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• Surviving a Hot Day: Beaches in and around St. Petersburg

  It’s the middle of July, and it finally feels like summer in St. Petersburg! After almost two weeks of recurrent rain, we now finally get to enjoy some hot weather, so thinking about dozing off on a beach or even plunging yourself in the nearest pond is only natural. With that in mind, we’ve prepared a quick review of different swimming spots that you’ll definitely find useful!

  17.07.2018

• ITMO University Makes a Big Debut in 2018 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects

  Published by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, an independent organization that conducts research on higher education intelligence, the Academic Ranking of World Universities, also known as Shanghai Ranking, is seen as the most objective among the most influential university rankings out there. It achieves this by fully leaving out surveys and interviews that are often included in other rankings but are inevitably subjective; instead, it uses factual criteria such as publishing metrics and the number of Nobel Prize and Fields Medals laureates among alumni and staff, and focuses on scientific and academic performance. The competition is tough: out of more than 4,000 contenders this year only 1,600 made it to the final list, ITMO University among them.

  17.07.2018

• Drink (Soda) Like a Russian

  Ever sipped tarragon? Or poured liquid bread? Summer is a perfect time to try refreshingly unique Russian soft drinks. 

  16.07.2018

• Vacations, Business Trips and Mushroom-Picking

  Do you know how ITMO’s First Vice Rector Daria Kozlova spends her summer? Our friends from Megabyte Media spoke to Dr. Kozlova and learned how to turn a business trip into a vacation, what to read on holidays and how to make the best of a winter trip.

  13.07.2018

• Taking a Glance at Academic Writing in Arizona

  Four of our staff spent the last two weeks of June enjoying the Arizona sun and learning how English and Academic Writing are taught at the University of Arizona. Here’s what they learned.

  12.07.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 14-15

  Whether you want to play archery, listen to opera music or catch the latest exhibition, you'll find what you're looking for in our weekly list of what's going on in St. Petersburg this weekend!

  11.07.2018

• ‘New Wallet’ Founder Mikhail Leontiev: ‘My Ultimate Goal is to Make People Associate Russia with Business’

  Five years ago, ITMO graduates brothers Mikhail and Alexey Leontiev launched their business in manufacturing wallets from Tyvek, an innovative material that combines the properties of paper, plastic film, and textile, thanks to which items made from Tyvek are tear-proof, don’t get wet and weigh only tens of grams. Leontiev brothers started working on this concept when they were studying at ITMO University’s Faculty of Physics and Engineering. Nowadays, their wallets are sold in 150 shops nationwide and the company’s accomplishments include successful collaborations with popular streetwear brands, trendy calligraphy artist Pokras Lampas, Louna music group, and the founders’ alma mater ITMO University. ITMO.NEWS met with Mikhail Leontiev to talk about creating a unique brand, starting your own company, and going all the way from engineer to businessman. 

  11.07.2018

• Travel Tips: Incomplete and Subjective Guide to Summer in Tallinn

  Tallinn has been a traditional weekend trip destination for the citizens of St. Petersburg (or Leningrad) since the late 60’s. Only six hours by bus, and you can dive into the city’s truly medieval atmosphere. With its 13th-century Northern-European gingerbread houses and castle towers, Tallinn is a popular Christmas destination, but summer Tallinn offers even more treasures.

  10.07.2018

• Enjoy Summer Like a Russian

  Hot town, summer in the city! OK, maybe not so hot - the average temp in St. Petersburg in July is 18C - but if you’re anyway, you might as well use this opportunity to experience the warm months like a true Russian.

  09.07.2018

• ITMO.Live 2018: Graduates Celebrate at Peter and Paul Fortress

  This year, was the third time that ITMO University graduates celebrated their graduation in the very heart of St. Petersburg, near the walls of Peter and Paul Fortress. This time, Bachelor's students were also invited to the ceremony. The massive ITMO.Live open-air festival has been traditionally held on July's first Saturday, and brought together students, citizens, and the university's friends. Vladimir Vasilyev, ITMO University’s Rector, presented diplomas to the best graduates and got to feel what being a standup comedian is like while performing on the event's main stage. Over 3,000 participants, including recent graduates and guests, gathered at the interactive zone where they could try innovative ice-cream, listen to live performances, take memorable photos and cover themselves with tattoo stickers by ITMO University

  09.07.2018