Ceremony of opening of the Moscow State University Baku branch's new campus was held today in the capital of Azerbaijan.  President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the event.
The President cut the ribbon symbolizing opening of the campus.
Rector of Moscow State University after Mikhail Lomonosov, academician Viktor Sadovnichiy and rector of the Baku branch of the Moscow State University, Professor Nargiz Pashayeva reported the head of Azerbaijani state and the First Lady about the done works. The new campus has been built since June 2010, includes specially designed seven buildings and four dormitories, with modern technological building standards.
The new campus has been equipped with update teaching aids, technological novelties, rich library, a conference hall, dining room, a student center.
The President and First Lady viewed the stands on the ground floor with photo-materials depicting old Baku and old Moscow.
After having got acquainted with numerous facilities of the Branch President of Azerbaijan made a speech.
Then, rector of Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichiy and rector of the Baku branch Nargiz Pashayeva addressed the visitors.
The President and First Lady posed for a photo with University's tutorial and student staff.
Further, President of Azerbaijan and First Lady familiarized themselves with the indoor games hall, swimming pool and training devices installed here.
The MSU Baku branch was opened on 15 January 2008 under the decree of the Azerbaijani President. The educational activities of the Baku branch bases on the MSU curriculum and programs.

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