The complementary majors of St. Petersburg State University include: mathematics, mechanics, astronomy, physics, law, Russian language and literature, management, economics, etc.

St. Petersburg University is the oldest university in Russia and one of the best universities in the world. It is also the source of many world-renowned schools of thought and one of the major centers of progressive social movements. In the annals of Russian history, St. Petersburg University has produced many outstanding figures and scientists, written many glorious chapters, and made its own contributions to the scientific and technological progress of the world and mankind.

The school was founded in 1724 and is the earliest university established in Russia. It is a famous comprehensive university and one of the educational, scientific and cultural centers of Russia. It has 40,000 faculty members, 12 scientific research schools and 19 departments, and has trained a total of more than 165,000 experts of various types.

St. Petersburg University has a special status within the Russian Federation. It is one of only two universities in Russia with independent autonomy (the other is Moscow State University). Today it has become one of the most important scientific and educational centers in Russia and a first-class prestigious school.