Participants

Igor Asonov

Igor is interested in scientific development of young people (students and schoolchildren) and in world peace.

Born in USSR, Leningrad (nowadays called St. Petersburg), 1989.

Graduated St. Petersburg Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 239 in 2006.

Graduated with honors, bachelor degree in Applied Mechanics from St. Petersburg State Polytechnical University in 2010.

Since 2007 Teacher of mechanics in Lyceum No. 239.

Since 2008 Computer-engineer in Lyceum No. 239.

Since 2008 active member of Board of European Students of Technology.

Since 2010 Researcher in Institute of Problems of Mechanical Engineering of the Russian Academy of Science.

Awards: winner of St. Petersburg tour of school Olympiad in physics (2006), winner of All-Russia tour of Olympiad in strength of materials (2008), Potanin's scholarship-holder (2010), winner of Leonhard-Euler Scholarship Programme (2009).

Dina Chubareva

Dina is a student at Business-Informatics Department, Faculty of IT and Programming, National research university of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (ITMO). Also she is studying at Academy of Modern Software Engineering (AMSE).

Dina has graduated from Lyceum "Physical-Technical High School" (PTHS, the only secondary school in Russia linked to the Russian Academy of Sciences) in 2007. It was the university of life for her because there she was learning to think.

She participated in two study-exchanges: St.-Louis (MO, USA) and Ors (Denmark) within the school program.

Dina is interested in new knowledge, she likes studying a lot. IT, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Arts... everything. She tries to use all opportunities she has, especially if it is free remedial course.

The other side of her life is Art. She adores drawing and clay modeling. Moreover she tried such extreme activities as Rope-Jumping, Rafting and Hitch-hiking.

Aleksey Kladov

Aleksey is a student of St. Petersburg State University. He is focused on studding mathematics, computer sciences, the world of IT business and science in general.

He was born in Stavropol, in 1992, where successfully accomplished mathematics and English courses in advanced educational centre "Poisk". Now, when visiting Stavropol on holidays, Aleksey helps to teach children during math classes, especially which are related to mathematical contests.

He himself not only studies in university, faculty of mathematics and mechanics, but also attends different extra courses. They are an 'Introduction to the IT industry, 'Open Bioinformatics course', lectures at the Computer Science Club.

Aleksey has won Euler Foundation scholarship for excellent result in the first semester in University.

Aleksey Knorre

Born and grew up in Krasnoyarsk. Open Corporative University "School of Humanities" alumni (2006-2008); now student at SPbSU, Faculty of Sociology, bachelor of sociology (2009-2013).

Winner of federal contest <<Generation opportunities and individual chances>> (PDF).

His area of interest includes: sociology of science, sociology of knowledge,

knowledge management, coaching, tutoring, information technology.

Elizaveta Kosyachenko

Elizaveta graduated from 239 lyceum in St.Petersburg. Now she is a student of the Risk Management and Insurance Department at the Faculty of Economics, St. Petersburg State University. She is also studying for a degree of Interpreter in the Field of Business and Economics at the Faculty of Philology at the same University.

Elizaveta gained a work experience at "Volhovneftehim" - an oil refinery as an accountant. She participates in the Student Scientific Society and does research work on Investments of Insurance Companies and Solvency of Financial Conglomerates.

Professional interests include finance, investments, risk management and strategic management.

Yegor Naumov

Yegor is interested in developing IT start-ups and innovative technological projects.

He has done an internship in Business Incubator Ingria, working closely with several start-ups. He has also developed a project for localizing an American SaaS product for Russian market. In 2009 Yegor co-founded “Lemon club” training center, and performed there as development manager, developing company’s strategy, organizing and launching new trainings. Yegor is also currently a captain of a St. Petersburg ultimate Frisbee club “Shadows”, which has won National Champion title in 2009 and 2010.

Yegor has GMAT and TOEFL certificates. In the summer of 2010 he was representing Graduate School of Management at IBM Best Student Recognition Event in Stuttgart, Germany.

Born in Kaliningrad, Russia, 1987. Has a specialist degree in Computer Science from St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University (2009). Currently is on a dual diploma Master program "International Technology & Innovation Management" in Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg State University, and Lappeenranta School of Business, Lappeenranta University of Technology.

Dmitry Orlov

Dmitry is interested in IT industry, particularly in the fields of enterprise SaaS and system integration. Other fields of his interests are music business and music creation process.

Currently he is working on the development of a music design studio, called "Casual Sound Design". He has an internship experience in IT sales. In 2009 he co-founded "Lemon club" training center and performed there as a head manager for about a year. During this time Dmitry was responsible for organization and sales of trainings, communication with trainers, marketing research and development of company's strategy.

In 2006 he organized SPbSU ITMO based Student Psychology Studio and performed there as a supervisor for 2 years.

Dmitry has a GMAT and TOEFL certificates. In 2010 he got to the final of OVUM Social networking competition.

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, 1988. Has a bachelor degree in Computer Sciences from St. Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (2009). Currently is on a dual diploma masters program "International Technology & Innovation Management” in Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg State University, and Lappeenranta School of Business, Lappeenranta University of Technology.

Anastasia Tsvetkova

Anastasia is interested in international innovation partnership, different aspects of humanitarian and social cross-border cooperation between Northwest Russia and Northern European countries, joint projects with EU.

Anastasia speaks Russian, English and French. Apart from academic lessons she is doing additional French courses at French Institute in St. Petersburg.

She works at Nordica Centre for Business Cooperation as a project manager. Her duties include arranging of innovation business trips, conferences and seminars. For the last two years Anastasia had been doing an internship at Stockholm Region Office in St. Petersburg. She participated in Office’s activities concerning international marketing and PR, congress and exhibition activities. Anastasia was also a member of drafting group for electronic newsletters “Stockholm Region. Sweden” and “Northwest Russia: Facts and Events”.

In 2009 during spring semester Anastasia took part in study abroad programme as an exchange student at department of European studies in the Hague University of applied sciences (the Hague, Holland).

Born in Volgograd, Russia, 1989. Graduated with honors, bachelor degree in European area studies (School of International Relations, St. Petersburg State University, 2010). Currently is on a Master programme “Diplomacy and external policy of Russia and foreign countries” (School of International Relations, St. Petersburg State University, expected to be graduated in 2012).

Anton Zubarev

Anton interests include searching for new ideas and creating innovative projects in IT-sphere.

At the University the main object of his research has always been the question of how to form mergers between business and IT. He wrote two term-papers about the IT-sphere influence on economic life. Other papers and analyses for some reason have always been connected to the sphere of information technologies. The research of information economy is one of his main priorities.

Anton is also fond of 3d-modelling. He finished a course in 3ds MAX and has an International Certificate of Autodesk company. Anton considers this industry to start helping people to interact with computers while creating users interfaces.

He finished the Eastern Gymnasium three years ago. Due to his deep knowledge in Chinese language, he considers the opportunity to go in for studying in the Beijing State University one day.

Anton was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, 1990. Now he is a student of the Economic Faculty of the St. Petersburg State University. At the same time he studies at the Engineering Cybernetics Faculty at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.