Mikhail Lomonosov Monument at Vorobyovy Gory

The Mikhail Lomonosov Monument at Vorobyovy Gory is a bronze statue located on Moscow State University grounds that depicts the scholar in an upright pose. The monument occupies a prominent open plaza with clear views of the surrounding university buildings and landscape.

The monument was erected in 1953 to honor a scholar who founded Moscow University in 1755 and advanced Russian science and literature. It replaced earlier sculptures at this location that had been damaged or removed.

The statue shows Lomonosov as a young student and reflects his role in advancing scientific education in Russia. It stands on university grounds where generations of students pass by and connect with the legacy it represents.

The monument is accessible via the Vorobyovy Gory metro station, followed by a walk across university grounds to reach it. The best time to visit is during daylight when you can see the statue and surrounding university landscape clearly.

Multiple bronze sculptures have stood at this site over the decades, with the current version resulting from deliberation about the best way to represent the scholar. This makes the location a quiet witness to shifting artistic and ideological views of historical figures.

Location: Ramenki District

Inception: 1953

Part of: Произведения монументальной скульптуры на территории МГУ им. М.В. Ломоносова (Раменки)

GPS coordinates: 55.70118,37.52759

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48