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• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 10-11

  …uri Steinhart, psychological drama Goliath by Dominik Locher, and fantasy-thriller Das Meer in Mir by Lisa Brullman. The schedule is available here. The best part is that admission is free, so don’t miss your chance to familiarize yourself with Swiss cinema. If you don’t mind rewatching some good oldies, consider visiting Lumiere Hall (74a Obvodny Emb.), a creativ…

  07.11.2018

• Indigenous Languages and Fun Science: ‘From Volunteering to Social Engineering’ Forum

  …s often suffer social isolation and loneliness. During the course of the therapy, they can’t do what they like, which can be extremely frustrating and may even result in depression. The ‘Kindness vitamin’ project is aimed at organizing various activities for cancer-stricken children as well as for children with limited health capacities in order to prevent mental …

  07.11.2018

• Cancer Survival Guide: Oncologist Ilya Fomintsev Gives Lecture at ITMO University

  …in the cell getting cancerous properties. There exist three types of genes which can cause cancer if they break. Proto-oncogenes are genes that are responsible for cell division, suppressor genes are genes that are responsible for interactions between cells, and repair genes are responsible for "repairing" DNA. During their lives, people become subject to differen…

  07.11.2018

• OPORA RUSSIA: Championing Technological Entrepreneurship

  …rovide students with the skills that are often overlooked in schools, colleges and universities,” explains Anna Danilina, SchoolTech’s Executive Vice-President. “Our global mission is to link hi-tech industries and business community with educational institutions. In this, we are helped by our founders and university partners.” According to Anna Danilina, wh…

  07.11.2018

• ITMO University in Top Group of Project 5-100 Participants

  …niversity to attain the reputation of a successful educational and research center whose graduates are competitive in the labor market both in Russia and abroad. The session of the Council on Competitiveness Enhancement of the 5-100 Russian Academic Excellence Project was held on October 26-27, 2018 in Kaliningrad at the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University…

  06.11.2018

• VR and the Future of Digital Art: The Fourth International Animation Assembly in St. Petersburg

  …ourse, we’re happy to work with artists and inspire them,” he says. Hi-tech animation The International Animation Assembly consists of a series of roundtable discussions, student competitions and workshops. Among them, for instance, were the tutors from Skills Up School, a school of computer graphics and drawing. They shared insights about working in the …

  06.11.2018

• A Different View: 10 St. Petersburg Instagram Accounts for a New Perspective

  …petrosphotos Alexander Petrosyan (title photo) is a professional photographer who captures everyday life in St. Petersburg through personal stories, silhouettes, sprawling views and sometimes just a glance. Print kind of pretty. izdaniya Podpisnie Izdaniya is an actual bookstore on Liteiny Prospect, 57. Established in 1926, it a place where you’re happy to d…

  05.11.2018

• Movie Fridays: Studio Ghibli, Nuff Said

  …ons are a great gateway to the Japanese culture, allowing us a peek into the key concepts that underlie the nation’s understanding of life, death, and beauty. Kawaii, the obsession with cuteness and all things childhood: however sophisticated, Studio Ghibli’s visuals don't compromise on this factor, though they never, never go over the top. Wabi-sabi, the imperfect a…

  02.11.2018

• ITMO’s Teaching Methodology Wins Best Innovation Product Award

  …om classical textbooks and read the latest research papers in scientific journals and other reliable and topical sources. It was important for us to ensure an in-depth immersion to the problem the students were working with, so we organized two introductory lectures as well as workshops for practicing with lab equipment. It was up to them to choose the devices to …

  02.11.2018

• State Hermitage Photographer Yuri Molodkovets on Running an Instagram for World-Famous Museum

  …children to a museum? They make lots of noise, and I doubt that they really want to". Others argue: "Why? Where else should you take them?". I never participate in these discussions, as it would take too much time. Also, I believe that it has to be the Director or some authorized representative who shall speak on the Hermitage's behalf. Still, I surely have my person…

  02.11.2018