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• Communication Systems Developers: Who Are They and What Skills Do They Need?

  Space tech is developed by 70 countries, with Russia remaining one of the key players on the market. According to the Center for Strategic Research, this sector of Russian economy may reach 1 trillion rubles by 2030. The communications market grows alongside the space industry. In 2024 alone, the satellite communications sector in Russia grew by 5% reaching 171.2 thousand VSAT stations. The demand for professionals capable of developing and analyzing modern wireless data transfer systems is growing accordingly. Recently, the skills necessary for such specialists were discussed at ITMO by experts from the aerospace company BURO 1440 (part of ICS Holding). The company recently launched the first 16 satellites of its target low-Earth orbit constellation for a global coverage connectivity service.

  04.05.2026

• 49 ITMO Projects Supported by Russian Science Foundation in 2025

  Recently, the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) has published its 2025 report, which placed ITMO sixth in Russia and second in St. Petersburg by the amount of grants received for fundamental and applied research. Moreover, one of the projects developed at ITMO made it to the list of top 10 RSF-supported projects of 2025.

  30.04.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: April 30 - May 6, 2026

  The sudden cold patch and wind gusts notwithstanding, we are stepping into the last month of spring! As the weather takes its time to catch up, we cheer ourselves up with festivals, fun exhibitions, and a badminton party.

  29.04.2026

• How To Become a PhD Intern and Get Into ITMO

  Applicants who have already settled on a supervisor and a thesis topic have higher chances of being admitted into a PhD program on a tuition-free basis. But how can a Master’s student get experience in research and meet these requirements? One way is by becoming a PhD intern at ITMO. Before their enrollment, interns get to work on different projects by the university’s partners or the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and thus not only start their academic career but also secure additional points when applying to a PhD program. Want to know how to do that? Here’s your step-by-step guide, plus firsthand insights from one of the initiative’s participants.

  29.04.2026

• ITMO Receives League of Universities Award for Implementing Digital Tools in Education

  Recently, ITMO University was once again named a laureate of the League of Universities Award by Gazprom Neft. This year, the university was noted for implementation of digital technologies aimed to improve the quality of education in natural sciences. Among the tools used are AI platforms, digital laboratories, and simulation environments for conducting experiments and working with equipment.

  28.04.2026

• Educational Forum It’s Your Call! Brings Students From 20 Russian Regions to ITMO

  ITMO University has recently hosted It’s Your Call! – an educational forum held annually in St. Petersburg for the finalists of the I Am a Professional contest. At the event, participants get to attend expert-led lectures, work on industrial cases, and tour major tech companies; the most successful ones win the chance to enroll in the country’s best universities, including ITMO, without exams. Discover what other opportunities the event opens up in the article.

  24.04.2026

• Project Hail Mary: In Conversation With ITMO Physicist

  Even if you haven’t seen it, you’ve probably already heard about Project Hail Mary – a sci-fi adventure starring Ryan Gosling as a microbiologist on a one-way mission to save the Earth. We sat down with Dr. Stanislav Baturin, a senior researcher at ITMO’s Faculty of Physics, to discuss the science in the movie, space research, and the advisability of sending researchers to space.

  21.04.2026

• ITMO Highpark’s Sports Center Receives State Approval

  The state expertise center of the Russian Ministry of Construction (Glavgosexpertiza) has issued a positive conclusion after reviewing the project documentation of the multifunctional sports complex to be located in ITMO Highpark. The building will house an ice arena, swimming pools, climbing wall, and other sports facilities.

  17.04.2026

• How To Make Six Figures as a PhD Student in Russia

  A PhD program in Russia usually lasts around three to four years and includes lectures, seminars, exam preparation, and a thesis defense. At ITMO, PhD students can work on projects for the university’s industrial partners – Yandex, Sberbank, and others – and earn up to 200,000 rubles per month even before graduation. Read the stories of three ITMO students who got a head start by nabbing a great salary, joining top-tier teams, and launching their own research groups.

  15.04.2026

• This Week in St. Petersburg: April 16-22, 2025

  Another week – another selection of fun activities to join each day! Read on to fill up your calendar.

  15.04.2026