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 head of PSU participated in the audience for the Governor's strategic dialogue on the future of Stavropol Krai.

On February 27, an open dialogue with Stavropol Krai Governor Vladimir Vladimirov took place at the National Center "Russia" in Moscow as part of the thematic program "Region 2030. Platform for the Future." The dialogue focused on the strategic vision for the development of Stavropol Krai through 2030 and prospects through 2036.

Stavropol Krai Governor Vladimir Vladimirov presented a vivid and well-founded picture of the improvement of Stavropol Krai, including its unique subregion of Caucasian Mineral Waters.

The audience included over 200 representatives of Stavropol Krai, including the head of PSU, Alexander Gorbunov.

During the open dialogue "Region 2030. Platform for the Future," Stavropol Krai Governor Vladimir Vladimirov outlined in detail the region's socioeconomic development priorities in a conversation with the moderator.

During the discussion, strategic development guidelines for Stavropol Krai through 2030 and prospects through 2036 were presented, and the special role of human resources in implementing large-scale regional initiatives was emphasized.

PSU Rector Alexander Gorbunov, who was in the audience, noted the depth and scope of the program presented. He stated that the identified objectives provide additional motivation for working for the benefit of the region. The university intends to explore areas in which it can strengthen its contribution to the region's development.

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