"These scholars often began their studies at Gubkin because, during the 1970s and 1980s, the university served as an alternative for brilliant Jewish students who were denied entry to Moscow State University due to discriminatory policies, leading to a "golden age" of mathematics at the institution."

"Gubkin State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) is alma mater to several world-renowned mathematicians, particularly those who rose from its specialized mathematical circles during the Soviet era.
The most famous mathematicians associated with the university include:
Edward Frenkel: A professor at UC Berkeley and author of the New York Times bestseller Love and Math. He is a leading expert in the Langlands Program, which links number theory with harmonic analysis and geometry.
Alexander Givental: A professor at UC Berkeley known for his work in symplectic topology and mirror symmetry. He is famous for the Arnold–Givental conjecture.
Pavel Etingof: A professor at MIT and a major figure in representation theory and quantum groups.
Vladimir Entov: A prominent applied mathematician and physicist known for his research in the mechanics of multi-phase flow in porous media, critical for oil and gas extraction.
Anatoly Zolotukhin: While primarily a petroleum engineer, he holds a degree in Applied Mathematics and has published extensive theoretical work on reservoir engineering and production."

(gemini, llmv)