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13 Oct 2026 ITMO University

Five Iconic Dance Scenes in Russian Movies

Elegant, inspired, and sometimes whimsical, these five dance scenes from classic movies have firmly cemented themselves into the history of Russian cinema – and some even spawned memorable internet memes.

13 Oct 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Students Develop Smart AI Examiner

Students from the open-source club ITMO CRUDoshleps have designed TuneAI, an AI-powered tool that helps with conducting and evaluating tests and interviews. The tool reviews answers based on lectures, presentations, and other teaching materials; test authors can set answer keys and grading systems. The platform was developed by Grigory Sadovoy and Maksim Chusovlyanov, students of the System and Applied Software Bachelor’s program, who presented their platform at the 2026 YaC/e conference in Moscow.

12 Oct 2026 ITMO University

Five Russian Rhymes Every Student Should Know

Some things we learned in school stick with us no matter what. Most often than not, these things are rhymes. Why does it happen? And how can you use this to boost your Russian vocab? Find out in this story.

12 Oct 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Receives 300 Million Rubles for Industrial Biotech Center

ITMO University has launched the Industrial BioTech Engineering Center with branches in St. Petersburg and Almetyevsk to help bring innovations from a laboratory into pilot-scale production. The project secured a 300-million-ruble grant from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade following the results of a competitive selection among engineering centers in bioeconomy.

12 Oct 2026 ITMO University

Everything in the Universe: How ITMO Welcomed First-Year Students in 2026

Speed interviews, meetups with student clubs, sporting activities, and a concert by Slava Marlow (a Russian rapper – Ed.) – here are some of the most memorable moments from ITMO Universe, the university’s welcome event for freshmen, that took place from August 29 to September 11.

09 Oct 2026 ITMO University

What Can You Learn About Russia From a Postage Stamp?

A postage stamp is more than a tiny piece of paper on an envelope. It can offer historical and cultural insights in a surprisingly beautiful way. October 9 is World Post Day, so let’s take a closer look at these tiny artworks that can actually tell you a lot about where they come from.

09 Oct 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Presents Medical Diagnostics and Genetic Analysis Solutions at Bioprom Forum

The international forum Bioprom: Industry and Technology For Humans has recently concluded in the city of Gelendzhik. At the event, ITMO showcased its biotechnology contributions: from approaches to specialist training to development of new technologies and startups. Learn more in this ITMO NEWS story.

09 Oct 2026 ITMO University

This Week in St. Petersburg: October 8-14, 2026

The fall weather may be capricious and unpredictable, but not our plans for the week. From themed festivals to documentaries, the next seven days have a lot on offer!

09 Oct 2026 ITMO University

2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: From Primordial Soup to Next-Gen Medicine

This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry is going to Henri B. Kagan (France) and Kenso Soai (Japan) “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.” The laureates’ research will allow scientists to control chemical reactions and create organic molecules with a specific orientation. Such molecules have a special purpose in pharmaceutics, where the necessary biological activity is produced by only one of the mirror-image isomers. What are chiral molecules? How do they affect the human body? And why will the new discovery lead to the creation of next-gen medicines? ITMO NEWS looked into it with Ekaterina Skorb, the head of ITMO’s School of Life Sciences and the Infochemistry Scientific Center.

08 Oct 2026 ITMO University

Student Spotlight: Mohona Jahan Momy, Bangladesh

Mohona Jahan Momy has just arrived in St. Petersburg from Bangladesh to begin her studies at ITMO. A winner of the Open Doors scholarship, she is joining ITMO’s Infochemistry program, which blends together her interest in chemistry and computer science. Mohona has already explored some of St. Petersburg’s most famous sights, settled in at her dorm, and started learning Russian. In this interview, she shares her first impressions of the city, the challenges of adapting to life abroad, and why she chose ITMO.

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28 Sep 2026 ITMO University

Chief AI Officer: Why Companies Need One and Where to Start

Around 70% of major Russian companies have already integrated generative AI solutions into at least one business process. But how can one make sure the technology is used to solve specific business tasks and increase profit, not as a mere “trendy toy”? These problems are being solved by chief AI officers, or CAIOs – an emerging role that has firmly established itself abroad and is now gaining popularity in Russia. Read on to learn more about what CAIOs do, why companies need them, and how such leaders are trained by ITMO, Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, and Yandex.

15 Sep 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Opens Institute of Photonics

In 2026, ITMO is launching the Institute of Photonics, a project platform that’ll bring together research teams from several faculties. Its main objective is the development of domestic solutions for ultrafast data processing and transfer based on photonic technologies. To learn more about the new department and its plans, ITMO NEWS talked to Sergey Makarov, the director of the institute and a chief research associate and professor at the Faculty of Physics.

21 Sep 2026 ITMO University

Quantum Physics and Donuts: Traveling Science Fest by ITMO and Yandex Education

Over 4,000 km, 5 cities, and 6,400 steaming-hot donuts: this was Kiberpyshechnaya, a project by ITMO and Yandex Education all about science and jobs of the future. In two and a half weeks, the custom-made food truck traveled to Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, and St. Petersburg and became a point of attraction for those who love thinking and snacking. Read on to learn more.

14 Sep 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Scientists First to Describe Full Photon Lifecycle in Time and Space

Physicists from ITMO’s Faculty of Physics have developed a spatial phase method to describe not only the characteristics of an already formed photon, but also the formation of its field in both time and space. Using the Wigner function, the researchers investigated Vavilov-Cherenkov radiation and demonstrated that its spatial structure can retain information about the quantum state of the electron that generated it. The results of the study are published in Physical Review A.

17 Sep 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Scientists Devise Way to Apply Hybrid Light Particles in Ultrafast Optical Chips

A group of researchers from ITMO University, MIPT, and universities of Germany and Switzerland have succeeded in “capturing” ultrafast hybrid light particles previously considered unobtainable. During their experiment, the physicists used a femtosecond laser and a thin metasurface with a microscopic pattern that provides the right conditions for a capture. In the future, these findings can help produce optical computing devices that are capable of self-retraining and are hundreds of times more efficient than current-day electronics. The results of the project were published in Science Advances.

16 Sep 2026 ITMO University

ShanghaiRanking’s Ranking of Academic Subjects: ITMO Best in Russia in Two Subjects

The ShanghaiRanking Consultancy has published its annual Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. ITMO landed in the top 200 universities in Automation & Control and became the only Russian university in the subject Food Science & Technology, landing in the group 301-400.

17 Sep 2026 ITMO University

ITMO’s New AI Tool To Help Students Defend Theses

Imagine a future software developer about to defend their graduation project. They prepare the presentation, check their code, and look over its description. In a perfect world, all of these match. At the defense, however, it turns out that one feature was moved to a different module, another remained in the drafts, and a third one is working but isn’t mentioned in the text. That’s quite a common case not only for students, but for developers all over the world. ITMO’s answer to this is OSA.Edu, an AI tool that verifies the code’s actual functions against its description. The system works as an editor and helps students correct their work before submitting it to the committee. Having passed the initial testing by dozens of graduates, the tool is now available to a wider audience.

18 Sep 2026 ITMO University

From University to Big Tech: ITMO Opens New Coworking Space With T-Bank

ITMO and T-Education – the academic wing of T-Bank – have unveiled a new 600-square meter coworking space on the university’s main campus. Within it are: a two-story area for work and studies, fully-equipped meeting rooms, and a lecture hall. Students who intern and work at T-Bank will also enjoy a shuttle service directly to the company’s headquarters. More about the new space in this report by ITMO NEWS.

21 Sep 2026 ITMO University

ITMO Professor Sergey Kolyubin Awarded Yandex ML Prize

Sergey Kolyubin, a professor at the Faculty of Control Systems and Robotics, the head of the International Laboratory “Embodied AI and Robotics,” and the deputy head of the School of Computer Technologies and Control, has been named one of the winners of Yandex ML Prize 2026 in the category Program Leaders. The award annually honors lecturers and heads of educational programs who have significantly contributed to AI and ML education in Russia. In 2026, eight specialists from ITMO University, HSE University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Novosibirsk State University received the award.

22 Sep 2026 ITMO University

Magnit and ITMO University Launch Joint Educational Programs

Magnit (a major Russian food retailer – Ed.) and ITMO have teamed up to launch new educational and career guidance programs. ITMO became the first top university in Northwest Russia to train IT specialists specifically for the retailer’s tech division, MAGNIT TECH.

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