Which academy did Anna Ioannovna fund?
Russian Academy of Science
Moscow State University
St. Petersburg University
The Ballet Academy
Answer
Anna Ioannovna (1693-1740) was the second Empress of Russia. She is best known for her patronage of the arts and sciences. In 1724, she founded the Russian Academy of Sciences, which was the first permanent scientific academy in Russia. The academy was based in St. Petersburg and was tasked with promoting the study of science, mathematics, and literature. It was also responsible for publishing scientific journals and books.
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