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• Million-Ruble Prize Fund and Tasks From Yandex: All About the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis Olympiad

  …such as broken windows, dents, or scratches outside and inside the car, to assess a vehicle’s condition before the start of a trip. “We had quite a dramatic participation story that showed us that in IT it’s important to take risks and think outside the box. During the competition, there were two leaderboards: one was public and one was private – this one was us…

  10.10.2025

• Student Spotlight: Manish Mishra, India

  …earning, and big data. As someone coming from India, how have you found adjusting to life in St. Petersburg? It was exciting and full of surprises. The city is rich in history, culture, and architecture; it feels like a mixture of the UK, Italy, and even Spain. The streets, buildings, and people’s fashion sense are impressive, and the cars remind me a bit of Ge…

  09.10.2025

• Sestroretsk: A Serene Getaway From St. Petersburg

  …ing to Finland, only to return later for the October Revolution. The hut you see today is a reconstruction, but there’s also a small museum nearby where you can learn the full story and even take a guided tour. Not far away are the scenic views of the Sestroretsk Spill, a reservoir created 300 years ago to power Peter the Great’s arms factory before the city’s…

  03.10.2025

• Student Spotlight: Suraj Majumdar, India

  … sweet cottage cheese pancakes that make a great breakfast. What were your first impressions of St. Petersburg? The city feels like a painting – moody, cinematic, with a story behind every corner. People seem reserved at first, maybe even cold, but there’s warmth underneath once you connect.  ITMO has students from all over the world. What has it been like c…

  02.10.2025

• Eco-Horror: What It Is and Why We Love To Fear It

  …haeologists have Indiana Jones. Is there a “totemic” work of fiction for environmental scientists? – I’d say that would be WALL-E. I once asked my students to write about a story that influenced them greatly – and most of them picked that film. – If someone asked you to write an eco-horror, what would it be about? – Oh, it’d probably be about parasitic insec…

  30.09.2025

• Three Ideas by Russian Philosophers Worth Exploring

  …th ordinary life. In truth, it actually touches on topics that are still relevant for those seeking meaning today. Not in the mood for pondering and contemplation? Read our story on fun Russian books for lighter reading.  …

  29.09.2025

• Student Spotlight: Omar Haj Muhammad, Syria

  …Hi Omar! Everyone knows you by the nickname Remo. Where does that moniker come from? I’ve been called Remo by friends and relatives for a long time now. The story goes back to when I was about 12. At that time, I used to chat online with international friends on platforms like Reddit and Quora. One day, either by mistake or a display glitch, my name appeared rever…

  25.09.2025

• Scientific Show, Lectures, and Lab Tours: Recap of Physics Day 2025 at ITMO

  … Heritage Science Lab and the Museum of Optics; there, they learned about the characteristics of glass, mirrors, and cameras, as well as holograms, lighting devices, and the history of optics. There were several exciting activities for teachers, as well – lectures and visits to ITMO's research and educational laboratories. |s=2,center| In addition, ITMO and Iof…

  23.09.2025

• 5 More Filming Locations in St. Petersburg

  …hitecture. Among its recent on-screen appearances, the palace can be seen in Major Grom: Plague Doctor (2021) – the second movie in the Major Grom franchise that continues the story of Igor Grom, an honest and uncompromising police officer, as he confronts a fierce mask-wearing villain. In this film, the Marble Palace portrays a stronghold of the law – an immense pol…

  16.09.2025

• Firsts in Russia: Beauty Pageant, Rock Festival, and More

  …music in Russia overall. Next chapter of Russian culture Events like Moscow Beauty and Monsters of Rock marked the end of the Soviet era and the dawn of modern Russian history. With them came new influences that left a lasting imprint on the nation’s fashion, music, and culture. For more on art & entertainment in Russia, see ITMO.NEWS articles on sci-fi clas…

  15.09.2025