Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University

South Russian State Polytechnic University or Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University (also known as Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute) is a state university in the city of Novocherkassk, Rostov Oblast, Southern Russia. History In the Russian Empire The university during its nascent days were known as the Don higher educational institution. The institution was established with a background of the demands from the local authorities and the public in general for forming a university in the city of Novocherkassk, which started informally around 1870s. Consequently, some student unrest took place during 1905–1906. This event was followed by the approval of the Imperial Regulation of the Council of Ministers on 2 March 1907, and the university was legally established with the aim "to recognize the expediency of the establishment of the Don Polytechnic Institute in the city of Novocherkassk". Initial departments of the university included mining, engineering and melioration, mechanical, and chemical technologies.