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• The Battle of Capitals: St. Petersburg vs Moscow

  Ever since the foundation of St. Petersburg in the early 18th century, there’s been some covert rivalry between the two Russian capitals. It falls easily in line with other eternal debates: there’s iPhone vs Android, Xbox vs PlayStation – and Moscow vs St. Petersburg. Here’s what our team has to say on this ages-old matter. 

  16.05.2023

• First Position Exhibition: Is Ballet a Russian National Treasure?

  If you’ve been reading us long enough, you know that we have a soft spot for the Manege Central Exhibition Hall – if they host an exhibition, we can’t help but review it! This time, we explored First Position, a display of all things Russian ballet.

  21.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Goodness Ajamu, Nigeria

  When you dream big, nothing can stop you from reaching the top. In this interview, we talk with Goodness Ajamu, a 23-year-old whose love for quantum mechanics has brought him all the way from Kwara State in Nigeria to St. Petersburg. Read on to learn more about his experiences as an international student at ITMO.

  20.04.2023

• Sculpture, Architecture, and History: Exploring St. Petersburg’s Historic Cemeteries

  Visiting a graveyard is an unlikely choice of weekend activity. Eerie atmosphere, superstition, and Gothic fiction have made cemeteries synonymous with the morbid and the macabre. Yet they have more to offer than just horror stories. Why not step outside and explore while the weather is nice?

  14.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Ogom Faith Blessing, Nigeria

  Challenges only make us stronger! This is evident from the story of Ogom, an international student from Nigeria who broke conventions to pursue a career in technology and study in Russia, where she believes opportunities are equally available to all. Her passion for tech brought her to ITMO, where she will soon begin a Bachelor’s degree in information security. What motivated her in this field and what has been her life like in St. Petersburg? Read on to find out.

  13.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Sara Nikolic, Serbia

  Over the years, we’ve shared the stories of many international students from different parts of the world. But this time, we got the opportunity to talk to an international student from a country with similar cultural roots. In this interview, Sara Nikolic, a fourth-year Bachelor's student from Serbia, points out the subtle differences that exist between the two nations and how she is getting along in a country that is so similar yet so different from her motherland.

  06.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Emre Can Eroglu, Turkey

  When you have a dream, the road to success appears in front of you. Such has been the story of Emre, an international student from Turkey who, driven by great ambitions, has come to ITMO to pursue his dreams. Currently a student of the Foundation Program, he will pursue a Bachelor’s degree in software engineering starting this September. St. Petersburg has lots to offer to satisfy Emre's love of history, art, and culture – and he's loving it. Read on and enjoy our amazing conversation with Emre.

  30.03.2023

• Student Spotlight: Noviana Haslinda, Indonesia

  Her mother’s passion for biology and her father’s love for ballet have infused in Noviana a unique appreciation for Russia and its culture – enough to bring her here all the way from the island nation of Indonesia. Now in her first year of biotechnology studies, Noviana has already had some interesting experiences in the Venice of the North. Read on to learn a few interesting facts about her homeland and, more importantly, the stories that she has to share about her life at ITMO.

  23.03.2023

• Student Spotlight: Nathan Celeste, Congo

  When life gives you lemons, you have two options. Either you flee or you make lemonade. To succeed in life, you need to look challenges in the eye and persevere. We can all take inspiration from Nathan, an international student from Congo who decided to study in Russia despite the language barrier. At first, he found it very difficult to understand anything in class – but, eventually, through hard work and patience, he came out on top. Let’s take a closer look at Nathan’s experiences as an international student in today’s interview.

  16.03.2023

• Student Spotlight: Geraldine Guevara, Colombia

  In today’s interview, we got the opportunity to chat with a super-talented girl from the Caribbean Coast of Colombia who traveled all the way to St. Petersburg to fulfill her dream of studying abroad. Currently enrolled in the Foundation Program at ITMO, Geraldine is a future Bachelor’s student in mechatronics and robotics. But why did she choose Russia as her destination? In her words, it is the culture that enchanted her. Take a deep dive into this beautiful conversation with Geraldine, where we discuss everything from food to motorsports. 

  09.03.2023