On 7 of July 2013 the festival dedicated to the summer graduation of students of the St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics was held. 

At 12 am the noon memorable shot of the alarm guns of Paul Fortress sounded in honor of graduates of ITMO 2013.

On the square in front of the Naryshkin bastion were invited all the graduates, parents and teachers.

The schedule of the ceremony in honor of the graduates 2013.:

2-3 pm - Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall. Registration of graduates and Master dressing in gowns.

3 pm  - The ceremonial launch of the balls in front of the Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall.

3.30 – 7 pm - The ceremony in honor of the graduates of 2013 and the presentation of diplomas.