Herzen University, Educational institution in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The university includes twenty academic faculties and over one hundred departments, situated across multiple historic buildings in central Saint Petersburg.
Founded in 1797 by Emperor Paul I, the institution began as Saint Petersburg Orphanage before evolving into a pedagogical university through various transformations.
The university maintains collections of scientific instruments, geological specimens, and educational materials dating from the 18th century in its specialized museums.
International students can apply for Russian government scholarships that cover tuition fees and provide monthly stipends for living expenses.
The institution established the first educational program for deaf children in Russia in 1806, marking its early commitment to inclusive education.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1797
Website: http://herzen.spb.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.93389,30.31944
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
Kazan Cathedral
290 m
Stroganov Palace
217 m
Saint Petersburg State University of Technology and Design
179 m
Green Bridge
248 m
Nevsky Prospect 21
227 m
Red Bridge
254 m
Chicherin House
255 m
Building of Dutch Reformed Church
264 m
Gorohovaya Street 20
278 m
Flour Bridge
326 m
Fence of Voronikhin Garden
172 m
Russian Trade & Industry Bank building
263 m
Clergy house of Kazan cathedral
254 m
Fountain of Voronikhin Garden
212 m
Nevskiy 13 - Chaplins Mansion
311 m
Esders and Scheefhaals building
300 m
Kotomin House
290 m
К. Д. Ушинский һәйкәле
74 m
Barclay de Tolly monument near Kazan Cathedral
305 m
Neptune statue of Stroganov Palace
198 m
Собор
286 m
Дом Н.И. Чичерина
242 m
Fountain near Kazan Cathedral
327 m
Sphinxes of Stroganov Palace
215 m
Flora Farnese of Stroganov Palace
206 m
Дворец
205 m
Маскарон в Строгановском дворце
201 m
Вазы (две)
210 mReviews
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