Founded in 1966, Pushkin State Russian Language Institute is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Moscow (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Pushkin State Russian Language Institute (PRLI) is a very small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Pushkin State Russian Language Institute (PRLI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PRLI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.