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• Why Supporting Women in Science and Business Is Important and How to Do It Right

  …e company’s growing partnership with ITMO and is a logical continuation of the partners’ agenda – which focuses on interdisciplinary development of practices of communication, storytelling, and digital tools, says the discussion’s host, Daria Denisova, head of the Center for Science Communication. She also notes that collaboration with the company is in line with the…

  19.10.2021

• Student Spotlight: Bryan Amir Nassef Gergeis, Egypt

  …r’s student in the field of mechatronics and robotics at ITMO. My hometown is Cairo, the capital of Egypt. It is a country in the continent of Africa with a rich culture and history. Everybody knows about the great Egyptian civilization, the humongous pyramids, and the majestic pharaohs. My country is home to the longest river in the world, the Nile. I think it is al…

  14.10.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 16-17, 2021

  …the Beat one standing for the documentary film festival annually held in St. Pete’s Avrora cinema. This year, among other things, the program features One Man and His Shoes, a story about how the Air Jordans campaign changed marketing, turning the not-so-successful Nike brand and young Michael Jordan into absolute legends. The film is claiming to give us clues on the…

  13.10.2021

• Golden Age of Russian Literature, Part One: Pioneers

  … with these classics – you’re in luck and can get to them with a fresh head. Historical context The Golden Age is an absolutely appropriate name for this period in the history of Russian literature. In the eyes of many, not before, nor after the 19th century has it been as superb, influential, and diverse – in one word, classical. Historically, the early 19t…

  12.10.2021

• The Five Names of St. Petersburg

  …Over its more than three hundred-year history, St. Petersburg has had three different official names. Its current and original name was given to the city in 1703 by its founder Peter the Great in honor of Saint Peter, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Although the name was derived from Dutch, to avoid sounding German-like, the city was renamed to Petrograd,…

  11.10.2021

• For Two and More: Best Local Co-Op Games on PC

  …r all gamers ready to explore the fantasy world of Rivellon on their own or as a group of up to four players. The game offers a one-of-a-kind campaign with fun and engaging storytelling, lots of interesting characters (like a flesh-eating Elf or a seafaring Dwarf), and excellent turn-based combat. The game gives you complete freedom (you can even become friends wi…

  08.10.2021

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: October 9-10, 2021

  …r an abundance of handmade ceramics, jewelry, clothing, beauty products, vinyl records, books, and more. Here, you can find eco-friendly products and pieces, each with its own story. Aside from a unique selection, don’t miss the chance to dive into the world of fashion, contemporary art, and cinema by attending a broad choice of lectures and workshops.…

  06.10.2021

• ITMO Wins Gold at ICPC Finals

  … together participants from 42 countries. Russia was represented by 15 teams, including those composed of ITMO University students. You can learn more about the rules and history of this programming championship here.…

  05.10.2021

• Torzhok: A Hidden Russian City

  …provinces and small towns. The reasons to stick to the first option are quite clear: well-developed infrastructure, all kinds of entertainment and restaurants, a fascinating history and city life in one, and lots of people on the internet giving you advice on how to make the most out of the trip. But what about going off the beaten track and exploring the lesser know…

  05.10.2021

• Physics and Chemistry: Nobel Prize Predictions for 2021

  …hysics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace. Traditionally, a person can only receive the Nobel Prize once and the prize cannot be withdrawn. Yet history knows the names of scientists who received two Nobel Prizes.  One of them is American physicist John Bardeen, who was first awarded in 1956 for the invention of the transistor and agai…

  04.10.2021