Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation (MSTUCA) is a leading institution of

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which trains

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specialists and acts as a center of

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and

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of specialists and fundamental

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in the field of science,

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, and

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. It is located in

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and was founded in 1971.

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The

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has links with foreign

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s and trains foreign students from over 30 countries. The university departments are headed by experienced

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s and

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. There are

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s of different public and scientific academies in Russia and abroad. The training and

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are equipped with modern

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s, instruments and devices,

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, working models of aviation equipment, technical training and knowledge test aids. This makes it possible to conduct classes and carry out scientific work at a modern level of science and technology. The university library contains textbooks on specialties of all the departments; there are

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s on crucial problems of science, technology and

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s. It is one of the best aviation-oriented libraries in Russia. The MSTUCA has a

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located in a park, not far from the university and the

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. The students live in rooms for two or three persons. The university's facilities provide good conditions for amateur activities, student's festivals,

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s of masters of art and popular

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. It also has a

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and many

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s. Foreign students are trained together with Russian students. Training is conducted in Russian.

Academic ethics violations

The

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of MSTU CA was accused of academic dishonesty and stripped of Doctor Nauk degree on 25 January 2019. Nevertheless, he continues to head the institution.

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