The first energy educational institution was established in Russia in
1920 based on the Mining Academy. The present I.M. Gubkin Oil and Gas
Academy, GANG, has developed a basically new educational concept which
meets market economy requirements of the present day. This article hi
ghlights history of this country-largest oil and gas educational insti
tution, essential features of its training practices and the overall e
nergy training framework based on its 38 subsidiary professional train
ing centres.