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• 5 Exhibits To See in the Hermitage Museum

  …fied as Pa-di-ist, a male priest, is exhibited lying down in a carefully secured bulletproof glass casket in the museum’s Hall of Ancient Egypt. Though not the only mummy in the collection, Pa-di-ist attracts the most attention from visitors, especially after his alleged resurrection: it was said to move its arm once – however, no indic…

  12.01.2024

• Best Activities to Kickstart Your Brain After Holidays

  … Last but not least, sometimes it’s important to go even further and let yourself simply have fun. But, as all the procrastinators out there can testify, the worst part of such distractions is how much they feel like a total waste of time afterwards! One solution? Discover new, fun activities that are also educational and beneficial! From brain-teasers and educationa…

  08.01.2024

• Everything You Need To Know About Mathematics Behind Internet

  …In 1999, the physicists proposed a scale-free networks model that accurately describes the emergence of many naturally occuring networks such as social communications, economic transactions, biological processes, and, most importantly, the internet. This concept assumes that despite the emergence of more and more new sites and the “fading” of old ones, the web graph …

  05.01.2024

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

  … in space, or even go for a little flight. What's more, the museum's guests are not just allowed, but are even encouraged to touch most of the exhibits on display! The Abbe collection It might seem that all optical devices are made of the same glass, which isn’t true – and the Abbe collection of 144 glass samples is proof of tha…

  03.01.2024

• Best Books to Read This Winter Break

  …other of the famous absurdist writer’s journeys into the bewildering world of bureaucracy. But it is also a contemplation on the flow of time, loneliness, and the human need for connection. To quote The Guardian: “This is a novel best read in deepest winter, particularly when the daily trials of working life are made acute by morning and evening commutes in shivery d…

  02.01.2024

• Student Spotlight: Alexander Saitov, Kazakhstan

  …cky coincidence because I can truly see myself excelling in this field more. Why? What would you like to do after graduation? I would like to do something connected to the production of alcohol. I accidentally got interested in it in 10th grade: I wanted to make berry kvas, but it fermented too much and turned into wine. That’s how I got into the process; I sta…

  28.12.2023

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

  … last-minute presents, picking up something for home decorations, or just popping by for inspiration, visiting a holiday market is always a good idea. This year, there is a whole selection to choose from:  The traditional big Christmas Fair on Manezhnaya Square (complete with a free ice rink and a winter carousel) now has its wings on Dvortsovaya (with a free w…

  27.12.2023

• Winter Trails Outside St. Petersburg: Best Nature Destinations

  …a is located in the Republic of Karelia. A former marble quarry turned into a mountain park, it is not a natural landmark per se, but still a sight to see. While one of the main attractions – boat trips in the canyon – is canceled for the winter, the artificial lighting looks especially cool, and there’s still a lot to do in the park. We hope you enjoy your winter…

  26.12.2023

• ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #46

  …ll assess new equipment, design industrial robots, and engage in mathematical modeling. Current projects include RN-Seism – a software product that assists users in drilling and extraction – and machine learning algorithms that can predict the movement of ice in the Arctic. Read more: New Corporate Lab: ITMO and Rosneft to Develop IT Solutions for Geological Explo…

  25.12.2023

• Student Spotlight: Subhrajit Barua, India

  … all, I think scientists definitely had something to take away from this event. You mentioned networking – who did you get to talk to? Of course, networking and making connections all over the world was one of the major things that we could do. There were people who came from South Africa, from Morocco, from Saudi Arabia. We got to know the students, but al…

  21.12.2023