Main building of Moscow State University

a 240 metres (790 ft) tall, 36-level (in its central part) skyscraper in Moscow, Russia. Designed by Lev Rudnev and completed in 1953, it is utilized as headquarters of the Moscow State University. Built in the Stalinist architectural style, the building is the highest of seven Moscow skyscrapers constructed between 1947 and 1953, and is the tallest educational building in the world. Additionally, from 1953 to 1990 it was also the tallest building in Europe.