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• Hot, Greasy, Delicious: Russian Fast Food to Make You Happy

  …very cook makes it in a slightly different way. For some, trying different recipes has become some sort of a gastronomic hobby, which eventually led to the emergence of full-fledged shaverma festivals. Shaverma has become such a cultural phenomenon that the correct pronunciation of its name sparks battles between cities. In Moscow, you'll find it under "shawurma"…

  16.04.2019

• Green Icebergs, Planet Nine, and End of Opportunity Rover: Top Science News of 2019 So Far

  …a. Incorporated into ice, iron oxides reflect reds and oranges but absorb blue light, producing a vibrant green color. New studies suggest a ninth planet lurking at the edge of the solar system. Its existence is yet to be proven Dmitriy Epstein, a researcher at the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academ…

  15.04.2019

• ITMO Graduate on Britain's IT Market, Hedge Funds and Working in the Field of Financial Technologies

  …rsburg State University. Then, I wanted to become a more flexible programmer, so I decided to pursue an educational path that would allow me to become one. How did the knowledge you got at the university help you to pursue your career? On the whole, I started working in my professional field during my Master’s years at ITMO University. At that time, I got a pos…

  15.04.2019

• Presidential Grant Recipients On Their Award-Winning Research

  …hat we perceive visually, depend on a series of parameters, for example, the size and shape of each particle, and can be adjusted by using a dedicated algorithm. With the knowledge of the activation (recording) algorithm, it is possible to use optical methods in order to create such a safety label that would be impossible to replicate in an improvised manner. The lab…

  15.04.2019

• Space Tourism: How to Book a Flight to the Orbit

  …addition to four sets of NASA equipment. The ship returned successfully after climbing to the altitude of 89.9 kilometers. The US Air Force and Virgin Galactic place the inner edge of outer space at the altitude of 80 kilometers; the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, however, places it at 100 kilometers above ground level. Last year, Elon Musk’s private spac…

  12.04.2019

• German Week in St. Petersburg: Experts Discuss Science Communication and the Social Mission of Modern Science

  …s speakers: Alexander Struck, PhD, professor at the Faculty of Technology and Bionics of the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences Science is the search for knowledge, either the verifiable or the falsified kind. To that end, scientists conduct experiments that could be repeated by others. Only reproducible experiments can give us a glimpse into the fut…

  11.04.2019

• Programming Music with Sonic Pi: A How-To

  …here the ingredients are grown, on what kind of soil, when the dish was created, and what national cuisine it belongs to. As a result, kids obtain a significant amount of knowledge and skills in a range of fields, and learn to harness it in their work. It’s a modern interdisciplinary approach to education. Sonic Pi employs the same interdisciplinary approach to te…

  08.04.2019

• Moscow Claims ICPC Champion Title for Second Year in a Row

  …o work under pressure. As the event’s organizers note, solutions to some of the problems only require attention and carefulness. Other problems, however, require in-depth knowledge of various algorithms. The solutions are checked in real time using tests prepared in advance by the jury, and graded according to their comprehensiveness, the time in which they we…

  04.04.2019

• ITMO University’s Master’s Degree Programs in 2019: Don’t Miss Your Opportunity

  … them to continue their education, and why they chose this over other options, like professional development programs or self-education. In response, we aim to create a full-fledged ecosystem in which the University will serve as a platform for professional improvement and harmonious development. It’s important to understand that many of our Master’s students alre…

  03.04.2019

• I am a Professional: Gold Medal Winners Share Their Experience

  …ion grew twice in number of participants. I am really glad that representatives of 75 subjects of the Russian Federation became its award winners. In order to obtain best knowledge and recognition, you don’t exactly have to go to Moscow: you can well achieve that in other regions. Our gold medal winners serve as a great example of that,” commented Mikhail Kotukov. …

  03.04.2019