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• Five Soviet and Russian Cars That Made It Onto the Big Screen

  Though the Russian (and before it, Soviet) car industry has had its ups and downs over the decades, today we're going to examine a few of its most iconic representatives that have left a lasting impression on the silver screen – both in Russia and in Hollywood. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

  03.02.2025

• Always Calculate: Physicist Ivan Terekhov on Fundamental Studies and Scientific Anecdotes

  Ivan Terekhov has been passionate about science since childhood: in primary school, he wanted to build his own laser and studied the imaginary unit; in fifth grade, he was already solving university-level problems. This passion has colored his whole life, taking him to universities in the UK, Germany, and Australia. Recently, he has joined the team of ITMO’s School of Physics and Engineering, where he performs calibrations that can help increase optic-fiber traffic capacity and studies electron interactions in 2D materials. In this interview, he shares where to look for inspiration in fundamental research and why experienced researchers should keep working with students.

  03.02.2025

• Augmented Reality: Present and Future

  Augmented reality (AR) technologies are very promising, as well as visually impressive – they bring us “remote” engineering maintenance, nearly-X-ray vision, and, of course, virtual chess that you can play. Have they already found their place in our daily lives? What challenges still have to be tackled for AR to become ubiquitous? For this article, we got our answers from Arseny Alexeev and Evgeny Alexeev, ITMO Fellows at the Research and Educational Center for Photonics and Optical IT.

  31.01.2025

• Discovery of the Month: Indoor Rowing, Neoclassical Palaces, and More

  What a month January has been! We here at ITMO.NEWS did not sit still – hence a hefty list of discoveries, big and small, that you’ll find below. Hopefully, they’ll bring you some inspiration for the month to come! 

  31.01.2025

• ITMO Student Wins China Intelligent Robot Fighting and Gaming Competition

  Natalia Leshchenko, a student of ITMO’s Faculty of Control Systems and Robotics, took first place at the China Intelligent Robot Fighting and Gaming Competition in Beijing, competing as part of the team of the Beijing Institute of Technology in the category Visual Confrontation. Overall, the competition welcomed 1,692 teams from 184 Chinese universities.

  30.01.2025

• AI Levels Up: What Makes DeepSeek So Powerful

  The Chinese startup DeepSeek has recently unveiled its eponymous AI model. In just a couple of days, it managed to plummet the stocks of big tech companies, landing at the top of most-downloaded apps throughout the world. What can DeepSeek do, how is it superior to ChatGPT, and what new avenues does it open to Russian developers? In this overview, we discuss these questions with scientists from ITMO’s Institute of Applied Computer Science.

  29.01.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: January 30 - February 5, 2025

  What? February is this week? We can’t believe it, too: the first month of the year has literally flown by! Let’s use our freshly gained sense of urgency to make the most of the coming week. Here’s our guide to help you plan it all out!

  29.01.2025

• How to Apply to ITMO’s Master’s Programs in 2025

  The admission process at Russian universities has altered in 2025. For example, applicants are no longer required to present the original copies of their documents; the changes also affected admission dates. Continue reading to learn from ITMO's Admissions Office about all the details you should be aware of this year.

  29.01.2025

• New Types of Cyber Fraud and How to Stay Safe Online

  It seems like we’ve all heard about the common online fraud schemes and how not to fall for them – and in Russia alone, half a million people half a million people fall victim to cyber crimes annually. Moreover, those who study or work abroad may be especially vulnerable to such deception. In this article, Vitaly Rogov, a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Secure Information Technologies, shares insights into the newest types of online schemes and the ways to counteract them.

  28.01.2025

• ITMO Student and Staff Member Awarded St. Tatiana Badges of Honor

  In St. Petersburg, Russian Students Day, January 25, has traditionally been marked with a celebratory ceremony recognizing students and lecturers, as well as members of the local youth and social communities, for their contributions to society. This year, two members of the ITMO Family received St. Tatiana badges of honor: Anton Kabakov, the head of the Student Initiatives Support Department, and Maxim Radaev, a Master’s student at the Institute of Laser Technologies.

  27.01.2025