High-quality and focused work during classes is impossible without proper rest! Therefore, near the university itself there is a university square for students to relax, as well as to hold student events, which often take place in fine weather.
Students of Pskov State University – is a multinational family, where everyone is ready to help each other. A foreign student quickly adapts to the new environment and will find friends from almost all continents - tutors and volunteers will help them in this., who are always ready to assist.
Student life is very intense both within the university, and beyond.
Pskov State University has wide opportunities for self-realization of students in creative activities, sports and media. Community of Pskov State University Student is a place, where every student will find something to do in the modern youth space!
Our students perform at all creative events and festivals., conducted by the university, city and even country, they actively and with interest participate in competitions “University of Stars” and “Student Spring'', showing high results.
Such directions as vocals, dance and theatre, are actively developing at Pskov State University. Today there are 3 dance groups, vocal and theater studios . Pskov State University pays special attention to sports.
Students actively participate in the life of the Media Centre of the University, creating modern content: video reports, music videos, short films, social advertisement, SMM of University groups, Instagram blogs, creating podcasts and online lectures – this is only a small part of the media environment, telling about student life.
The club exists since 2014 and for 6 spent seasons 120 games were played, including training, tournaments, cups, as well as online games on social networks. Every year “Colors of intelligence” holds the Pskov State University Cup tournament. Each Cup is certainly accompanied by video questions from special guests - hosts or participants of television shows!
Anyone can play, there is no need for superpowers: questions are structured this way, so that they can be answered exclusively by logic.
Now in the club there are more than 100 players from 25 teams of institutes of Pskov State University, graduates and students of other universities in Pskov. The club “Colors of intelligence” is waiting for you!
Modern board games are a great alternative to relaxing watching computer or TV. In addition, it is also a useful activity: games develop communication skills, the logic, ability to abstract thinking, memory, mindfulness and reaction.
"PICNIC" – is a community of like-minded people, united by common interests, it opens the door for any person, who wants to find a company to play board games! Guys gather several times a week and spend time in a great, friendly atmosphere..
The club has its own large game fund, but if you have a game and you have no one to play with, then the guys will be happy to keep you company!
Club doors are open to students., college students and just board gamers. It is more fun together!
"SOLARIS" is a space, which can bring together people with similar tastes in movies and literature. The club started working in September 2019 -.
The purpose of the club is to highlight interesting and significant phenomena in literature , cinema and other areas of art for a wide audience.
This is a great way to diversify student life., discover something new for yourself, to expand your knowledge of familiar things, meet the same enthusiastic people and enter into a discussion with them, as well as share your interests with others.
Dance Studio "Allegory" was founded in 2014 and unites performers and lovers of dance art. The guys actively participate in all dance competitions of the university, and the whole region. Every year the studio grows and conquers new horizons of creative opportunities., going beyond the Pskov region and taking part in international festivals and forums.
Student Sports Club appeared in 2008 year and combines a variety of sports sections for every taste:
- basketball (male and female)
- football (male and female)
- volleyball (male and female)
- table tennis
- athletics
- orienteering
- aerobics and fitness aerobics
- bullet shooting
- swimming
- also in 2020 judo and sambo sections appeared.
In addition to training, competitions are regularly held, football , volleyball and basketball competitions are especially popular.
A special place in the Student Sports Club is occupied by the Student Rowing Club of Pskov State University. Rowing training is held regularly, as well as competitions in the framework of the Student Rowing League of Russia in the summer, and in the winter season. Training is held by the bronze medalist of the Olympic Games 1996 -.
Exists since April 2016 and unites all dance lovers. Classes are held 3 times a week at the Centre for Student Initiatives. Every year large open classes are held , where groups are recruited in various directions: hip hop, modern, Jazz funk, house and others. Your dancing experience is not important., the main thing – is desire to dance. Guys take part in university, city and regional events, perform at Russian and international competitions and festivals.
The gorup was created in 2014 -. Founders have created a unique atmosphere of friendship and understanding, which is the basis for the group now. "Freesia" – is a place, where everyone can show, how they feel and feel the music. Guys regularly take part in university, citywide and international events, and they are also winners of the University of Stars festival. People who , who feel the dance, like us join our club.
Pskov State University Chess Club was created in the fall 2018 years and unites people of different ages, from freshmen to teachers.
Twice a week, the club holds online blitz tournaments based on the lichess.org platform, and twice a year organizes large-scale offline tournaments of the Pskov State University Cup.
Students, teachers and guests of the tournaments enjoy and positive emotions, having the opportunity to play your favorite game.
We are glad to see everyone, who wants to develop their organizational talents and learn how to work in a team, as well as usefully and with pleasure to spend free time. Our club has no boundaries for creativity and self-realization!
Pskov State University has developed volunteer activities of students. On the basis of Pskov State University, a regional volunteer centre “Volunteer Resource Centre” was created, whose participants carry out their activities as at the university, and beyond. If you like helping people or want to try your hand as a translator, host, the organizer - the volunteer center is just for you!
Students actively implement themselves in the field of public relations on the basis of the student television "Youth TV'', newspapers "Universants" and newspapers, created at some faculties. Youth TV occasionally covers city news and events, and also annually at the beginning of the year, recruits new participants with subsequent training.
In 2019 , on the basis of Pskov State University, a student pedagogical detachment "Mentor" was created to train counselors. Also, the university was included in the number of basic universities for the Artek International Children's Centre and the Orlyonok All-Russian Children's Centre. After a successful exam, counselors go to summer camps and put their knowledge into practice.
And for those interested in history, the University has a Military history club. Also, on the basis of Pskov State University, public associations of the Russian Geographical Society and the Russian Historical Society were created and are functioning.
Additionally, the largest university event is held annually in April - Forum of Foreign Students.
Despite the small size of the city, students can always find a way to spend their free time.
Pskov – is an ancient city with youth drive. People of all ages can find what to do here. There are a large number of creative studios in the city., associations, creative spaces and loft projects.
Churches and temples, ancient fortresses of Pskov, unique manor ensembles and parks attract visitors from all over the world. UNESCO nominated for inclusion in the World Heritage List 18 Monuments of Pskov.
In Pskov there are 4 cinemas, two of which are in the city centre. The cost of a cinema ticket is from 130 to 700 RUB. City theaters are often visited by the capital's touring theaters,
dance groups or popular artists. The cost of a ticket to the theater is from 200 to 2000 RUB.
The city is filled with coffee houses, cafes and restaurants, which everyone can afford. The average bill in a cafe is 300 RUB. There are several fast food restaurants for fast food lovers in the city : KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Hesburger.
Students can rent a bike in the main university building. Renting a bicycle for a month will cost only 37 rubles per day for students, while in a city bike rental it will cost – 700 rubles per day for students.
There are museums in Pskov, devoted mainly to ancient history. But in the Pskov region you can find museums in various fields of interest. The A.. Pushkin museum is especially popular, as he is the most famous Russian poet, the museum is located in 100 km from Pskov.
For those interested in sports in the city there are stadiums, outdoor sports fields and many sports clubs, designed for any level of training and wallet. And 4 urban pool, Ice Palace, water park and private university pool. Such places for entertainment in Pskov are characterized by a low cost, e.g., cost of visiting the water park is 900 RUB, mass skating session in the Ice Palace - 250 RUB.
The most comfortable pool, which is located near one of the educational buildings, is the "Universant". The main feature of the pool is, that water purification occurs by ozonation, not by introducing chlorine-containing reagents. For students of Pskov State University the cost of subscription to 4 visits is from 350 to 650 RUB.
Its useful to note, that students can count on discounts in museums, theater, pool, sports clubs and public transport. In Pskov, there is only one type of public transport - urban
buses, where the cost of a single trip is 25 RUB. When purchasing a monthly ticket, the student will pay 850 RUB. Also in Pskov, a taxi network is very developed., where travel within the city is only from 75 to 200 RUB. Students also get train discounts.
Living in Pskov is much cheaper, than in capitals - here are lower food prices, transport, rental housing and services. Comfortable and safe, Pskov is convenient for hiking, and also has a developed transport infrastructure. There are more than 10 large shopping centers, in which there are stores of leading European
brands.