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 Center for International Education at PGU is launching a series of original textbooks for international students.

Teachers at the Center for International Education started the new year with a bang—the release of a series of original textbooks designed for international students.

This project is an important step in supporting students from abroad who want not only to master the language, but also to gain a deeper understanding of Russian culture, history, and society.

“Let's Speak Russian” is aimed at developing communication skills. This methodological guide will help students learn to communicate confidently in various situations.

“Dialogues in Russian” offers immersion in live Russian speech. Students will practice grammatical structures and learn new words and idiomatic expressions.

“Social Studies.” Language learning is inextricably linked to understanding social and cultural contexts.

“History of Russia. Part 1. Ancient Rus.” To gain a deep understanding of modern Russia, it is necessary to know its history.

The creation of teaching aids for foreign students will help optimize the learning process, increase motivation, and improve academic performance in general.

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