Established in 1969, Astrakhan State Conservatory is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Astrakhan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Astrakhan Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Astrakhan State Conservatory is a very small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Astrakhan State Conservatory offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Astrakhan State Conservatory also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.