Education & Academia

Foundation of the Russian Academy of Sciences

The Russian Academy of Sciences was founded in St. Petersburg by Peter the Great through a Senate decree. Initially named the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences, its establishment aimed to promote scientific research and education in Russia, reflecting Peter's vision for modernizing the nation and boosting its intellectual capabilities. The academy attracted many prominent scientists and became a leading institution in various fields until its renaming in 1917 after the Russian Revolution.

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