Pavel Maksimovich (1817 – 1892) - a founder of the private school in Tver.

In December 1, 1870 a citizen of Tver P. Maksimovich opened a private educational institution, training teachers for primary schools.

In 1917 it became Tver Teachers Institute, and later — Kalinin Pedagogical Institute.

In September 1, 1971 it was reorganized into Kalinin State University.

In 1991 the Kalinin State University was renamed to Tver State University.