# Vladimir State Humanitarian University

> education organization in Vladimir, Russia

**Wikidata**: [Q4113277](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4113277)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vladimir-state-humanitarian-university

## Summary
Vladimir State Humanitarian University was a pedagogical university in Vladimir, Russia that operated from 1919 until it was dissolved in 2011 and replaced by Vladimir State University. It evolved through multiple name changes reflecting its changing educational roles, starting as a teacher training institute and eventually becoming a full pedagogical university.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1919 as the Vladimir Institute of People's Education
- Dissolved on September 6, 2011, replaced by Vladimir State University
- Located in Vladimir, Russia at coordinates 56.14639°N, 40.37917°E
- Official names evolved through 7 distinct periods, ending as "Vladimir State Pedagogical University" (1993-2008)
- Also known as Vladimir State University for the Humanities, VGGU, and Vladimir PINO
- ISNI identifier: 0000000449056566
- ROR ID: 00fh72m39
- GRID ID: grid.410623.2
- VIAF ID: 135369508

## FAQs
### Q: When did Vladimir State Humanitarian University cease to exist?
A: The university was officially dissolved on September 6, 2011, when it was replaced by Vladimir State University.

### Q: What were the main name changes throughout its history?
A: The institution changed names 7 times: from 1919-1921 it was the Vladimir Institute of People's Education, then became the Vladimir Practical Institute of People's Education (1921-1923), followed by Vladimir Pedagogical Technical School, Vladimir Pedagogical College, Vladimir Teacher's Institute, Vladimir Pedagogical Institute, and finally Vladimir Pedagogical University.

### Q: Where was Vladimir State Humanitarian University located?
A: The university was located in Vladimir, Russia, approximately 190 kilometers northeast of Moscow.

## Why It Matters
Vladimir State Humanitarian University played a crucial role in teacher education in the Vladimir region of Russia for over 90 years. As one of the oldest pedagogical institutions in the region, it trained generations of educators who shaped the educational landscape of central Russia. The university's evolution from a teacher training institute to a full pedagogical university reflects the broader development of higher education in Russia throughout the 20th century. Its transformation into Vladimir State University in 2011 represents the consolidation of higher education institutions in Russia, merging specialized pedagogical training with broader university education to create a comprehensive regional university that continues to serve the educational needs of the Vladimir Oblast.

## Notable For
- One of the oldest teacher training institutions in the Vladimir region, with continuous operation since 1919
- Survived multiple reorganizations and name changes through Soviet and post-Soviet periods
- Served as the primary pedagogical university for the Vladimir region for over 90 years
- Successfully transitioned from a specialized teacher training institute to a comprehensive pedagogical university

## Body
### Early History (1919-1949)
Vladimir State Humanitarian University began as the Vladimir Institute of People's Education in 1919, established to address the urgent need for trained educators in post-revolutionary Russia. The institution underwent rapid transformations in its early years, becoming the Vladimir Practical Institute of People's Education in 1921, then a pedagogical technical school in 1923.

### Soviet Period Development (1949-1991)
In 1949, the institution was elevated to institute status as the Vladimir Pedagogical Institute, reflecting its growing academic scope and regional importance. During the Soviet period, it became the primary institution for training teachers in the Vladimir Oblast, offering specialized pedagogical education across multiple disciplines.

### Post-Soviet Transformation (1991-2011)
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the institute became the Vladimir State Pedagogical University in 1993, gaining university status. In 2008, it was renamed Vladimir State Humanitarian University, reflecting its broader academic focus beyond teacher training alone.

### Merger and Legacy
On September 6, 2011, Vladimir State Humanitarian University was dissolved and merged into the newly formed Vladimir State University, ending its 92-year history as an independent institution. The merger was part of broader educational reforms in Russia to consolidate higher education institutions and create comprehensive regional universities.

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-05-22
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Unified State Register of Legal Entities