National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health named after P.F. Lesgaft (LNSU)

Founded 1896 as Legsaft Courses. Formerly known as Lesgaft Institute of Physical Education (1919-1992), Lesgaft Academy of Physical Education (1992-2005), Lesgaft University of Physical Education and/or Saint-Petersburg State Academy of Physical Education (Sankt-Peterburgskaja Gosudarstvennaja Akademija Fizičeskoj Kul'tury) in our own publications (2005-2008). Acquired present title 2008.