Novosibirsk is Siberia’s largest city and Russia’s third-largest urban area, home to approximately 1.63 million people as of 2021 . Founded in 1893 as a bridgehead for the Trans‑Siberian Railway across the Ob River, it was first called Aleksandrovsky or Novo‑Nikolayevsk before being renamed Novosibirsk in 1925 The city quickly grew—from a small settlement to a metropolis—crossing the million mark in less than 70 years, earning mention in the Guinness Book of Records for that rapid growth.
Geographically positioned on both banks of the Ob, Novosibirsk is a major transport and industrial hub. Its economy spans heavy engineering, metallurgy, food processing, chemical production, and aerospace manufacturing. In recent years, industrial output has surged by over 60% . The city is also a significant science, culture, and education center, featuring the esteemed Novosibirsk State University (NSU) and the world‑renowned research district, Akademgorodok
A national research university integrating education with cutting-edge science . With over 8,600 students and 2,500 academic staff—including many from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences—NSU offers a research-focused education with early student involvement in labs and projects . It ranks among Russia’s top universities, with strong global placements in QS, THE, and US News .
NSU’s campus is walkable, featuring dormitories, sports centers, research institutes, and an innovative technopark (Academpark). It supports international students through English-taught programs, adaptation services, and cultural events.
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