Petrozavodsk State University is located in the Republic of Karelia, Russia and is a well-known educational institution that started in 1940 as the Karelian-Finnish University. It got its current name in 1956 and is now led by Professor Anatoly V. Voronin as the rector. The university is a popular choice among Indian students who want to study MBBS in Russia. The Institute of Medicine at the university offers courses in General Medicine, Pediatrics and Pharmacy, providing a solid education for future medical professionals.