Chechen State University (

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: Чеченский государственный университет) is a university located in

Grozny Grozny ( rus, Грозный, p=ˈgroznɨj; ce, Соьлжа-ГӀала, translit=Sölƶa-Ġala), also spelled Groznyy, is the capital city of Chechnya, Russia. The city lies on the Sunzha River. According to the 2010 census, it had a po ...

, Chechnya,

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. 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 Grozney University, saw a surge of development between 1970 and 1980. Botanical gardens were built in the mountainous areas of the Chechen Republic. Technologies developed at the university were used in aviation design for

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, and many of the university's scientific discoveries were displayed at the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition of the

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and at international exhibitions. Regional scientific conferences were held on campus, including the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition.

After the Chechen War

Military activity in the

Chechen Republic Chechnya ( rus, Чечня́, Chechnyá, p=tɕɪtɕˈnʲa; ce, Нохчийчоь, Noxçiyçö), officially the Chechen Republic,; ce, Нохчийн Республика, Noxçiyn Respublika is a republic of Russia. It is situated in the ...

during the

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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. Classrooms, laboratories, reading rooms and the scientific library were repaired. A new sports centre was one of the last projects to be completed. Much of the work was carried out by students and employees. Over 800 instructors currently work at the school's campus. Chechen State University is a large scientific and educational centre for the

Notable alumni

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(Law Faculty) - professional

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contender for the

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References

External links

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Chechen State University official website
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