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History and Culture of St Petersburg and Leningrad Region

46.04.01 In Russian

Level of education Master

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 2 years

Programme description

The master's programme ‘History and Culture of St Petersburg and the Leningrad Region’ makes it possible for students to comprehensively study the historical, political, social, economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious  features of the development of the regions of the Russian Federation in general and St Petersburg and the Leningrad Region in particular. Graduates of the programme will be capable of applying the acquired knowledge to different activities: teaching, excursion, library, archival, museum, and tourist activities.

Main courses
  • History of St Petersburg
  • The Architecture of St Petersburg and Suburbs
  • Technology and Organisation of City Tours
  • Fundamentals of Historical Urbanistics
  • Military St Petersburg
  • Multinational St Petersburg
  • Museums of St Petersburg, Suburbs and Leningrad Region
  • Archaeology of St Petersburg and Leningrad Region
  • Noble Manor Houses of St Petersburg and Suburbs
Our advantages

The programme is designed to develop in students a holistic understanding of St Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. The present state of the regions is examined in the context of cultural, historical and socio-economic processes in our country and the world from antiquity to the present, using methods that enable fruitful regional and local history research.

International cooperation
  • New Bulgarian University (Bulgaria)
  • The University of Bergen (Norway)
  • The University of Wrocław (Poland)
Main areas of research
  • Analysis of cultural and sightseeing resources of Russian regions
  • History of St Petersburg and Leningrad Region
  • History of the documentary heritage of Russian regions
  • History of museum work in Russia
  • History of the sightseeing business in Russia
  • Current issues in urban studies
  • Analysis of everyday life
  • Historical memory
Сareer opportunities

The education proposes practical training in pedagogy under the aegis of St Petersburg University. The key positions are:

  • Scientific associate
  • Archive associate
  • Museum associate
  • Library associate
  • Mass Media editor
  • Publishing house scientific editor
  • Manager in historical and cultural and educative tourism
  • Guide
  • Teacher of cultural and educational centres
  • Teacher of secondary and vocational schools
  • Screenwriter and editor for documentary film and TV industry
  • Creative manager of advertising and PR services

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The programme descriptions for the 2025/2026 academic year are currently being updated. Information regarding admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year is available on the St Petersburg University Admissions Committee website.

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