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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU) Marat Khusnullin visited the university, where he reviewed the progress of construction on its world-class campus and held a meeting on the project's implementation. The Deputy Prime Minister also participated in a ceremony celebrating Russian Students' Day.
"A large-scale program to create world-class campuses is currently underway across the country. These are unique scientific and educational spaces where breakthrough ideas will be born. According to the President's instructions, at least 40 such university campuses are to be created in Russia by 2036. One of them is based at Moscow State University of Civil Engineering. This project is of great importance for the industry. We are creating a cutting-edge environment for training highly qualified engineering personnel who will address the country's sustainable development challenges. Active construction of the educational and scientific cluster is currently underway. For example, Block A, with an area of over 36,000 square meters, is approximately 60% complete. The ground floor will house high-tech laboratories, while the remaining levels will house modern classrooms, designed to accommodate a total of 2,800 students. To date, the load-bearing structures have been completed, and work is underway on utility lines, the façade, glazing, interior finishing, and landscaping the surrounding area. Classes are scheduled to begin on the MGSU campus in early 2027. The new facility is essentially a city within a city, providing comfortable conditions for study, work, research, and living," noted Marat Khusnullin.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that construction of Block B is continuing simultaneously with the efforts of the Unified Customer in Construction. The building will house the Center for Robotics and Automation in Construction and Housing and Utilities, spaces for independent and project-based work, a 175-seat conference hall, and offices for the Industry Center for Advanced Educational Technologies and research centers. The total floor area of the building, designed to accommodate 1,300 students, will be approximately 33,000 square meters.
The educational and scientific cluster also plans to build Block B, covering 65,000 square meters. Design and technical specifications have been prepared for this project. Additionally, plans include the construction of an academic building for the Institute of Physical Education and Sports, a new 960-bed dormitory, an ice rink, the renovation of the Sports Palace, and major renovations to three existing dormitories.
Marat Khusnullin clarified that the total area of the campus facilities being built will be approximately 400,000 square meters. According to preliminary estimates, the student population will increase to 25,000. High-quality housing for students and faculty will also be provided.
Furthermore, alongside the educational facilities, a modern urban environment will be created, accessible to both local residents and tourists. As a result, the campus will become not only a center of education but also a focal point for urban life.
At NRU MGSU, the Deputy Prime Minister also took part in a celebratory event dedicated to Russian Student Day and addressed students.
"It's a great honor for me to congratulate future engineers and construction workers—those who will be responsible for the development of our cities and regions tomorrow. The President has repeatedly emphasized that the construction industry is one of the driving forces of the national economy. Construction is a profession of creators, people who leave behind a legacy and tangible changes for the better. I am confident that with this generation of specialists, we will realize all of our ambitious plans. Our goal, as part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' is to improve the quality of life in 2,160 support centers by 30% by 2030. This is an ambitious goal, so there will always be work for construction workers of all related specialties. Educational development is the foundation for any country's progress, and the fact that MGSU is such a flagship today opens up enormous opportunities for students," noted Marat Khusnullin.
Furthermore, as part of the ceremony, the Deputy Prime Minister created a model of one of the campus blocks, pouring self-compacting, lightweight, high-strength concrete developed by MGSU scientists into a special mold. This mold, created by students from the university's construction department, represents a precise model of the future world-class campus. After pouring, the completed mold will be donated to the MISI-MGSU Museum for safekeeping. Marat Khusnullin also signed a special clay plaque, which, after hardening, will also become part of the museum's exhibition.
"Our university makes a significant contribution to facilitating the implementation of national projects and achieving national goals. I would like to thank the Government of the Russian Federation, Marat Shakirzyanovich Khusnullin personally, the Ministry of Construction of Russia, the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, the Moscow government, and the entire construction industry for their support of the university. The university staff will do everything possible to justify this support and trust through its current and future activities. Our students make a significant contribution to the university's research, cultural, and social activities, shaping a new perspective on the civil engineering profession and the future of the construction industry," added Pavel Akimov, Rector of NRU MGSU.
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