Pyatigorsk State University (PSU)
Pyatigorsk State University (PSU)

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.

The Cyril and Methodius Readings, dedicated to the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture, were held at the Institute of Translation Studies, Russian Studies, and Multilingualism at PSU.

The holiday, associated with the names of Saints Cyril and Methodius, reminds us of the importance of the native language, written language, verbal culture, and spiritual heritage of the Slavic peoples. It was these enlightened brothers who created the Slavic alphabet, laying the foundation for the development of writing and education.

A highlight of the event was the awarding of students who contributed to the development of literature, the popularization of the Russian language, and cultural and educational activities.

The Cyril and Methodius Readings once again reminded us that language is not only a means of communication but also a vital part of national culture, historical memory, and spiritual unity.

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