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The history of Kazan University On November 5, 1804, Emperor Alexander I granted a Royal Charter to Kazan Imperial University. This date is now known as the birthday of Russia’s second oldest university.

It was originally housed in the large and beautiful Imperial School mansion built in The building was later reconstructed and joined together with three neighboring houses to form the present KFU main building. The main building of Kazan University designed by architect N.G.Pyatnitsky was built in the 1820s. Its classical three-porch façade has survived until this day. In the next decade, during the rectorship of N.I.Lobachevsky, the University’s classical architectural ensemble was completed under the supervision of architect M.P.Korinfsky. Along the central line of the main building, Kolinsky added the Anatomy Theatre, a southern centerpiece of the entire university complex, and erected the buildings of the Chemical Laboratory and Library, and Astronomical Laboratory and Clinic.

The University today The University today Nowadays the University retains its role of a major center of learning and research as well as an important cultural center. Its academics and students follow the long-standing traditions of the highest academic standards and democratic ideals. By the Decree of the President of Russia Boris Yeltsin of July 30, 1996 Kazan State University was added to the State Code of Particularly Valuable Objects of Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of the Russian Federation.

Kazan University at a Glance - In October, 2009 the University received the high federal status. This became the logical continuation of the 205-year history of the development of Kazan University and a foothold for the breakthrough in the sphere of educational technologies. KFU is a bright example of a classical university – source of fundamental knowledge and constant development resulting in the introduction of new specialties in high demand in the real sector of economy. We build new laboratories and classes, introduce new technologies and subjects, cooperate with industry and business. Federal status opened up new opportunities for educational, research and international activity of the university. - The main centre of higher education for a vast region, KFU has over 47,000 students, who follow 300 degree programs.