Holding a claim to the title of the oldest university in Russia, Moscow State University is also one of the largest, with a teaching staff of over 4000 highly qualified professors. The University offers a variety of fields of study from Engineering to Applied Mathematics, Philosophy to Law. They also operate one of the most respected medical schools in the country. The site of the University is worth visiting for tourists in Moscow who are interested in the education of the country’s citizens as well as those who want to witness a bit of history firsthand.
The University has seen many significant historical events over the years, from the October Revolution, to the Great Patriotic War. It is also the alma mater of many distinguished alumni, including a large number of Nobel Prize winners, Fields Medal recipients and even heads of states. If you’re in Moscow, why not take a look at one of its most prized institutions?