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Everything for Victory: Lives of ITMO Scientists – Heroes of WWII
… glass factory, and after that became a senior physicist at the Vavilov State Optical Institute. There, Prof. Zakharievskiy founded the laboratory that hugely contributed to the production of distance meters in the country. In 1930, Alexander Zakharievskiy joined LITMO (now ITMO), later defending his PhD and DSc theses and becoming a professor at the university. I…
07.05.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: May 8-14, 2025
…day, May 8 Art Deco Fashion Until September 7, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat) Hermitage Museum 500 rubles – tickets here Through the selection of clothing and footwear on display, the exhibition unpacks the fashion of the ‘20s and ‘30s and its art deco influences. In the spotlight are beaded dresses and shoes produced by …
07.05.2025
From Research to Product: Skolkovo’s Andrey Volkov on How Universities Can Get Involved in Tech
…nomic Co-operation and Development, in 2018 Russia was 18th in the world in terms of R&D funding in higher education. One might wonder: why not keep things as-is? Universities are functioning, students are learning, PhD theses are being defended. But if the goal is to compete for the best students and staff, we need to aim higher – and that requires structural change…
06.05.2025
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #78
…imited Number of Devices *** Yet another sci-fi-esque concept that is closer than ever to reality – exoskeletons. AUXILIUM, a team of ITMO students, have begun small-batch production of their first two exoskeleton models. Relatively inexpensive and easily transportable, they are supposed to provide much-needed relief to constructio
05.05.2025
ITMO to Receive 350 Million Rubles for Educational Programs in AI
…Universities underwent selection within two categories: DS (Data Science) and TOP DS (Top Data Science). ITMO took first place in the former category – and second place in the latter. In total, the university will receive around 350 million rubles in grant funding to develop top-level educational initiatives. These will be available to students of programs AI360: ML …
05.05.2025
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Malaya Okhta
…pening; check their social media for the schedule. Head towards the embankment and you’ll see an impressive arch bridge. It’s the Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge, the area’s first connection with the city center. Its gothic look has turned it into a movie backdrop, including scenes from the Soviet adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. It’s also a great viewpoint for the Smoln…
02.05.2025
Student Spotlight: Sara Samine, Morocco
This Week in St. Petersburg: May 1-7, 2025
…pes – or characters? – big and small, in all shades of the rainbow, interact with visitors and the space they are in, telling their own story. According to the author, this is a reflection of the way humans try to find their place in the complex social structure. What will you see? Wednesday, May 7 Il turco in Italia 8 pm Rodina Cinema 800 ruble…
30.04.2025
Laureate of Kolba National Award and Physicist Maria Zhukova on Career in Science, Motivation, and Motherhood
… Ed.) promised interdisciplinary and applied studies. When my first year came to an end, I realized that I made the right choice. Photonics was indeed a chance to do physics in conjunction with other sciences – chemistry, biology, or mathematics. As a PhD student, I worked at Leningrad Laser Systems that produced and supplied laser equipment. At that time, I was …
30.04.2025
Cost-Efficient Next-Gen Exoskeleton by ITMO Students Goes Into Production
…Exoskeletons are a promising means of carrying cargo at production facilities and warehouses. With the help of levers and electrical drives, they reduce muscle strain, support the wearer, and allow them to safely lift heavy objects. Existing skeletons have a variety of drawbacks: some are not too mobile and don’t perform well on uneven surfaces, while others, though …
29.04.2025