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27.06.2025
International Students of the Preparatory Department graduated from program
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International Students of the Preparatory Department graduated from program
11.06.2025
First Graduates of «Music for Media» Program Take Exam at Mosfilm!
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First Graduates of «Music for Media» Program Take Exam at Mosfilm!
29.04.2025
«Zhdi menya» in honor of 80th anniversary of the Great Victory
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«Zhdi menya» in honor of 80th anniversary of the Great Victory
22.04.2025
Gnesinka’s masterclasses in China
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Gnesinka’s masterclasses in China
19.04.2025
The 4th International Competition for Conductors of Folk and Wind Orchestras Concludes at Gnesinka
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The 4th International Competition for Conductors of Folk and Wind Orchestras Concludes at Gnesinka
15.04.2025
«Journalistic Readings» Held at Gnesinka
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«Journalistic Readings» Held at Gnesinka
16.10.2024
Alexander Ryzhinsky joined the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Culture and Art
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Alexander Ryzhinsky joined the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Culture and Art
27.09.2024
«Be on the composer’s side in everything» – the E-F-G Competition was discussed at a press conference at TASS
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«Be on the composer’s side in everything» – the E-F-G Competition was discussed at a press conference at TASS
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Gnesin Russian Academy of Music

The Gnesin Russian Academy of Music is a unique and dynamic organization that brings together all three levels of the Russian educational system – primary school, secondary professional education, undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Being the leading music educational institution of Russia, the Academy offers nearly 100 programs involving practically all fields of music and performing arts.
The Academy offers professional training for instrumental performers, conductors, classical and folk singers, composers, sound engineers, producers, musicologists and other specialists, as well as doctorate programs.
Since its foundation in 1895, the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music implements the unique educational approach created by the Gnesin family, which has grown into a renowned set of traditions. The Academy strongly relies on these traditions and at the same time strives to be on the cutting edge of current trends in education.

Teaching staff
73
People's and Honored Artists of Russia
66
PhDs
17
Doctors of Arts
103
Associate Professors
96
Professors
17
Honored Art workers of Russia
Ranked among Top 100 best world universities in Performing Arts according to QS World University Rankings
Ranked among Top 100 best world universities in Performing Arts according to QS World University Rankings
Ranked among Top 100 best Russian universities according to Forbes
Ranked among Top 100 best Russian universities according to Forbes
The only university in Russia with the UNESCO department – the Department of Musical Art and Contemporary Performance.
The only university in Russia with the UNESCO department – the Department of Musical Art and Contemporary Performance.
The basic organization for cooperation of the CIS member states in the field of music and education in the sphere of culture and art
The basic organization for cooperation of the CIS member states in the field of music and education in the sphere of culture and art
The most valuable object of cultural heritage of nations of the Russian Federation
The most valuable object of cultural heritage of nations of the Russian Federation