Perm Institute of Railway Transport: the path is 140 years long

Abstract

The study of such an important issue as history occupies a dominant place in our lives. Awareness and selfdetermination are made up of those historical facts that form the basis of any social phenomenon. It is for this reason that it is important to study and present the history of the university, using museum sources and historical literature.Perm Institute of Railway Transport — a branch of the Ural State University of Railway Transport has come a long way from college to institute, from a two-story building to a student complex, consisting of two buildings and dormitories.The fate of the institute echoes the events taking place in the country: strikes in the early 20th century, revolutions, the Civil War, World War II, the post-war years, the “dashing” 90s, the golden zero.The teaching staff is changing, the technical base is expanding, specialties and forms of education are being transformed. But one thing remains unchanged — the training of highly qualifi ed employees for the needs of the railway. Throughout this time, close cooperation with the employer was carried out.The Perm Institute of Railway Transport has a rich history, this year marks the 140th anniversary of the institute. Analysis and study of the past, summing up, identifying achievements contribute to building a course for the future.