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• Five Ancient Russian Cities with Fascinating Legends

  …ected on the riverbank where the miraculous sign was shown to the princess. Priozersk First mentioned in 1295 There’s a legend regarding Priozersk’s most famous tourist attraction – Korela Fortress. According to it, Karelians wanted to find a new place for them to settle in independently from other Finno-Ugric peoples and Slavs. First, they started to build …

  08.11.2021

• Dune: Five Themes Not To Miss

  …hich give not the slightest consideration to the losses, fears, or damage of others. Each fights for their own place under the sun, and by not taking any side or justifying anyone’s actions, the book, but not the movie, it seems, makes us look closer at the principles that are still behind many of today’s political decisions. Environmentalism at its mighties…

  05.11.2021

• Student Spotlight: Caroline Bondu, France

  …arning to read and write in the language. I am still unable to talk to someone in Russian, though. I guess it will take some more time and practice. What was the language of instruction at ENSAIA? At ENSAIA, everything was taught in French. I have always studied in French. This is the first time I am learning something in English. My English is entirely self-ta…

  04.11.2021

• ITMO Launches Two New Labs for Young Researchers

  …te AI model, as well as make it more sustainable and easier to interpret. According to the researchers, their main challenge is to ensure that different types of models coherently function together. The group is currently at the stage of theoretical research and the first prototype is scheduled to be complete in early 2022. “Composite AI is a field for the young…

  03.11.2021

• Second Life: 5 Russian Upcycling Brands

  …romote environmental education, 99recycle runs workshops and lectures on the global experience in waste recycling for kids and adults, as well as organizes guided tours of their production site. Where to shop: 99recycle online store; No plastic it's fantastic (St. Petersburg) Recycle Objects At a glance, it seems that jewelry by Recycle Objects was carved fr…

  02.11.2021

• How Scientists Prove Vaccine Efficacy and Safety

  …. Does it mean that it’s not really efficient? Firstly, singular cases don’t disprove the efficacy: people from both groups can get ill, as the vaccine can’t provide 100% protection from the virus. The question is, how low the risk is after the vaccination. Secondly, the results of a randomized trial can differ from the ones acquired in practice, especially be…

  02.11.2021

• Historical Flashback: The Story Behind Unity Day in Russia

• National Cyber Testing Ground: ITMO Team Wins First Intercollegiate Cybersecurity Wargames

  …ording to Dmitry, the team studied previous wargames in order to prepare for the intercollegiate games. The task was the same: to understand how an intruder operates, describe their actions, and prevent an attack on a company’s network. The company is always a different one. Still, the ITMO team captain comments that there are certain industries that are easier to wo…

  29.10.2021

• ITMO.EduStars Winner Antonina Fedorova: Public Speaking Can Change Our Reality

  …at maybe it was different. And here I am.  How did you feel when you learned you’d won the contest? I was pleased to receive such an award. Students were given a say in the selection first. They showed an interest in my work and rated it highly. It was mind-blowing to see so many people appreciate my achievements. I also received valuable feedback from my colle…

  28.10.2021

• Student Spotlight: Le Trong-Minh and Võ Minh Thien Long, Vietnam

  … Minh: Joint families are traditional in Vietnam, but slowly with Western influence on our society, nuclear families are growing in number. What are some of the major tourist attractions in your country? Long: Some of the best places to visit in Vietnam are Ha Long Bay and Nha Trang. Nha Trang is a very beautiful beach with very white sand. The coast is lined w…

  28.10.2021