# Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies
**Wikidata**: [Q6510229](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6510229)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/belarusian-state-university-of-food-and-chemical-technologies

## Summary
The Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies is a public higher education institution located in Mogilev, Belarus. Founded in 1973, it provides specialized academic training and research opportunities in the fields of food production and chemical technologies.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type**: University (instance of university).
- **Location**: Mogilev, Belarus (coordinates: 53.874°N, 30.3165°E).
- **Founded**: 1973.
- **Official Website**: https://bgut.by (preferred), http://www.mgup.by.
- **Current Name**: Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies (Belarusian: Беларускі дзяржаўны ўніверсітэт харчовых і хімічных тэхналогій), adopted on March 26, 2021.
- **Former Names**: Mogilev State University of Food Technologies; Mogilev Technological Institute (1973–2002); Mogilev State University of Food (2002–2021).
- **Social Media**: Twitter (@mgup_mogilev), Facebook (bgutmogilev), Instagram (bgut_mogilev), YouTube (Channel ID: UCNr-UT9LFmHar2EtRZgjx0A).
- **Identifiers**: GRID ID `grid.410687.c`, ISNI `0000000403925463`, ROR ID `04nn0sh76`, VIAF ID `315534191`, Ringgold ID `186726`.
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: nb2017023640.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in Belarusian, Belarusian (Taraškievica), and Russian.

## FAQs
### Q: What names has the university held throughout its history?
The institution was originally founded as the Mogilev Technological Institute in 1973. It was renamed the Mogilev State University of Food in April 2002, and later became the Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies on March 26, 2021.

### Q: Where is the university located?
The university is located in the city of Mogilev, Belarus. Its geographic coordinates are 53.874 degrees latitude and 30.3165 degrees longitude.

### Q: What digital resources and social media platforms does the university maintain?
The university operates an official website at `bgut.by` and provides a web feed at `https://bgut.by/rss.xml`. It maintains active social media profiles on Facebook (`bgutmogilev`), Instagram (`bgut_mogilev`), Twitter (`@mgup_mogilev`), and YouTube (channel ID `UCNr-UT9LFmHar2EtRZgjx0A`).

### Q: How is the university identified in global academic databases?
The institution is indexed under several identifiers including GRID ID `grid.410687.c`, ISNI `0000000403925463`, ROR ID `04nn0sh76`, and the Library of Congress Authority ID `nb2017023640`.

## Why It Matters
As a specialized institution, the Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies plays a critical role in the educational and industrial landscape of Belarus. It serves as a primary training ground for professionals in the food and chemical sectors, supporting the national economy through skilled workforce development and applied research. Its evolution from a technological institute to a state university reflects its expanded academic scope and enduring relevance in the region since its founding in 1973.

## Notable For
- **Specialized Focus**: Distinct focus on food and chemical technologies, distinguishing it from general universities in Belarus.
- **Historical Continuity**: Continuous operation since 1973 under three distinct names reflecting its academic evolution.
- **Digital Presence**: Maintains a comprehensive digital footprint with verified accounts across multiple social platforms and a dedicated RSS feed.
- **International Recognition**: Indexed in major global academic databases including GRID, ISNI, ROR, and VIAF.

## Body

### History and Naming
The institution was founded in 1973 as the **Mogilev Technological Institute** (Магілёўскі тэхналагічны інстытут). It operated under this name until March 2002. In April 2002, it was renamed the **Mogilev State University of Food** (Магiлёўскі дзяржаўны ўніверсітэт харчавання). On March 26, 2021, the university adopted its current name, the **Belarusian State University of Food and Chemical Technologies**, reflecting a broader scope of academic disciplines.

### Location and Facilities
The university is geolocated in **Mogilev**, a major city in eastern Belarus. The precise coordinates are **53.874 latitude and 30.3165 longitude**. An image of the university building is available on Wikimedia Commons under the title "Магілёў. Магілёўскі дзяржаўны ўніверсітэт харчавання (03).jpg". The institution has defined parts listed as entities Q116159600 and Q116178091.

### Digital Identity and Web Presence
The university maintains a primary official website at **`https://bgut.by`** (preferred Russian language version) and a secondary URL at **`http://www.mgup.by`**. It offers a structured data feed via its **RSS feed** located at `https://bgut.by/rss.xml`.

Social media presence includes:
- **Twitter**: Handle `mgup_mogilev` (User ID `713732349033385984`), active since March 26, 2016.
- **Facebook**: Handle `bgutmogilev`.
- **Instagram**: Preferred handle `bgut_mogilev` (active since May 22, 2019); older handle `mgup_mogilev`.
- **YouTube**: Channel ID `UCNr-UT9LFmHar2EtRZgjx0A`, handle `бгут`, with 137 subscribers and 133 views recorded as of October 16, 2022.
- **LinkedIn**: ID `belarusian-state-university-of-food-and-chemical-technologies`.

### Academic and Administrative Classifications
The university is classified as an instance of a **university**. It is listed under the Library of Congress Authority ID `nb2017023640` and the Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/1232v6bg`. It is assigned the Dewey Decimal class `378` (Universities) and is categorized under "Mahilioŭ State University of Food Technologies" on Wikimedia Commons.

Wikipedia articles about the university exist in three languages: Belarusian (`be`), Belarusian (Taraškievica) (`be_x_old`), and Russian (`ru`). The main category for the entity is `Category:Mahilioŭ State University of Food Technologies`.

### Database Identifiers
The institution is tracked by numerous international identifier systems:
- **GRID**: `grid.410687.c`
- **ISNI**: `0000000403925463`
- **ROR**: `04nn0sh76`
- **VIAF**: `315534191`
- **Ringgold**: `186726`
- **KISTI**: `K000195978`
- **Wolfram Language**: `Entity["University", "MagiljouskiDzjarzaunyUniversitetHarcavannja::2k64x"]`

## References

1. [Source](http://www.mgup.by)
2. [Source](https://bgut.by)
3. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
4. YouTube API