Buddy System ITMO

🍇 Yagodnoye | August 27 - 28 | Survivors' Notes

The first challenge was getting to Yagodnoye. No bus — so we took the train 🚂

At some point, Yagodnoye turned into a zombie apocalypse — people running around, hiding, laughing. Then we switched to building weird shapes for photos and chasing the perfect sunset shot 🌅

We walked around the lake twice and fell off the boat 🚣‍♀️

There was delicious BBQ, plenty of team games, and we all went to bed early — tired, full, and happy

🔗Album

Thanks for an exceptional summer trip 💙

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Window to Yagodnoye

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🚀 The All-Russian Competition for International Students StudRussia has started!

Are you an international student at a Russian university? Show what you are capable of and compete for the title of the best international student in Russia!

We're looking for international students from Russian universities, aged 18–35, enrolled in:
• Bachelor's (2nd year and above)
• Specialist / Basic Higher Education
• Master's / Specialized Higher Education
• PhD or Medical Residency

7 tracks to choose from:
🔬 Science Trailblazer
⚡️ Generation Leader
🏆 Summit Seekers
❤️ Global Compassion
🎨 Creative Spirit
📖 Russian Language & Culture
🎙 Voice of a Generation

🏅 Grand Prix — Best International Student.

Apply by September 20 at studrussia.ru

Organized by MISIS University with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.

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🇷🇺 Russian version & full track descriptions in the comments 👇

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🤝 First week, first friends!

Come to our Speed Friending event — a relaxed way to connect with new people. No awkward silences, just good question cards and great company 😌

You'll have quick 5‑minute chats, switch partners, and by the end — free time to hang out with whoever you clicked with

A great chance to practice languages, overcome shyness, and make new friends from the very start of the academic year 🌎

📅 September 5, 17:00
📍 Lomonosova St. 9, room 2202
🔗 Registration required!

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Dear friends!

Registration for the trip to Yagodnoye has closed. If you weren't selected, don't worry — someone might cancel their trip, and you'll still have a chance to be part of the adventure!

See you in Yagodnoye!
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Дорогие друзья!

Регистрация на поездку в Ягодное завершена. Если вы не были отобраны — не расстраивайтесь, возможно, кто-то откажется от поездки и у вас будет шанс стать частью приключения!

Увидимся в Ягодном!

🌲 YAGODNOYE NEW CHANCE | 27–28 AUG

Some people already missed their chance. Don't be one of them 💅

Register now and bring your friends — to stay with you in the house

🚣 THIS TIME — BOATS ARE WAITING FOR US
🌊 THIS TIME — HIKE AROUND THE LAKE
🍖 THIS TIME — BRING THE MEAT

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Summer Farewell at Yagodnoye Camp with Buddy System ☀️

Let’s say goodbye to summer the best way possible: escaping the city for two days of fresh forest air, warm August evenings, long walks, games, BBQ, and good company. A little break before the new semester begins, with plenty of laughs and those last summer vibes we’re not quite ready to let go of 🌅✨

📅 August 27-28 (‼️ Thursday and Friday)
💰 Price: 2000 ₽ + a 1000 ₽ deposit (the deposit will be returned after check-out)

✅ The price includes:

1) accommodation;
2) BBQ setup (coals + lighter fluid);
3) boating
4) summer vibes 🍓

🔗 Registration form: https://forms.yandex.ru/u/6a76284e84227c36d49671d6

❗️Important: filling out the form does not guarantee your participation. Participants will be selected based on a short motivation letter, as well as your academic achievements and activity in the club.

Places are limited — don’t miss it 💛

See you in Yagodnoye for our summer escape 🌿✨

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☀️ Final Buddy System Trip | June 28, 2026 — Goodbye Semester, Hello Summer 🏖️

The year started with strangers and ended with family 💙
Our last big trip together is over, and what a day it was!

Last Sunday we headed to Kar'yer Myaglovo for one final adventure — swimming, sunbathing, grilling, SUP boarding, and a few brave souls went berry picking in the woods 🫐, and of course, got eaten alive by mosquitos too 😅

We hope you left with full hearts and full stomachs 🍖

📸 Gallery of memories

Until next time,
Your Buddy System Team 💙
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🇷🇺 Russian version in the comments

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Buddy System has one more reason to celebrate! 🥰

Our wonderful members Iosif Dzhanaev, Anastasia Pastukhova, and Angelina Strelyaeva have been named among ITMO Best Alumni 2026 👩‍🎓

This recognition is truly deserved. Each of them has contributed to student life, international community, and the atmosphere of support that Buddy System is known for 🤗

The ceremony will be held during ITMO Family Day on July 11 at 15:30 on the "Kronva" stage.

We are so proud of you! 🏆

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Russian version in the comments 🇷🇺