Moscow Pedagogical State University

November 1, 1872 is the date when in the former building of the first College for Men in Prechistenka st., under the initiative of top–tier professors, headed by V.I. Gerye, the Moscow Courses for Women (MCW) were organized. It was the first Higher Education Establishment for women at those times. Starting from 1874 women started for 3 years such disciplines as Russian and Foreign literature and history, physics, mathematics, ancient and modern languages. In 1900, there were two departments: historic – philosophical and physic – mathematical. In 1906, the third, medical department was founded. In 1912 the post – graduates of MCW were allowed to carry on research work that was important for Russian science and emphasized the role of women in it. Four years later the diploma of MCW was equal to the one of the Moscow State University. Eminent scientists worked in MCW: N.D. Zelinsky (the inventor of the gas – mask), P.A. Minakov (one of the founders of forensic medicine expertise), M.N. Shaternikov (the founder of the physiology of nourishment), A.K. Kots (the founder of Darwin Museum of Natural History) and many others. In 1918, MCW got the title of the Second Moscow State University. During the period of Russian revolution some fundamental points of pedagogical science were investigated. The pedagogical department was founded in 1921. Among its outstanding professors were P.P. Bolonsky, L. S. Vigodsky, S.T. Shatsky, O.U. Shmidt. At that time the second MSU started preparing teachers for village schools and work practice was introduced as well as the guidance of schools and kindergartens. In 1930, the second MSU became the first pedagogical institute in the Soviet Union. Preserving traditions MSPU entered the new, XXI century, having perspective and promising plans for the future and they are inclined to improve the system of pedagogical education in Russia and contribute to the development of pedagogical sciences on the <!-- verify-admitad: "ffb8074d41" -->