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• Discovery of the Month: Books to Match the Season, Museum Discoveries, and More

  And that’s a wrap on November! It may seem that this month lasted forever – and we put that time to good use by taking on new ventures, be that book lists, unexpectedly cool museums, or affordable ways to get the beauty of film photos. Read on for our November discoveries.

  28.11.2025

• Three Ideas by Russian Philosophers Worth Exploring

  When it comes to philosophy, Russia is mostly known for its religious Christian thinkers, tracing back to theological writings by monks like Nilus of Sora or the novels of Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky. But there’s more to Russian thought than that. Let’s explore three thought-provoking ideas by major Russian philosophers.

  29.09.2025

• Discovery of the Month: Quick Reads, Sweet Treats, and More

  Life can seem dull sometimes – but if you look closely, there’s always something new to learn in your day-to-day. Our team is always on the lookout for life’s little revelations, all so we can share them with you. Here are this month’s top new findings from yours truly.

  30.05.2025

• This Week in St. Petersburg: May 22-28, 2025

  We have a festival-rich week ahead, with one very special birthday, intriguing exhibitions, a book lover’s haven, and more! Buckle up and let’s go!

  21.05.2025

• Phone Off, Hands On: Digital Detox Through Hobbies

  For this article, we decided to explore the wild world beyond our screens… through hobbies. We each picked one and ventured into the unknown over the long May holidays. What happened next? Discover our experiences below.

  13.05.2025

• Best Books to Read This Winter Break

  When it’s cold outside and the sun is a rare visitor, what better activity could there be than reading a great book in the comfort of your home? It’s the perfect way to travel – over any distance and without any tickets. With the help of our ITMO Library, we’ve put together this quick list of the best wintertime reads for every taste.

  02.01.2024

• How to Read and Understand Scientific Articles

  If you’re a scientist, keeping up with the latest trends in your industry is a necessity. Researchers have to constantly read scholarly articles from leading scientific journals to know what’s trending, avoid repetition, and make their contribution to science. Yet the amount of reading may feel overwhelming if you don’t know how to quickly process information and extract the main ideas from texts. To help you with that, ITMO.NEWS talked to Dmitriy Tsarev, a junior researcher at ITMO’s Laboratory of Single-Photon Detectors and Generators, who explained the differences between fiction and science literature and gave us a step-by-step guide on how to read scientific papers efficiently.

  01.04.2022

• Our Favorite Feel-Good Books

  We all have our good days, bad days, and the in-between days when anything from watching a good movie to seeing our friends, or even just listening to a favorite song, can change the mood of the day. Books can be a great source of joy and inspiration when we're feeling down and need a pick-me-up. So, we've put together some of our favorite books that always give us a boost.

  11.03.2022

• Top 5 Reading Apps in English and Russian

  All-time classics and new releases, user-friendly formats, and a great deal of free ebooks and audiobooks – here are five must-try apps to help you keep up with your reading goals anytime and anywhere.

  04.03.2022

• Russian Books to Read This Summer

  From timeless classics to easy-reading yet delightful contemporary stories, here are our editorial team’s personal recommendations on summer favorites that will keep you turning pages and learning about Russia in the process.

  20.07.2020