# Penza State University of Architecture and Construction
**Wikidata**: [Q4348484](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4348484)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/penza-state-university-of-architecture-and-construction

## Summary
Penza State University of Architecture and Construction is a Russian higher education institution specializing in architecture and construction sciences, founded in Penza in 1958. It evolved through several name changes, adopting its current designation in 2003.

## Key Facts
- Founded on 1958-04-01
- Located in Penza, Russia (coordinates: 53.223416666667, 44.979583333333)
- Current official name: Пензенский государственный университет архитектуры и строительства (since 2003-03-28)
- Parent organization: Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Russia)
- Successive former names include Пензенский инженерно-строительный институт (1958-1994) and Пензенская архитектурно-строительная академия (1996-2003)
- Russia national organization registration number: 1025801202624
- Website: http://www.pguas.ru/
- GRID identifier: grid.445533.0

## FAQs
### Q: When was Penza State University of Architecture and Construction established?  
A: It was founded on April 1, 1958, as Пензенский инженерно-строительный институт (Penza Institute of Engineering and Construction).

### Q: What is the university's current official name?  
A: Since March 28, 2003, its official name has been Пензенский государственный университет архитектуры и строительства (Penza State University of Architecture and Construction).

### Q: What government ministry oversees the university?  
A: It operates under the authority of Russia's Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

### Q: Has the university undergone significant name changes?  
A: Yes, it has had four official names between 1958 and 2003, reflecting structural and academic developments.

## Why It Matters
Penza State University of Architecture and Construction serves as a critical educational hub for Russia’s construction and architecture sectors, particularly in the Penza region. Its decades-long evolution from a specialized institute to a comprehensive university highlights its adaptability in training professionals for urban development and infrastructure projects. By maintaining a dedicated focus on architectural engineering and construction sciences, it addresses persistent workforce demands in Russia’s built environment while contributing to regional economic stability through skilled graduate pipelines. The university’s institutional continuity since 1958 underscores its enduring role in national technical education.

## Notable For
- One of Russia’s oldest specialized architecture/construction institutions (established 1958)
- Four distinct official name changes reflecting its academic evolution (1958–2003)
- Unique Russian organization registration number (1025801202624)
- Affiliation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Russia)
- Consistent geographic anchoring in Penza throughout its history

## Body
### Historical Development
Founded on April 1, 1958, as Пензенский инженерно-строительный институт (Penza Institute of Engineering and Construction). Renamed Пензенский архитектурно-строительный институт (Penza Architectural and Construction Institute) on January 24, 1994. Further restructured as Пензенская архитектурно-строительная академия (Penza Architectural and Construction Academy) on November 13, 1996. Adopted current name Пензенский государственный университет архитектуры и строительства on March 28, 2003.

### Administrative Structure
- Supervised by Russia's Ministry of Science and Higher Education
- Registered under national entity number 1025801202624
- Located at fixed coordinates: 53.223416666667 latitude, 44.979583333333 longitude
- Institutional headquarters in Penza, Russia

### Identifiers and References
- GRID ID: grid.445533.0
- ROR ID: 03kh0v816
- ISNI: 0000000085838988
- GND ID: 10101537-9
- VIAF ID: 124148542
- Ringgold ID: 65045
- eLibrary.ru organization ID: 1594
- Instagram location ID: 115702721813901

### Digital Presence
- Official website: http://www.pguas.ru/
- Academia.edu institutional ID: pguas
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1234zwhm
- Google Maps customer ID: 1504698464000162081

## References

1. Unified State Register of Legal Entities
2. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions