Founded in 1970, Kalmyk State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Elista (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kalmykia Republic. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kalmyk State University is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Kalmyk State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Kalmyk State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.