.
Johan also told us what it was like to experience his first winter in St. Petersburg:
Read the full interview here⚡️ ️️️
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In his first year, Johan learned the language, embraced new adventures, and immersed himself in Russian culture. He also made friends through ITMO’s Buddy System and brought a taste of Latin America to St. Petersburg by helping organize campus events such as Latin American Night.
Johan also told us what it was like to experience his first winter in St. Petersburg:
“In Mexico, I was used to temperatures of around 30°C, while here I experienced temperatures as low as -20°C. Of course, that’s a huge difference, but I don’t think the weather is something students should be afraid of. You have to adapt and buy the right clothes, but winter here can also be really beautiful.”
Read the full interview here
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A major part of settling in at ITMO is the student life 🏄
This September and October, ITMO student clubs are hosting intro sessions; here, you can learn more about their activities and become a member.
Save the dates and find your match:
💚 September 25 – ITMOcraft, a club for Minecraft enthusiasts
💚 September 26 – 94 CLUB, an event management club
💚 September 26 – open bachata class by Shall We Dance? dancing club
💚 October 2 - audition for FLAME partner dance club
💚 October 4 – audition for ITMO STAYTUNED vocal club
#studentlife
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This September and October, ITMO student clubs are hosting intro sessions; here, you can learn more about their activities and become a member.
Save the dates and find your match:
#studentlife
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If you haven’t been to Moscow yet, you can get a taste of it right here in St. Petersburg 🚆
All thanks to the distinctive architectural style from the 1930s-1950s – Stalinist Architecture. In this article, we’ll guide you through locations and districts with the most monumental and grandiose architectural legacy of the 20th century.
#stp
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All thanks to the distinctive architectural style from the 1930s-1950s – Stalinist Architecture. In this article, we’ll guide you through locations and districts with the most monumental and grandiose architectural legacy of the 20th century.
#stp
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ITMO merch giveaway 🎁 Last week, our channel hit 5,000 subscribers! We’re happy to see the international ITMO community growing every year ❣️ To celebrate this, we’re launching a giveaway. Three winners will receive some of the coolest ITMO merch – perfect…
It’s time to announce the results! 🎉
Thanks to everyone who participated in our giveaway. The winners are in the post above – congratulations!
Please DM us to learn how to get your prizes.
Thanks to everyone who participated in our giveaway. The winners are in the post above – congratulations!
Please DM us to learn how to get your prizes.
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The first year of studies in Russia feels like this 🐗
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Here’s your weekly digest of news and events from ITMO:
🏆 ITMO’s Sergey Kolyubin, head of the Embodied AI and Robotics Laboratory, won the Yandex ML Prize 2026 in the Program Leaders category.
🎓 The grocery chain Magnit and ITMO have launched a joint education and career guidance program for future Magnit Tech professionals.
🌊 Discover how water has shaped the history and culture of St. Petersburg – from its founding to the present day.
And here are a few posts you won’t want to miss:
🤝 ITMO’s student clubs are hosting introductory sessions this week. Learn about their activities and become a member!
📅 Discover what a typical working week at ITMO looks like, including places to visit and activities to enjoy.
#newsdigest
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🏆 ITMO’s Sergey Kolyubin, head of the Embodied AI and Robotics Laboratory, won the Yandex ML Prize 2026 in the Program Leaders category.
🎓 The grocery chain Magnit and ITMO have launched a joint education and career guidance program for future Magnit Tech professionals.
🌊 Discover how water has shaped the history and culture of St. Petersburg – from its founding to the present day.
And here are a few posts you won’t want to miss:
🤝 ITMO’s student clubs are hosting introductory sessions this week. Learn about their activities and become a member!
📅 Discover what a typical working week at ITMO looks like, including places to visit and activities to enjoy.
#newsdigest
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Hello from the World Youth Festival🎉
From September 11 to 17, Yekaterinburg hosted the World Youth Festival — and, of course, some of our students and graduates were there, too!
We caught up with a few of them to hear about their experience and the festival’s highlights:
💬 Umar Ahmed, staff member at research center “Strong AI in Industry”:
💬 Ramin Jalalpoor, Bachelor’s student in Robotics and AI:
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From September 11 to 17, Yekaterinburg hosted the World Youth Festival — and, of course, some of our students and graduates were there, too!
We caught up with a few of them to hear about their experience and the festival’s highlights:
💬 Umar Ahmed, staff member at research center “Strong AI in Industry”:
It was a great honor to be selected for the World Youth Festival out of more than 100,000 applications, as part of the Leningrad Oblast delegation of the International Friendship Club. I had the chance to represent both my home country, Pakistan, and my delegation. The scale was simply incredible. I lost count of how many people I met and connections I made.
One highlight was a tour of Sber’s Tier 3 IT hub. It was enormous, and I loved the working culture, which is hybrid and welcoming, and honestly felt like home. I also got to interview people from many different nations, enjoy unforgettable concerts, and attend a session with Sergey Lavrov. The opening and closing ceremonies were the best I have ever seen. It was truly mesmerising.
Experiences like this are exactly why I am continuing my journey at ITMO, moving toward my PhD.
💬 Ramin Jalalpoor, Bachelor’s student in Robotics and AI:
For me, it was an incredible experience: new connections, and the chance to feel the atmosphere of a huge international event. You meet people from different countries, learn more about each other’s cultures, and discover something new every day!
At the festival, I performed as a winner of the WOW RUSSIA competition, sharing my impressions and experiences. It was nerve-racking, but also such a joy to represent my university.
At the end of my performance, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Olga Petrova said: “Ah, you’re from ITMO — my absolute favourite university!” 😄 It was a wonderful moment and one of the most memorable of the entire festival.
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Another exciting contest for international students: “WOW! RUSSIA!” 🏆
Film a video about your studies and life in Russia, share your impressions, and win cool prizes!
You can choose from the five categories:
🔴 Education: Study Without Filters
🔴 Travel: Russia in Frame
🔴 Culture: Russia Between the Lines
🔴 Life Lessons: Russia Taught Me
🔴 Speak Russian: Confident and In Style
🗓 Apply by October 30 via the website
#opportunities
Film a video about your studies and life in Russia, share your impressions, and win cool prizes!
You can choose from the five categories:
🗓 Apply by October 30 via the website
#opportunities
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Real ITMO student schedule:
💻 10 AM to 4 PM: study in front of a computer
🎬 5 PM: watch a movie about computers
If you’re going to spend all day with computers anyway, you might as well keep them around for movie night! From helpful assistants to all-powerful adversaries, computers have fascinated filmmakers for decades. Here’s our pick of five remarkable examples from the silver screen.
💻 10 AM to 4 PM: study in front of a computer
🎬 5 PM: watch a movie about computers
If you’re going to spend all day with computers anyway, you might as well keep them around for movie night! From helpful assistants to all-powerful adversaries, computers have fascinated filmmakers for decades. Here’s our pick of five remarkable examples from the silver screen.
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