History
Which emperor signed the decree establishing the Imperial Tomsk University?
a) Alexander I
b) Alexander II
c) Alexander III
b) Alexander II
Emperor Alexander II signed the decree on May 16 (28), 1878, establishing TSU.
In what year was the Imperial Tomsk University officially opened?
a) 1888
b) 1878
c) 1917
d) 1890
a) 1888
The Imperial Tomsk University was inaugurated in 1888, marking a significant milestone in the region's educational development.
How many faculties and institutes are there in TSU?
a) 20
b) 21
c) 18
d) 23
a) 20
Which faculty was established second after the medical faculty?
a) Historical and Philological Faculty
b) Law Faculty
c) Physical and Mathematical Faculty
b) Law Faculty
The Law Faculty was opened in 1898, becoming the second faculty after the Medical Faculty at the university.
How many departments are there at the Chemistry Faculty?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 5
d) 6
d) 6
What was the original name of Tomsk State University when it was founded?
a) Imperial Siberian University
b) Tomsk Imperial University
c) Tomsk Medical University
d) Tomsk State University
a) Imperial Siberian University
How many students were enrolled in the first class at TSU?
a) 112
b) 72
c) 100
d) 54
b) 72
The first course enrolled 72 students out of 236 applicants, most of them graduates of gymnasiums and seminaries.
The fence around the university building was built to protect it from...?
a) Thieves
b) Wild animals
c) Squirrel hunters
Correct answer: c) Squirrel hunters
The fence was intended to protect the beautiful squirrels on campus from hunters.
What was the topic of the first lecture given to the students of TSU?
a) 'What is Life?'
b) 'Life of Nature'
c) 'Light and Life'
a) 'What is Life?'
What year was the Chemistry Division transformed into the Chemistry Faculty at TSU?
a) 1888
b) 1892
c) 1932
d) 1936
c) 1932
The Chemistry Faculty of TSU was officially established in 1932. Y. A. Subbotina was appointed the first dean.
One of the main events in the life of Tomsk University in the early 1990s was:
a) Participation in the "5-100" program
b) Opening of the Biological Institute
c) Renovation of the main building
c) Renovation of the main building
The renovation of the main building took place in the early 1990s and was a significant event for TSU.
How many students study at Tomsk State University?
a) more than 8,000
b) more than 10,000
c) more than 17,000
d) more than 20,000
c) more than 17,000
As of 2024, 17,221 students study at Tomsk University.
Which of the following has never been located in the Assembly Hall?
a) Rector's office
b) Zoological museum
c) Church
c) Church
Over time, various institutions have occupied this space, but it has never housed a church.
What is the significance of Tomsk State University becoming a national research university in 2010?
a) It allowed the university to expand its campus and facilities.
b) It confirmed the university's leading position in Russia and internationally.
c) It meant the university received more government funding for its operations.
d) It required the university to restructure its academic departments and programs.
b) It confirmed the university's leading position in Russia and internationally.
When is Chemist's Day celebrated in Russia?
a) The first Sunday of May
b) The last Sunday of May
c) The last Sunday of April
d) The second Sunday of June
b) The last Sunday of May
Which of the following best describes the founding of Tomsk State University?
a) It was established in the late 20th century.
b) It was founded as a regional university for Siberia.
c) It was established in 1878 as one of Russia's leading classical higher educational institutions.
d) It was founded to primarily serve the industrial needs of the Siberian region.
c) It was established in 1878 as one of Russia's leading classical higher educational institutions.
What year did Tomsk University receive the status of "National Research University of Russia"?
a) in 2010
b) in 2021
c) in 1991
d) in 2005
a) in 2010
Tomsk University became one of the 15 winners of the competition for university development programs granted the status of "National Research University."
What structure has never been in front of the main building?
a) Kuybyshev monument
b) Lenin monument
c) Stalin monument
b) Lenin monument
There has never been a Lenin monument located in front of TSU's main building.
How does Tomsk State University's education model differ from traditional universities?
a) It has a stronger focus on vocational training and practical skills.
b) It offers more interdisciplinary programs and allows students to customize their studies.
c) It emphasizes theoretical knowledge over hands-on research opportunities.
d) It has a greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship.
b) It offers more interdisciplinary programs and allows students to customize their studies.
The D.I. Mendeleev Scholarship was established in 1907. Who is it awarded to?
a) The best postgraduate students in Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences
b) The most talented undergraduate students of the Chemical Faculty
c) All students of the university with high grades
d) The university's teaching staff for outstanding research
a) The best postgraduate students in Physics, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences
What musical instrument did the first rector of ITU, Nikolai Gezehus, play?
a) bagpipe
b) piano
c) violin
d) balalaika
c) violin
Nikolai Gezekhus played the violin and participated in musical concerts as the first violinist in a string quartet.
How many museums are there in TSU?
a) 4
b) 8
c) 6
d) 10
c) 6
V.M. Florinsky Museum of the History, Archaeology and Ethnography of Siberia
Zoological Museum
V.A. Khakhlov Paleontological Museum
I.K. Bazhenov Mineralogical Museum
Museum of TSU History
Museum of Physics History
What year was the Aquanaut Sports Club of Tomsk (now known as "SKAT") established?
a) 1935
b) 1959
c) 1940
d) 1963
b) 1959
The Aquanaut Sports Club was founded in 1959 and has since evolved into SKAT.
Which unique natural site is protected and studied by TSU?
a) Kuznetsk Alatau Nature Reserve
b) Great Vasyugan Mire
c) Mount Medeu
d) Malyi Fisht Glacier
b) Great Vasyugan Mire
TSU even has its own Wetland Centre - a part of the global network of educational and outreach centres focused on wetlands.
What was the title of the first chemistry lecture delivered by Professor S. I. Zalesky on September 30, 1888?
a) Fundamental Laws in Chemistry
b) The Role of Chemical Elements in Industrial Progress
c) Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
d) The Significance of Chemistry for Culture and Humanity and the Method of its Teaching
d) The Significance of Chemistry for Culture and Humanity and the Method of its Teaching