Established in 1755, Russia’s foremost university is over 250 years old. The university was originally situated in and then near Red Square but the main faculties moved to the university’s present location in 1953. The main building is one of Stalin’s seven sisters. Built in 1953, it has 36 floors, is 236 meters high and has four huge wings making it the largest of the seven. It is also one of the most impressive and was the tallest building in Europe when it was built. Inside there are said to be over 5000 rooms and 33 kilometers of corridors. Unfortunately you probably won’t get inside without a student pass. There is not a whole lot else of interest to the tourist on the massive 200 hectare campus, but it is definitely worth walking to the main building from Vorobyovy Gory lookout for a close-up view.
Directions: From Vorobyovy Gory lookout you will have no trouble locating this building. From metro Universitet (red line), cross the road to the block that has a long fence lined with trees behind it. Walk along the fence on either side until you come to an entrance. Once in the campus grounds you’ll be able to see part of the main building, so just keep walking towards it.