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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 22-23, 2022

  Eye-opening, transcendent, and immersive – these are the three words to describe the upcoming weekend. Find out what that means below.

  19.10.2022

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Petrovsky Island

  While the weather gives us the last chance to enjoy the colors of the fall, join us on a walk around the island of the greatest potential in the city, now a sanctuary for yachts, skaters, and soon-to-disappear traces of past centuries.

  14.10.2022

• Student Spotlight: Alonso Arbildo Prieto, Peru

  Did you know that ITMO is home to many international students from South America? Today, we are diving deep into a conversation with Alonso, a first-year Master’s student of technoscience, innovation, and economy. In this interview, he shares his experience of traveling to St. Petersburg, his biggest cultural shock, and his hobbies.

  13.10.2022

• Fun & Wacky Sports to Try in St. Petersburg

  Whether you’re eager to add some spark to your workout or would like to pick up a new sport, these five activities will do the job for you.

  11.10.2022

• Staff Spotlight: Ekaterina Rassolenko, International Admissions Office

  Every year, hundreds of international students come to ITMO as well as travel abroad as part of academic mobility programs. Naturally, a lot of effort goes into making it happen. Let’s take a sneak peek into the workings of ITMO’s International Admissions Office through the words of Ekaterina, an employee since 2018.

  06.10.2022

• Best Eats Around Lomonosova Campus

  You may have noticed that the cafeteria on ITMO’s campus on Lomonosova 9 is about to close for renovations, which means you’re going to have to venture out of the university to get your daily sustenance. Having spent many days, weeks, months, and even years working at this campus, our editorial team has some great ideas of delicious food that will keep you going on long days of studying. They’re all at a reasonable walking distance from the uni, making each a perfect fit for your lunch break.

  26.09.2022

• Steps Away: Places to Explore Near ITMO's Chaykovskogo Campus

  Wondering how to make the most of your time between or after classes? The Steps Away series is back to help! In this installment, join us in exploring the destinations within walking distance around the Chaykovskogo St. 11/2 building.

  23.09.2022

• Student Spotlight: Dong Do, Vietnam

  Being an international student isn’t easy, as you have a lot more to do in order to sync with other students. And studying science in Russian can be a massive challenge. Can one expect any help from friends? Learn more about the opportunities and challenges of studying at ITMO from Dong, an international Bachelor’s student from Vietnam.

  22.09.2022

• Student Spotlight: Mishek Likola, Zambia

  At ITMO’s Foundation Program, international students can learn the basics of Russian language, history and culture to ensure a successful start of their Bachelor’s studies. This week, we talked to Mishek Likola, an international student from Zambia, who completed his Foundation Program at ITMO to go on to study software engineering at another university in St. Petersburg. Did St. Petersburg meet his expectations? And what is his best strategy for coping with the cold? Read on to find out.

  15.09.2022

• Student Spotlight: Sharif Muradi, Afghanistan

  Are you a new international student at ITMO? Then you must have a lot of questions. How does it feel to be an international student in Russia? How to keep yourself warm during the harsh winter? What are some popular food options and tourist spots in St. Petersburg? We talked to Sharif, a second-year student from Afghanistan, to get his take on such questions. Read on to find out more.

  08.09.2022