The document summarizes engineering geology education at the University of Mines in St. Petersburg, Russia. It discusses the history of the university and engineering geology programs in Russia. Specifically, it notes that the University of Mines was founded in 1773 by decree of Empress Catherine the Great to train engineers for mining and metallurgy. The engineering geology department was established in 1930 and focuses on applying geology to solve problems in fields like mining, construction, and hydraulic engineering. Current research at the university emphasizes sustainable development of underground space and engineering structures.