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The Lesgaft University of Physical Education in St. Petersburg is one of the oldest in Russia and in Europe. It was founded in 1896 by P.F. Lesgaft, a prominent teacher and anatomist, who created the theory of physical education.

The aims of this university were and are to create a scientific basis for physical education, to devise pedagogical methods and to train teaching staff.

The university complies the following departments: the department of Summer Olympic sports, the department of Winter Olympic sports, the department of non-Olympic sports, the department of combat sport, the managerial economics and law department, individual educational and sports technologies, the department of basic training, the department of major training, further training and retraining department, the department of academic staff training (postgraduate and doctorate training program), the department of educational and professional internship, the department of humanities and social studies and the department of pre-university studies.

The academic activity is performed in well-equipped classrooms, laboratories and sports gyms being constantly improved.

The academic year begins on the first of September and ends in June. It is divided into two terms. At the end of each term the students take credit tests and examinations. After examinations they have holidays.

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Был основан, цель, научная основа, преподавательский состав, факультет довузовской подготовки, аспирантура, переподготовка, хорошо оборудованный спортивный зал, семестр, учебный год, сдавать зачет.

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1. When was the Lesgaft University of Physical Education founded?

2. What are the aims of the University?

3. What departments does the University comply?

4. Where is the academic activity performed?

5. When does the academic year begin?

6. What do the students do at the end of each term?

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Oxbridge

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Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest and most prestigious universities in Great Britain. They are often called collectively Oxbridge. Both universities are independent.

The tutorial is the basic mode of instruction at Oxford and Cambridge, with lectures as optional extras.

The normal length of the degree course is three years, after which the students take the Degree of Bachelor of Arts (B. A.). Some courses, such as languages or medicine, may be one or two years longer. The degrees are awarded at public degree ceremonies. Oxford and Cambridge cling to their traditions, such as the use of Latin at degree ceremonies. Full academic dress is worn at examinations.

Oxford and Cambridge universities consist of a number of colleges. Each college is different, but in many ways they are alike. Each college offers teaching in a wide range of subjects.

Oxford is one of the oldest universities in Europe. The university’s earliest charter is dated back to 1213.

There are now twenty-four colleges for men, five for women and another five which have both men and women members, many from overseas studying for higher degrees. Among the oldest colleges are University College, All Souls and Christ Church.

The Cambridge University started during the 13th century and grew until today. Now there are more than thirty colleges.

The oldest college is Peterhouse, which was founded in 1284, and the most recent is Robinson College, which was opened in 1977. The most famous is probably King’s College.

The University was only for men until 1871, when the first women’s college was opened. In the 1970s, most colleges opened their doors to both men and women. Almost all colleges are now mixed.

The universities have over a hundred societies and clubs, enough for every interest one could imagine. Sport is part of students’ life at Oxbridge. The most popular sport is rowing.