Moscow State University (MSU)

Moscow State University (MGU), perched on Sparrow Hills, exudes academic grandeur with its soaring spire and neo-Gothic details. Filmmakers love the sweeping views of the city, the vast courtyards, and the sense of intellectual history—perfect for stately dramas or introspective thrillers. Fun fact: once counted among Stalin’s “Seven Sisters,” MGU’s main building remains a symbol of Soviet architectural ambition.