Founded in 1974, Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kazan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Tatarstan Republic. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation, Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism is a coeducational Russian higher education institution. Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.