Education Atlas

How Knowledge Is Built
Sign In
Text size
100%
Theme
Institutions and Systems

Saint Petersburg State University

Higher Education Institutions

Saint Petersburg State University is a public research university in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Founded in 1724 by a decree of Peter the Great, it is one of the oldest universities in Russia and has had a focus on fundamental research in science and engineering since its creation. During the Soviet period it was known as Leningrad State University, reverting to Saint Petersburg in its name in 1992. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Institution Type
University 1
Founded Year
1724 1
Sources
1. Saint Petersburg State University (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Lead section
    Founded in 1724 by a decree of Peter the Great, it is one of the oldest universities in Russia and has had a focus on fundamental research in science and engineering since its creation.
  • Lead section, first paragraph
    Founded in 1724 by a decree of Peter the Great
  • Description, institution-kind classification
    Saint Petersburg State University is a public research university in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
View the Source
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.