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• Ufa: Exploring the Rarely Seen Side of Russia

  …low-rise wooden buildings, some still inhabited, others used as museums, art schools, or offices, standing side by side with their modern counterparts. But it’s not just all history – there’s a modern public space called Art-Kvadrat, a hotspot for the younger generation. Here you can chill, learn more about the modern art in the region, and buy souvenirs from local b…

  23.05.2025

• Student Spotlight: Basil Soufi, USA

  …it be? Definitely public transportation and high-density residential development. In the US, smaller homes aren’t being built, and large homes are expensive. Russia’s multi-story housing offers a solution to the growing housing crisis. When did you start your studies – and how was the admission process go for you? I applied in August 2023 and was accepted in…

  22.05.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: May 22-28, 2025

  …or Until July 1, Wed-Thu: 1 pm - 9 pm, Fri-Sun: 12 pm - 7 pm Street Art Storage Tickets: Wed-Thu – 600 rubles, Fri-Sun – 800 rubles (50% off for students) The history of Russian street art is lovingly documented in this chamber exhibition that nevertheless manages to feature over 120 pieces. You are invited to explore what is undoubtedly one of the mos…

  21.05.2025

• 6 Modern Russian TV Series to Watch

  …Watch if: you’re into vampire stories What if vampires were real? And what if they lived in Smolensk? In an ocean of vampire series, Central Russia's Vampires tells the story of people and vampires who have found a way to coexist in a small town in central Russia – until one day, two bodies with bite marks show up. To deflect suspicion away from themselves, a …

  16.05.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: May 15-21, 2025

  … Monday, May 19 Leningrad. Meeting Victory Until May 20, 10 am - 9 pm daily Fabergé Museum Free – tickets here The WWII-themed exhibition looks into the history behind the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, Victory Day, and post-war life in Leningrad through a series of over 120 photographs, drawings, and paintings by prominent photographers and …

  14.05.2025

• Staff Spotlight: Alena Ermochenko

• Everything for Victory: Lives of ITMO Scientists – Heroes of WWII

• This Week in St. Petersburg: May 8-14, 2025

  …ming flowers and birdsong. Monday, May 12 Sand Sculpture Festival Until August 24, 10 am - 9 pm daily Peter and Paul Fortress 500 rubles Explore the history of World War II through a series of themed sculptures – all made of sand by master artists from Russia and abroad. On view are sand installations inspired by WW2 memorials around the coun…

  07.05.2025

• From Research to Product: Skolkovo’s Andrey Volkov on How Universities Can Get Involved in Tech

  …versity must be of need to different stakeholders – and its budget should reflect that. Early adopters One example is KU Leuven (Belgium), which has an interesting history. Founded in 1425, it is one of Europe's oldest universities. Around 30 years ago, a group of students who had returned from studies at other universities decided that they didn’t want to …

  06.05.2025

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #78

  …am Sputnik Original took third place in a category dedicated to achievements in development of local STEM communities. Read more: School Students From St. Petersburg Make History at FIRST Tech Challenge *** This is your regular reminder: the 2025 admissions campaign at ITMO is in full swing! In the latest edition of our regular series about educational oppor…

  05.05.2025