Photos of Moscow State University

Moscow University, located on the south bank of the Moscow River, was established on January 12, 1755 and is now one of the world's most recognized universities. In this comprehensive university, its unique school of science education has long been famous all over the world. Cultural celebrities such as Turgenev and Belinsky graduated from Moscow University. Since the 1950s, many Chinese students have been sent here to study, and Moscow University has forged a deep relationship with China. Moscow University is known as one of the "Seven Sisters of Moscow" and its main building is located on Sparrow Hills. It was also the tallest building in Europe at the time, with a tower height of 240 meters, a total of 36 floors, and four wings around it. Its corridors are said to be 33 kilometers long and contain more than 5,000 rooms. The red star at its top contains a cabin and an observation deck. The surface of the building is painted with huge patterns such as clocks, barometers, thermometers, etc. It is decorated with sculptures and patterns of sickle and axe.