Ufa State Institute of Arts
Art school in Ufa, Russia
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Zagir Ismagilov Ufa State Institute of Arts (Bashkir: ZaÄir Ä°smeÄilev isemendeÄe Ãfö Deület SenÄet Ä°nstitutı) is one of the leading academic institutions of higher education of Russia. At the same time it is a unique educational institution of Bashkortostan, graduating professionals in the field of music, theatre and art.
- branch of the Gnesins State Musical-Pedagogical Institute
- (1950â1968)
- Ufa Institute of Arts
- (1968-2003)
- Ufa State Academy of Arts
- (2003-2015)
- Zagir Ismagilov Ufa State Institute of Arts
- (since 2015)
ZaÄir Ä°smeÄilev isemendeÄe Ãfö Deület SenÄet Ä°nstitutı | |
 Main building of Ufa State Institute of Arts | |
Former name |
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| Type | Public |
| Location | , Russia |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | en |
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Ufa State Institute of Arts comprises four faculties and 21 departments, where teachers train students for 33 specialties. Training students is carried out by full-time and part-time programs on both free and commercial basis.[1]
History
The institute was opened in 1968 as a branch of the Gnesins State Musical-Pedagogical Institute (now is the Gnessin State Musical College). Today it has the status of a state institution of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.[2]
Notable alumni
- Ildar Abdrazakov, opera singer
- Aigul Akhmetshina, soloist of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden (London)[3]
- Alfiya Karimova, the leading soloist of the Astana Opera (Kazakhstan)
Gallery
Former Ufa Gentry Assembly Building (built in 1844â1856). Now is Institute's rectory.
Rotonda in front of the institute. "Feodor Chaliapin performed here"
