On the 250th Anniversary of the Oldest Mining and Geological School of Russia

The article is devoted to the 250th anniversary of the first higher technical educational institution in Russia – Saint Petersburg Mining University (Mining Institute), whose students and scientific schools made a great contribution to the development of mining and geological sciences and ensured the formation of the mineral resource base of Russia. The main stages of the glorious history of the Mining Institute from its foundation in 1773 to the present day are described. The constant close relationship with the Mining Institute of the Russian Mineralogical Society was emphasized. The Presidium and library of RMS has been located within the walls of the Institute for 154 years and where meetings and congresses of the Society are invariably held.