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The date of foundation of Pyatigorsk State University is considered to be June 27, 1939, when the Pedagogical School officially became a higher educational institution. Since then, the university has undergone various changes and transformations - an increase in the number of years of study, several renamings - and officially became known as Pyatigorsk State University in 2016. Since 2005, the head of the university is Professor Gorbunov Alexander Pavlovich.
By 2009, 10 faculties were formed at the university. Further, on their basis, institutes and higher schools were created, having one of the faculties in their composition. In addition, PSU is actively developing the system of pre-university, postgraduate and additional education. It has a branch in Novorossiysk. Currently, the university has 34 departments.
Now Pyatigorsk State University has more than 5,500 students and 3,000 students from different regions of Russia and foreign countries. All the peoples of the Caucasus are also represented in PSU.
In the Pskov-Pechersk Monastery, restorers started work on the interiors of the Lazarevskaya Church under the ACM Group project.
The two-story one-domed church was built between 1792 and 1800 under the rector Archimandrite Peter (Mozhaisky) for the monastery hospital. During the war of 1812 it served as a hospital. Later it housed an almshouse for elderly monks. In the 1880s a diocesan candle factory worked in the church.
Daria Sukhovskaya will give an open lecture at the Caucasus Investment Forum.
The Caucasus Investment Forum is held on an annual basis in the interests of sustainable social and economic development of the North Caucasus Federal District. This year the main theme of the Forum is “Investment Path: Past. Present. Future.”
On May 25 at 9:00 a.m. a lecture “Elbrus as a symbol and image: the mountain that influenced the world architecture and fashion of the 1970s” by Daria Sukhovskaya, candidate of philosophical sciences, researcher of culture and heritage of the region, will take place. The result of the research devoted to the cultural code of the highest mountain in Europe will be presented.
Today PSU Vice-Rector, Professor Yuri Yurievich Grankin takes part in the II International Scientific and Practical Conference “Contribution of Higher Education Institutions to the Development of Inclusive Culture in Society”.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and is held at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.
The program includes:
“Strategic session on realization of the interdepartmental comprehensive plan on issues of increasing accessibility of higher education for persons with special needs”;
Seminar-meeting with those responsible for inclusive education in universities under the guidance of Deputy Minister O.V. Petrova.
Four bright stars of Pyatigorsk State University are among the participants of the Fund 2025 School of the Vladimir Potanin Foundation's charitable program!
They will spend the summer working as volunteers in unique natural and cultural places in Russia:
Anastasia Besedina - Ugra National Park, Kaluga Region (July 15-24);
Ekaterina Promotova - V.D. Polenov Museum-Reserve, Tula region (July 16-23);
Ayuna Kucherova - State Natural Reserve “Dagestan”, Republic of Dagestan (July 22-31);
Olga Alenikova - State Military Historical and Natural Museum-Reserve “Kulikovo Field”, Tula Region (August 11-18).
This Saturday, Pyatigorsk State University will host Parents' Day, which is traditionally organized by activists of the PSU Student Club Culture and Creativity Center.
While our students are picking up the most resplendent outfits and completing the last preparations, we share the program of the event:
May 24, 2025. (Saturday).
11:00-11:30 am - registration,
11:30-13:50 - parents' walk along the route of hobbies,
14:00 - merit announcement and concert program.
PSU expands its borders within the framework of the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform
This week, PSU Business School teachers have conducted trainings not only in the south of Russia, but also in the Central Federal District.
Yesterday, Ivanovo State University of Chemical Technology hosted trainings led by N.V. Kostenko, A.V. Konstantinov and E.A. Shabanova.
PSU will host the Cyril and Methodius Readings-2025.
The readings are timed to coincide with the Day of Slavonic Script and Culture, a holiday that reminds us of the centuries-long path of language, literature and traditions started by Cyril and Methodius.
The Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism and the Pushkin Institute Center for Russian Language and Culture” invite you to the ‘Cyril and Methodius Readings-2025’, which will take place on:
May 27 (Tuesday);
В 10:10;
At the Center of Russian Language and Culture of PSU.
PSU students are the winners of the Hackathon and startup competition at the Caucasus Investment Forum.
The forum gathered about 600 students, young entrepreneurs, experts from the business world and representatives of executive authorities. The participants discussed how to realize the potential of the young generation for the development of the regions and the country as a whole.
One of the central events was the Hackathon for the creation of youth projects - a competition to solve cases aimed at the development of industries and regions of the Caucasus. PSU teams performed well and won prizes at the Hackathon in the direction of “Education and Technology: New Horizons for the Caucasus”:
1st place: “Innovators of Education” - students of the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism;
2nd place: “Avangard” - students of the Institute of Translation, Russian Studies and Multilingualism, the Higher School of Design and Architecture and the Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism.
At the forum the PSU team also took the second place in the Startup Competition, within the framework of which young people present their own ideas and projects in order to attract support and further realization.
2nd place: “ChinaBrand” - students of the Institute of Translation, Russian Studies and Multilingualism.
The Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism of Pyatigorsk State University hosted an anniversary event - “Cyril and Methodius Readings”, which the Department of Literature and Pedagogical Technologies has been organizing for 40 years in a row!
This holiday is dedicated to the great heritage of Cyril and Methodius, the creators of the Slavonic script, and the importance of the Cyrillic alphabet in the development of language, culture and education.
I.B. Fedotova, Dean of the Institute, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. O.A. Alimuradov, Vice-Rector for Scientific Activities, and Prof. A.A. Burov spoke about the role of the Cyrillic alphabet in the modern world. Their speeches set the scientific tone of the meeting and emphasized the importance of the continuity of traditions.
Secondary vocational education students of PSU will receive the scholarship of the Government of the Russian Federation from September 1, 2025.
Sofia Savina - 1st year student of the Institute of Romano-Germanic Languages, Information and Humanitarian Technologies - was awarded a scholarship of the Government of the Russian Federation in the priority area of modernization and technological development of the Russian economy.
Shevchenko Milana - 3rd year student, secondary vocational education Higher School of Design and Architecture - was also awarded a scholarship of the Government of the Russian Federation on the priority direction of modernization and technological development of the Russian economy.
The selection criterion was also the presence of victories in regional, All-Russian and international Olympiads, scientific publications, patents, as well as participation in grants.
PSU hosted a meeting with Oksana Ivanovna Oracheva, Director General of the Potanin Foundation, and Irina Eduardovna Lapidus, Director of the Foundation's programs. It became a real event for students and teachers involved in the Foundation's programs.
Winners of scholarship and grant competitions, who have already traveled this path and are ready to inspire others, spoke at the meeting with representatives of the Foundation. They told how the Foundation helped them realize their ambitious ideas.
PSU became a venue for the Regional Youth Travel Award.
On the basis of PSU took place the in-person defense of projects and awarding of participants of the regional youth tourist award “The land in children's hearts”. The organizer of the award from the university was the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Institute of Foreign Languages and International Tourism of Pyatigorsk State University.
Talented participants from different parts of Stavropol Krai successfully presented their tourist routes and were awarded with diplomas, certificates and gifts from partners
The jury evaluated the works of representatives of PSU (E.N. Goncharova), SCFU employers from the tourism industry, as well as members of the All-Russian Children's Council for Stavropol Region.
Reception of the best freshmen 2025.
From the first year of study, our students actively participate in social life, organize various events and projects. Their efforts cannot go unnoticed, that is why we honor talented and motivated freshmen who have managed to make their contribution to the life of the university.
The welcoming speech was traditionally delivered by the Rector's Advisor on Educational Work and Youth Policy - Kondrakova E.D. Elvira Dmitrievna emphasized the importance of active participation of students in the life of the university, as well as the need to develop not only academic, but also social skills.
Training of entrepreneurial competencies was held in Derbent.
Yesterday trainings were held in Derbent at two sites: at the Institute of World Economy and at the Derbent branch of the Moscow Pedagogical State University.
Ilyaeva Y.M. and Medvedeva V.P. acted as trainers from PSU.
This month PSU has already organized 26 trainings in 12 universities of the North Caucasus Federal District.
The annual meeting traditionally began with a greeting by the PSU Rector, Prof. A.P. Gorbunov and
Rector's Advisor, Professor E.D. Kondrakova.
The festive program included awarding of active alumni who participate in the life of Alma Mater, hold master classes for students, assist in organizing reunions.
Alumni shared good memories of their student years and favorite teachers with an overwhelming sense of joy in their hearts.
Today the opening of the 1st shift of the Summer Language School took place
Multilevel Innovative Academy of Continuing Education of PSU.
The main goal of the language school is to make the rest of children and teenagers entertaining, rich, informative and useful for physical and spiritual health.
Within the framework of the shift children are waiting for:
Educational program in English and Chinese languages.
Visiting the art studio and chess club.
Excursions, master classes, quizzes, intellectual games, outdoor activities.
Two meals a day (lunch + afternoon snack).
Classes are conducted by highly qualified teachers of PSU, squads are supervised by certified counselors.
Started entrepreneurial competence trainings at PSU!
The training “Startup in the game: gamified training for future leaders” is conducted by Alexander Gennadievich Bachinsky, tracker of entrepreneurs and startups, business coach.
Today participants will learn key aspects of creating technology startups:
How are technology startups more profitable than traditional businesses?
How do customers influence product development?
How to test an idea with minimal costs and quickly enter the market?
The trainings are realized within the framework of the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform, the operator of the trainings is the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.
Employees of the Primary Trade Union Organization of Students and Postgraduates of PSU, Ayuna Kucherova, Fatimat Shavaeva, Anna Sebel and Igor Khvan conduct a series of Academic Intensives at the All-Russian Children's Center “Ocean”, where the large-scale Festival “Academy of Firsts: Success Starts with You” is held.
The program is aimed at improving leadership and communication skills.
More than 100 children from all over Russia are already getting acquainted, sharing ideas and being energized by the ocean.
PSU Master's students took part in educational events at the forum in Yerevan.
The 5th practice-oriented face-to-face forum was held at the Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University. The forum became a platform for the exchange of experience, new ideas and methods between teachers, researchers and master students from different countries.
Alina Bayramukova, Alexandra Kozlan, Sofia Sarkisyan and Daria Khazhikarova, 1st year master students of the Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism, under the guidance of Maria Khazhikarova, Associate Professor of the Translation Theory and Practice Department of the Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism, Maria Borisovna Gavrilova and with the direct participation of Professor Irina Borisovna Fedotova, Director of the Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies and Multilingualism, took an active part in the educational events “Playing” and “RCT Today” with the project “Bot for Beginning RCT Teachers PrevoDavAI”.
PSU students try themselves as technological entrepreneurs.
Yesterday the Business Game “Technological Leaders” (National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics) was held. During the game, the teams generated ideas, created a visualization of the project, as well as collected data and analyzed the target audience using AI tools.
with the help of AI tools.
Today, PSU is hosting the “Tools of an Entrepreneur” training (TEN.Education LLC). Participants in a game format master the mode of work of a technological entrepreneur on a business hypothesis. The aim of the training is to show that creating business ideas is a process accessible to most people, only special entrepreneurial tools are needed.
The trainings are realized within the framework of the University Platform of Technological Entrepreneurship.
The trainings are realized within the framework of the Platform of University Technological Entrepreneurship, the operator of the trainings is MIPT.
PSU Institute of International Relations invites high school students to an informative and rich program “Media Vacations”.
The program includes:
master classes on journalism, media communication and advertising;
classes on photography, image and self-presentation;
journalistic investigations and personal interviews;
trainings on digital literacy and law;
super classes in English and Chinese.
“Media Vacations” is a unique opportunity to try on the role of a journalist, PR-specialist, diplomat or media manager!
From June 30 to July 11, 2025
13 500 rubles (12 days)
Additional costs: meals and accommodation (for non-residents).
Applications are accepted until June 28 by phone: 8-988-928-30-18
