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• Student Spotlight: Hamidreza Sekandari, Iran

  …uite informative with their murals as well. Another beautiful aspect of Russian culture is that people here love reading. I have seen so many people reading books on subway trains and buses. It is such a good habit. Have you been to some of the popular destinations here? I’ve visited the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the State Hermitage Museum, and Nev…

  09.02.2023

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: February 11-12, 2023

  …tric areas offered, the exhibition explores a range of topics following the path of each artist: symbiosis by Anastasia Konyukhova, a forest recreated by Polina Limye, the awe-inspiring worldview of Artem Morozov, light movement with Victor Polyakov, an augmented reality by Kirill Rave, and light-colored landscapes by Vasilissa Savrasova.  Popcorn Market Feb…

  08.02.2023

• ITMO Teams Up With Charging Systems Manufacturer To Develop Russia’s First Wireless Electric Car Charger

  …as a power output of up to 50 kW. “It is apparent from our clients’ stories that cables are among the components that fail most frequently. They twist and bend, while their insulation is subjected to the sun’s radiation, mud, and other harmful impacts. So we decided to team up with our colleagues from ITMO to create a project that is at the cutting edge of wireles…

  07.02.2023

• Simple Rules for Being More Eco-Friendly

  …s well as a plastic or paper alternative, no additional waste needed. You can also get reusable produce bags for fruit and vegetables (easily found on Ozon or Wildberries, for instance) to avoid plastic bags while doing your weekly shopping. The next step would be to opt for products with less or even no packaging, gradually going zero-waste (check out some tips here…

  07.02.2023

• Natural Waste to Slow Down Climate Change: ITMO Fellow Randa Ghonim on Cleaning Oil Spills With Green Technologies

  …search and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), told me about the program. He spent a year developing polymer hydrogel membranes based on antimicrobial and antioxidant proteins for wound dressing applications in collaboration with researchers from ITMO’s Infochemistry Scientific Center. He recommended the university as a good place for a researcher. So, I decided …

  06.02.2023

• Traditional Sports: Slavic Baseball, Boxing, and More

  …traditional sports known and loved in Russia is a game called gorodki (townlets). Known since the 18th century and enjoyed by everyone from peasants to the upper classes – for instance, it was said to be a favored pastime of Leo Tolstoy – it gained even more popularity during the Soviet times, when union-wide championships were held. Nowadays, gorodki aren’t a…

  06.02.2023

• ITMO PhD Student Creates Prosthetic Rehabilitation Aid for People With Motor Disorders

  … of his product. To make it possible, Artem Meinov plans to register his idea as a medical rather than a rehabilitation device because it will let him improve his product, for instance, by using hypoallergenic materials to keep users’ hands sweat- and allergy-free.  “The prosthesis has all the chances to enter the market. In fact, some practicing medical special…

  03.02.2023

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Obvodny Canal

  …that very moment on, a curse befell this place, and once in every 10 years, a mysterious voice calls on passersby to come down into the water. Centuries later, the area remains gloomy and gray and keeps its industrial vibe to the full extent. Nevertheless, there are still several spots not to miss.  Walking around Based on personal research, I’d suggest star…

  03.02.2023

• EMI Is the Answer: ITMO Experts on How To Teach Your Subject in English

  …What is EMI? EMI or English as a Medium of Instruction is a system of methods and techniques developed for lecturers in international educational programs for whom English isn’t a native language. It is also a popular research topic, with many published articles and even a special dedicated group at the University of Oxford. In recent years, EMI practices have …

  02.02.2023

• ITMO Students Make a Battery That Can Be Wirelessly Recharged up to 500 Times

  …– usually they are collected at special recycling points. There, all the remaining useful parts, such as nonferrous metals and their salts, are extracted to be used again. For instance, manganese dioxide becomes a pigment for concrete and bricks, while zinc dust is responsible for blue colors in fireworks. Rechargeable batteries, on the other hand, can be used mul…

  01.02.2023