St. Petersburg City Administration in Alliance with ITMO University Launched a Press Center

Administration of St. Petersburg with the assistance of ITMO University organized its own press center, which will serve as a key work area for press conferences, discussions and meetings with experts, officials and public. It will be also include headquarters of St. Petersburg Forum of Spatial Development “Harmony of Versatility.” Vladimir Vasilyev, ITMO University rector, took part in press center`s grand opening.

“The press center aims to initiate important social activities such as interaction between St. Petersburg government and expert community as well as researchers, entrepreneurs and general public,” noted Mr. Vasilyev.

According to ITMO University rector, experts discussed the idea of this center at “Harmony of Versatility” Forum, which took place in May. Back then international urban specialists underlined that a press center is necessary to be organized. At the “Harmony of Versatility” headquarters experts are going to present the most important urban projects such as St. Petersburg planning scheme, as well as economic and investment development strategies of the city.

“We are going to attract ITMO University students, and young researchers who has their own ideas and projects working for public good,” said Mr. Vasilyev.

New press center can seat several tens of people. It also includes equipment for live broadcasts and Wi-Fi.

Polina Poleshchuk

News portal editorial office