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• ITMO’s Buddy System

  …e. I was able to make new friends during this trip while having a great time with my own people. This trip had a lot of fun games organized by the buddies, a movie night and a story time and even a barbecue. I contacted Maxim Gerasimov, who is the head of Buddy System Club. He shared some details about the inner workings of the Buddy System. How are buddies selec…

  12.04.2023

• AI to Help University Applicants with Disabilities

  …nclusive Education at ITMO University (CIE). As early as in 2019, the CIE developed special material to help applicants choose their field of study based on their medical history. The material is a booklet with the following text written on the cover: "Are you applying to ITMO University? Make the right choice without limits!". When applying to ITMO university, st…

  27.09.2022

• A Peek Into St. Petersburg’s Metro System

  …Let us examine the metro system of St. Petersburg, which transports over 2.5 million people across 72 stations: its history, appearance, and distinguishing features. The history of St. Petersburg’s metro can be traced all the way back to 1820, when an engineer named Torgovanov proposed to Alexander I a plan to construct a tunnel unde…

  29.08.2022

• Games To Play This Summer

  …o relax, clear your mind and feel good for a while — this game is perfect for that. But it can also be exciting, depending on what you choose to do! It’s a mix of exploration, story, and adventure that I, personally, love, and I hope you will, too. That’s it! Thank you for reading. If you will choose to try one of the games I talked about, I hope you’ll have as mu…

  15.08.2022

• Registan: The Pearl of Central Asia

  …f the XVIII century, Samarkand gradually began to come to life, and life on Registan began to boil again: numerous small shops and buildings appeared here again, and maddakhs (storytellers), accompanying the narrative with gestures full of drama, loudly praised the exploits of saints and the heroism of famous warriors of bygone days. In 1875, the square was leveled a…

  18.07.2022

• St. Petersburg’s Electric Transport: Trams

  …t was indeed a locomotive. These vehicles signified the beginning of a gradual transition away from horse-drawn transportation and were only discontinued in 1922. A brief history of tram On August 22nd, 1880, a public demonstration was held by engineer Fyodor Pirotskiy of his new invention: a carriage with an electric engine that was powered through the tracks…

  05.07.2022

• Lake Ladoga: A Quick Getaway from St. Petersburg

  …Ladoga has a long history; it didn’t always belong to Russia. Such a large source of clean water would obviously be considered very valuable. And so, Lake Ladoga over the course of history has been disputed by many countries. In the Middle Ages, it was used as an important trade route. Later, it was fought over during the Swedish-Novgor…

  18.02.2022

• ITMO Student on Study Abroad in the USA

  …erica. learn more about the United States of America, establish close ties and constructive interactions with local communities, and tell Americans about Russian culture and history, as well as gain a clearer understanding of contemporary American society. The program helps to strengthen students' academic, leadership, and English language skills. It is important …

  04.02.2022

• Holiday Markets in St. Petersburg

  … enough, the first-ever Christmas market was held in Bautzen, Saxony, so the aforementioned term was borrowed from the most pedigreed lender. Yet St. Petersburg has its own story to tell with regards to these festive gatherings. Christmas has brought with it entertainment and trade ever since the very founding of the city. Even though the tradition of erecting and…

  23.12.2021

• My Exchange Semester: New Opportunities, Knowledge and Friendships

  …lity of actually going to St. Petersburg to study. Upon arriving in St. Petersburg, I was amazed by the beauty of the city — every building, every street has a unique history. The first event organized by the Buddy club was a bus sightseeing tour, where I saw historic buildings and found out many interesting facts about cultural sites. This tour through St. Pe…

  06.12.2021