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• Making Sense of Russian Street Names: St. Petersburg Edition

• The Science of Art: ITMO and the Russian Museum Reveal Science Facts Behind Iconic Masterpieces

  …ist and corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS); Danila Chebrov, a seismologist and PhD in physics and mathematics; and Yulli Uletova, a scholar of the history of Pompeii. Wave was the subject of focus for Alexander Osadchiev, an oceanologist and PhD in physics and mathematics; Svetlana Ulasevich, an associate professor at ITMO’s Infochemistr…

  06.12.2024

• Student Spotlight: Dorsa Abbasi, Iran

  …hat moment to try something new. Life is about living fully, so embrace the journey and the challenges that come with it. That’s truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story, Dorsa, and best of luck with your studies and future endeavors! Thank you so much! It was a pleasure talking to you.…

  05.12.2024

• Sunlight: Friend or Foe?

  …rease as light passes through clouds. So, remember that sunscreen and don’t look directly at the sun without sunglasses. Research into circadian rhythm is a fascinating story. Just one memorable anecdote from the book Why We Sleep by the sleep scientist Matthew Walker involves Dr. Nathaniel Kleitman and his assistant Bruce Richardson. As their own “guinea pigs…

  03.12.2024

• Discovery of the Month: Viral Artists, Secret Courtyards, and More

  …urity guards standing nearby. To my surprise, they were kind and offered to let me in once the group left.  And the waiting paid off! A narrow passage and labyrinths of two-story buildings led to an apple orchard facing a beautiful yet renovation-requiring mansion with a rare metal staircase. I’m happy with this little discovery and that it did not turn into the b…

  29.11.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: November 28 - December 4, 2024

  … Rodina cinema 300 rubles – tickets here Comfort movies are the ultimate go-tos, especially when it’s gray November outside. As luck would have it, the new Paddington story is out! The jolly bear and co. embark on a new adventure – now back home to Peru to visit his Aunt Lucy.  The movie is screened in English with Russian subtitles.  Monday, Decem…

  27.11.2024

• 155 Teachers in Russia Took AI Course by ITMO and Alfa-Bank

  …and 155 of them (29 teams from 52 cities in Russia and Kazakhstan and 75 universities) made it to the end. The course was taught by experts from a range of fields, including history, law, IT, philology, creativity, finance, physics, and many others. The final presentation took place at ITMO University. All course graduates received state-recognized certificates of pr…

  27.11.2024

• Beyond the Tricolor: Russia's Most Unusual Local Flags

  …th a 1:4 ratio, rather than the typical 2:3. The second reason is that it shows a babr – an archaic local name for a big feline, such as a tiger – with a sable in its mouth. History has it that this obscure word once caused a fun bit of confusion: the artist thought it meant a “bobr” (or now “bober” – Russian for “beaver”), and so, an aggressive bobr (aka beaver), to…

  26.11.2024

• St. Petersburg on Foot: How To Make Your Walk Memorable

  …istricts, such as the Petrogradskaya Side, Moskovsky District, or Kolomna. As a rule, the farther you venture from the very center of the city, the more intricate the area’s history becomes. Each neighborhood tells its own distinct story and offers plenty of sights, from buildings to museums and cafes. In fact, you could easily spend th…

  22.11.2024

• Student Spotlight: Ramy Mohamed Mohamed Said, Egypt

  …ith my interests and goals. And was there something that appealed to you about Russia in general? I’ve always been fascinated by Russian culture and the country’s rich history in space exploration, literature, and arts really piqued my interest. I wanted to experience it firsthand, not just academically but also culturally. I’m excited to learn more about it wh…

  21.11.2024