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• Student Spotlight: Johan Rios Gonzalez, Mexico

  Between the frosty St. Petersburg winters, the vocabulary of everyday Russian, and the scientific vernacular of biotechnology, Johan Rios Gonzalez has had plenty to adapt to since moving to Russia. Now beginning his Bachelor's studies in biotechnology at ITMO, he is taking on his newest challenge: studying his field entirely in Russian. In this interview, Johan talks about his experiences in St. Petersburg, and why moving abroad has been one of the best decisions he has ever made.

  17.09.2026

• Graduate Spotlight: Tania Shokor, Lebanon & Russia

  For Tania Shokor, robotics, languages, and student communities all became part of her ITMO journey. Born in Lebanon to a Lebanese-Russian family, Tania moved to St. Petersburg to study robotics. After earning her Bachelor’s in robotics and a Master’s in robotics and AI, she discovered another passion at ITMO: helping people communicate.

  10.09.2026

• Graduate Spotlight: Subhrajit Barua, India

  For nearly five years, Subhrajit Barua combined his research career at ITMO with a very different kind of work: telling the stories of the university’s international students. As he prepares to complete his PhD and defend his Candidate of Sciences degree, we spoke about his biotechnology research, the lessons he learned as a doctoral student, and his experience conducting more than 270 interviews for ITMO NEWS.

  03.09.2026

• Student Spotlight: Afsar Uddin Sagor, Bangladesh

  Afsar remembers the moment his curiosity turned into a calling. It wasn't in a lecture hall or a lab; it was the simple realization that software engineering allows you to turn ideas into something real. Now at ITMO University, the Bangladeshi student is turning that realization into a career. Read on to learn more.

  27.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Bahadir Artvin, Türkiye

  Meet Bahadir Artvin, a student from Ankara, Türkiye, who is pursuing his Bachelor’s studies in system and applied software at ITMO. In this interview, Bahadir shares his journey as an international student in Russia, discussing everything from cultural surprises and Russian cuisine to his passion for software development. He also offers honest advice for fellow Turkish students considering the leap to ITMO. Read on to discover his story.

  20.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Ahmad Wakkaf, Syria

  For today’s interview, we caught up with Ahmad Wakkaf, a recent graduate who completed his Master's degree in information security at ITMO's Faculty of Information Security. Ahmad discusses his journey from Latakia to St. Petersburg, his passion for cybersecurity, and his experience adapting to a new educational system and culture. He also shares candid advice for prospective students from Syria considering higher education in Russia. Read on.

  13.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Abedrahman Bay, Lebanon

  Hailing from Tripoli, Abedrahman Bay came to ITMO to pursue a degree in robotics and AI  – and to learn how to make a lasting impact. In today’s interview, he shares with us his vision for using technology to solve pertinent real-world problems.

  06.08.2026

• Student Spotlight: Chathma Fernando, Sri Lanka

  In this interview, Chathma, an international student from Sri Lanka, discusses her unexpected journey to Russia, her experience adapting to life in St. Petersburg, and her excitement for the academic path ahead. She also shares heartfelt advice for prospective students from Sri Lanka considering higher education at ITMO.

  30.07.2026

• Student Spotlight: Parmis Pirmohammadi, Iran

  For Parmis, her study-abroad experience exists in between two images: one of her family as they wished her best on her travels – and another, a much-anticipated one, of them welcoming her upon return. With that kind of motivation, no hurdle is too hard to overcome. Here's her story.

  23.07.2026

• Student Spotlight: Marcos Uriel Soto Munguia, Mexico

  The best classroom isn't always in a lecture hall – sometimes, it's a walk along the Neva on a white night, a conversation at a speaking club, or a photoshoot in a hidden courtyard. Marcos, a Master's of game development at ITMO, has discovered that St. Petersburg itself is part of his education, a city that inspires, challenges, and rewards those who take the time to explore it.

  16.07.2026