Petrozavodsk State Glazunov Conservatoire

General Information

Petrozavodsk State Glazunov Conservatoire is a public music conservatory in Petrozavodsk, the Republic of Karelia, Russia. It is the largest music university in Russia with high-quality infrastructure and advanced teaching methods, which make it very popular among Indian as well as international students

The Petrozavodsk Conservatoire academic staff consists of 100 members of academic staff and provides undergraduate courses and postgraduate training in music to its 600 local and international students. The mission of the University was to develop a strong research and academic hub with the support of the innovative region and country development by providing world-class academic programs, research development, and technological development. 

The Petrozavodsk Conservatoire has two associated orchestras and a choir.Petrozavodsk Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra, Petrozavodsk Conservatoire Folk Instruments Orchestra and Petrozavodsk Conservatoire Academic Choir. University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including options of studying abroad, taking part in exchange programs, visiting online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Study Programs 

University provides studying processes in the following departments:

  • Department of Piano Solo
  • Department of Chamber Ensemble and Piano Accompaniment
  • Department of Strings
  • Department of Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion instruments
  • Department of Folk Instruments
  • Department of Vocal Arts
  • Department of Conducting
  • Department of Music Theory and Composition
  • Department of Music History
  • Department of Finno-Ugric Music

Accommodation and Housing 

Student Dormitory has eight rooms per floor, with 2-3 people per room. Each floor also has one kitchen and two toilets, and the basement has a shower. All rooms have access to free Wi-fi and are equipped with essential modern amenities like a pillow, blanket, bedsheet, beds, tables, and chairs that are already added to the basic necessity list. For student recreation gyms, reading rooms and sports complex facilities are also available.

Every hostel resident can use every common room in the building, including the library, gym, canteen, and resting rooms. All rooms are well-furnished and ready to use at every time and day.  Entrances to the building are equipped with video surveillance and security posts. Every room fully has modern furniture and technical equipment, such as central heating and air conditioning systems, permanent Wi-Fi, and cable TV.