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• Speak Like a Russian: Here, There, and Everywhere

  Enjoy this hand-picked collection of Russian terms and expressions to help you shine in any daily setting, whether it’s in class, at a store, or anywhere in between.

  13.10.2023

• Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg This August

  With just one month of summer left to go, make the most of it with these diverse and fun activities.

  01.08.2023

• Our Favorite ITMO.NEWS Stories

  Over the years, our team has brought you over 1,000 original articles on topics ranging from food and sports to neuroscience and sustainability. So, we’ve thought, why not share our own personal favorites from the vast ITMO.NEWS archive? Below, our talented writers look back on the pieces that inspired, amused, and educated them – we hope that once you’ve read them, you’ll feel the same way, too.

  07.07.2023

• A Guide to Winter in St. Petersburg

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes. You can’t help but love it, even despite the bitter cold, the early sunsets, or the occasional flu. But if it’s your first time in the city when the white veil descends upon us, you might have questions. How do I dress for the weather? How do Russians celebrate the holidays? And which activities can you enjoy? Let’s find out the answers in this digest of winter-themed stories by ITMO.NEWS.

  02.12.2022

• Ten Life-Changing Technologies of 2019. Part 2

  Scientific American and the World Economic Forum have gathered a group of leading experts in the field of technologies and innovation to choose the top-ten most significant inventions of the year. The experts were judging each invention on its potential, social significance and economic prospects. Every invention that made the list is currently in its preliminary development, but it is already clear how much of an impact they will have on our daily lives once they are implemented. 

  07.01.2020

• Ten Life-Changing Technologies of 2019. Part 1

  Scientific American and the World Economic Forum have gathered a group of leading experts in the field of technologies and innovation to choose the top-ten most significant inventions of the year. The experts were judging each invention on its potential, social significance and economic prospects. Every invention that made the list is currently in its preliminary development, but it is already clear how much of an impact they will have on our daily lives once they are implemented. 

  06.01.2020

• Soviet Movies For the Winter Holidays

  Whereas last year we offered you our take on the best internationally known holiday movies, this year let us introduce you to some of our favourite Russian holiday gems, which have shaped our culture and our New Year’s traditions. Enjoy! 

  03.01.2020

• Quantum Computers, Time Crystals, and Artificial Cells: 2019 in Science

  2019 was a year of many scientific discoveries in various fields: from the first picture of a black hole and the news of turtles inhabiting the modern day Yakutia 130 million years ago, to the sensational Mayan treasure found in Mexico and the large-scale Russian polar expedition Transarctica-2019. ITMO.NEWS went to the University’s leading researchers to ask what they’ll remember about the passing year. 

  30.12.2019

• Clean Slate: How to Fight Illegal Ads Through Blogging and Make Graffiti a Form of Fine Art

  The case-tournament LeaderCup Legal Ads took place at the “Boiling Point” creative space organized by Russian Agency for Strategic Initiatives. It was dedicated to fighting unauthorized advertisements and illegal graffiti in St. Petersburg. 10 teams made up of 150 local students proposed more than 50 various solutions to solve the issues related to maintaining the Northern Capital’s refined image. ITMO University’s students who took part in the tournament have secured the second place. ITMO.NEWS spoke with their members and found out more about how everyone can help against illegal advertising and graffiti.

  31.05.2017

• The More Chocolate the Better Test Results — What Really Helps to Prepare for Exams?

  Chocolate stimulates brain activity, cheat notes help memorize information better — everybody knows these tips for students who want to pass exams well. Are they scientific facts or just superstitions? Here is what researchers think about these "rules."

  13.03.2017