History of Art
We are professionals in the art world!
The period of education

Full-time study - 4 years

Entrance tests (USE)

History

Russian language

By choice:
literature,
social studies,
foreign language

The cost of education

125 000 rubles per year

Unique training profiles

Art and International communication (European/Oriental languages)
Project management in the creative industries
Innovative projects in the field of exhibition activities

Art and International communication (European/Oriental languages)

Art and International communication (European/Oriental languages)
Profile Advantages
  • The program is deeply specialized in promoting and popularizing art in a global context, working with international audiences, and analyzing works of art
  • A multidisciplinary approach allows combining international cultural communications, foreign languages, philosophy, cultural studies, and psychology for effective work at the intersection of art and diplomacy
  • Students gain knowledge of business communication ethics in an international environment, skills in organizing and promoting immersive exhibitions, 3D tours, virtual tours, etc.
  • In-depth study of the theory and practice of organizing business in the art sphere and marketing, working with the stylistic features of international media language, etc.
  • Graduates hold positions as curators of international projects, art diplomats, PR specialists in galleries, cultural centers, and international organizations
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Art and International communication (European/Oriental languages)
Innovative disciplines
  • International practices in exhibition activities
  • Fundamentals of art criticism
  • Theory and practice of art business
  • Curatorship and exhibition organization
  • Intercultural communication in a foreign language
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Art and International communication (European/Oriental languages)
Areas of employment
  • Management and marketing in the international art business
  • Management of art galleries and foundations
  • Valuation of antiques and works of art
  • Creation of advertising and printing products
  • Art dealing
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Art and International communication (European/Oriental languages)
Basic academic disciplines
  • Foreign language
  • Foreign language in international business communication
  • Fundamentals of the studied language theory
  • Fundamentals of management
  • Cultural studies
  • Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Psychology and pedagogy
  • Russian language and speech culture
  • Physical education
  • History of world religions
  • Legal foundations of international artistic activity
  • Intellectual property law
  • Fundamentals of law
  • Public speaking
  • Modern technologies in art and culture
  • Computer science
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Art and International communication (European/Oriental languages)
Professional academic disciplines
  • Introduction to Art History
  • Art of the Ancient World
  • Art of the Middle Ages
  • Art of the Middle East in the Middle Ages
  • Art of the Far East in the Middle Ages
  • Oriental Art (15th–19th centuries)
  • Art of the Near and Far East in the 20th Century
  • Renaissance Art
  • Baroque and Classicism Art
  • 19th Century Art
  • 20th Century Art
  • Old Russian Art
  • Russian Art of the 18th Century
  • Russian Art of the 19th Century
  • National Art of the 20th Century
  • History of Decorative and Applied Arts
  • History of Theater Arts
  • History of Music
  • History and Practice of Design
  • History of Architecture
  • World History
  • National History
  • History of Literature
  • Fundamentals of Archaeology
  • History of Archaeological Discoveries
  • History of Aesthetic Theories
  • Cultural History of St. Petersburg
  • Theory of Art
  • Methodology of Art History
  • History of Art Criticism
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • History of Art Criticism
  • Fundamentals of Business Organization in the Arts
  • Description and Analysis of Art Monuments
  • Restoration of Painting Monuments
  • Artwork Expertise
  • Museology
  • Introduction to Linguistics
  • Classical Languages
  • Media Language Styles and Translation Practice
  • Intercultural Communication in a Foreign Language
  • Country and Language Studies
  • History of the Target Language
  • Analytical Reading
  • Workshop on Literary Text Translation
  • Fundamentals of Art Business Theory and Practice
  • Language in International Art Activities (Second Foreign Language)
  • Basics of Oral Translation in Professional Communication
  • Practical Course of the Main Foreign Language (Writing Practice)
  • Practical Course of Professionally Oriented Translation
  • Translation Theory
  • Phonetics and Orthography
  • Fundamentals of Research Work in Art History
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Advantages of the Art History program

Practical educational outcomes

Most prestigious

diploma from St. Petersburg University

100%

employment of graduates and their confident career growth

97.3%

High satisfaction of employers with the quality of graduate training


Advantages of the Moscow Branch of St. Petersburg State University of Humanities

Competition for budget places at St. Petersburg State University averages 79 applicants per spot across all specialties, with some specialties having over 300 applicants per spot. Excellent career prospects with high salaries. Graduates receive 100% employment opportunities in the job market.

The Branch is located in a picturesque, eco-friendly area. A wide tree-lined alley leads to the main entrance. After classes, you can walk in the shade of century-old oaks, ash trees and linden trees or train at sports grounds. In winter - skiing and skating, in summer - barbecues and songs by the campfire.

Education is provided according to St. Petersburg State University programs. The University's educational model has been implemented since 1991 and has been awarded
prizes by the Russian Government (2007) and St. Petersburg Government (2010, 2016).
Deep analytical skills, broad outlook, and high professionalism provide undeniable competitive advantages and create a solid foundation for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.

The educational process at the Branch is conducted not only by the best Moscow teachers but also by leading St. Petersburg stars of science, culture, and education.

Opportunity to combine studies with work. Regular individual and group consultations with teachers. Unlimited access to educational resources (electronic libraries, teaching materials, etc.).

Interesting and in-demand fields of study

Unique opportunities for self-development:
— group trips to museums, theaters, exhibition centers and famous cultural sites of the capital;
— creative evenings with famous Russian actors, directors, singers and musicians;
— research activities (scientific-practical conferences, publications);
— sports sections and competitions.

Excellent living conditions. Student House under one roof with the academic building. Modern cafeteria, cozy cafe, medical office, sauna, gym, playgrounds, tennis court, basketball-volleyball court, soccer field. Large indoor pool available year-round. Own security service.

Life in the amazingly comfortable and well-equipped St. Petersburg campus of the University is a unique opportunity for world-class leisure filled with culture and vivid impressions.
The main university not only helps students adapt to the intense and diverse capital life of one of the world's most beautiful cities, but is itself a center of many unforgettable cultural events.


Where our graduates work

  • • Management and marketing in international art business:
    galleries, museums, exhibition centers, auctions; theater and film festivals, art foundations and competitions; international radio and TV channels, advertising agencies, design studios, hotel and tourism business

    • Entrepreneurial activity:
    in theatrical and entertainment, art and exhibition, publishing, music spheres; in the modeling business; art dealership (expertise and sale of artworks)

    • Management activity (art management):
    management of art galleries and foundations, exhibition halls, museums, theaters, concert organizations, auction sales

    • Advertising and exhibition activity:
    design and organization of exhibitions, creation of advertising and printing products

    • Tour guiding and translation activity:
    in travel agencies, galleries, museums, at art and commercial exhibitions

    • Expert activity:
    appraisal of antiques and artworks in antique shops, customs, insurance agencies, private collections, art galleries and exhibition organizations

    • Translation and editorial-publishing activity:
    translation and editing of professional and fiction literature, films and educational programs, simultaneous interpretation

    • Art criticism

    • Research activity:
    in universities, research institutes, museums

    • Teaching:
    history and theory of art in universities in the country and abroad

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University (Moscow branch) on the map

Address:
141570, Moscow region, Solnechnogorsky district, Mendeleevo town, Lialovskoye highway, building 1
Phone:

How to get there:
• From "Vodny Stadion" metro station by bus #350 to the "VTsSPS Courses" stop
• From Leningradsky railway station to MCD-3 "Zelenograd-Kryukovo" station, then by bus or minibus "127, 476, 493 to the "VTsSPS Courses" stop
• Taxi from Sheremetyevo Airport - 20 minutes