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• Truth VS Fiction: Russia in Pop Culture

  It’s no secret that popular culture is not a very reliable source of information. Sometimes, the same tropes and stereotypes become so wide-spread that they get their own name – in case of misrepresentations of Russian culture, this name is klyukva (meaning “cranberry”). Even though it’s not all bears, balalaikas, and vodka around here, mass media still sometimes resorts to these clichés. Today, we reminisce on some of our favorite cases of klyukva in recent history.

  27.02.2024

• 4 Great Science Documentaries to Watch This Week

  Who said learning can’t be fun? In this article, we look at a few acclaimed documentaries that explore science in all its forms: the technology that forms our daily life, the wonders of life that exist around us, and the possibilities held by outer space. So, grab a snack, dim the lights, and let’s go!

  21.11.2023

• Love, Quantum Physics, and Robots: Inside ITMO’s New Admissions Campaign Trailer

  On June 19, the online streaming service Kinopoisk released a trailer for a film titled Quantum Entanglement. In just 10 days, the film’s page was visited by more than 10 thousand users. Though many had assumed it was an actual film and added it to their watchlist, on June 29 ITMO University announced that the trailer was actually a part of its admissions campaign. We decided to find out how the trailer was filmed – and what easter eggs the viewers should be on the lookout for.

  14.07.2023

• From IT to Medical History and Fast Fashion: 7 Popular Science Films and Series Worth Seeing

  December 28 is a date known to filmmakers and cinephiles alike as International Cinema Day. On this day in 1895, the Lumière brothers gave their first public screening at the Grand Café on the Boulevard des Capucines in Paris. To mark this day, we suggest you spend your evening watching some popular science movies. We teamed up with Irina Belykh, the program director of the Contemporary Science Film Festival, and the team of ITMO’s Center for Science Communication to select 7 films and series that are worth your time – from concise popular-science breakdowns to profound documentaries on global issues.

  28.12.2022

• Cartoons We Love as Adults

  Why do we love cartoons? They’re art, they’re short, and they make us laugh and cry and experience a rainbow of emotions. And most of all, they help us reconnect with our inner child. Here’s what to add to your watch list this long weekend.

  05.03.2021