Chechen State University

University in Chechnya, Russia

43°18′42″N 45°42′10″E / 43.31167°N 45.70278°E / 43.31167; 45.70278

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Chechen State University (Russian: Чеченский государственный университет) is a university located in Grozny, Chechnya, Russia. The school is home to the North Caucasian Centre of Pedagogics. The university traces its roots back to 1938.

History

Soviet period

Chechen State University, formerly Grozny University, saw a surge of development between 1970 and 1980.

After the Chechen War

Military activity in the Chechen Republic during the Second Chechen War interrupted the development of Grozny University and destroyed several buildings. The university began restoration soon after the end of military operations and classes resumed in April 2000.

Over 800 instructors currently work at the school's campus. Chechen State University is a scientific and educational centre for the Chechen Republic.