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• Why St. Petersburg Should Be Your Next Study Destination

  With a rich history, vibrant culture, and unforgettable atmosphere, Russia’s Northern Capital is the perfect place to gain a truly enriching academic experience. The city’s many advantages, from affordability and infrastructure to a diverse food scene and unique climate, make it a top choice for budding international students. Let’s explore these and other reasons to consider St. Petersburg as the next stop on your learning journey. 

  30.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Israt Jahan, Bangladesh

  It is often said that the best things happen to you when you least expect it. Such has been the case of Israt, who ended up falling in love with information technology and robotics out of the blue! Ever since that day, she strived hard to make her way from Bangladesh to Russia and gain a good education in the field of her choice. Read on to learn more about her life-changing moment and her other experiences at ITMO.

  25.05.2023

• Fun & Wacky Sports to Try in St. Petersburg: Part 2

  If you’ve checked out the first part of this series and are craving even more endorphin-pumping activities, both indoor and outdoor, here's what to try next.

  19.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Makha Karkout, Syria

  Eager to learn software engineering at one of the best universities in the world, Makha Karkout decided to travel all the way from Syria to Russia. Currently a student in ITMO’s Foundation Program, Makha will pursue a Master’s degree in software engineering come September. In today’s Student Spotlight, learn more about Makha’s native country, Syria, and her experiences in St. Petersburg.

  18.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Bashar Mawase, Israel

  The wonderland of mathematics and coding brought Bashar Mawase all the way from Israel to St. Petersburg. Currently a student in ITMO’s Foundation Program, he plans to study mathematics and artificial intelligence during his Bachelor’s. Dig into today’s Student Spotlight to learn more about Israel and get an insight into Bashar’s new life in Russia.

  11.05.2023

• Four-Lane Highway To Connect ITMO Highpark With St. Petersburg

  Equipped with sidewalks, bike lanes, and bus stops, the road (ca. 1.5 kilometers in length) will run along the railway line from an interchange of Kiyevskoye Shosse (near the railway station Kondakopshino) to the administrative borders of St. Petersburg.

  04.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Lilia Tafran, Syria

  Driven by sheer passion for improving the current standards of global healthcare, Lilia Tafran, a student from Syria, decided to learn her trade in Russia. She won a full scholarship from the Russian government and enrolled herself at ITMO’s СhemBio Cluster (SCAMT). Today, we got the opportunity to meet her and learn about her early impressions of ITMO and St. Petersburg. How did she survive the winter and what are her plans for the summer? Read on to find out.

  04.05.2023

• Student Spotlight: Rahim Hakimov, Tajikistan

  ITMO’s unmatched success at ICPC inspires many youngsters to take up coding. Today, we’ll talk to someone who has not only made coding his vocation but also represented ITMO at the highest level. Meet Rahim Hakimov, a 20-year-old student from Tajikistan who is also a software engineer at Yandex. Thanks to his passion for coding, he has begun his career in big tech before even having graduated! Learn about Rahim’s incredible feats at ITMO in today's student spotlight.

  27.04.2023

• First Position Exhibition: Is Ballet a Russian National Treasure?

  If you’ve been reading us long enough, you know that we have a soft spot for the Manege Central Exhibition Hall – if they host an exhibition, we can’t help but review it! This time, we explored First Position, a display of all things Russian ballet.

  21.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Goodness Ajamu, Nigeria

  When you dream big, nothing can stop you from reaching the top. In this interview, we talk with Goodness Ajamu, a 23-year-old whose love for quantum mechanics has brought him all the way from Kwara State in Nigeria to St. Petersburg. Read on to learn more about his experiences as an international student at ITMO.

  20.04.2023