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Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU)
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Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students (graduate and postgraduate). It is considered one of the oldest universities in Moscow and is part of "Stalin's Seven Sisters," a group of Moscow skyscrapers built in the Stalinist style of architecture.
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Neighborhood: Vorobievy Hills
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1,265 within 3 miles
Melange
15
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Cafe • European
Pivnoy Dom
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Koffein
5
0.1 miEuropean
Semplice Trattoria
2
0.1 miItalian
Cafe MGU
6
0.1 miCafe
Stolovaya № 10 Kombinata Pitaniya MGU
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0.1 mi
Papa John's
12
0.4 mi$ • Italian • Pizza
Uttupura
7
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Cafe • Healthy
Aleksandr Seleznev - Confectionery
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0.4 mi$ • Dessert • Deli
Pauwel KWAK
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0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Belgian • Bar • European
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Attractions
3,194 within 6 miles
The Earth Science Museum
26
0.1 miScience Museums
P.N. Lebedev Monument
2
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
D.I. Mendeleyev Monument
2
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
A.M. Butlerov Monument
2
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
A.G. Stoletov Monument
2
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
M.V. Lomonosov Monument
4
0.1 miMonuments & Statues
University Square
9
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
MGU Botanic Garden
85
0.2 miNational Parks
Great Moscow State Circus
467
0.8 miTheaters
Moscow State University Lomonosov Scientific Library
25
0.4 miLibraries
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Otto ten Bosch
Zug, Switzerland7 contributions
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Feb 2022 • Solo
Lomonosov Moscow State University Is situated in an iconic and impressive building. Unfortunately, the building is not public. However, if you are interested in the MGU international programs, you may be able to get an appointment inside the main building. Highly recommended is eating lunch in a MGU canteen/stolovaya.
Written February 26, 2022
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,212 contributions
The farthest sister
Apr 2021
The famous Lomonosov University is housed in one of the biggest, as well the farthest of the Seven Sisters edifices spread all over Moscow.
All of the sisters were built according to Stalin orders to impress the world with Socialist achievements. However, you can see such edifices right in the city center, so there's almost no need to come here in the southwest suburbs.
Written May 11, 2021
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serdita003
Athens, Greece423 contributions
Fantastic
Jun 2020 • Solo
Remarkable building of Stalin Era is a heart of numerous surrounding faculties of Moscow state University. Very well maintained parks around, pedestrian zone, great place to walk if weather permits. Unfortunately you con not get in unless you have a pass as it is students facility.
Written June 30, 2020
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MatejSimko
Zvolen, Slovakia92 contributions
Splendid Seven Sisters' University
Jul 2016 • Solo
It is one of the Seven Sisters building and it's pretty incredible and stunnig. The architecture of the university is something I have never seen before.
Written April 11, 2017
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boris_agafontsev
Moscow, Russia43 contributions
A few advices for better getting around
Jan 2011
A lot of Moscow visitors go to the view point on Vorobyevy Gory where they can find a wonderful view over all Moscow. Opposite that view they can see not less wonderful main building of Moscow State University, which was built in 1949-1953.

A few visitors know that only central part of this building is using for study. All sides are for living: there`re apartments for professors and dorms for students. If you have a friends who live in the dorm at MSU Main Building, you can easily enter inside with their help, otherwise, unfortunately, there`re no free entrance inside. I don`t know does one agency who provide excursions to the museum on 33th floor for russians able to do this for foreigners. If you`re interested in it, you can try to find information somewhere else.

Hints:

1) the easiest way to get here is from Universitet metro station. You can walk around on your way to the view point and finish your walk at Vorobyevy Gory metro station.

2) Main Building and some other buildings are closed for free entrance without pass, but you can want to eat or go to a toilet while your walk. Let`s look on the map:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=ru&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=213100863747500496166.0004974c91b3bce7d15ad&ll=55.701073,37.532301&spn=0.00503,0.010933&z=17

You can find toilet in МГУ1С37 (right and down from Main Building, near the staduim) building (used for sports), free entrance.

You can find a good cafe in МГУ1С40 (left and up, on ulitsa Akademika Khokhlova) building, free entrance, good prices, nice service, good food.
Written January 14, 2011
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Laxiaozi08200912
Beijing, China1,277 contributions
MGU the most lovely uni of the world!
Mar 2014 • Solo
The Stalinist architecture was very intriguing yet majestic! I always dreamed to attend MGU and study Russian and history and even music there. I truly embrace myself with all the Russian love from the uni. MGU the most renowned uni of Russia and possibly of Europe.
Written February 5, 2015
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POE
30 contributions
Very SAD state inside.
Jun 2019 • Couples
My husband and I have graduated from this University and were very saddened by the state of the club entrance to the main building.
We were greeted by very rude security guards on a power trip. We were not let inside, despite having our degree certificates with us.
It is real shame that the best university of the country is in such unloved and poor state!
Written June 21, 2019
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myjudge2
Amsterdam, The Netherlands99 contributions
Beautiful grounds if you're willing to walk them.
Aug 2014 • Couples
Ignore those saying that it's just a big building. This is the Oxford/Harvard of Russia and the grounds are very nice, as witnessed by the large number of locals that use them for recreation. They have a ski jump in the winter and roll people down the hill in inflatable balls during the summer. People let their children swim and play in the fountains. There are tables set up like a small market and we enjoyed perusing the wares. You can take a relaxing walk down to the river. Not only is this a nice place to visit and mingle, it was probably the most relaxing day I had during my entire visit.
Written March 24, 2015
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truderdanny
Odessa, Ukraine70 contributions
Locals are there
Feb 2015 • Friends
Generally local tourists visit there. But the atmosphere is great. You should visit the terrace in front of the university. The view is amazing. Dont skip to visit here during your Moscow visit.
Written February 9, 2015
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alexey2612
Moscow, Russia15,936 contributions
GZ - Main building
Sep 2014 • Couples
The building that is the subject of this review is just one of many buildings of the Moscow State University. Officially it is called - main building, aka GZ (its acronym in Russian). The central part is the study area. The wings host professors' apartments (!) and post-graduate student dormitories.
If you get a chance visit one of the top floors for a fantastic view. Unfortunately it is not so easy to get there.
Written February 2, 2015
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