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• Renting an Apartment in St. Petersburg: My Personal Experience

  Looking for a place to rent in St. Petersburg? This isn’t our first article on the topic. In fact, we’ve already written about how to search for an apartment and what to consider when choosing one. This time we’re going to dive into my personal experience from last summer, when I went looking for a new place to live.

  19.04.2022

• Where To Enjoy Art in St. Petersburg on a Dime

  Enjoying art isn’t necessarily an expensive treat if you know where to look. Luckily, there are plenty of museums and art spaces spread across St. Pete that will keep your artistic urges satisfied without thinning your wallet.

  15.04.2022

• Student Spotlight: Wael Hazima, Syria

  After graduating with a degree in economic sciences, Wael spent five years working in the financial management sector. But then, he decided to study further and receive training in business informatics. He chose ITMO because of its reputation and proven excellence in IT. Read on to learn more about Wael’s experiences of becoming a student again and his post-graduation plans.

  14.04.2022

• Explore St. Petersburg Like a Local: Primorskaya

  The Primorskaya metro station (not to be confused with the neighboring Primorsky District!) and its surrounding area won’t amaze you with majestic cathedrals or narrow cobbled streets. What will you get, then? The answer lies behind the station’s name, which means “near the sea,” earned due to its proximity to the Gulf of Finland. So, brace yourself for spectacular views of the seaside, embankments, and hidden harbors (plus gusts of wind).

  08.04.2022

• Student Spotlight: Ana Cristina Fierros Escobedo, Mexico

  What if the top destination on your bucket list becomes your study destination? Meet Ana, who always wanted to live in St. Petersburg and was finally able to bring her dream to life by becoming a student at ITMO. She is a first-year Master’s student in the Quality Management program and vlogging is one of her many hobbies. Read on to learn more about her personal experiences in St. Petersburg.

  07.04.2022

• St. Petersburg Public Transport Reform: QR Tickets and New Routes

  Starting from April 1, the city is implementing a major public transport reform geared towards a safer, more reliable, and more convenient system. What changes can you expect? Read on to find out!

  05.04.2022

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 2-3, 2022

  From ceramics classes to indoor and outdoor exhibitions, we’ve got plenty of ideas for what to do, see, and explore this weekend.

  30.03.2022

• 12 Decades: A Lot More Than 12 Milestones!

  On March 26, our beloved university is going to celebrate its 122nd year of existence. Starting its journey as the first school to train specialists in the domains of mechanics, optics, and watchmaking, ITMO’s journey has been no less than an adventure. Through thick and thin, ITMO has always believed in its five core values in tandem with cutting-edge science, high-quality education, and innovation. Let us take a walk down memory lane and look at key moments in ITMO’s history.

  22.03.2022

• Explore St. Petersburg Like a Local: Vasilyevsky Island

  Guarded by an angel and a three-headed dragon, it hides a spirited courtyard that will make your dearest wishes come true. It’s not a fairytale, it’s a true story about Vasilyevsky Island!

  18.03.2022

• Student Spotlight: Ricardo Zambrano, Ecuador

  Coming all the way from the South American country of Ecuador, Ricardo is a first-year Bachelor’s student studying mechatronics at ITMO. He developed a strong interest in robotics while he was in school and decided to pursue it further in college. His hobbies include singing, guitar music, and photo editing. Read on to learn more about this talented Latin American student and his experiences here in St. Petersburg since his arrival in September 2021.

  24.02.2022