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• Celebrating Russian Science Day: 7 Experiments from ITMO Labs

  ITMO has nearly a hundred research centers, institutes, and labs. Every day, scientists there conduct research into better diagnostics and treatment of various diseases, create next-gen devices, learn more about the secrets of the universe, and much more. This work is important, challenging, and… beautiful. In honor of the upcoming Russian Science Day, we decided to treat you to seven stunning images from the heart of ITMO laboratories. Congratulations and praise go to the scientists who bring all those exciting experiments to life.

  06.02.2026

• The ITMO NEWS Guide to Student Math Competitions

  In February, the new season of student math contests will begin. These offer a great chance to test your skills, compete with like-minded students from all over the world, and get a diploma that can boost your chances to enter Master’s and PhD programs. We asked Igor Popov, a professor at ITMO’s Institute of Applied Mathematics and an organizer of student contests, what to expect in the next season and how to train for it. Read on for his best tips.

  05.02.2026

• Boost Your Skills and Get Into a Master’s Program With Roboschool by Sberbank and ITMO

  ITMO and Sberbank have launched a robotics school for Bachelor’s students from all over Russia. Here, top representatives of each partner will hold lectures and workshops in robotics and AI, control and navigation systems, electrical engineering, and digital production. Winners of the school will pass the selection to the It’s Your Call! educational forum and get the opportunity to enroll at ITMO without exams. The Roboschool will be held online, applications are due February 18.

  04.02.2026

• How To: Skiing in St. Petersburg

  We are finally enjoying some proper winter in St. Petersburg, which makes for the perfect opportunity to try out a popular seasonal Russian hobby: skiing! 

  02.02.2026

• ITMO in Top 5 Universities for Digital Economy Professionals

  In the latest ranking of universities by the Russian non-profit organization Digital Economy, ITMO University took fourth place among universities from St. Petersburg and Moscow. A total of 30 universities from all over the country were included in the ranking.

  02.02.2026

• Discovery of the Month: Sports, Joys of Winter, and More

  January is almost over, which means it’s high time to look back on the month and see what 2026 has brought us so far. Explore our discoveries – from active and delicious to hopeful and quirky – below!

  30.01.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: January 29 - February 4, 2026

  We can hardly believe it, but the first month of 2026 is almost done! Let’s see it off with a bang – and a battle or even a few, fought on the dancefloor and at a concert hall. Are you intrigued? Read on to find out what you’ll get to see this week.

  28.01.2026

• Treasured and Hard-to-Find: Optimists in Russian Literature

  Russian literature isn’t exactly a cheer-up genre – but when optimism appears, it’s earned and stubborn. These are not your YOLO go-getters but rather those who persevere in the face of grand challenges, choose to see the best in each situation, or accept their circumstances with grace instead of abandon. Let’s meet some of them and experience the hopecore of Russian lit today.

  27.01.2026

• ITMO Staff Awarded St. Tatiana Badges of Honor

  On January 25, the National Student Day, the students and university staff of St. Petersburg, along with members of the city's youth organizations, are traditionally awarded St. Tatiana badges of honor by the association Pokrov. The awards are given in recognition of their achievements in educational and social activities. This year, the badge and certificate were awarded to Evgeny Raskin, the head of the Department of Youth Policy at ITMO, and Natalia Levchenkova, the deputy head of the Social Initiatives Development Center “People Need You!”

  26.01.2026

• How to Apply to ITMO PhD Programs in 2026

  In 2026, the admission rules for PhD programs in Russia have changed. For instance, according to the new regulations of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, entrance exams and personal achievements will be graded differently. We’ve asked ITMO’s Admission Office to clarify the new procedure for our PhD applicants in this article.

  22.01.2026