There are a lot of institutions of higher education in our country. TheLinguistic University, previously known as Maurice Thorez Institute of ForeignLanguages, Pedagogic University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia arewell known not only in Russia but also abroad. There are numerous regionaleducational centres in our country. Almost every city of Russia has itsuniversity and colleges.
Moscow State University is the largest educational institution inRussia. Mikhail Lomonosov (1711-1765) inspired the foundation of MoscowUniversity. On the Day of St. Tatiana, Count I.I. Shuvalov officially asked thepermission of Empress Elizabeth to establish the University. The University wasset up by the edict of the Empress issued on January 12, 1755 (according to theRussian old style). Since that time St. Tatiana has become the patron saint ofMoscow University, and January 25 is celebrated as University Day in Russia.
When Moscow University was founded there were three faculties — philosophy, law and medicine there. Today there are 24 faculties mere. From theoutset the best Russian scholars lectured at Moscow University. Professors wereinvited from all European countries. The instructions were given in Russian andin Latin. Young people from all estates but serfs could be enrolled asstudents. Moscow University was the centre of advanced Russian science andsocial thought. In the Age of Enlightenment the University was patronised byCatherine the Great. In 1785 the Empress granted the University some land forthe construction of the central building.
The fire of Moscow of 1812 destroyed the magnificent classicalbuilding of the University. Precious books and archives were also lost. Theconstruction of the new building was carried out under the supervision of D.I.Zhilyardi. Today the Institute of Asia and Africa, one of the Universityfaculties, is housed there. In 1832 Nicholas I granted the mansion of thePashkovs to the University. Today the Journalist Faculty is located here.During the period 1833-1836 the mansion was reconstructed into a Lecture Block.The library was located in the left wing. The University Chapel occupied theright wing. Following the October Revolution of 1917, the University got thestate status and became known as Moscow State University (MGU in Russian). InMay 1940 it was named after M.V. Lomonosov. In 1953 the modern Universitybuilding on the Vorobyevy Hills was constructed. Sciences faculties weretransferred here. In the years 1950-1970 the University campus was laid out.Now almost all the faculties are located there.
Moscow State University teaches almost in all subject areas: Arts,Sciences, Law, Economics, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, etc. Ido not know yet which faculty to choose. The Law Faculty is the centre of legaltraining in Russia. It is known for its high level of teaching. Professors ofthe Faculty do detailed research in the field of law. Moreover, theyparticipate in the working out the Russia laws. The Lawyers, the Facultygraduates, use their knowledge in courts of law. The Faculty of Journalism isproud of its graduates who work in different fields of mass media: in editorialboards, television, radio stations and news agencies in Russia and abroad.Two-level system of economic and business education is offered at the EconomicsFaculty. At the Faculty students study Economics and business. They do researchwork and gain professional skills. The Faculty of Philosophy has always beenthe centre of progressive philosophical thought in Russia. The greatest Russianphilosophers lectured at the Faculty. Today the best home and foreign scholarsgive lectures at the Faculty. Psychology was among the courses taught at firstat the Faculty of Philosophy. The works of Russian psychologists are recognisedin the whole world. The Biology Faculty, the largest scientific and researchcentre in the country, comprises the most important fields of modern Biology.Students take practical courses in Zoological Museum and Botanical Gardens. TheFaculty of Mechanics and Mathematics is one of the leading scientific centresin Russia. World leading professors deliver their lectures there. The Facultyof Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics is popular among the applicantsfor entry too. Applied Mathematics and Computer Science undergo rapid changes.The usage of computers in various fields of education, science, technology,economics, management and linguistics is provided by the Faculty.
The top research institutions of Moscow State Lomonosov Universityenable to keep research and teaching up to date. Here students can learnskills, which fit them for a better career. Moscow State Lomonosov Universityreputation stays with its graduates — and their achievements in turn glorifyit.
— Who can enter universities or colleges in Russia? -Anyschool-leaver can enter any university or college he likes if the entranceexams are passed successfully. Everything depends upon the ability of theapplicant for entry to work hard. At school pupils acquire the necessaryknowledge that will fit them for the competitive exams. Each University orFaculty within a University can choose what exams the applicants should takeand what results should be considered worthy for an applicant to become astudent. In order to apply for a University a person should have certificate aschool-leaving, confirming that school-leaving exams have been passedsuccessfully.
— Will you continue your education after finishing school? — Yes,certainly, I would like to continue my education. I am going to enter MoscowState Lomonosov University. This is the best institution of higher education inRussia. I have not made up my mind yet which faculty to choose. I have twoyears more at my disposal to think about it. Whatever faculty I'll choose, I amsure that knowledge I'll get at Moscow State Lomonosov University will enableme to become a good specialist in the chosen field.
— Is it difficult to make a conscious choice of the futureprofession?
— Now I am 14 but I think that even at 17 it is really difficult tomake a proper choice of the future profession. The proper choice of the futureprofession is the pledge of success in life. Whatever my choice is, I know thatat the moment my aim is to get knowledge that will enable me in two years toenter any institution of higher education I'll choose. It should be said thatschool provides pupils only with general knowledge that's why I want tocontinue my education in order to become a specialist in the chosen field.
— What should be done to help teenagers to find their way in life?
— Perhaps, first they should think over the possibilities of thefuture profession. Then, it is necessary to get as much information as onlypossible concerning it. When the teenagers do not know what to choose theyshould ask their parents or teachers to help them to make the right choice.
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