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Student Spotlight: Moayad Terro, Syria
…nt. It’s held in Moscow and brings together cybersecurity experts from around the world for two weeks. The goal is to learn from leading Russian specialists in IT infrastructure protection, share experiences, and connect with each other. I’m here as a participant, just like everyone else, representing both ITMO and Syria. In that role, how does it feel to be conne…
21.08.2025
Urban Planner Ali Alraouf on Arab Megalopolises, Beauty of St. Petersburg, and Cities of the Future
…bsession – until then, we never had any architects or designers. So, when I began to seriously consider my future profession, my parents couldn’t tell me where to start and which direction to choose. Luckily, my father knew a professor who gave me some useful advice. He spoke with me about my interests and hobbies – and suggested that I apply to an architecture sc…
20.08.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: August 21-27, 2025
…s here South Korea is world-famous not only for its spellbinding landscapes – but also for its tigers; the animal plays a prominent role in the country’s folklore. With her collection of tiger-themed images, Ji Minsun, a South Korea-born artist, attempts to rethink the image of the feline in folklore through an interplay of new meanings and traditional painting …
20.08.2025
4 Russian Sci-Fi Film Classics You Should See
…The utopian optimism of Star Trek. The existential dread of Alien. The whimsy and adventure of Star Wars. All these classic narratives are easily found in Russian science fiction, too – and yet, there is a very specific fleur to this “sub-genre” that has made it so captivating not just for Russian speakers, but for many readers and viewers abroad. Although its his…
19.08.2025
ITMO Researchers Produce Artificial Optical Synapse for Enhanced AI Performance
…Modern neural networks are based on conventional electronic devices that have separate processor and memory functions, causing them to constantly transfer large amounts of data between the two components. This creates the bottleneck effect, which makes the device run slower, while consuming more energy. The solution may be a processor with the “features” of the brain…
18.08.2025
Work, Stretch, Repeat: How Did Soviet People Stay Fit?
… avoid exercise altogether. Nationwide workouts Before TVs became the norm at every house, everyone listened to the radio. If you turned it on in the morning, you’d hear instructions for – you guessed it – a set of fitness exercises, or zaryadka (зарядка). As families got ready for work or school, they could join in for a quick morning stretch. A few hours…
18.08.2025
ITMO Launches Second Season of Scientific St. Petersburg Project
…ason, as well. Initiated by the Russian Museum and ITMO’s Center for Science Communication, the project now operates beyond St. Petersburg and offers a new perspective on museum collections via public lectures, interdisciplinary tours, and educational sessions for professionals in the country’s regions. The School of Scientific Souvenirs is also coming back: this is …
14.08.2025
Student Spotlight: Anna Naumchik, Belarus
… more connected, understanding world. When you’re not busy with studies or events, how do you like to spend your free time? I’m an avid reader, whether it’s classics, science fiction, or horror. If you love the Strugatsky brothers, Stephen King, or Jane Austen, we’ll get along just fine. I’m also part of my dorm’s running club, helping with organization sometim…
14.08.2025
ITMO Scientists Develop New Cheap and Quick Way to Produce Green Hydrogen
… margarine and soap. Moreover, hydrogen is an efficient green energy source. Industrially, it’s produced by heating methane and water vapor to 700-1,000 °C. However, this chemical reaction produces both hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Water electrolysis is a more eco-conscious way to generate hydrogen; in this process, water disintegrates into hydrogen and oxygen – b…
13.08.2025
Your Travel To-Do List: The Golden Ring of Russia
…oy's Word. Rybinsk Year of founding: 1071 Population: 177,295 |s=5,center| In 2025, the traditional route was expanded with Rybinsk – owing to the massive reconstruction the city undertook in recent years. The city got most of its fame from the Rybinsk Reservoir – what was supposed to be the world’s largest artificial lake at the time. But there ar…
12.08.2025