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• The Five Names of St. Petersburg

  Italy, poetry, and spectacular natural phenomena – discover the origin of some of the most popular nicknames of St. Petersburg.

  11.10.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: August 21-22, 2021

  Could you believe that we’re just two weekends away from the new academic year? And although this beautiful summer is coming to an end, it doesn't mean that all the fun is ending as well! Let’s make the most of this closing chapter by treasure hunting at thrift stores, having a pleasant stroll through an open-air museum aka our beloved city, and experiencing the brutally honest artwork of contemporary artists.

  18.08.2021

• Kazan: The Unique Flair of Russia’s Third Capital

  My list of expectations for Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, was long. But, as usual, the real deal was much more complex and captivating. Here're my impressions from a trip in early June to help you plan your adventure or just learn more about Russia.

  29.06.2021

• Top Three Classic Russian Films About World War II

  ​On May 9, we celebrate Victory Day. World War II and the Great Patriotic War in particular has had an enormous effect on Russian history that lasts to this day. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that it was represented in dozens of iconic Soviet films. Here is a brief list of our personal recommendations.

  07.05.2021

• Holography, Space Science, and More: A Timeline of Science at ITMO

  In the mid-20th century, LITMO scientists developed the first computers; today, researchers at the university develop advanced algorithms while ITMO is the world’s only seven-time champion of ICPC – the most prestigious programming competition. The “father of Russian holography,” Yuri Denisyuk, studied and worked at ITMO; it was the place where the first lasers and mirrors for space telescopes were developed. Today ITMO scientists continue to advance these fields further.

  09.02.2021

• ITMO Staff and Students Launch New Popular Science Project on War History

  Having secured the special Seed Grants funding from the university’s Digital Humanities Research Center, ITMO students and staff members are launching a new popular science project with a focus on history. There, they teach neural networks to “reimagine” the letters sent from the battlegrounds during World War II to attract the public to the challenge of keeping alive the memory of the WWII heroes and victims. 

  08.02.2021

• Art & Science of the 1920s: ITMO Graduate Creates 3D Visualization of Guidoni’s Luminous Monument

  Art historians Olga Kolganova and Anna Spiridonova joined forces with ITMO graduate Sofia Petrash to recreate the monument originally designed by Grigory Guidoni. Read on to learn more about the process behind the project – from the initial idea to its presentation at a conference. 

  06.11.2020

• TECHNOHISTORY Project Showcases New Approaches to Historical Studies

  The staff of ITMO University’s Center of Social and Humanities Knowledge have developed a unique educational project at the intersection of history, art, humanities, and natural sciences.

  13.10.2020

• Russia Marks Day of Remembrance and Sorrow

  On June 22, 1941, German troops invaded the Soviet Union’s territory, starting the Great Patriotic War. Some 1,418 candles will be lit today at the war memorials around Russia for each day of the war, keeping the memory alive.

  22.06.2020

• Top Five: Podcasts Against Boredom

  Self-isolation got you yawning? From music, sci-fi and comedy to history and art, here are some tip-top podcasts serving some essential mental nourishment!

  19.06.2020