The supplementary majors of St. Petersburg State University are: mathematics, mechanics, astronomy, physics, law, Russian language and literature, management, economics and so on. St Petersburg University is the oldest university in Russia and one of the best universities in the world. It is also the birthplace of many world-famous schools and one of the main centers of progressive social movements. In the history of Russia, St. Petersburg University has cultivated many outstanding figures and scientists, written many glorious chapters, and made its own contribution to the scientific and technological progress of the world and mankind. Founded in 1724, the school is the earliest university in Russia. It is a famous comprehensive university and one of the educational, scientific and cultural centers in Russia. It has 40,000 faculty members, 12 scientific research institutes and 19 departments, and has trained more than165,000 experts in various fields. St. Petersburg University has a special position in the Russian Federation, and it is one of only two independent universities in Russia (the other is Moscow University). Today, she has become one of the most important science and education centers in Russia and a first-class prestigious school.