Autumn Vibes in St. Petersburg: A Season to Experience

Autumn is a magical time in St. Petersburg, where the crisp air and changing colors breathe new life into the city. From the city's vibrant streets to its quiet parks, autumn brings a charm that deserves to be explored and experienced to the fullest.

Where the Wild Things Are

A trip to the zoo is the perfect opportunity to spend time with your friends and family and see some unbearably cute animals! So hop on down, and discover what St. Petersburg has to offer you.

Highlights of 28th Aeronautics Festival in Velikye Luki

The Velikye Luki Aeronautics festival (Воздухоплавание) is a yearly championship of flying hot air balloons that takes place in the city of Velikye Luki located in the south-east part of Pskov Oblast. The city is also called the Capital of aeronautics in Russia. The festival has been taking place since 1996. After a year-long wait, I was finally able to indulge and witness this festival first-hand! Here’s my experience of the event.

Tournaments and Events Any Student Can Join for Extra PE Points

Physical education and sports is a class that every Bachelor’s student at ITMO must take for their first few years of studying. There is a wide range of options for how you can complete this discipline, with many different sports at varying levels of difficulty. If you want, you can join a club for a specific sport and compete, or you can complete the disciple on your own time by running or working out at a gym.

Our Summer Studies in Istanbul: Part 2

Welcome to the second part of our story about our experiences at the "Delightful Istanbul 2024" Summer School. Catch up on Part 1 here if you haven't seen it and read on!

Our Summer Studies in Istanbul: Part 1

Hey everyone! We're Mariia and Alina, and we're students at the Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations at ITMO University. In this 3-part blog, we want to share our experience participating in the Aydin University "Delightful Istanbul 2024" Summer School.

An International Student’s Journey in St. Petersburg, Russia

When I first landed in St. Petersburg from India, brimming with excitement for my Russian Foundation Program, followed by Master's studies, little did I know that the journey ahead would be both challenging and transformative. It’s been more than one and a half-years now, and as I reflect on my experiences, I see a story of growth, resilience, and a lot of learning.

Machine Learning Trends in the Banking Sector

As a third-year student of IT with a parallel interest in business and investments, I have become fascinated by the study of machine learning trends in various sectors of the industry. Among these, the banking sector stands out as a particularly amazing area, where machine learning is not merely an innovative tool, but a revolutionary force reshaping the very fabric of financial services. In this blog post, we will be exploring the latest trends in machine learning in the banking industry. Join me as we uncover how the unification of these two fields is shaping the future of financial services.

Who Drives Innovations?

Just as individuals inevitably encounter problems throughout their lives, humanity also faces different kinds of impediments. But these impediments do not put us in a "no way out" dilemma. They become challenges and tests; they make us think and they push us to invent something new. For every problem, there is an innovator, a person who comes up with a new idea and makes people's lives better. But can anyone become an innovator? What qualities should an innovator have?