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• Get to Know the ITMO.NEWS International Editorial Team

  Within the Internationalization Office, a department that seeks to make ITMO fully accessible to international guests both online and offline, there is a group of people responsible for English-language content on ITMO.NEWS. They tell you all about ITMO, quirky Russian traditions, self-improvement experiments, and the things we are passionate about. On social media, they entertain you with handy tips, home-cooked memes, and all sorts of engaging content. But who are they? Read on to find out.

  04.01.2024

• These Winter Holidays in St. Petersburg Part 2: January 4-8, 2024

  With all the salads eaten and all the movies watched, it's time to leave your four walls for more than just a quick run to the store – or, if you’re a Brodsky fan, add a handful of exciting ideas on what to do at home during your well-deserved break.

  03.01.2024

• What To See at ITMO’s Museum of Optics This Winter Break

  The building located on Birzhevaya Liniya 14 has a rich history: in the early 1860s, it was owned by the Eliseevsky merchant dynasty, and since the 1920s, it has housed a state optical institution, where a graduate of ITMO University recorded the first-ever 3D art hologram. The structure now houses ITMO's Museum of Optics – the first university-based interactive museum that not only introduces visitors to cultural heritage items but also lets them practically feel the magic of science. Here are the top exhibits to see at the museum.

  03.01.2024

• Best Books to Read This Winter Break

  When it’s cold outside and the sun is a rare visitor, what better activity could there be than reading a great book in the comfort of your home? It’s the perfect way to travel – over any distance and without any tickets. With the help of our ITMO Library, we’ve put together this quick list of the best wintertime reads for every taste.

  02.01.2024

• Our Team’s Top 3 Songs of 2023

  What better way is there to review the year if not to look back on your go-to songs? We’ve done just that – welcome the special end-of-the-year edition of songs, with all our dearest favorites. May 2024 bring even more wonderful, soul-soothing tunes!

  29.12.2023

• Student Spotlight: Alexander Saitov, Kazakhstan

  From sunny Kazakhstan to Tomsk and then to St. Petersburg – Alexander Saitov’s academic journey has truly taken him places! A student at ITMO’s FoodTech Master’s program, he is very passionate about his field. In this interview, we talk about his interest in biotechnologies, discover how he found his calling, and learn his invaluable advice for making friends in a new country. Keep reading to learn his story!

  28.12.2023

• These Winter Holidays in St. Petersburg Part 1: December 27-January 3

  Are you stuck trying to find the best way to celebrate the coming holidays in the city? We’ve got you covered! Whether you like festive markets, concerts, exhibitions, or ballet, there will definitely be something for you. So, get ready to be merry and read on!

  27.12.2023

• Travelers, Bikers, and Fashionistas: ITMO's 2024 Calendar Makes Science Cool

  ITMO wouldn’t be ITMO if we didn’t do something extraordinary to mark the end of the year. This time, the university tells 12 stories of science heroes from a different angle: you will learn about not only their work, but also their hobbies, values, and dreams. You will find the looks and stories of scientists, entrepreneurs, and science artists in a calendar called The Big Style Theory.

  25.12.2023

• Our Top Holiday Season Activities in St. Petersburg

  With St. Pete all geared up for the holidays, our team has ventured out and explored the city in its festive splendor to tell you all about the fun-packed holiday activities you can enjoy on your winter break. Here are our heartfelt reviews: 

  22.12.2023

• Student Spotlight: Subhrajit Barua, India

  Subhajit Barua is a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Biotechnologies and a member of the English-language editorial team here at ITMO.NEWS. We first interviewed him back in 2020, when he was still new to ITMO. This time, we decided to ask him all about a major international event he has recently attended, as well as discover if he remains as charmed with ITMO as he once was – all these years down the line. Keep reading – you might be surprised by his answers!

  21.12.2023