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Sparrow
Hills is one of the most popular places among Moscovites and guests of
the city.
The
observation platform situated there at the steep bank of the Moskva
River at an altitude of 85 meters above the river or 200 meters above
sea level enables one to enjoy the panoramic view of the city, which
gives a better idea of Moscow and its size.
Sparrow
Hills is also famous for the Moscow State University, one of the main
educational and scientific centers of Russia. It was founded in 1755
by the great Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov. The main building of
the University is one of the seven high-rises, so-called Stalin
sisters, built in the middle of the last century. The total height of
the 36 storied building with a spire and a star is 327 meters that
makes it the second highest building of Moscow after Ostankino TV
Tower, which is around 540 meters high.
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The
Trinity Church (above) and the main building of the Moscow State
University with the monument to its founder Mikhail Lomonosov in front
of it (bellow) situated
on Sparrow Hills
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