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• Immunologist Marina Dukhinova on Herd Immunity and COVID-19

  The pandemic and introduced protective measures against COVID-19 have created a great storm for dispute, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. In this article, Marina Dukhinova, an immunologist and a senior researcher at ITMO’s ChemBio Cluster, answers the most frequently asked questions about immunity, antibodies, and revaccination.

  09.08.2021

• Summer Sports to Try in St. Petersburg

  Forget the crowded gyms. The insanely beautiful and warm summer this year is your ticket to a new healthier you: why not try out an outdoor sport right here in the city?

  23.07.2021

• Summer in St. Petersburg: Best Places by the Water

  What can be more soothing than the sound of flowing water, especially when it’s scorching hot outside and you fail to find any shady places to escape to, or when you’re deep inside your head, or… on any other day, come rain or shine? If you are the same way, here are our top spots with majestic views and entertainment for some extra summer vibes.

  28.06.2021

• Student Spotlight: Alejandro Ramos, Mexico

  In this article, we’d like to introduce you to Alejandro Ramos, a Mexican student in the Physics of Lasers PhD program at ITMO University. Alejandro tells us about his love at first sight for Russia, the process that he went through to come here and his plans for his current research at ITMO.

  17.06.2021

• Raf Coffee: Delicious Russian Coffee Invention

  Frothy, creamy, and vanilla-flavored, raf coffee is a delicious and Russia-originating addition to the blooming St. Petersburg specialty coffee culture. What is it that makes it just so good and where can you get your first sip?

  14.06.2021

• Student Spotlight: Lasse Schneider, Germany

  Meet Lasse Schneider, a German PhD student in Management of Social and Economic Systems. He came for an exchange semester, but fell in love with the city and the university – now he is finishing his first year of PhD studies. At the same time he writes for ITMO’s blog. Find out more about his incredible story in this interview.

  10.06.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: June 5-6, 2021

  The finals are in full swing, the sun is making a comeback, and the forecast calls for twenty-something all week – it seems like summer is officially in town. Whether you want to soak up the sun at the city’s beaches, celebrate warm days with authentic live music, or reflect on electric and diverse contemporary art – here are our best picks that will lure you off the couch this weekend.

  02.06.2021

• How To Be Vegan in St. Petersburg

  A huge 21st century trend, veganism has now reached Russia. In big cities like St. Petersburg, one by one cafes are becoming more vegan-friendly and more stores are providing plant-based options. Although small positive changes towards meatless and dairy-free lifestyles can be seen more often, vegans still need a guide on how to survive in St. Petersburg.

  01.06.2021

• Bike Ride With the Rector 13.0: Participants Share Their Impressions

  This Wednesday, ITMO students and staff gathered at the Krestovsky Ostrov metro station for a traditional bike ride with ITMO’s Rector Vladimir Vasilyev. The relentless downpour and strong wind, which had been spoiling the mood of the city’s residents all day, did not scare the cyclists away. Among those who were not intimidated by the bad weather was also an ITMO.NEWS journalist, who joined the cyclists and talked to some of the participants.

  27.05.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: May 29-30, 2021

  Let’s say goodbye to spring by making the most of the last weekend before summer 2021: welcome the most exciting and beautiful season at a floral festival, thrift-shop like a boss at the city’s bazaars and flea markets, and even pick up a new book at the largest book salon in St. Petersburg.

  26.05.2021