Moscow State University

Moscow State University is the largest university in Russia.

Founded in 1755, it also claims to be one of the oldest university in Russia.

The main tower, which consumed over 40,000 metric tons of steel, was inaugurated September 1, 1953.

At 787.

4 feet or 240 metres tall, it was the tallest building in Europe from its completion until 1990.

It is still the tallest educational building in the world.