State Technical University-Madi, Moscow
The university (formerly an institute) was founded in 1930. On December, 13, 1930 the Council of People's Commissioners of the USSR decided: "To organize the Moscow Automobile - Road Institute on the basis of the road faculty of Moscow Railway Engineering Institute and the Supreme Road School".
When it was originally organized as an institute, MADI consisted only of two faculties (departments): Road-Building and Automotive, each of which worked under one chair of Road Affairs and Automobiles.
The university has been recognized on numerous occasions for its accomplishments since being established over 70 years ago. By the Decree of Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR issued on December, 8, 1980, MADI was awarded the Labor Red Banner for the preparation of qualified experts for a national economy and the development of a science in this field. In 1988 it received the Friendship of Vietnam award.
ÐœÐDI earned the status of Technical University in 1992. The formal name of the university was changed in 2001 from Moscow State Automobile and Road Technical University - MADI to State Technical University - MADI. The name change was granted in recognition of the university's maturity, its position as a leading academic institution in the Russian Federation, and its expanding international mission.
State Technical University - MADI is one of the largest post - secondary institutions in Russia, and the leading scientific and methodical center on preparing students for engineering, bachelor's and master's degrees. It also produces highly trained individuals for the design of highways, bridges and airports; operation and maintenance of transport facilities; economic analysis and management of the transport system; and traffic safety.
