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• From St. Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod: A Journey to Russia’s World Youth Festival

  When I received my acceptance notification for the World Youth Festival Assembly, I had to read it twice to believe it was real. Out of over 62,000 applications submitted from 175 countries, only 2,000 participants were selected: 1,000 from Russia and 1,000 from abroad. The selection criteria were rigorous: experience in international youth cooperation, participation in Russian and international projects, strong English proficiency, and demonstrated leadership in fields like IT, entrepreneurship, media, and science. Being chosen from such a competitive pool felt like a validation of everything I've worked toward since arriving at ITMO.

  05.11.2025

• Receiving Best Foreign Professor Award at Jilin International Studies University, China

  Apart from being a PhD student and member of staff at ITMO’s Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations, I'm currently a Professor in Jilin International Studies University in China. Recently, I was honored with the prestigious Best Foreign Professor of the Year Award. This milestone means a lot to me and in this blog, I wanted to share how I got to this point and why teaching plays such an important role in my life.

  16.10.2025

• My Take on AI in the Classroom

  Being an international student, there are times when I feel I'm experiencing two worlds at the same time. There is the traditional classroom: lectures, textbooks, professors challenging us to think critically. And then there is cyberspace, where AI answers in the form of ChatGPT, YandexGPT, DeepSeek, Gamma AI, Grok, Mathos AI, Luma, and Blackbox are instantaneously available at our fingertips, ready to answer in seconds. Every now and then, the cyber world feels faster, more accessible, and less messy than the real one. But the nagging question remains: are those tools really helping us learn — or just allowing us to graduate without skills?

  10.10.2025

• A Summer Day at Shchuchye Lake: Bangladeshi Students Unite Across Campuses

  St. Petersburg is renowned not just for its architectural beauty and historical depth but also for its peaceful natural setting, especially in summer. For a group of 22 Bangladeshi students studying at different universities across the city, one perfect July weekend offered a chance to leave the classrooms behind for some time and return to nature, friendship, and cultural identity.

  26.09.2025

• My First Adventure at ITMO’s Yagodnoe Camp

  Ever since I became a student at ITMO University, I had been waiting eagerly to visit Yagodnoe, the university's fabled sports and recreation camp. I had enrolled twice before but canceled at the eleventh hour due to a time limitation. This summer, though, I was not going to let the chance pass me by.

  07.08.2025

• From India to Russia: A Dream That Crossed Continents

  They say dreams know no borders, and mine certainly didn’t. As a young girl growing up in India, I often imagined a life beyond the familiar — a life filled with learning, exploring, and discovering the world. Studying abroad wasn’t just an ambition, it was a promise I made to myself that one day, I would step out of my comfort zone and truly chase knowledge in a new land. This promise led me to Russia.

  25.07.2025

• From Vyborg to Murmansk: a Solo Adventure, a BRICS Journey, and a Bittersweet Goodbye

  After my escape to Vyborg from all the academic pressure, I thought I’d take it slow for a while. But life, as always, had its own plans. What followed was a string of unforgettable experiences — each one putting me out of my comfort zone and closer to who I am becoming.

  27.06.2025

• How to Initiate and Get a Research Internship: Guide Based on Personal Experience

  Securing a research internship can be tricky, particularly if you’re aiming for a self-initiated placement outside formal programs. While many universities offer structured summer internships for undergraduates and Master’s students, opportunities for semester-long stays for PhD students are less straightforward. This guide, based on my own experience (including a fully funded research stay in Saudi Arabia and a journal publication), will walk you through the process of making it work.

  29.05.2025

• How I Represented ITMO and JISU at a Forum in China

  As Coordinator of International Relations at the Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations (FTMI) at ITMO University and a current professor at Jilin International Studies University (JISU, China), I recently had the opportunity to participate in the International Forum on Impressions of Northeast China: The Local-Cosmopolitan Dimensions of Northeast China Culture, held in Changchun.

  12.05.2025

• How Photography Connects Me With Russian Culture and Its Natural Beauty

  The day I arrived in Russia, October 7, 2023, felt like a new chapter in my life. Having spent my entire life in Bangladesh, I was accustomed to crowded streets, vibrant festivals, and a warm tropical climate. Arriving in St. Petersburg, I found myself in a completely different world: grand architecture, the crisp autumn air, and a language I couldn’t yet understand. Amid all the unfamiliarity, I had one constant companion — my camera. For six years, it had been my trusted tool to capture fleeting moments and connect with people. Little did I know it would also become my bridge to understanding Russia, helping me embrace its rich culture and fall in love with its diverse landscapes.

  05.03.2025