Kazan Federal University (KFU), established in 1804 by Emperor Alexander I, is Russia's second-oldest university and a leading academic institution. Its iconic neoclassical campus on Kremlyovskaya Street symbolizes both its historic prestige and modern educational mission. Today, KFU serves over 52,000 students, including 11,500 international students from 101 countries, across 18 academic departments and three regional campuses. The university ranks among the world's best in Petroleum Engineering (38th) and Education (89th), while excelling in sciences, linguistics, and sustainability (3rd in Russia). Notable alumni include mathematician Nikolay Lobachevsky and writer Leo Tolstoy. KFU's extensive facilities feature a 5-million-volume library, 10 museums, and a 13,000-capacity dormitory complex, blending rich heritage with contemporary research infrastructure.