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• 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

• ITMO’s Environmental Camp EcoRaids Hosts First Eco-Festival

  The Ecological Raids international volunteer camp has been recently held at ITMO University’s health-and-sports center Yagodnoe. For two weeks, students from six countries attended lectures and workshops on social and environmental projects and shared knowledge in the field of environmental protection. All of this happened on the shores of a beautiful lake in the Karelian isthmus. The camp ended with an open eco-festival.

  05.07.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: July 7-8

  Looking for something fun to do in St. Petersburg? From art exhibitions to music festivals and Dostoevsky Day, this weekend is packed with a whole bunch of amazing events and activities!

  04.07.2018