Penzenskiy State University

Penza State University is located at Krasnaya Street, 40 in Penza city. Founded on July 3, 1943 as an industrial institute evacuated from Odessa. Since 1958 it was renamed to Penza Engineering and Construction Institute. In 1998 the university received its current status. In 2012 it merged with Belinsky Pedagogical University. Lectures began on November 1, 1943. Initially the university trained specialists in machine technology, lathes and casting production.