Main building of Moscow State University
The main building of Moscow State University (in Russian Гла́вное зда́ние МГУ) a 239-metre (784 ft), 36-level (in its central part) skyscraper in Moscow, Russia. Designed by Lev Rudnev as the headquarters of Moscow State University, it is the tallest of seven Moscow skyscrapers in the Stalinist architectural style constructed between 1947 and 1953. It was until 1990 the tallest building in Europe before being surpassed by the Messeturm in Germany. It remains the tallest educational building in the world.
| Main building of Moscow State University | |
|---|---|
Гла́вное зда́ние МГУ | |
| General information | |
| Status | in use |
| Type | Educational |
| Architectural style | Stalinist |
| Location | 1 Leninskie Gory, Moscow, Russia |
| Coordinates | 55°42′11″N 37°31′49″E |
| Construction started | 1949 |
| Completed | 1953 |
| Opening | 1953-09-01 |
| Management | Moscow State University |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Roof | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 36 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Lev Rudnev |
| Structural engineer | Vsevolod Nikolaevich Nasonov |
| References | |
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