The Knowledge Quarter is an app that brings together the technologies, history, and achievements of three legendary universities: USMU, USUE-SINH, and UIM RANEPA. Discover the "academic heart" of Yekaterinburg.
In the Knowledge Quarter app, you will:
Learn the founding history of each of the three universities: how they were created, the stages they went through, and what life was like before.
Meet the rector's office: who leads the universities today.
Be inspired by successful alumni—people who have achieved outstanding results in science, business, politics, culture, and sports.
Discover student life: events, clubs, sports, creative groups—everything that makes the university tick.
Use the map to learn about the universities and their locations.
Three modes—three ways to interact.
2D. For those who prefer reading and viewing. Explore the map, read the history, and scroll through the galleries. Relaxed and informative.
3D. For those who want to not only watch but also interact. Navigate the halls using movement points, examine details, and interact with interactive objects.
AR. For those ready for complete immersion. Select this mode and stroll through the halls using your smartphone camera. You can fully experience the atmosphere of each educational institution and interact with the objects.
Have you ever wondered where famous people from all over the country studied?
Radio inventor Alexander Popov, writers Pavel Bazhov and Dmitry Mamin-Sibiryak—all are connected to Yekaterinburg universities.
Find the hidden key and open the secret room of a former theological school.
Download the app and discover the stories hidden behind the facades.
Read, explore, immerse yourself. Find the key that leads to the past.