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• How To: Skiing in St. Petersburg

  We are finally enjoying some proper winter in St. Petersburg, which makes for the perfect opportunity to try out a popular seasonal Russian hobby: skiing! 

  02.02.2026

• ITMO in Top 5 Universities for Digital Economy Professionals

  In the latest ranking of universities by the Russian non-profit organization Digital Economy, ITMO University took fourth place among universities from St. Petersburg and Moscow. A total of 30 universities from all over the country were included in the ranking.

  02.02.2026

• Discovery of the Month: Sports, Joys of Winter, and More

  January is almost over, which means it’s high time to look back on the month and see what 2026 has brought us so far. Explore our discoveries – from active and delicious to hopeful and quirky – below!

  30.01.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: January 29 - February 4, 2026

  We can hardly believe it, but the first month of 2026 is almost done! Let’s see it off with a bang – and a battle or even a few, fought on the dancefloor and at a concert hall. Are you intrigued? Read on to find out what you’ll get to see this week.

  28.01.2026

• Treasured and Hard-to-Find: Optimists in Russian Literature

  Russian literature isn’t exactly a cheer-up genre – but when optimism appears, it’s earned and stubborn. These are not your YOLO go-getters but rather those who persevere in the face of grand challenges, choose to see the best in each situation, or accept their circumstances with grace instead of abandon. Let’s meet some of them and experience the hopecore of Russian lit today.

  27.01.2026

• ITMO Staff Awarded St. Tatiana Badges of Honor

  On January 25, the National Student Day, the students and university staff of St. Petersburg, along with members of the city's youth organizations, are traditionally awarded St. Tatiana badges of honor by the association Pokrov. The awards are given in recognition of their achievements in educational and social activities. This year, the badge and certificate were awarded to Evgeny Raskin, the head of the Department of Youth Policy at ITMO, and Natalia Levchenkova, the deputy head of the Social Initiatives Development Center “People Need You!”

  26.01.2026

• How to Apply to ITMO PhD Programs in 2026

  In 2026, the admission rules for PhD programs in Russia have changed. For instance, according to the new regulations of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, entrance exams and personal achievements will be graded differently. We’ve asked ITMO’s Admission Office to clarify the new procedure for our PhD applicants in this article.

  22.01.2026

• How to Apply to ITMO Master’s Programs in 2026

  In 2026, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education introduced some changes to the admission procedure at Russian universities. These affected target quotas, entrance competitions, and enrollment options; as for the latter, applicants can now submit their applications only via Gosuslugi, by mail, or in person. Here’s everything you need to know about ITMO’s 2026 admissions campaign.

  21.01.2026

• How to Apply to ITMO Bachelor’s Programs in 2026

  In 2026, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education is introducing new admission guidelines for universities. Among the changes are updated document submission formats and new rules for different categories of applicants. In this article, we take a look at the new admission process in detail and tell you how to apply to ITMO Bachelor’s programs with the help of ITMO’s Admission Office.

  20.01.2026

• Three ITMO Lecturers Win Alfa-Bank Grant Competition

  ITMO lecturers Sergey Kolyubin, Maksim Sergeev, and Dmitry Sinev won a grant competition by Alfa-Bank. In total, 370 educators from all over Russia received grants within the competition.

  20.01.2026