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ITMO’s KronBars Tops List of Russia’s Best Student Sports Clubs
Last week, the Association of Student Sports Clubs of Russia (ASSC) celebrated its fifth anniversary and organized the National Forum of Student Sports Clubs, which took place in St. Petersburg and brought together 1,000 participants from 73 regions of Russia (250 universities). During the course of a week, they discussed ASSC’s development strategies and the future of student sports in Russia and chose the best student sports club. ITMO University’s club KronBars topped the ranking.
12.11.2018
Two Cities, 200 Participants, One Ride: Bike Ride with Rector 9.0
Yesterday marked the ninth time when ITMO’s students, teachers, staff and friends met with Rector Vladimir Vasilyev for a picturesque bike ride in St. Petersburg’s seaside district. This time, they were accompanied by the participants of the METANANO 2018 International Conference that is taking place in Sochi. This year’s ride brought together more than 200 people, including the University’s research associates, exchange students from different countries, and even 2010 Nobel Prize winner in physics Prof. Andre Geim.
20.09.2018
Master of Sports Anastasia Murzina: “Orienteering Helps Better Understand Multidimensional Space”
It is quite common that a favorite hobby or sports activity helps one solve research tasks. Einstein, for instance, often played music while contemplating his ideas. ITMO Master’s student Anastasia Murzina focuses on chemoinformatics and works for the Computer Technologies international laboratory. In her free time, she’s already travelled all over Russia and became a Master of Sports in orienteering. We spoke to Anastasia about how orienteering helps her solve research tasks, what kinds of knowledge are most relevant for a programmer, and why sport and science have a lot more in common than one would think.
18.09.2018
KronBars and ASSC Hold St. Petersburg Regional Forum of Student Sport Clubs
This week, ITMO University’s KronBars sports club and the Association of Student Sports Clubs of Russia (ASSC) held the St. Petersburg regional forum of student sport clubs. Representatives of about 20 sports clubs from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region discussed motivation issues, attended workshops on teambuilding and sports events, as well as participated in a regatta on the Neva river.
17.08.2018
ITMO Rowing Club: Healthy Lifestyle and International Competitions
This fall, ITMO’s rowing club will be celebrating its third birthday. The level of competitions that the club participates in has been growing with each year of its existence. This academic year, it was for the first time that ITMO rowing team participated in student competitions abroad when they went to China to compete with 20 best student clubs from all over the world, and took part in the World Rowing Cup in Poland. In August, the team will also go to participate in a competition in Dresden, Germany. ITMO.NEWS asked the team’s members about the club's activities and the opportunities it offers.
15.08.2018
Vacations, Business Trips and Mushroom-Picking
Do you know how ITMO’s First Vice Rector Daria Kozlova spends her summer? Our friends from Megabyte Media spoke to Dr. Kozlova and learned how to turn a business trip into a vacation, what to read on holidays and how to make the best of a winter trip.
13.07.2018
Five-Minute Fan Guide to FIFA World Cup 2018 in St. Petersburg
“Next station: Nevsky Prospect, FIFA Fan Fest,” says an announcer in plain English in St. Petersburg metro. From bilingual tram conductors to a bar that spans the length of a shopping mall to free shuttles, St. Petersburg is all set to host the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia that kicks off today. Whether you’re a football fan or just want to participate in the festivities, here’s how to have the most fun.
14.06.2018
ITMO’s Futsal Team Wins National Championship
Earlier this May, Moscow hosted the 10th Universities Futsal Championship. This year, 120 teams of 1610 students took part in the final round, a record number of participants for a student sports competition in Russia. The men's futsal team from ITMO University took the first place among 60 teams in the Silver League, while the university's women's team secured the fifth place among 40 teams in the Silver League. We talked to Vladimir Nakhratov, the coach of the university's futsal team, about futsal at ITMO University.
28.05.2018
Bike Ride with the Rector: St. Petersburg Best Routes
Yesterday marked the eighth time when ITMO’s students, staff and friends meet with Rector Vladimir Vasilyev for a picturesque bike ride in St. Petersburg’s seaside district. This time, just like last year, the route started at the entrance to Primorsky Victory Park, went through the park, St. Petersburg Arena Stadium, Yakhtenny Bridge and ended at the 300th Anniversary Park. ITMO.NEWS asked the participants about their favorite bike routes in the city and their impressions of the Ride.
17.05.2018
Spring to Your Feet: Parks and Activities in St. Petersburg
It’s taken a while for spring to get a hold on the city, but now that it’s here, it’s time to shake off the winter-induced drowsiness and get your blood pumping or just embrace the fresh air. The next few months are going to be much more welcoming of outdoor pastime and active leisure. And if you’re not sure where to start, we’ll give you a few leads.
30.04.2018