Our university was founded as the first educational establishment in the country providing higher education for women and during its bright history became the leader in pedagogical education and one of the best universities of Russia. Thus, the university occupies a very special position within the national science, culture and education. Since foundation in 1872 MSPU has trained more than 200,000 teachers and more than 20,000 PhD’s and Doctors of Sciences both for Russia and abroad.
Contemporary pedagogical education offers a wide range of knowledge in various fields of science and practice and MSPU diplomas are well received by prospective employers. It’s worth mentioning that there are many famous scientists, educators, politicians and businessmen, representatives of art and culture among our graduates.
During studies at our university you will gain profound theoretical and research knowledge as well as significant professional skills. MSPU educators are great supporters of individual student creativity and newest educational techniques. There are recognized authors of original textbooks and educational programmes among our faculty members known far outside Russia. It’s important to mention that while the visit to MSPU on September 1st 2001 President Vladimir Putin stated: “Pedagogue’s profession, no doubt, is the right choice within one’s course of life”.
I’m sure that experience of studying and living in Russia will enrich not only your store of knowledge but will make you new friends, knowledge of the Russian language and true love to the Russian culture. You will personally contribute to the development of cooperation between your Native land and Russia and friendship between people.
Sincerely yours,
Viktor L. Matrosov
Rector of MSPU
Professor
Corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Member of the Russian Academy of Education
Russian
