Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation FSBEI HPE

Library

The library of the Diplomatic Academy has its long history. It began with the creation in 1920 of courses of the People's Commissariat of Foreign Trade (NKVT) and the People's Commissariat of Foreign Affairs (NKID) on the training of Soviet representatives abroad. The library funds were replenished on the personal instructions of A.V. Lunacharsky directly from the Center for Printing, and in 1933 part of the publications of the diplomatic faculty of the Narimanov Institute of Oriental Studies were transferred to the library of courses.

History

2024: Appointment as rector of Sergei Shitkov

In October 2024, Sergei Shitkov was appointed rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry. In this post, he replaced Alexander Yakovenko, who, according to the press service of the academy, completed his work as rector due to the expiration of the contract. Read more here

2006: The start of the training of masters in the specialization "Law and Law Enforcement of the European Union"

The Academy, together with the Danube University (Austria, Krems), is starting an educational project to train masters in European studies in the specialization "Law and Law Enforcement Practice of the European Union."

2004: Recruitment for the first higher education in the specialty "Hotel and tourism management" is open

The Academy opens the recruitment for the first higher education at the Faculty of "World Economics" in the main specialty of the Bachelor of World Economy and the additional specialty "Hotel and Tourism Management." Training in an additional specialty is carried out in conjunction with the Institute of Hotelconsult Colleges "Cesar Ritz" (Switzerland).

The Academy receives a second Certificate of State Accreditation (Series A No. 001425 of March 9, 2004) and a second License for the right to conduct educational activities (Series A No. 001753 of March 2, 2004).

The academy solemnly celebrated its 70th anniversary. The anniversary was celebrated in the Hall of Church Cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior on December 17.

1999: Faculty of World Economy opened

In connection with the intensive development of foreign economic relations, the Academy opens the Faculty of World Economy.

The Academy receives a Certificate of State Accreditation and a re-license for the right to conduct educational activities in the field of vocational education.

1998: New Academy Charter

The new Charter of the Academy is adopted.

1995: Evening Ward Opened

The evening department opens.

1992: Free reception of listeners is open

The Academy opens a free reception of students.

1987: Establishment of the Faculty of Advanced Training

The Academy creates the Faculty of Advanced Training.

1974: Transformation into the Diplomatic Academy of the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The VDS is being transformed into the Diplomatic Academy of the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

1964: The beginning of the reception of listeners from Allied countries

Students from Albania, Bulgaria,, Hungary, Vietnam East Germany, Cambodia, Cubes Mongolia, Poland, Czechoslovakia are accepted for study.

1950: Start of Senior Diplomats Training

The VDS moves on to the training of senior diplomats - secretaries, consuls and advisers.

1947: Advanced Training Courses for Senior Diplomatic Officials Are Being Established

Under the VDS, permanent Advanced Training Courses for senior diplomatic workers of the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs are being created. The annual enrollment is 30 people, the duration of training is 9 months.

1943: Increase in the number of languages taught to 23

During World War II, despite the difficulties of wartime, the VDS continues to work, the range of languages ​ ​ studied is expanding: in 1943 - 1944. The VDS taught 23 foreign languages.

1939: Renamed the Higher Diplomatic School (VDS)

The institute was renamed the Higher Diplomatic School (VDS). Two departments are created: western and eastern with training periods of 2 and 3 years.

1934: Establishment of an Institute for the Training of Diplomatic and Consular Officers

Under the People's Commissariat of Foreign Affairs, the "Institute for the Training of Diplomatic and Consular Workers with a two-year training period" was created. The task of the Institute is to prepare secretaries of the embassy, vice-consuls, attache and referents.