The Russian Academy of Sciences consists of the national academy of Russia; a network of scientific research institutes from across the Russian Federation; and additional scientific and social units such as libraries, publishing units, and hospitals. Peter the Great established the academy in 1724 with guidance from Gottfried Leibniz.

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Country: Russian Empire
Headquarters: Saint Petersburg
Inception: February 8, 1724

Russian Empirecountry Saint Petersburglocated in

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Country: Russian Empire
Headquarters: Saint Petersburg
Inception: February 8, 1724

Russian Empirecountry Saint Petersburglocated in