Complex sentence: It is the first formally established modern research university in Kiev and the first national university of Ukraine.It was founded in 1834 as the University of Saint Vladimir, and since then it has changed its name several times.
Split into simpler sentences: It is the first formally established modern research university in Kiev and the first national university of Ukraine. Currently, its structure consists of fifteen Faculties (academic departments) and four Institutes.It was founded in 1834 as the University of Saint Vladimir, and since then it has changed its name several times.