Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (PRUE) is a public research university located in Moscow, recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious.

The strategic goal of the PRUE for the period is the construction of an efficient multilevel system of continuing education in the field of economics and related fields of knowledge.

Since 2012 the PRUE is included into the global ranking of universities QS World University Rankings Over the past two years the PRUE improves its position in the regional rankings (QS University Rankings: BRICS from 101-110 position in 2013 to 91 in 2015, QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe & Central Asia from 80 positions in 2014 to 69 in 2015.

In addition to accreditation by Russian Ministry of Education, the university has accreditations of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, European Council for Business Education and Association of MBAs. PRUE is also a member of the European University Association and the European Foundation for Management Development

Plekhanov Russian University of Economics is located on Stremyanny lane​, 36, which depends to the one of the oldest Moscow’s district – Zamoskvorechye.