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• From Screen to Life: A Movie Guide to St. Petersburg

  …es to separate the twosome who are just a step, a turn, apart and makes their feelings grow stronger.  The movie is filled with landmarks from the Belinskogo Bridge to the Swan Canal. The protagonists first meet in Leo Tolstoy Square, dominated by the neogothic House with Two Towers, in the Petrogradsky District. A gloomy gem of the Northern Modern style, the Hous…

  02.04.2021

• ITMO Associate Professor Alexander Kuznetsov on How Criminals Fool Voice Recognition to Steal Money

  …coming to an end. We’ve proposed algorithms, and now we need to implement them in a finished program for testing and evaluation. We plan to do all this by the summer. Then, we want to improve our system. So far, its accuracy is 85% but we won’t stop here. Are there any industrial or funding partners interested in your work? Yes, but it’s too early to share any …

  02.04.2021

• Bachelor’s and PhD Admissions Now Open at ITMO University

  …their applications starting today. Citizens of other nations and stateless citizens can apply with Unified State Exam scores or by taking part in entrance competitions. Want to check your knowledge and prepare for ITMO University’s entrance exams? Join the ITMO.TEST-DRIVE project! Once you’ve signed up to the admissions website, you’ll gain access to training …

  01.04.2021

• TECHNOHISTORY Conference: Biohacking, Neuroart, and Women of Bauhaus

  …I in art creation and its ethical and technological aspects. I became fascinated by this a year ago when I visited an exhibition of AI-generated art. I was so impressed that I wanted to learn as much as possible about it. I’ve studied 25 projects and various sources. Then, I structured the information to get a big picture. That’s how I learned how AI works and what l…

  01.04.2021

• Student Spotlight: Gedesh Soma, Angola

  …ram because in Angola, we have very few post-graduate students in my field. My studies focus on mathematical modeling, numerical methods, and software complexity, and I always wanted to gain more knowledge about the methods of transferring information, including those that require computers. The decision to study at this great university was influenced by the rank…

  01.04.2021

• Social Media Knows Everything: Threats and Risks

  …t until it causes harm. For instance, no one knows who has our phone numbers that we often use for registration on free outlets. And then we wonder why we received calls and unwanted offers from strange numbers. What are other negative aspects? On social networks, you often come across ads saying “Do you live near … metro station? Then this ad is for …

  31.03.2021

• The Future of Hard Drives: Hot Bits and Laser Recordings

  … The attempt to accommodate this bit density by intensifying the magnetic field doesn’t work because of the decreased energy efficiency. But both researchers and regular users want to have it all: storage capacity, stability, and energy efficiency. How can we achieve it? By using light!  This is due to the fact that with higher temperatures ferromagnetics become s…

  31.03.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 3-4, 2021

  …Whether it’s Russian or not, you will discover a whole new side of cinema and culture. Theater online festival March 21 - April 6, at 7 pm Online Free Do you want to see a puppet show for free? In the comfort of your own room? This weekend, all theater lovers and those aspiring to become ones are lucky to have a unique chance to rethink everything t…

  31.03.2021

• Architectural Utopia: 5 Never-Implemented Soviet Projects

  …your jaw drop: check out our stories on Russia’s medieval and architectural gems, as well as some inspiring yet sometimes bizarre buildings and breathtaking nature. And if you want to master the richness of the Russian language and culture, here’s everything you need to know about Soviet literature and sci-fi.…

  29.03.2021

• ITMO's 121st Anniversary: Quizzes, Tours, and Lots of Gifts

  …e university threw a series of offline and online events. Students could take quizzes to demonstrate their knowledge of ITMO University, voice their thoughts at the special “I want to say” area, and sing a karaoke version of the ITMO With You tune. They could also take their chances at various giveaways on VK and Facebook and, for example, win the chance to see their…

  29.03.2021