Kemerovo State University

Established in 1973 as a successor to the Kemerovo Pedagogical Institute, Kemerovo State University has grown into the largest university in the Kuzbass region. It is officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The university maintains five branches throughout the region and hosts a significant number of students and faculty. It is highly active in research, publishing over 1,500 research works annually and hosting numerous scientific conferences. The institution is particularly noted for its work in linguistics, including the study and revival of the Shor language.