Saint Petersburg University was founded in 1724 by Peter the Great and has a long history. It was the first university established in Russia. Notable alumni include writers, poets, composers, artists, and politicians. Today, the university's beautiful library contains over 6.5 million books and receives over half a million visitors annually.

1. Saint Petersburg University.
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2. St. Petersburg University has an
interesting history.
Did you know that the university was
founded by Peter the Great in 1724?

3. Michail Lomonosov was the university rector
from 1758-1760.
In the 18th
century several hundreds of
students graduated from the university with
degrees in history, philosophy, law, physics,
mathematics and oriental languages.

4. Among the alumni there are writers and
poets I. S. Turgenev, N. A. Nekrasov,
N. S. Gumilev, O. E. Mandelshtam,
composers M. I. Glinka, I. F. Stravinski,
artists M. A. Vrubel, V. D. Polenov,
politicans P. A. Stolipin, V. I. UIyanov-Lenin.

5. Today the beautiful university library has
6,574,000 books.
Over half a million visitors come to see
these books and the library every year.
Is it truly a great university.

6. Today the beautiful university library has
6,574,000 books.
Over half a million visitors come to see
these books and the library every year.
Is it truly a great university.