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Founded in 1974, Dostoevsky Omsk State University is ranked best in the Omsk region, specialising in research, teaching and culture. Omsk is a city located in South-Western Siberia, originally built as a wooden fort in 1716. In the late 19th century, with the introduction of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Omsk became a logistical hub. Omsk is now famous for its architecture, museums and culture.The university offers programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels across 13 faculties, from physics to economics to law. Students have access to 22 specialised laboratories, as well as a scientific library. In 2013, the Interuniversity Innovation Business Incubator was created to offer aspiring scientists research opportunities. As well as full-time courses, the university offers 10-month Russian language group courses.Most courses are taught in Russian, but some courses can be taught in English, German, French and Spanish if requested. The university offers summer and winter schools for students to develop and improve their Russian language skills. The schools also have a large cultural element, with trips to local sites such as the Ebeyty Salt Lake and Vrubel Museum of Fine Arts.The university works in partnership with several organisations, working to assist students with work experience and employment during and after their studies. To mention a few, these include: Gazprom, Sberbank, Cisco, Microsoft and Unilever.Students can join a variety of sporting clubs, such as football and hockey. They also have access to a swimming pool, on-site and off-site recreation centres, athletic fields and fitness studios. The university is also a part of the Erasmus+ programme, offering students the opportunity to study abroad as part of their studies.