Established in 1918, Smolensk State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Smolensk (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Smolensk Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Smolensk State University (SMOLGU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Smolensk State University (SMOLGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SMOLGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.