Saint Petersburg State University, a TV BRICS partner, has become the first institution in St. Petersburg to join Russia’s federal programme for science-popularisation tourism, marking a major step in the development of educational travel and public engagement with research.
The university’s inclusion in the national initiative follows expert evaluation of its new one-day route, “Saint Petersburg University: The History of Russian Science”. The programme combines interactive museum tours, historical excursions and hands-on scientific activities designed to immerse visitors in the evolution of Russian science and innovation, reports the
official website of the University.
Visitors can also explore geology and mineralogy through practical workshops, including microscope-based studies of rock samples and educational sessions on gemstones and mineral formation.
The project was presented during a round-table discussion attended by representatives of universities, tourism authorities and city information agencies. Experts described science-popularisation tourism as one of the priority areas of Russia’s Decade of Science and Technology initiative, aimed at strengthening links between education, research and regional development.
University officials stated that the project succeeded due to its comprehensive concept and strong organisational framework. According to participants, cooperation between academic institutions, museums and the tourism sector is creating new opportunities for educational tourism while helping universities showcase scientific achievements to wider audiences.
The initiative is expected to pave the way for dozens of additional thematic science routes across the city, expanding educational tourism and strengthening public engagement with research and technology.