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• Student Spotlight: Pranay Shreshth, India

  Some students follow trends; others follow questions. Pranay Shreshth belongs to the second group. Now studying big data and machine learning at ITMO on a semester-long exchange, he brings with him a sharp analytical mind, a love for problem-solving, and the quiet confidence of someone who simply enjoys learning how things work.

  27.11.2025

• Student Spotlight: Manish Mishra, India

  Manish, a Bachelor’s student from Lovely Professional University, has entered into a new phase of life – one that includes ITMO’s world of IT labs, new friends, and a city that feels like a living museum. For him, this exchange semester is about seeing how far curiosity can take you. Read on to learn more about this young man from Kolkata.

  09.10.2025

• Student Spotlight: Suraj Majumdar, India

  What started as a fascination with how things work has now become a daily routine for Suraj, a Bachelor's student of computer science at Parul University who is currently on a semester exchange at ITMO. As a new arrival to St. Petersburg, Suraj is having the time of his life – and we caught up with him to hear all about it.

  02.10.2025

• Student Spotlight: Rishabh Tripathi, India

  Loaded with curiosity and optimism, Rishabh came to ITMO for a semester-long exchange that turned out to be a crash course in not just information security, but also self-awareness, global friendship, and cultural rewiring. In this candid conversation, he shares what it’s like to trade Indian warmth for Russian winters and why chaos, cold, and clarity are the three best words to sum up the ride.

  17.07.2025

• Student Spotlight: Yash Kulkarni, India

  Yash, a Mumbai native now studying in St. Petersburg, shares an insider’s view on life as an exchange student at ITMO. From navigating new flavors to bonding with the locals, he reveals what it’s like to dive into Russian academia, the warmth of cultural exchange, and the joys of discovering unexpected connections in a foreign city.

  31.10.2024

• Student Spotlight: Srijeeta Barua, India

  Meet Srijeeta Barua, a second-year Bachelor’s student in physics from Adamas University, Kolkata, currently interning at ITMO University's Faculty of Physics. Enthusiastic about electromagnetism and particle physics, Srijeeta shares her journey from Kolkata to St. Petersburg, her passion for physics, and the exciting projects she's working on in antenna design in this week’s Student Spotlight. 

  04.07.2024

• Student Spotlight: Pankaj Kumar, India

  Meet Pankaj, a dynamic student from Haryana (India) with a surprising collection of academic degrees! Inspired by YouTube vlogs and motivated by scholarships, he left a PhD program in India to pursue further studies in Russia. Speaking to ITMO.NEWS, he shares his perspective on the two nations’ educational systems, life as an international student, and his future plans.

  06.06.2024

• Student Spotlight: Kunj Rathi, India

  In today’s interview, we learn about the experiences of Kunj Rathi, an exchange student at ITMO from Parul University, India. A student of computer science and information security, Kunj talks to us about adapting to a new educational system and navigating cultural nuances in St. Petersburg. Read on for Kunj's unique perspective on bridging cultures and embracing the opportunities that come with studying abroad.

  09.05.2024

• Student Spotlight: Chirravuri Krishna Chaitanya, India

  This week we caught up with Chirravuri Krishna Chaitanya, a Bachelor’s student from India currently on a six-month exchange program at ITMO. In this interview, Krishna talks about his journey from Punjab to Russia, his experiences with the Russian education system, and his newfound love for the vibrant culture of St. Petersburg. Read on!

  18.04.2024

• Student Spotlight: Subhrajit Barua, India

  Subhajit Barua is a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Biotechnologies and a member of the English-language editorial team here at ITMO.NEWS. We first interviewed him back in 2020, when he was still new to ITMO. This time, we decided to ask him all about a major international event he has recently attended, as well as discover if he remains as charmed with ITMO as he once was – all these years down the line. Keep reading – you might be surprised by his answers!

  21.12.2023