"The government is planning to expand the University [DVGU]. In effect, it wants to establish a federal university on its basis - with a complete overhaul of its facilities - and move it to Russky Island. But, of course, everything you have will be owned by the territorial and city authorities, and I hope, they will make thrifty use of property, above all in the interests of science and education".
Vladimir Putin Meeting with students and staff of Far Eastern State University