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Student Spotlight: Abdulkareem Al-Zubaidi, Yemen
…ogy, and robotics, definitely caught my attention. Moreover, the allure of Russia's cities, notably the breathtaking architecture of St. Petersburg, captivated my interest and prompted my visit. I also wanted to learn about a new culture, which I later discovered was unique and interesting. How did you find out about ITMO? When I had the chance to pursue my stu…
21.03.2024
Exploring Religious Diversity of St. Petersburg: Rules and Etiquette
… of worship and instruction for the adherents of Judaism. In St. Petersburg, you can visit the Grand Choral Synagogue of St. Petersburg, Europe’s third-largest synagogue and a prominent piece of Moorish Revival architecture. What to wear When attending a synagogue, men and boys must wear a small, circular cap – kippah – the synagogue has a special box at the en…
19.03.2024
ITMO Hosts National Technological Contest Finals
…ecided to participate to test my knowledge and solve interesting cases. I took part in the tracks Flying Robotics and Big Data and Machine Learning; these fields hold a lot of promise and I’d like to develop my knowledge in them. Thanks to my participation in the contest, I not only learned more, but also boosted my logical thinking, quick problem-solving, and the ab…
19.03.2024
When Art and Religion Collide: Orthodox Christian Icons of Russia
…ut they actually came hand in hand in Medieval times. Both types of art were often done by the same artists, thus demonstrating their immense artistic range. Among the most prominent of such masters when it comes to Eastern Orthodoxy are Theophanes the Greek and Andrei Rublev. Thanks to them and their confreres, local spiritual art reached its peak around the 15th…
18.03.2024
Russia’s Big Tech and Top Universities Sign Declaration on Responsible Use of Generative AI
…, and standards that should be followed by developers and users of generative AI solutions. That includes models for generating speech, text, images, sounds, videos, and other prompt-based digital content. The new document builds on and adds detail to the AI Ethics Code where it concerns generative AI. Vladimir Vasilyev, the Rector of ITMO University: “With …
14.03.2024
This Week in St. Petersburg: March 14-20, 2024
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #50
…e looking to chart their own path, the ITMO Accelerator is glad to announce an expansion of its partner network, which now includes the likes of corporate oil-and-gas giant Gazprom Neft, commercial bank Uralsib, and online learning platform Netology. The accelerator is already receiving applications for its next season, so hurry! Read more: New Opportunities a…
11.03.2024
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Narvskaya Zastava
…ite, and bronze accents. It originally featured a large mosaic of Stalin, later concealed behind a false wall. The pavilion itself is striking, with its irregular shapes and a prominent dome. A must-see in the area is the green Narva Triumphal Arch, which was built to welcome soldiers as they returned after claiming victory over Napoleon in the Patriotic War of 18…
08.03.2024
Bright Prospects: ITMO Researcher Svetlana Roslyakova on Lighting Engineering, Her Path to Science, and Being a Mom
…o apply for them; you also have to be able to work on several projects at once. I was also motivated by the birth of my first child. I wanted to do something meaningful and promising for the future and my children. What projects have you worked on at ITMO? I love studying how lighting can affect our mood and productivity, so that’s what I continued doing…
07.03.2024
Student Video Games and Expert Talks: Highlights of First ITMO.GameDev Day
…Games, Nau Engine, and other companies. They all shared their knowledge and experience in their talks, offered feedback on students’ projects, and possibly even noted the most promising games and future experts,” shared Andrey Karsakov, the head of ITMO’s Game Development School. Lesta Games is one of the companies happy to welcome ITMO graduates. According …
01.03.2024