Chita State University (Russian: Читинский Государственный Университет) is an institution of higher education in Chita, Russia. It is the largest educational, scientific and innovative center in Zabaykalsky Krai. Chita State University was established in 1974 on the base of the Technology Department of Irkutsk Technical Institute which was opened earlier in 1966. Now the University comprises eight schools: the School of Mining, the School of Power Engineering, the School of Construction and Ecology, the School of Law, the School of Social and Political Systems, the School of Economics and Management, the School of Technological and Transportation Systems, and the School of Adult Education and Refresher Courses. 1966 – The Technology Department of Irkutsk Technical Institute was established in Chita. 1967 – First groups of full-time students were admitted. First programs were taught in the fields of mechanical engineering, civil engineering, metal cutting machinery. 1972 – the Technology Department was transformed into the Chita Branch of Irkutsk Technical Institute. 1974 – Chita Technical Institute was founded.