Main building of Moscow State University

The main building reaches a height of 240 meters with 42 floors and contains 67 elevators to accommodate its large population.

Construction began in 1949 under Stalin's directive and required 10,000 workers to complete this massive structure by September 1953.

The building exemplifies Stalinist Empire architecture and belongs to the Seven Sisters, a group of notable Moscow skyscrapers.

The structure functions as a self-contained city with classrooms, dormitories, a scientific library, and recreational facilities for students.

For forty years, this educational facility held the record as Europe's tallest building and remains the highest of the Seven Sisters.

Location: Ramenki District

Inception: 1949

Architects: Lev Rudnev, Boris Iofan, Sergej Chernyshov, Pavel Wasilievich Abrosimov, Aleksandr Khryakov, Vsevolod Nasonov

Official opening: September 1, 1953

Architectural style: Stalinist Empire style

Floors above the ground: 42

Elevators: 67

Height: 240 m

Part of: Buildings of Moscow State University

Address: Москва, Ленинские горы, 1, ГСП-1 119991

GPS coordinates: 55.70306,37.53056

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56