Moscow State University
MSU stands for Moscow State University. For 162 years, it was considered an imperial university. Today, it is considered one of the oldest and largest universities in the country. Students from all over Russia, including foreigners, come here to study. An MSU diploma is considered prestigious in society, and graduates easily find work in their field.
History
Ivan Shuvalov and Mikhail Lomonosov were the first to propose building a university. In 1755, the red ribbon was cut at MSU. Tatiana's Day is celebrated every year on January 25th. This holiday marks two important events: the first is Students' Day, and the second is the anniversary of the university's founding. A.M. Argamakov became the first director of the university. The university was directly subordinate to the Moscow Government. Shuvalov, also the curator, is considered the most important person at the university. All matters concerning the appointment of teachers to positions passed directly through him, and he made the final decisions. The first mention of faculties dates back to the 18th century, specifically three: law, philosophy, and medicine. About 100 people were invited to the opening of the university, who received student status.
Historical Facts
At the beginning of the 20th century, Moscow State University faced its first problems with students. Due to students' dissatisfaction with certain rules of the charter, the university was frequently forced to close for revision. In 1911, a conflict erupted between the minister and MSU administrators, which subsequently led to the resignation of more than 100 teachers, some of whom were professors. In 1918, a major change occurred: a new faculty of social sciences replaced the law school.
Due to a shortage of professors and instructors, the administration signed a decree dividing the university into several universities. After the war, the administration established a new Institute of Nuclear Physics. Between 1952 and 1966, new educational institutions were founded: the Faculty of Journalism, the Institute of Foreign Languages, the Faculty of Mechanics, and the Faculty of Psychology. Moscow University's leadership included 22 professors. This chain of changes continues to this day.
The University Today
Today, Moscow State University occupies a very large area, housing over six hundred schools, universities, and faculties. The main building is located on the famous Sparrow Hills. Significant changes include November 11, 2009, when the President of Russia issued a decree allowing Moscow State University to award diplomas to students bearing the seal of the Russian Federation. Seven more schools are planned for the next decade, with curricula based on such sciences as space exploration, preservation of world cultural and historical heritage, mathematical methods for analyzing complex systems, the future of the planet, and others.
