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This Week in St. Petersburg: January 25-31, 2024
January is flying by, but we won’t let it go unnoticed! We’ve picked out the best events for each of its remaining days. On the menu are: several photography exhibitions, a concert, a film screening, free classes, and more. Let’s get to it!
24.01.2024
Tatiana's Day: International Students’ Perspectives on Rediscovering Studenthood
In Russia, the 25th of January is not just an ordinary day; it is a day filled with celebration, excitement, and a sense of camaraderie among students. To gain insight into the unique experiences of international students returning to academic life, we spoke to four individuals who have embarked on a new educational journey in Russia after many years in the professional world.
23.01.2024
ITMO to Provide More Tuition-Free Positions in AI – As Ordered by President of Russia
By September 1, 2024, ITMO and other leading Russian universities are to increase the number of tuition-free positions within educational programs in AI. According to the order of the Russian President, the country’s major universities are to train the next generation of world-class specialists in the field.
22.01.2024
Off to a Good Start: Top Breakfast Spots in St. Petersburg
There is a side to St. Petersburg that is all about hedonism: relishing every bite of a tasty meal, enjoying the moment, and appreciating life as it comes. Going out for breakfast is one way you can experience this for yourself. Eggs, sandwiches, desserts, and more – let’s dive into the lively St. Pete breakfast scene!
19.01.2024
A 7 Million Ruble Idea: Diana Duglas Talks New Pregnancy Fitness App
Diana Duglas is a graduate of ITMO Accelerator and the author of MotherFit, an app for yoga, fitness, and gymnastics for the pregnant. Recently, the startup became one of the winners of VK Start Apps, an accelerator for VK Mini Apps developers, and was shortlisted for a Skolkovo grant of up to 7 million rubles. In this interview, Diana Duglas shares her story of making an app without any prior experience and building a team from scratch.
19.01.2024
ITMO, HTML Academy and Yandex To Host Contest for Frontend Developers
On February 18, HTML Academy online school will host Russia’s first national frontend development contest, organized in collaboration with ITMO and Yandex. Joining online, participants will solve real-life industry cases on developing web interfaces to be then ranked by their performance, as well as awarded within two categories – Best in Design and Best in JS. Those who make the top of the ranking, as well as winners in each category, will be invited for jobs or internships to Yandex and other leading Russian IT companies.
18.01.2024
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup: 2023 Recap
All through 2023, we’ve been keeping you updated on all the science news from ITMO. Today, we’re looking at some of the most notable, resonant, and exciting breakthroughs, discoveries, and interviews from the past 12 months
15.01.2024
This Week in St. Petersburg: January 11-17, 2024
Though this work week is short, it definitely offers no shortage of events to visit in the city. Movie screenings, exhibitions, and even a newly-opened ice rink – we have everything you need to make the end of the holidays joyful! See for yourself:
10.01.2024
Russian Words Even Native Speakers Find Tricky
We might have spent our whole lives speaking Russian, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t words we still find bizarre, surprising, or even mind-blowing. Discover our team’s favorite confusing Russian words – and get another key to that mysterious Russian soul of ours.
09.01.2024
ITMO to Host Second Mega School – Winners Get into Master’s Programs Without Exams
Mega School provides a great opportunity for Bachelor’s students and graduates of any Russian university to get into ITMO’s Master’s programs without entrance exams. Applications for the school opened today, so it’s high time we told you how to join the event and what other benefits it can bring you. Read on to find out.
09.01.2024