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• How Photography Connects Me With Russian Culture and Its Natural Beauty

  The day I arrived in Russia, October 7, 2023, felt like a new chapter in my life. Having spent my entire life in Bangladesh, I was accustomed to crowded streets, vibrant festivals, and a warm tropical climate. Arriving in St. Petersburg, I found myself in a completely different world: grand architecture, the crisp autumn air, and a language I couldn’t yet understand. Amid all the unfamiliarity, I had one constant companion — my camera. For six years, it had been my trusted tool to capture fleeting moments and connect with people. Little did I know it would also become my bridge to understanding Russia, helping me embrace its rich culture and fall in love with its diverse landscapes.

  05.03.2025

• Juggling Work and Studies: The Final-Year Hustle

  When I first arrived in Russia back in 2022 as an international student, I had big dreams — excelling in my studies, getting new experiences, and of course travelling across this vast country. Everything felt fresh and full of possibilities. I spent weekends discovering cozy cafes, wandering around Nevsky Prospect, and making spontaneous trips with friends. Fast-forward to the final year of my Master’s at ITMO and reality hits differently: life has become a whirlwind of deadlines, responsibilities, and a never ending to-do list. Between writing my thesis, working, organizing events, and deadlines with the ever-growing urge to travel before leaving Russia, I often ask myself: how do I juggle it all?

  21.02.2025

• Our Summer Studies in Istanbul: Part 3

  Welcome to the third part of our story about our experiences at the "Delightful Istanbul 2024" Summer School. Catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 — and read on!

  12.09.2024

• Our Summer Studies in Istanbul: Part 2

  Welcome to the second part of our story about our experiences at the "Delightful Istanbul 2024" Summer School. Catch up on Part 1 here if you haven't seen it and read on!

  05.09.2024

• Our Summer Studies in Istanbul: Part 1

  Hey everyone! We're Mariia and Alina, and we're students at the Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations at ITMO University. In this 3-part blog, we want to share our experience participating in the Aydin University "Delightful Istanbul 2024" Summer School.

  30.08.2024

• Discovering Barcelona: Part 2

  In the first installment of this story, we learned how Mikael, a third-year student at ITMO, and his sister Zhenya decided to set out to Barcelona for academic exchange. We left him as he'd established communication to the international office of his receiving university, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Here's what happened next!

  27.09.2023

• Study Abroad Experience of an Indian Student in Russia

  Around this time last year, I was preparing to start my study abroad journey at ITMO University. As I was leaving my home, I had this fear of leaving behind my friends and family, yet I was equally excited about flying to a new country with a completely different culture and was optimistic about my future. It has been almost a year since I started studying at ITMO, and as I reflect on my journey so far, I see both the good memories and the difficult times. There were times when I was grateful for meeting wonderful people who became my good friends, times that made me fall in love with the beautiful city, and of course I can’t forget last year’s winter when I witnessed my first ever snowfall. However, there were days when I just wanted to go back home.

  20.09.2023

• ITMO’s Buddy System

  The Buddy System is a dedicated project of ITMO within the ITMO.STUDENTS club system to help international students settle down in a foreign country, interact with local students, and provide support with the dormitory move-in, medical checkups and all the other necessary administrative procedures. A buddy is like your first friend in Russia who helps you with adjusting to campus life, making new friends, and building relationships with people who can help you navigate your academic and social experiences.

  12.04.2023

• 5 Important Tips to Know Before Moving to Russia

  Moving to a different country can be very difficult and frightening! However, many people have overcome those difficulties and moved to Russia to study. I asked a few international friends at ITMO what they wished they knew before moving here. Here are the five most commonly repeated tips they shared, starting from the most common one.

  11.10.2022

• Preparing For Study Abroad Experience

  This blog is my personal experience of studying and living in the city of Montpellier, France, at IAE Montpellier University. Also, this blog contains information about my travels in France and some recommendations for future students of our university. This article builds on and complements the previous work of my colleague Tatiana [in Russian].

  12.09.2022