Director’ s Welcome

Director’ s Welcome

It’s a pleasure to greet you at the biggest University of the biggest country in the world!

RANEPA St. Petersburg — the branch of the Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration — is one of the leading educational institutions in Saint Petersburg, center for fundamental science and research, innovative platform, alma mater of well qualified professional managers.

Enrollment at the Presidential Academy is a responsible, important and timely decision. You begin your pathway in an exciting time of challenges, time of big discoveries and contradictions changing day by day the global picture. It is a time where such skills as keeping an open mind, adhering to your principles confidently and responsible decision making are extremely valuable.

Be creative and patient, engaged in learning and student life because your success will contribute not only to your career but to the development of our world. I believe that just your young age and an active engagement will facilitate new achievements and positive changes in our society.

Believe in yourself!


Andrey Khlutkov

Director of RANEPA St. Petersburg