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• ‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly: International Student Edition

  In Russia, if you wish someone a merry Christmas on December 25, the most likely reply you will get is “not yet!” Why? Because here in Russia, Christmas is celebrated after the New Year, on January 7. But that’s not the only difference! Here’s how ITMO’s international students spend their winter holidays in Russia.

  05.01.2023

• From ITMO With Love: A Science Postcard For the New Year

  New Year’s Eve is the perfect time for a flight of fantasy. Having been your guides to the world of science at ITMO throughout the year, we’ve wondered: what if all the different specialists were to throw a party where they wouldn’t simply share their discoveries but demonstrate what they’ve achieved? And this is what we got: the most scientific New Year’s postcard from ITMO – with infinite-charge string lights, healthy cookies, robots of every kind, and more. Without further ado, let’s get right to it.

  30.12.2022

• Our Top Non-Holiday Holiday Songs

  It's been a whirlwind year of music in our editorial team. We jammed to our top favorites, got nostalgic about our school years, came up with a killer playlist for a Halloween party, and even found a musical cure to the blues. But which songs are we listening to now as we enter 2023? Spoiler alert: it’s not Last Christmas or All I Want For Christmas Is You.

  30.12.2022

• 5 Surprising Facts About Russian New Year

  What’s Old New Year? Who is Kysh Babay? And why won’t a new year come unless Zhenya and his friends go to the banya? Find all the answers below.

  27.12.2022

• Movies We Watch Over the Holidays

  For most of us, winter holidays are inextricably linked to movies, cartoons, and specials, dutifully watched year after year. Their welcoming familiarity warms our hearts, adding a much-craved touch of wonder to cold winter days. Here is our selection of the most festive, cozy, and cheerful movies we find ourselves returning to every December. Spot any of your favorites?

  23.12.2022

• Find Your Holiday Spirit Steps Away from ITMO Campuses

  Are you too busy to decorate your home for the holidays or does your seasonal jolliness need some help? Take a few steps away from campus and you will be swept with a whirlwind of shining holiday decorations. Here are some ideas where to go.

  16.12.2022

• What to Read, Watch and Listen to on the Winter Holidays

  The holiday season is a great time to not only feast and party, but also to do the things you haven’t had the time for during the year. Finally, you can read the books that don’t have to do with your work or studies, watch that movie or series that everyone is talking about, or try a new podcast to liven up your daily stroll or treadmill session. We want to share our own list of things to read and watch so you can consider them for your New Year plans.

  04.01.2022

• Holidays in Russia: International Students’ Insights

  Most of us are geared up for the upcoming celebration: Christmas trees are decorated, arrangements are made, movie marathons are planned. But what about our international students? For most of them, this New Year is going to be the first one spent away from their homes and families. We wanted to make sure they’re also ready to have a good time, so we asked them to share their plans and wishes for these winter holidays.

  30.12.2021

• ITMO University in 2021: A Year in Review

  This year we celebrated 121 years of ITMO University. As with any other year, we had no shortage of challenges – but nothing we couldn’t rise above. There were also great new achievements to be proud of, such as grants, prizes, and awards and some extraordinary research accomplishments. On the international scale, we welcomed nearly 900 new international students.

  28.12.2021

• Dress Like a Russian: Holiday Costumes

  Snowflake, bunny, or squirrel – choose the perfect outfit for this New Year with our childhood-inspired list!

  27.12.2021