The Moscow State University of Culture and Arts celebrates 80th Anniversary

Abstract

The author of article considers foundation, development and prospect questions of Moscow State University of Culture and Arts - one of the leading universities in Russia, which is educated specialists for cultural sphere, library work, social and cultural activities, folk culture and arts. The University was established on July 10, 1930 as Moscow Library Institute. In 1964 the Institute was reorganized into Moscow State Institute of Culture due to the gradual increase of educational profile, and in 1994 - into the University. Since its foundation in 1930 the University has given diplomas to more than 80 000 specialists in the sphere of culture and arts. About 12 000 students from all regions of Russia and from 35 countries of the world study at the University now. The university develops according to modern Russian and world tendencies in education process.